Hyundai has been hard at work in the product-planning department, and is well aware of our community of tuners. In mid-2010 they will be releasing a Spec R version of the Genesis. It will come with track-tuned suspension, 19" alloy wheels with performance summer tires, Brembo brakes, a Torsen limited-slip differential and R-Spec badging. To further reduce cost and weight, they should also come without back-up indicators in the rear bumper, Bluetooth, automatic headlights, cruise control, trip computer, chrome interior accents and steering wheel audio controls.
It's hard not to appreciate the efforts Hyundai is making for everyone. With their ridiculously generous warranty, you don't have too much to worry about with reliability, even with a turbocharged car. And since economic times are tough Hyundai is offering the Assurance Plan where they'll pay three months car payments or buy your Genesis back, if you should lose your job. Now only if they would pay all the car payments, due to having a lousy paying job than that would be perfect for me.
Faster Facts
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
The Sticker Starting at $22,000
The Power 210hp 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder; or 306hp 3.8L V6
Weight3,294 lbs. (4-cylinder turbo); 3,389 lbs. (V6)
Layout Front engine, rear wheel drive
Gearbox 6-speed manual or automatic with Shiftronic
Stiff Stuff MacPherson strut dual link with springs (front); five-link design with gas struts (rear)
Rollers 18" alloy wheels; 19" alloy wheels (on track model)
Stoppers 12.6" (front) rotors and 12.4" (rear) rotors; optional Brembo monoblock 4-piston calipers with 13.4" (front) rotors and 13.0" (rear) rotors
Efficiency 21/30mpg (4-cylinder turbo); 17/26mpg (V6)
The Pack Honda Civic, Mitsubishi Eclipse, Mitsubishi Lancer, and Nissan Altima
Deep Thoughts Forget Hyundai's past; their future is now with the Genesis.
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