Hyundai Genesis Coupe pricing to start under $26,000

omarrana submitted on 04/04/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:50 PM
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Hyundai

Hyundai Genesis Coupe pricing to start under $26,000

Hyundai has no intentions to stop making headlines and turning heads at auto shows. Recently the Korean automaker surprised the industry with their new 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, which it says will be a direct rival to the Infiniti G37 (or those that want G37 power for much cheaper).

When producing the Genesis Coupe, Hyundai had set its sights on the G37 as the benchmark. So how does it compare to the Infiniti G37? Besides the size and the looks, the Genesis Coupe is also up-to-par in the performance segment.

The Genesis Coupe will arrive as either a 4-cylinder turbo producing 223-hp on premium and 212-hp on regular fuel or as a 3.8 liter V6 churning out 306-hp on regular and... Read Article

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NewBeginning - 4/5/2008 10:43:33 AM

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People used to laugh at this car when it was introduced a year ago, and now nobody is laughing.

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w209w114 - 4/4/2008 5:03:35 PMView My AgentSpace

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Lessons well learned from Lexus, Hyundai will move upmarket and take away notable share of profit from the Japanese.

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answer - 4/4/2008 5:09:07 PMView My AgentSpace

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Nice price-point.

Anyone know if the coupe will have a Lexicon audio system, or is that just for the sedan?

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KZ258 - 4/4/2008 6:11:04 PM

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i really doubt this will "dent" the G37 sales

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Star - 4/5/2008 8:48:20 PM

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I don't. G37 is a rebadged economy car. Hyundai can easily built a better car for less money.

Htay7500 - 4/6/2008 7:47:36 PM

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ignorance is such a bliss...

GTR35 - 4/4/2008 7:17:43 PMView My AgentSpace

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Any automaker can clone the shape of a car with simple Autocad and machining techniques, and we all know that Hyundai does that very well, the cloning factor that is. But to say that this clone will rival the G37 is a load of bullcrap. We are talking about the Skyline GTS people, don't forget that. Sure it can rival those of the American market (who can't) like the Mustang V6 or the upcoming Challenger V6, but don't insult the G like that man for I have mighty deboosting powers and I will use them.
I have to admit though, Hyundai has come up big time comparing it to previous years but performancewise it's got a long way to go to where it wants to be.

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Hwany - 4/4/2008 7:44:54 PM

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Yep. Saying they will "rival" G37 don't make sense. Maybe Nissan's Altima coupe and such but not Infiniti.

They need to stop badging their products Hyundai and start building a luxury brand as well if they wanna compete and get respect from the car enthusiasts.

TopGear - 4/4/2008 9:52:28 PM

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Comparing this car with crappy V6 American sport car is just non-sense. Hyundai has Tiburon for that market. Just wait and see professional reviews. It's likely that it can't be a real match against G37, but being a luxury (as they claim) sports coupe under 30K market will give it a good chance. People buy G instead of 3-series to save a few grands. What Hyundai need to do is making a new luxury brand name and emblem like Japanese makers; it's hard to build a luxury image over Hyundai's poor reputation in old days while they still offer low 10k cars. Also Hyundai emblem is ugly and look like wannabe Honda.

SixxFive - 4/4/2008 7:29:06 PM

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This will definitely impact G37 sales - congrats Hyundai on a great design.

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PintoRacer - 4/5/2008 2:50:30 PM

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"definitely impact G37 sales" ----You are on Crack my friend.

Star - 4/5/2008 8:50:02 PM

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No, he is not. Genesis is an Infiniti G37 killer, no doubt.

Hwany - 4/4/2008 7:46:58 PM

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Guys, Hyundai still has a long way. They can't compete with Infiniti at all. Infiniti is a luxury brand in America. Hyundai has to compete with Nissan, Toyota and VW first then make their own luxury brand to compete with the respected brands such as Infiniti, Audi, Lexus..etc.

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Hwany - 4/4/2008 7:47:49 PM

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BTW, I really dig the looks. Good job Hyundai.

lexusrox123 - 4/7/2008 9:03:35 AM

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LOL its butt ugly: looks like the car is high on drugs or something with that ridiculous grin...looks nothing like the genesis sedan

r15mohd - 4/4/2008 10:07:05 PM

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let's step out of the germanspies box, and be different. this will hamper 128i sales ;)

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EL34 - 4/4/2008 10:33:10 PM

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Looks like a Lexus from the front, just like that big 4 door thing-a-ma-bob :-\

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PerformanceGuy - 4/4/2008 10:36:07 PM

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It looks like a nice car, but like others have said here, this car can not compete against the G37, it's in a totally different league. I feel it will do good against the Mustang, Altima Coupe, 350Z, and Challenger. Hyundai needs to compete against those and forget about trying to go after the G37 and 3 series.

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Homer008 - 4/5/2008 1:07:14 AM

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I couldn't agree more...you are very correct!

Star - 4/5/2008 8:52:30 PM

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No, he is not correct. Hyundai is going after the rebadged Nissan G37, not after the almighty BMW.

huu76 - 4/4/2008 10:36:58 PM

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So now that they have this long wheelbase Tiburon, does that mean the short wheelbase Tiburon is getting the chop?

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1995e34 - 4/5/2008 12:03:12 AM

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i don't want one, but i hope alot of other people do. this car is great. it dispels the notion that inexpensive coupes have to be fwd.

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Hwany - 4/5/2008 10:18:39 AM

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I laugh each time I see Hyundai's commercial about comparing their cars to Landrover, BMW, and Lexus.....

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lexusis350 - 4/5/2008 12:29:52 PM

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So do I. But then I think of all the uneducated people actually buying that crap about Hyundai being better.

lexusrox123 - 4/8/2008 9:06:42 AM

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and whats with hyundai copying other cars? ever sen the (crappy) Amanti? looks like an MB at first glance. and the new tucson looks like a mitsu outlander. and this genesis coupe thing looks copyed from lexus IS.
i mean, whats up with that?

lexusis350 - 4/5/2008 12:18:02 PM

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The front of this looks like a Lexus IS. The rest looks like an Infiniti G37 except for that hideous scoop in the rear window. Well done Hyundai, you've managed to rip of the design of two other great vehicles.

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S4cabriofoxone - 4/5/2008 1:16:06 PMView My AgentSpace

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It looks nothing like an IS.

You're pushing it with this Hyundai hating.

It looks Asian, but that doesn't mean it looks like a Lexus. I'll give you the Infiniti, though.

Anthony - 4/5/2008 2:24:08 PM

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It looks very much like an IS. It's the first car that came to mind when I just saw this for the first time.

JRobUSC - 4/5/2008 3:10:30 PM

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ok, I must be missing it, point out to me in that photo where that looks anything at all like an IS?

07G35J - 4/6/2008 2:57:15 AM

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Lexus IS front?? Are you looking at the same picture the rest of us are? I don't see anything Lexus IS in it.

lexusis350 - 4/6/2008 6:23:13 PM

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It has the IS grille and headlight shape.

lyonboy - 4/5/2008 1:00:19 PM

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This car is $4K too high and 400 lbs too heavy, it will sell but not great. The G37 has nothing to fear with this car.

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S4cabriofoxone - 4/5/2008 1:15:26 PMView My AgentSpace

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I was thinking about it, and this car is a bit too expensive. $26K is too much for a coupe with only 212hp. The Honda Accord coupe with the 270hp V6 costs only $2,000 more.

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PintoRacer - 4/5/2008 2:52:42 PM

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Great point. Also, I will be suprised if this RWD outperforms the FWD Accord.

JRobUSC - 4/5/2008 3:09:08 PM

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that's what I thought, but if you click the link the $26k price is for the 300hp V6 version. That's pretty good.

S4cabriofoxone - 4/6/2008 7:01:04 PMView My AgentSpace

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Oh, well then, yes, that's a great price.

4yxdent - 4/5/2008 4:38:07 PM

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Not just a long wheel base tiburon.
How many choices you guys have
for 300hp coupes under 30k?....

..besides it's a FR.
Accord, Altimas are all based on FF sedan.

I would prefer to enjoy this "killer price" until
these Korean company launches their luxury
brand as Japanese did before.

Remember? Lexus LS400 was 30k...
when it was first introduced.
Badge really matters little when it comes to true "value"....I think.

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Homer008 - 4/5/2008 10:01:11 PM

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wrong. Lexus LS400 when it was first introduced back in late 1989 was around 40 grands. After its initial introduction was over, the price hiked to mid 50k.

4yxdent - 4/5/2008 4:52:40 PM

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I also see some guys arguing the look resembles an lexus IS.

Well, if you have tracked the development of their concept HCD which affected the design of this genesis, you probably would not agree with that.

It might be an another helpful information that the HCD stands for the Hyundai California Design located in orange county.

In addition, there has been a global tendency that mass automobile manufacturers nowadays follow the trend instead of being solely "creative".
Unique design cueds are very little to be seen nowadays.

Look at the ford explorer adopting audi's single frame grille design identity.
Or would you say Buick enclave a Hyundai Santafe knock-off?

I think we need to distinguish the copy and the trend...

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huu76 - 4/5/2008 8:26:06 PM

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Lexus IS' pointy snout. The foglights are different but the headlight angles and small grill (instead of the trend to gigantic holes).
http://image.automotive.com/f/miscellaneous/how-lexus-keeps-that-shine/7247367+cr1+re0+ar1/2008-lexus-is-350-front-left.jpg

http://www.thetorquereport.com/lexusis250is350front.jpg

The last Tiburon was a xerox of the Supra too, so Hyundai copying Toyota isn't exactly new.
2003 Tiburon
http://z.about.com/d/cars/1/7/R/Y/2005_Tiburon.jpg

1997 Supra
http://www.edmunds.com/pictures/VEHICLE/1997/Toyota/522/1997.toyota.supra.10182-396x249.jpg

Actually, the original Tiburon was a ripoff of the Celica
http://www.theautochannel.com/media/photos/toyota/1997/97_toyota_celica_gt_liftback.jpg

Meh, hp doesn't mean anything beyond bragging rights.

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Hwany - 4/5/2008 10:29:36 PM

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Kinda funny that you mention this.

Look at the new Lexus LS series and the current E60 BMW 5 series side profile. Guess who is benchmarketing who?

bmwdrvr - 4/6/2008 12:44:54 PM

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no the tiburons have never looked anything like a toyota especially the original, the 2nd generation had lines more like the ferrari 456 than anything japanese with wedge profile, and rear end shape...the supra not even close

Star - 4/5/2008 8:46:10 PM

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Looks like Hyundai has a winner here. It will be hard to justify paying more for a rebadged Nissan G37. I think the Japanese have reasons to worry.

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lexusrox123 - 4/8/2008 9:08:49 AM

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how many times have you mentioned that? We get it already!!(its BS too ;) )

NewBeginning - 4/5/2008 9:04:30 PM

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Genesis Coupe limited at around $30K
3.8L V6 310HP, RWD, ZF 6 speed tranny, Brembo brakes with 19" Rims, two stages heating leather seats, Xenon lights, Infinity sound system, and 10 year warranty.

Enough said.

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NewBeginning - 4/5/2008 9:16:35 PM

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oh! and limited slip differential....

NewBeginning - 4/6/2008 11:37:29 AM

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What japs do well, Koreans do better.

PS1982K

adamsaf723 - 4/5/2008 9:53:12 PM

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I think it's priced very reasonable.
I wonder how much the V8 will start out. It can't be THAT much cheaper than the G-Coupe if the 4 starts at $26,000.
Hyundai has been impressing me a lot lately.

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NewBeginning - 4/5/2008 10:34:34 PM

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Genesis coupe with I4 turbo 223HP starts at around $19K.

huu76 - 4/6/2008 12:47:02 AM

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Hwany,
Better get your eyes checked if you think the LS looks like Dame Edna.

Weren't the sheep claiming the LS was a copy of the 7 series a few months back?

Try looking at the last gen GS if you want to see some family resemblance. You might recognize the flat deck.

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iamdabest1 - 4/6/2008 12:54:50 AM

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this might take away altima coupe sales........ definitely not g37.

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delan - 4/6/2008 8:18:27 AMView My AgentSpace

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eh?

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StickShiftCamry - 4/6/2008 12:49:05 PM

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The dumb think it'll take away from Altima Coupe. This thing is RWD. It's 370Z, G37 competitor.

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autopro - 4/8/2008 7:33:56 PMView My AgentSpace

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This car isn't worth talking about.

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wistar - 4/8/2008 8:49:03 PM

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Looks nice.

I would LOVE to buy a Hyundai because of the good value they offer. But I will NEVER buy a Korean car as long as the Koreans continue their unfair trade practices against foreign automakers.

I spent 2 days driving around Korea last year and didn't see a SINGLE American car. Only a small handful of German cars and I don't even remember seeing any Japanese cars either for that matter.

Korea is like automotive hell. 99.9% of the cars on the road are either Korean or Chinese, and they all look the same - dull and boring - even their colors are dull (mostly black or white) - further adding to the bleakness of their automotive landscape.

The reason for this is that the Korean government (with Hyundai's enthusiastic "support" of course) has imposed stiff import duties against foreign cars, making them so expensive that they're effectively banned from Korea.

So I feel that buying a Hyundai is simply wrong. It's like playing right into the hands of the "bad" guy.

I wish more Americans realized this.

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