Hyundai Genesis Coupe: New Photos Surface

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Now if only they made the Tiburon perform this time. Because the current 2.7l model even have problems going up against a 1.6l EG series Civic, let alone EKs or Type Rs.
 
Well, it looks better than any Mustang, thats a start. Now all the need is a suspension. And to keep the 300 HP intact, and the price intact.

As for how manufacturers rank these days,
1. Honda
2. Skoda
3. Volkswagen
4. Subaru
5. Nissan
6. Mazda
7. Ford
8. Renault
9. Hyundai/Kia
t10. Toyota
t10. FIAT (too small of a lineup, no big cars)
 
-> Right now I'm really looking forward for the 4-cylinder version of the Tibby. Just because its like the AE86 "Hachiroku" that came before hand. Finally, and affordable RWD hatchback, a semi-modern day hachi. All it need is, make the chassis as light as possible, not like the pig were having right now.

-> I don't really care about the much hyped V8 and the mid-range V6, since even thou it will cost far cheaper than its respective rivals, it would be "a bit" too expensive to most people.

-> And about that pickup thing to compete with the Tacoma/Tundra team. I think Hyundai/Kia are developing a pickup, but I don't know for sure just yet.

-> As of now, heres how I stack up car companies as of now:

[#; Company name; the good; the bad; the ugly]

My Top 5:

1. Honda = Best balance of driving pleasure, technology, and reliability; Product line is un-impressive, still stubborn of releasing fresh and innovating models; The S2000 CR concept look like a car from a ricer movie.

2. Mazda = Excellent product lineup and marketing; I'm still iffy about their Ford-powered engines; Still waiting for the next RX-7.

3. Hyundai = Becoming even more fierce towards the competition, RWD cars, getting better every year and its still offers better value compared to the competition; Wheres the I30 microvan?; We still don't know on how will be the next Tibby would handle and how much will it cost.

4. Volkswagen = Learned its harsh lesson of going upscale, and now it featuring cool products now, engine choices are awesome; Reliability is still spotty according to Consumer Reports, no diesel for the Rabbit/Golf in the US, Touareg is still overpriced, no minivan yet; Scirocco arriving in the US seems bleak.

5. Nissan = Diverse product line, aggressive marketing, the GT-R is coming; Too much SUVs, interior still subpar compared to the competition, trying to look like Renault too much, losing its originality as a whole; Still no sign for the Silvia/240SX successor.


My other 5:

6. MCC (aka. Smart)
7. Kia
8. Toyota
9. Saturn (aka. Opel, j/k)
10. Subaru

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Rating Hyundai amongst manufacturers, I wouldn't put them at the top just yet, although I'm very impressed by the Santa Fe (we're planning to get one), the Accent leaves me wanting, especially compared to the brand-new Rio model that shares its architecture.

They're still no pop on the Yaris/Echo/Vios platform in terms of quality, although they're a bit more fun to drive. And none of these cars is a match for the Honda Fit, which, despite its tinny feel and some ergonomic issues, is the holy grail of subcompacts.

The Sonata's getting there, but it still has to take down the Accord.

Hyundai still has to work on their gasoline powerplants, to make them more competitive with Honda and Toyota (despite having a dull line-up, Toyota's gasoline engine technology is still very good).

Mazda is still up there, mostly because their cars are, almost without exception, all fun to drive compared to the competition... but they've really got to get out the next Mazda6 soon... and do something about those damn engines of theirs... if they can build a 1.8 and a 2.0 like Honda can, I'll be very happy.

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If Hyundai can bring in the new Coupe with a cheap four-banger version (as those pictures suggest), I'll be very happy. Give it a 170-200 hp inline-4, a 250 hp or so V6 and a 300 hp or so V8 and it'll cover three to four market segments at once.
 
As far as I'm concerned the Sonata has not only beaten the Accord but the Camry as well. Better build quality (my opinion), cheaper, and is much more exciting to drive. The only exception is the 6spd V6 Accords--those are quite fun to drive the hell out of--in a straight line.
 
The new Sonata is a great car, but you can sense that it has a bit of age about it. That being said, I'd rate it higher than the Camry, and maybe the Accord only on the fact that it is newer (what can I say, I love the Accord!)... But if we're going to talk only Korean cars here, I'd care to say that the Sonata's cousin, the Kia Optima, is a better car overall...
 
YSSMAN
But if we're going to talk only Korean cars here, I'd care to say that the Sonata's cousin, the Kia Optima, is a better car overall...
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...because it's uglier and of lower quality?
 
All of that likely depends on which trim level you're looking at. If we were to compare I4 models between the Kia and the Hyundai, the Kia is without a question the better car in my book. The extra cog in the transmission, better standard features, and comparable performance and quality all around make the extra $1000 seem worth it to me...

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Personally, I like the way the Optima looks...

...On the V6 side alone, there isn't any question that the Hyundai is better. It wins on the engine alone...

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Still, the Accord sits in first in my book of family sedans, followed closely by the VW Passat, and probably the '08 Malibu as well. The Koreans are getting their stuff right, but they've gone "too Toyota," and in my book, thats not a good thing...
 
Toronado
I freaking wet myself, despite knowing full well it was going to happen. For the glorious, glorious win. So, why can't Toyota make cars like this again?
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The market. People wanted cars that are easy to handle and above all, cost less. FWD cars cost less to make.

Not to mention the whole thing about the majority of American drivers not having a clue how to drive RWD. :dopey:
 
YSS, that Kia looks 50 times worse than the new Sonata in my eyes. And even though they are essentially the same car underneath thanks to Hyundai owning Kia, I'd still rather have the Sonata. It just looks and feels better for some reason.
 
I'd say they are about equal to me, but both are less desirable than the Accord, '08 Malibu, and even the good-ol' Fusion to me. But hey, thats just my opinion...
 
Psh, Fusion > Sonata/Optima hands down.
 
OT-> Meh, the Fusion is a waste, I've driven it and its no less better than the G6 (in which also dissapoints me). :indiff:

BT-> I'm really looking forward for the next Tibby. Three engine choice would be awesome! Plus handling characteristics 85% of a BMW, then I'm sold! That will be my next coupe this side of a used 330Ci M-Sport.

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Update!

Autoblog
The Veracruz, the rear-wheel-drive Genesis luxury sedan and various other new rear-wheel-drive offerings will take Hyundai into segments it's never been, but the one vehicle about which we're most excited is this, a rear-wheel-drive coupe from Hyundai.

These new spy pics, reportedly taken in Korea, show the new coupe out on public roads. It appears to be similar to the vehicle we saw in a previous set of spy shots, right down to the same type of wheels. The problem is that there's much more we don't know about this vehicle than what we do know. Will the rear-wheel-drive coupe be branded as the next-generation Tiburon or be sold alongside the automaker's front-wheel-drive coupe? Is it based on the same rear-wheel-drive platform as the Genesis? Will it feature a supercharged or turbocharged V6, Hyundai's new Lambda V8, or both?

Thanks for the tip, Chris!

[Source: NewTiburon.com]









Speculation has it that this RWD coupe will spell the end for the Tiburon, which may be moved over to Kia after its current product cycle. The larger, RWD coupe, however, is reportedly meant to compete with the Infiniti G37/350Z and other similar vehicles. Most expect the base model to feature either a turbocharged or supercharged version of the company's 3.8L V6, though even if it were naturally aspirated, we expect the base model of this coupe to blow the doors off the best Tiburon. The V8 model will obviously get Hyundai's new Lambda V8 and develop at least 300 horsepower, as well. Of course, we have every reason to believe it will come with loads of safety features and a price that considerably undercuts its competition, as that's the Hyundai way. A forum poster at the linked source believes the yet-to-be-named RWD coupe will be launched in Korea in March 2008, which, if true, means this model would likely enter the U.S. mid to late 2008.
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If its as good as many are thinking it may be, we may have a Korean Mustang on our hands. That is, if Hyundai does it right...
 
Man I hate how much that cover impairs any judgement on how it looks, but at least the wheels look nice! :p That at-least-300hp remark sounds great, we'll see how it goes!
 
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Those rims are awsome. I can't wait to see the final product. A Korean Mustang might just be a very accurate description. Knowing Hyundail, expect the 300bhp+ V8 model undercut the Mustang GT in price by at least $3000 USD.
 
I'm doubting the pricing there, my friend. The General, and Chrysler for that matter are having a helluva time getting their models anywhere close to the rough $27K window for a nicely done Mustang GT. I'm sure Hyundai will be able to get somewhere around there, but anything lower and you're getting a V6.

Of course, you could be right in saying that they'll "pull a Lexus" and undercut everyone, throwing everyone off, essentially cheating the system (hey, Toyota did it... Hyundai is already doing it to them)...

The magic window has been about $25-27K for a while, and I'm sure Hyundai will squeeze in there somewhere. I'd be rather disappointed if they didn't. Then again, knowing that they want to somehow compete with Mercedes and BMW, you never know anymore... We may have to wait for the KIA version...
 
Rims are nice. I don't know how much of it's been altered by the disguise, but I think it has pretty nice proportion too.
 
The rear side window instantly made me think "Mustang".

Looking forward this being uncovered.
 
YSSMAN
If its as good as many are thinking it may be, we may have a Korean Mustang on our hands. That is, if Hyundai does it right...
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Dont you mean, "if they do it wrong..."?
 
Am I the only one who thinks those rims suck?
 
So far I think so.
 
Most definitely. :D
 
They would look sick if they were deep dish.
 
Omnis
Am I the only one who thinks those rims suck?
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Nah, they don't look that good. But I can't really judge them too much without seeing the whole car uncovered.
 
harrytuttle
Nice. I'm looking forward to the new Supr -- er, Tiburon.
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People keep on saying Mustang, but I was thinking Supra, too. :D
 
-> So far, so good, I like the proportion of the next Tibby. 👍

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^ As far as I've in this pic, compared to the last-gen Avante (aka. Elantra to all you folks) right beside it, the next Tibby looks leaner and almost similar shaped like the current gen. But the next Tibby looks like it likes to rival both Mustang GT and the G37S, nice! The profile looks menacing in some manner, makes me wonder? Musclecar 1/4 mi. performance, BMW-like handling, Infiniti G37 looks, and a price of a Civic Si? Heh, I'm sold on that one! :)
 
Anyone else get an Aston Martin DB9 vibe from that window profile?
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Actually, more RSX now that I think of it.
 
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