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What is this discussion about? Hyundai Genesis, Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Concept Cars, Future Vehicle, Coupe, Sedan


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Re: the production version of genesis coupe was leaked on internet [allmet33] by dborth
Mar 17, 2008 (5:29 pm)
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Replying to: allmet33 (Mar 17, 2008 4:52 pm)

re 1269: "it'll also have the 3.3 V-6"
 
Minor correction.
 
Press release states it will have a tweaked (300hp) Azera 3.8 At least thats what one of the CA Hyundai suits was recently quoted as saying.
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USA Today on the Genesis coupe by backy
Mar 17, 2008 (6:36 pm)
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USA Today ran a story today on "bang for the buck" cars, i.e. cars with over 300 hp at a reasonable cost. They highlighted the Genesis coupe, saying it would have 306 hp in V6 form and would undercut the Mustang GT, which starts at $26k.
 
Quote in the article from Hyundai VP Jack Krafcik: The Genesis coupe will "be a triathlete, lean and efficient, not a big muscle car."
 
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2008-03-16-horsepower_N.htm
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Re: Genesis Coupe "clean design, unassuming" by tonycd
Mar 17, 2008 (7:09 pm)
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Replying to: allmet33 (Mar 17, 2008 1:03 pm)

Now I'VE gotta be honest: I totally disagree. I think it's a pointlessly busy Chris Bangle pukefest.
 
In fact, I'd say the same thing about the new Accord, the new Acura RL, and several other misguided imitations of something not worth making, let alone imitating. Every time an Asian maker knocks off that abominable "flame surfacing," it lends new fuel to the criticism that they can't create, only imitate.
 
As I've written before, the shame of this is that Honda in particular has shown the ability to design a clean car (S2000, last-gen Accord) when it wasn't obsessed with the "safety" of being derivative. Rest assured this isn't the fault of the designers, but the gutless executives who rule them.
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Re: the production version of genesis coupe was leaked on internet [dborth] by allmet33
Mar 18, 2008 (5:32 am)
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Replying to: dborth (Mar 17, 2008 5:29 pm)

Ooops! That being the case, then expect the Gensis Coupe to be slightlier heavier than if it did have the 3.3.
 
I can see the Coupe coming in around 3300 lbs (no more than 3400 lbs), which isn't terrible considering it's going to pump out just over 300 hp. I still think it's going to be a very respectable machine.
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Re: Genesis Coupe "clean design, unassuming" [tonycd] by allmet33
Mar 18, 2008 (5:33 am)
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Replying to: tonycd (Mar 17, 2008 7:09 pm)

HUH???
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Re: the production version of genesis coupe was leaked on internet [allmet3 by bucwild
Mar 18, 2008 (8:14 am)
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Replying to: allmet33 (Mar 18, 2008 5:32 am)

as long as it can pull a 5-6 sec 0-60 it will be well regarded
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Re: the production version of genesis coupe was leaked on internet [allmet3 [bucwild] by allmet33
Mar 18, 2008 (8:23 am)
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Replying to: bucwild (Mar 18, 2008 8:14 am)

Considering the Azera (a tad over 3600 lbs) can reportedly post 0-60 times below 7 seconds using 263 hp. It's conceivable that the Genesis Coupe could run low 6's if it's 300-400 lbs lighter and sporting 43 more ponies (basing the number on the 306 hp reported by an online source).
 
Yeah...between the Genesis Sedan and Coupe...Hyundai will garner some much needed respect that a lot of folks just refuse to give them.
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The silhouette... by kirstie_h HOST
Mar 18, 2008 (10:51 am)
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is nice, but I could do without the little swooshy pattern on the side. Yuck.
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I am sure I read in a few of the American car by iluvmysephia1
Mar 18, 2008 (10:57 am)
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mags that the base Genesis Coupe (with the 2.4L turbo 4 cyl and 6-speed manual transmission)will retail for $19,995. Chime in and correct me if I'm wrong.
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Re: I am sure I read in a few of the American car [iluvmysephia1] by allmet33
Mar 18, 2008 (11:08 am)
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Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Mar 18, 2008 10:57 am)

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm...seems kinda low. I would think they would start the pricing where the Tib GT ends or else folks will jump on Tibs and add superchargers and such to match performance numbers. Just my opinion though.

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