Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T
Discussion
I was gonna post this in the Hyundai section, but I couldn't find it! 
Anyway I know this car isn't in the UK yet but I thought you might like to read my review and see the pics anyway. Like the 2011 Sonata probably will be, the Genesis Coupe has been very well received over in North America.
Hyundai 2011 Sonata
Hyundai Genesis Coupe
I moved to Canada from the UK about 2 years ago. I've only had the car a week or two now and and very impressed to say the least. Coming from the cars in my past (MR2, BMW Z4, Lotus Exige) I was fully expecting to be slightly underwhelmed by the GC. I sat in one last year at the Toronto Auto Show, then test drove a 300bhp V6 a while later, it was quick, slightly out of my price range, but it had me hooked nonetheless.
After drawing up my list of sensible practical family cars (to join our current Mitsu' Outlander) I included it alongside the standard Civic, Lancer, Golf etc. But after driving some of the competition and weighing up the whole RWD thing I came to the only sensible conclusion, GC wins.
The deal I got from Alpine Hyundai in Kitchener was awesome, and their service seems great to, I look forward to dealing with them for a long time to come. It came to $23K before taxes, no idea what that is in pounds anymore, but the spec list is incredible for the price!
On the car itself: The handling is fantastic, the torque can easily push out the back end when the TC is switched off, and it's very predictable too. The cabin is very well spec'd for the price, iPod integration, Bluetooth, XM Satellite radio, steering wheel controls, it is so far ahead of the competition in this respect.
I remember commenting to my friend when we drove the V6 that the driving position was perfect, exactly like the Z4, my wife has since said the exact same thing!
The clutch can be a bit juddery when really cold as the biting point is very low and the pedal travels about twice what it needs to, but this doesn't bother me too much. I haven't driven a manual for two years so it may just be me acclimatising to a clutch again and getting used to a new biting point.
In time I think I will add larger wheels, more power, better brakes and an uprated clutch, but I am certainly very happy with the performance out of the box, this is one amazing car for the money.
So some pics... (it was -8C when I took these today, froze my nuts off!)
Yes they fit in the back, who needs a frickin' people carrier!
Some snow
Front Qtr
Rear Portrait
Black & White
Rear
Dash
Far
Logo
Rear Light
Rear 3 Qtr
Front Light
Front
Anyway I know this car isn't in the UK yet but I thought you might like to read my review and see the pics anyway. Like the 2011 Sonata probably will be, the Genesis Coupe has been very well received over in North America.
Hyundai 2011 Sonata
Hyundai Genesis Coupe
I moved to Canada from the UK about 2 years ago. I've only had the car a week or two now and and very impressed to say the least. Coming from the cars in my past (MR2, BMW Z4, Lotus Exige) I was fully expecting to be slightly underwhelmed by the GC. I sat in one last year at the Toronto Auto Show, then test drove a 300bhp V6 a while later, it was quick, slightly out of my price range, but it had me hooked nonetheless.
After drawing up my list of sensible practical family cars (to join our current Mitsu' Outlander) I included it alongside the standard Civic, Lancer, Golf etc. But after driving some of the competition and weighing up the whole RWD thing I came to the only sensible conclusion, GC wins.
The deal I got from Alpine Hyundai in Kitchener was awesome, and their service seems great to, I look forward to dealing with them for a long time to come. It came to $23K before taxes, no idea what that is in pounds anymore, but the spec list is incredible for the price!
On the car itself: The handling is fantastic, the torque can easily push out the back end when the TC is switched off, and it's very predictable too. The cabin is very well spec'd for the price, iPod integration, Bluetooth, XM Satellite radio, steering wheel controls, it is so far ahead of the competition in this respect.
I remember commenting to my friend when we drove the V6 that the driving position was perfect, exactly like the Z4, my wife has since said the exact same thing!
The clutch can be a bit juddery when really cold as the biting point is very low and the pedal travels about twice what it needs to, but this doesn't bother me too much. I haven't driven a manual for two years so it may just be me acclimatising to a clutch again and getting used to a new biting point.
In time I think I will add larger wheels, more power, better brakes and an uprated clutch, but I am certainly very happy with the performance out of the box, this is one amazing car for the money.
So some pics... (it was -8C when I took these today, froze my nuts off!)
Yes they fit in the back, who needs a frickin' people carrier!
Some snow
Front Qtr
Rear Portrait
Black & White
Rear
Dash
Far
Logo
Rear Light
Rear 3 Qtr
Front Light
Front
Edited by Bob_Defly on Sunday 7th March 12:57
EDLT said:
$23,000 is £14,700. So roughly the same price as a Mini Cooper, I need to emigrate.
I know, RWD, 210bhp, easily tunable detuned Mitsu Evo engine, very well made, plus a budget price. What's not to like!For $23K (although taxes add $3K and delivery PDI is $1K so $27K all in when comparing to the UK), the base model spec list is:
RWD
210bhp/223 lb-ft tq
6spd Manual
Fog Lights
Tinted Glass
Body Coloured Heated Mirrors
Outside Temp Display
Air-con
XM/MP3/iPod integrated Audio System
Bluetooth Integration
Two 12v Outlets
Cloth Seats
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Active Head Restraints
ABS
ESC
TCS with One Push Defeat
Front/Seat Mounted/Side Curtain Airbags
Dual Chrome Exhausts
Steering Wheel Controls for Audio/Cruise/Bluetooth
18" Alloys
I am back in driving heaven, yay!
Yeah I had the new V6 (300bhp) Mustang on the list too as that is also a lot of car for the money, but all the domestic manufacturers (North America) have ridiculous finance rates. The Japanese and Koreans can still offer in the 0%-3% range, Ford, GM et al are all up at 7%+. The banks won't even go near them for leasing.
Motorrad said:
Bob_Defly said:
Yeah I had the new V6 (300bhp) Mustang on the list too as that is also a lot of car for the money, but all the domestic manufacturers (North America) have ridiculous finance rates. The Japanese and Koreans can still offer in the 0%-3% range, Ford, GM et al are all up at 7%+. The banks won't even go near them for leasing.
Ford here in Texas gave me 0% which is the only reason I'm not in a Genesis or a $21K MKVI Golf GTi.I guess Canada is a different story.
You got a great car though which makes all the Hyundai jokes redundant.
At some point I will upgrade to a red GT500 with white stripes!
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