Hyundai sells two rear-wheel-drive cars under the Genesis name, but they couldn't be more different. The softly sprung Genesis sedan is a luxurious shot across the bow of high-end European and Japanese carmakers. The Hyundai Genesis Coupe, on the other hand, is a serious sport coupe that gives more established performance marques a run for their money.
Available with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine or a naturally aspirated V6, the Genesis Coupe is a typically impressive Hyundai value, but with a high-performance edge. Sending power to the rear wheels makes for a superior driving experience, and the Genesis Coupe also boasts distinctive styling and ample feature content. These virtues make Hyundai's taut two-door one of our favorite affordable performance cars.
The Hyundai Genesis Coupe, new for 2010, is available with a choice of two engines: a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo ("2.0T") that makes 210 horsepower and 223 pound-feet of torque, and a 3.8-liter V6 that cranks out 306 hp and 266 lb-ft of torque. For all trims, a standard-six speed manual channels the horsepower to the rear wheels. A five-speed automatic is optional on four-cylinder models (except for the hard-core manual-only Track version), while a six-speed automatic is optional on all 3.8 models. Both automatics have paddle shifters.
Even the base Genesis Coupe 2.0T includes Bluetooth connectivity and a CD/MP3 stereo with a USB/iPod port. As buyers work their way up through the trim levels, features like a moonroof, a power driver seat, keyless ignition, leather upholstery, xenon headlights and a premium audio system are added. Both the 2.0T and the V6 models are also available in Track trim, which adds a sport-tuned suspension, 19-inch alloy wheels, Brembo brakes, a limited-slip rear differential, a rear spoiler and aluminum pedals.
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