Hyundai Genesis Coupe
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The Hyundai Genesis Coupe gets its mid-cycle refresh for 2013, and it's an impressive one. The front end is meaner looking, the engines are much more powerful, and the interior is more stylish.
There are no major changes for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe.
Only a year into its existence, the Genesis Coupe has been given the kind of interior makeover we wouldn't expect to see until a mid-cycle refresh. Hyundai has been quick to address shortcomings, and the Genesis Coupe's interior wasn't as well-received as the rest of the car. A lean-and-mean Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec also joins the lineup for 2011.
The fun, affordable and attractive Genesis Coupe is yet another Hyundai destined to sway non-believers and force even some premium-leaning buyers into a detour.
There's no other coupe/sedan twosome more dissimilar than the Hyundai Genesis siblings. The four-door Genesis is an entry-luxury sedan that starts at about $34,000, the two-door version is a less-lavish sports coupe that starts at about $23,000, and they look nothing alike inside or out. But we're fans of both. Available with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine or powerful V6, the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is a viable alternative to a wide range of otherwise-unrelated cars that includes the Honda Civic Si, Ford Mustang and Infiniti G Coupe.
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Tough to ignore for a value buyer
By techbeengood (TX) on Sunday, May 27, 2012
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 1,500
overall rating 9 of 10rating detailsReviewer Ratings
- Overall Rating
- Value
- Reliability
- Quality
- Performance
- Styling
- Comfort
Pros: "This is the vehicle you've coveted forever."
Cons: "So, the brand name is wrong. Love it anyways."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I really wanted to buy a Mercedes, or a Lexus, or even that Infiniti M. I actually had the money for any of them. But, too many years of looking for value, and how do you ignore the Genesis. Having driven all of the others (plus too many more to admit), the Genesis kept surprising both my wife and I. The Mercedes C is a hard to compare. It is so much smaller, has precious few features until it costs far more compared to our fully loaded 3.8 Genesis. The ride is sportier, but you know the only fair comparison is the E class and yikes, the price. An Infiniti M simply offers a tougher ride, feels more cramped, and ignores any effort to achieve some fuel economy. The loaded Lexus 350 is the fairest comparison, but pricing is a challenge along with the aesthetics. Anyone who complains about Hyundai's derivative design ought to revisit the Lexus. Snore. Is the Genesis perfect? No. The seats need a bit more bolster, but please don't stiffen those lovely, comfortable seats. Hey, add cooling for the passenger. The Nav unit needs a bit more sun shading and please be more forthcoming about updates. The iPOD control needs to retain more info about last use. Shutting off the vehicle makes the iPOD memory useless. Similarly, the XM gets dumb. Ride? Near perfect. Steering control? Somewhere between Cadillac and Lexus. Creature features? Pretty much competes with everyone else, PLUS. But where's the Blind Spot indicators? Right now we're in love. Wonderful car."
27 people out of 27 found this review helpful
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5.0 R-SPEC
By micky mouse (SC) on Sunday, July 29, 2012
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 4,465
overall rating 9 of 10rating detailsReviewer Ratings
- Overall Rating
- Value
- Reliability
- Quality
- Performance
- Styling
- Comfort
Pros: "Fast,economical,luxury class, Enjoy driving,"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"First of all I traded in a G-35, a great road handling car, but now I know there is better. This is the best road handling car I have ever owned.(I'm 66) this R-SPEC can stop on a dime. It will set you back in your seat, like the muscle cars of the 60's. It has real leather from head to toe. The leather on the doors is not hard like other luxury vehicles. I also love the automatic braking system when on cruise. There is so much more in this car, you need to try it yourself, its free"
11 people out of 11 found this review helpful
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BEST DRIVE
By JAY (GA) on Monday, October 17, 2011
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 4,200
overall rating 10 of 10rating detailsReviewer Ratings
- Overall Rating
- Value
- Reliability
- Quality
- Performance
- Styling
- Comfort
Pros: "great car"
Cons: "great car"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"A AWESOME VEHICLE. Most bang for buck. I looked at the GS Lexus. 5series,m35-m45, and I wanted the Lexus. But after driving the Genesis is was a no brainer. The drive at 35mph and at 85mph is the same its crazy how this vehicle handles its unreal. I was hit by a drunk driver. I walked away but car totaled ... it was a perfect accident to be seriouly injured... Air bags deployed seat belt locked up..I walked away sore but safe. Buy a Genesis. I will...again"
9 people out of 9 found this review helpful
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