Tuesday 18th September 2001

Hyundai Coupe

Cute little coupe could prove a hit in the UK

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[dubbs]

I like this too. Just get a tubcharger on that V6 and we might have a decent contender... Nicely styled...

[richb]

Sort of a less attractive version of the Peugeot 405 Coupe.

[campbell]

Ted You have a problem with the second pic, when clicked on it shows an audi estate

[555]

How they could have actually designed a car to be as ugly as the last one heaven knows, this new one looks much better.

[RogMcDodge]

Vast improvement! However really am not sure of rear light cluster?

[RogMcDodge]

Just looks like they ran out of ideas

[ATG]

I drove a Hyundai once. It was as tinny as a Russian baked bean can. As a cheap alternative to a car, it was okay, I guess. This lump is obviously *better* than previous efforts, but so what? At this end of the market, marque and general sw@nk value are crucial. Surely cars like the 406 coupe look prettier and come from a better brand, i.e. Pug and Pininfarina? Unless it is extremely agressively priced it won't stand a chance, and who wants to be forced to compete on price? Edited by ATG on Tuesday 18th September 18:01

[smeagol]

My parents have a Hyundi Coupe and I was very impressed with its handling and performance. Not upto the sports car standards we all drive but still a very reasonable drive (stearing is a little light but the car does go where your point it) It certainly is better than some more expensive coupes.

[smeagol]

Shadowfax seeing as you post here quite often, with some welcome comments I might add. Is it possible that you add your profile so we know a little about what you drive, where you live etc. Just a thought.

I know what you mean about bland, in that this car isn't an in your face out and out sports car, but it is a good drive for the kind of person its aimed at.

eg my parents. My dad rides a motorbike (BMW 1000), mum used to drive a pug. Retired, want something they can take friends out it, carry small dog in, but has a bit of poke and doesn't handle like the sows ear like the pug did. Name not important as they will keep the car for many years.... the Hyundi Coupe seems the ideal car.

As always, a car is only as good as the audience its intended/designed for.

[Manf]

It doesn't even have a turbocharger
Hmmmm....both my cars are normally aspirated - having a turbo doesn't make a car good

[holbrooknr]

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Hmmmm....both my cars are normally aspirated - having a turbo doesn't make a car good

Can help tho, look at impreza's, gtir's, evo's etc. They might not fit your idea of a sports car, but under many conditions they will be quicker than most 'true sports cars'.

[Saturn 5]

Why do all these hot hatches now have twin tail pipes. Who did they pinch that idea off i wonder. Or do they all have V8's under their bonnet bulges?

[Manf]

True enough Holbrook, but that wasn't the point I was making

[ATG]

re. single pipes ... Toyota Supra MkIV, twin turbo straight six(?), designers made a point of having a single (large) exhaust because, oddly enuf, it was lighter and more free-flowing than having a twin purely for "style"

[holbrooknr]

quote:
True enough Holbrook, but that wasn't the point I was making

I know i was just being pedantic

[Sir_Peter]

quote:
Why do all these hot hatches now have twin tail pipes. Who did they pinch that idea off i wonder. Or do they all have V8's under their bonnet bulges?

I know, I saw one the other day that had 4 wheels!! Sports cars had 4 wheels years ago.

These chaps should lern that just becuase you have 4 wheels doesn't mean that you have a fast car!

[holbrooknr]

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I know, I saw one the other day that had 4 wheels!! Sports cars had 4 wheels years ago.

These chaps should lern that just becuase you have 4 wheels doesn't mean that you have a fast car!

4 wheels whatever next!!!!
Some bright spark will give em engine soon too, then we'll never shut them up.

Edited by holbrooknr on Friday 2nd November 11:06