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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Review

By KBB.com Editors

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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Compared to, for example, the Honda Civic Si, the four-cylinder 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T offers far bolder sheetmetal. In fully-loaded V6 form, the Genesis Coupe is a more affordable alternative to the Infiniti G Coupe. In all cases, the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is fun and stylish.

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The 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe doesn't offer the same levels of driving feel or overall refinement as proven sports coupes, such as the Civic Si or the pricier Infiniti G Coupe.

What's New for 2010

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.

Driving the Genesis Coupe

Driving Impressions The 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe rides too harsh for some – which is exactly the kind of thing a performance-seeking buyer wants to hear. For those who would gladly trade...

some highway comfort for better handling and road-feel, the Genesis Coupe is at its very best when being tossed back and forth down a canyon road or around a racetrack. We had a chance to drive the 2.0T model with a manual transmission and the V6 with an automatic, and found both responsive. The shifting action of the manual transmission wasn't as refined or precise as we would have liked, but the unit worked well overall. The Genesis Coupe is fun to drive and can give more expensive coupes an honest run for their money.

Favorite Features

Sleek Styling
Is there a more boldly styled sports coupe available for under $25,000? The 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is fun to drive and all, but it's the sharp sheetmetal that really sets it apart.

Track Trim
What's better than a sports car? A sportier one. The 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe can hang with some serious competition as is, but with a limited-slip differential, tighter suspension and bigger brakes, the Track and R-Spec trims are even more formidable.

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Details

Interior

The 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe features a simple and sporty interior, surrounding driver and passenger with a symmetrical wraparound arching dash. The front seats hold firmly and are comfortable even for longer rides; the small rear seat is at its best while hosting children and smaller adults. The interior doesn't radiate the same premium vibe as the exterior, but it's appropriate for the price range.

Exterior

The 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe wears the boldest, sportiest sheetmetal ever penned by the Korean automaker. Although the styling is aggressive, it's a look we think will withstand the test of time.

Notable Equipment

Standard Equipment

At the starting sticker price, the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe features a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, six-speed manual transmission, 18-inch alloy wheels, Bluetooth phone connectivity, air conditioning, power windows/locks/mirrors, auto headlights, AM/FM/CD/MP3/iPod/USB audio and remote keyless entry. Safety features for the Genesis Coupe include six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC) with traction control, ABS, electronic brake force distribution (EBD) and brake assist.

Optional Equipment

A fully-loaded 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe features a 3.8-liter V6, six-speed automatic transmission, navigation system, 10-speaker premium audio system, power sunroof, keyless entry and start, backup warning system, auto climate control, heated leather seats and power driver's seat. Opting for Track or R-Spec trims nets a combination of the following: Limited-slip differential, track-tuned suspension, Brembo brakes, 19-inch alloy wheels and HID headlights.

Under the Hood

The 2.0-liter turbocharged engine has plenty of power throughout the rev range and operates smoothly with no hint of turbo lag. The 3.8-liter V6 is even silkier and more powerful, but the added weight forces a compromise in handling. Both engine choices offer their own advantages, and buyers will find either well-suited for daily and performance driving. The automatic transmission for the 2.0T is a five-speed, while that for the V6 is a six-speed.

2.0-liter Turbocharged In-line four
210 horsepower @ 6000 rpm
223 lb.-ft. of torque @ 2000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 21/30 (manual), 20/30 (automatic)

3.8-liter V6
306 horsepower @ 6300 rpm
266 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4700 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 17/26 (manual), 17/27 (automatic)

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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Consumer Reviews

Overall Rating

9.0

Out of 10

Based on 259 Ratings for the 2009 - 2013 models.

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Value

9.3/10

Quality

9.1/10
Reliability

9.2/10

Performance

9.2/10
Comfort

9.1/10

Styling

9.4/10

lot for money, quality fair, dealers bad

By rick (DE) on Thursday, May 09, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 18,000

10 4.0

overall rating 4 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 4/10
Value: 7/10
Reliability: 3/10
Quality: 5/10
Performance: 7/10
Styling: 7/10
Comfort: 7/10

Pros: "good price, lots of power"

Cons: "below average quality and service"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 4

"many options for the money. The quality for a $40,000 car is well below average. Dealer service is very very bad and no help from level above dealer. Resale value is below average. Good riding car with lots of power, Two times with in a year, battery failed and car totally locked up. Each time dealer said car fixed. last time service said it was because of a bad trunk latch, I am not fooling."

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I like it a lot!

By Red Hook (TX) on Thursday, May 09, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 26,000

10 10.0

overall rating 10 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 10/10

Pros: "Smooth Ride, great acceleration, steady at speed"

Cons: "Navigation system"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"The Genesis is the car that my family most wants to borrow when theirs is out of service. My son's Toyota FJ was unavailable for a few days during a recent visit so he drove the Genesis for three days. He bought his own Genesis sedan the following Saturday. Only issue so far is that the Navigation system that is in need of updating causing confusion when driving in newly renovated areas."

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Love it

By Sllw (AR) on Thursday, May 02, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 26,000

10 10.0

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Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 9/10

Pros: "Beautiful and fun to drive. Plenty of leg room"

Cons: "Seat belts are not comfortable"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"The seat belt bothers me because I am short. I also have to use a cushion. The navigation screen is hard to see if the sun is on it ....it needs something to shade it. The car in beautiful, and I get many compliments on it. It handles great and is gun to drive!"

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Good vehicle poorly built

By Murray M (NJ) on Thursday, May 02, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 10,500

10 4.0

overall rating 4 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 4/10
Value: 6/10
Reliability: 1/10
Quality: 1/10
Performance: 4/10
Styling: 9/10
Comfort: 9/10

Pros: "Nice overall design"

Cons: "Poor build and factory support for major defects."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"Purchased the 5.0 model. Vehicle had defective braking, rear shock absorber, driver's seat, driver's front door, and transmission. Partially repaired. Dealer o.k., but not factory support. Factory rep said everything was fine as vehicle bounced down road and shifted randomly. Would not buy again."

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Over all love it

By JRKennington (FL) on Thursday, May 02, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 1,115

10 10.0

overall rating 10 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 8/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 10/10

Pros: "Well built; attention to details; value"

Cons: "City MPG; badges"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Over all I cannot complain. I traded in my 2012 Camry for the 2013 Genesis Grand Touring Coupe with the 3.8 ltr V6 paired with the 8spd automatic transmission. I grew up driving big, heavy, rusted American muscle and luxury cars, so switching back to a powerful rear wheel drive vehicle was nice. My first car was '51 Chevy DeLux with a straight six. I compared several cars, the Mustang was an instant no for me, I like power, but I also like a quality feel and stylish interior. The Mustang is just to bland inside. I also looked at the new Camaro, but to get the equivalent to what the Genesis offered would mean slapping down nearly thirteen grand more for the RS and even then the interior was just a few notches above the Mustangs. However the insurance was the final aspect to write off the Camaro; an extra fifty a month over the Genesis. While an Audi A8 is what I really wanted, and as much as I love my Genesis, it is no Audi A8. However it certainly does give the Audi a run for its money. What I love about it: the small details won me over. From the accent lighting in the gauge clusters and around other interior aspects, the lay out of the engine compartment offers room for upgrades (although you will void the warranty if you do anything major)the light up Genesis logo on the door sill, L.E.D. running lights, one touch auto windows and moon roof, double stitched leather, appropriately sized and placed buttons, touch screen interface with navigation, blue tooth, XM radio ect (I wanted all the toys). The key-less remote is great; I can keep the transponder in my pocket and my house key in my bag with my work keys). I have had no problems with the Blue link except I wish they would use Google Maps over Bing for the app on my phone. As for handling and driving, I have no complaints. It has a nice healthy growl and is composed when needed but she will take off and if you are not ready or inexperienced can get a bit clumsy. It hugs the corners nicely. Florida has a lot of very smooth long curves that the Genesis seemed to be built for. It does shake a bit above 100, but nothing out of the normal for a vehicle traveling at that velocity. As a daily driver though it does have some failings. MPG is great on the highway, far better than I had expected; city driving needs some improvement. She does not like to go slow and the stop and go of everyday commuting will run the tank dry quickly. Of course it is still in the breaking in phase and the MPG has gotten a little better over the past week, up from 14.8 to 16.5. The styling is impressive, although I am swapping out the Hyundai badges; still not sure why the sedan gets the wings and not the coupe. There are some small quality issues, part of the wiring harness running under the drivers side interior rocker panel was sticking out from under the plastic covering. It was nothing that caused any problems, just more of an aesthetic concern. I am sure that in a few years the Florida sun will reek havoc on the cardboard used for the moon roof sliding cover and the alloy used on the door sill plate scratches easily from the heels on my dress shoes. However these are all minor concerns that the dealership addressed as needed (the door sill cover I am on my own, just have to learn to pick up my feet when getting in and out). I have had the car for over two months and I still love it. I plan to keep it for the long term and procure a daily driver next year."

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My 2nd genesis-a great car

By cal2791 (SC) on Sunday, April 21, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 13,790

10 10.0

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Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 9/10
Quality: 9/10
Performance: 9/10
Styling: 9/10
Comfort: 9/10

Pros: "just a good car !"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Bought my 1st genesis in 2009. Had the car 3 years 1 month. Bought 2012 1 year 2 months. My 2012 is improved over the 2009. Better ride, smother power and a small improvement in gas mileage. Looked at all the other cars like BMW, Acura (owned one in 2007) Mercedes, Audi, and other. Genesis is the best buy for the money. Plan to look at the 2014 Genesis."

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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