📰 Auto News Are you the facelifted 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe?

[Bru]

uhhhhhh

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/29/are-you-the-facelifted-2013-hyundai-genesis-coupe/

We're all anxiously waiting to see what Hyundai has up its sleeves for the updated Genesis Coupe, and it looks like we may have a better idea of what's coming down the line. Gencoupe.com forum member shcboyzone managed to lay hands on a few grainy photos of what's appears to be the 2013 Genesis Coupe. Is this the real deal? Hard telling. If it is, the sports car will rock styling that's very similar to what we've seen from the Hyundai Accent and Veloster. With a more upright fascia, hexagonal grille and sculpted lights, the similarities are unmistakable.

It looks like the vehicle will also feature unique hood louvers, though it's unclear from the photos whether or not the pieces are actually functional. Around back, Hyundai has graced the coupe with a set of LED tail lamps as well. While this design seems to dovetail fairly closely with the heavily camouflaged mules we've seen in testing, we won't know for sure whether or not this is the real deal until we get closer to the vehicle's unveil at the next Detroit Auto Show. Head over to the Gencoupe.com forums for a closer look at the car.

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[Angus]

GTR/EVO ugly baby

 

[Bru]

It looks like the nose on their upcoming Veloster, and also the 2012 Accent.

The more I look at it, the more it grows on me. Hopefully they address the weak base engine and sloppy suspension.

 

[Mook]

 

[Bru]

 

[Ruiner]

Not the direction I thought they'd take it.

 

[greasy]

 

[Chester Copperpot]

Why would they take arguably their best vehicle(RWD to boot, too) and make it look worse? The first gen look was fine, it honestly looked like it had some muscle to it despite having a 3.8 V6 and turbo I4. Just wish they'd put the V8 in the coupes...

Do not want. And we all thought TA's looked like alien ships.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

I think from what I can see it looks alright. Just looks like they want to have a unifying front end. The velostar looks good to me

 

[JDHedman]

Why would they take arguably their best vehicle(RWD to boot, too) and make it look worse? The first gen look was fine, it honestly looked like it had some muscle to it despite having a 3.8 V6 and turbo I4. Just wish they'd put the V8 in the coupes...

Do not want. And we all thought TA's looked like alien ships.

oh so you liked the tiburon

 

[Chester Copperpot]

oh so you liked the tiburon

No I meant the first gen(current look) of the Genesis.

 

[Eagle]

I see some fugly stick Mazda in there too...

 

[99PONTIACGP]

Eh. Its not terrible.

 

[Pressure Ratio]

The more I look at it, the more it grows on me. Hopefully they address the weak base engine and sloppy suspension.

I started researching it on line and reading the forums about this car. I thought the suspension was one of the things people and magazines liked about these cars?

And the turbo 4 seems a little under powered stock. But they seem to respond well to bolt ons and tunes as you would expect a turbo motor could. So a increase in power would be nice from the factory. As long as it keeps the gas mileage up that is.

I still want to drive on of these cars. I am considering one as a daily driver. Maybe driving one will help me make up my mind. haha

 

[radioguy6]

looks alittle weird..

 

[Chrisco]

Definitely stole alot of EVO X design in the front end.

 

[BrianG]

Ew. I hope thats not what they do with it next. It looks like an agressive Elantra more than it does anything like the Genesis. The current Genesis has excellent styling. If they're gonna change it at all, they should make it look more like the concept from a few years ago.

 

[cacicgtp7]

I'm not a huge fan of this yet. I like the stylings of the rest of the lineup though. This is def. a different direction than the rest of their vehicles.

 

[RICH17]

Hyundai should just stick with stealing designs from everyone else

 

[Bru]

I started researching it on line and reading the forums about this car. I thought the suspension was one of the things people and magazines liked about these cars?

And the turbo 4 seems a little under powered stock. But they seem to respond well to bolt ons and tunes as you would expect a turbo motor could. So a increase in power would be nice from the factory. As long as it keeps the gas mileage up that is.

I still want to drive on of these cars. I am considering one as a daily driver. Maybe driving one will help me make up my mind. haha

Bolt-ons and a tune would be great, but I'd hate to spend money simply to make power that other cars already have for the same price, like the Mustang V-6 or WRX. The Gen coupe is like 3,300 pounds so it's lighter than the Mustang (not by much) but the Ford feels more refined all the way around.

As far as the suspension, the ass end always wants to hang out. There's surprisingly little grip considering the sticky tires that come with the Track/R-spec models.

 

[Pressure Ratio]

Well the 2.0 R spec was advertised by them as a car that comes with some options for performance but still allow the owner to customize as they wanted to. It was like $3K cheaper than the touring package. I hear what you are saying though.

I can't see paying $30+ for the V6 Touring or track package. First off it is no longer a cheap car. And the gas mileage goes from 30mpg with the 2.0 down to 20mpg with the V6. Some extra grunt and performance for sure. But I can get a new Mustang 5.0 with Brembo brake option for just under $30. Same gas mileage and even more performance.

I may have to test drive the 2.0 & 3.8 and see what I think.

 

[Bru]

R-Spec comes with all the same performance options as the Track and is $25k. Tires, suspension, brakes, sways. There are no options, either. No cruise control is the biggest omission. The others I could live with, like the deletion of automatic headlights. You can't even add those if you wanted to.

 

[Bru]

But of course, drive it and see what you think. The car has a lot of untapped potential.

 

[Pressure Ratio]

OK. gotcha. I hate that when I look at different cars I keep getting pointed back at a new Mustang 5.0. HAHAHA

 

[Pressure Ratio]

But of course, drive it and see what you think. The car has a lot of untapped potential.

I try and keep my DD pretty close to stock. I need another money pit like I need another hole in my head. haha So modifying a 2.0 Turbo would be bad. Especially if the tune melts down the motor and the dealer tells me to pound sand because it has a tune in it.

That is what scares me about buying a new 5.0 too. I know it will start with a new shifter, then chassis braces and just spiral out of control. Yes, I have a problem. hahaha