Hyundai Genesis Coupe Takes on Infiniti G37
Hyundai is charging relentlessly into new territories with its products. Witness the Veracruz, a three-row SUV that Hyundai regularly compares to the Lexus RX 350 (which, if a recent Motor Trend comparison is any indication, might not be such a wild notion). Earlier this year, the automaker said it set sedans like the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class as the benchmark for its new Genesis sedan, and now press materials for the 306-hp, V-6 Genesis coupe — rumored to be priced starting under $26,000 — tout the $35,000-plus Infiniti G37 as a possible competitor.
The comparison Hyundai made concerned performance capabilities, so we’ll have to wait until we drive one before we can deliver a final verdict. That doesn’t mean we can’t have a little fun, though; at last week’s New York auto show, I checked out the two cars back to back.
Styling
The Genesis coupe’s doors have two distinctly carved lines — one trailing off the front fenders, the other headed for the taillights — and the smartly executed trunk needs no spoiler to spice it up. The G37 looks cleaner but gentler, with upscale touches like a chrome lip atop the trunk and painted tailpipe surroundings. It needs a spoiler to look best, though.
My chief knock against the Genesis is the black plastic that’s everywhere: It’s in the grille, around the oblong tailpipes and inside the massive front air dam. The G37 dresses those areas up with chrome, paints them over or at the very least doesn’t make them so obvious.
The Genesis redeems itself with its wheels: The 19-inch, twin-spoke alloys on the show car had an expensive-looking dark silver finish. The G37 at the show had the Sport package’s wheels, an Infiniti representative told me. Even so, they didn’t prove quite as eye-catching.
Winner: Genesis Coupe, by a smidge
Interior
The Genesis coupe wins a few points here. The window switches have elegant clarity, the steering-wheel buttons are easier to discern than Infiniti’s mass of switches, and the woven headliner is softer than the G37’s stiff-feeling turf. In most other places, though, there isn’t much of a contest; the turn signal stalks lack the G37’s precise consistency, the doors and dashboard have hard plastics where Infiniti places handsomer materials, and typical features like a telescoping steering wheel and extendable sun visors are MIA.
Bear in mind that the auto show cars were early, preproduction models, so Hyundai may fix some of these issues before the cars hit dealerships. In its current state, the Genesis coupe still seems a bit rough around the edges.
Winner: G37
Seating & Storage
Where the G37’s dash seems to wrap closely around the driver, the Genesis coupe’s cockpit feels airier. Indeed, headroom seems better in the Hyundai (both cars had moonroofs), and the glove compartment and center console are much deeper. The cupholders in both cars sit behind the transmission, which gets in the way of manual shifting, but the G37’s seem like a worse offense — they’re positioned across the whole center tunnel, while the Genesis coupe’s are offset slightly to the right.
Expectedly, the G37’s seats had a higher grade of leather than the seats in the Genesis coupe, which felt somewhat rubbery in comparison. The backrests in both cars were too stiff for me, even with the lumbar support dialed all the way down. Neither backseat is a place I’d relish spending my time in, but the G37 at least allowed me to put my knees against the front seats. In the Genesis coupe, I had to spread ‘em to each side.
Winner: Tie
Performance?
Of course, static comparisons don’t mean much in performance cars like these. Thanks to a smooth-revving V-6 and one of the best manual transmissions out there, the G37 is a formidable competitor. I can’t speak to the Genesis coupe’s abilities, but this much I do know: According to preliminary specs, its 3.8-liter V-6 makes 306 hp and 263 pounds-feet of torque (310 hp with premium fuel). Both figures are short of the G37’s 330 hp and 270 pounds-feet, but the Hyundai achieves peak power at slightly lower rpm, which means you won’t rev to quite the heights you do in the G37. Last but not least, the V-6 Genesis coupe weighs a crucial 119 pounds less (3,549 versus 3,668) than a six-speed-manual G37 — not enough to bridge the power deficiency, but enough to significantly narrow the gap.
In the static contest, the G37 emerges a winner — though in typical Hyundai fashion, when pricing is released the Genesis coupe will probably smoke all contenders when it comes to overall value. As we often say after an auto show, stay tuned for when we get some seat time.
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The caption for the Genesis Coupe and Infiniti dashes are swapped.
nony,
that's just the picture browser. your cursor is hovering over the thumbnail of the other photo.
Maybe Nissan will install the 7 speed automatic into the G37 coupe for '09. It better be there for '10.
How much torque will the Genesis V6 make with premium, 265ft-lb, or better?
Come on now journalists.
People who regularly shops for Lexus and Infiniti won't even give a look at Hyundai.
So why put those 2 together?
On the other hand, you guys won't put the M3 vs STI.
i can't give the styling nod to the genesis coupe... it's overstyled, tortured almost, similar to the first generation Tiburon.
Realistically I don't see how you can compare the G37 to a Hyundai in any aspect regardless at Hyundai's attempt to imitate the Infiniti. The G37 out performs every luxury coupe in it's class including the 3-Series coupe and the Mercedes CLK 350 and they compare it to a Hyundai. I agree with the earlier comment somebody shopping for a luxury performance coupe wouldn't even consider a Hyundai.
I am going to have to overwhelmingly agree with J and TQuarles. People who buy a luxury coupe are not buying for practicality, and luxury coupes don't have to satisfy a certain value quotient as other types of cars do. These people do not have kids and can buy whatever they want- not what they have to. Just think about it- anyone that buys a G,3, or CLK coupe could have had the sedan couterpart for less money. To me it is a bad idea for Hyundai to get into this image driven market- they should stick to crossovers and sedans. . . until their image catches up to their cars. IMO
BTW- that G looks really good with the wood- too bad it is really hard to get on like that.
Broq
Maybe I could go more extreme.
People who shops for the BMW 7 Series just won't give a you know what about the Hyundai Azera is bigger inside.
I believe I've said this before: Who is going to McD for lobster?
its funny how all this hyundai bashers arrogant pigs are talking about hyundai without not even ever tested one.
Pedro, I don't think it's the fact that they haven't tested one yet, but it's more along the lines that Hyundai is encroaching territory that isn't traditionally theirs. Hyundai is a newcomer to an established game (that is, luxury + sports cars), but Hyundai has not established its own reputation for what it's trying to conquer, in this case, luxury sports cars (or luxury at all...) in the USA.
Maybe it isn't the idea to truly compare so as to see who is the winner, but to see how good Hyundai's car is.
Hey guys wake up, the Genesis is a Luxury car, Hyundai just does not have enough cars under the Genesis name to warrant a whole new line yet. For those of you who think that people who own premium lux cars will not take a glance at the Genesis - you're wrong...I own a BMW 540i sport(M pkg) and was going to rid myself of this low reliability car for the a reliable Hyundai, except they didn't have a lux sport vehicle. Thats a different story now and since I no longer care for 4 doors, the Genesis coupe is right down my alley. It looks awesome from every angle, sort of derived from a Tiburon, but more refined. I've heard from a Hyundai exec that those numbers posted for the HP output etc are actually low-balled and in reality will be closer to 350HP for the V/6 with upped torque and they are working on outfitting the V/8 in the coupe in the near future...P.S. I also know several high end (BMW etc) car owners who are also interested in checking out the Genesis sedan....
People talk like they're rich. the point of the genesis coupe is to give good value for the money, meaning the people who have always dreamt of owning a brand new sports car will now be able to afford a good one instead of paying out of their buttox or leasing.
hyundai is robin hood. no need to be a greedy sellout. a car is a car and hyundai doesn't need extra knobs for you to have something gratifying in the driveway. can't bash a company that's moving forward and taking new steps.
everyone forgets hyundai had a factory turbo long before any other company had factory turbos. Scoupe 1.5 Turbo in 1994. it wasn't big but it still was.
the genesis sedan will not be as good or sporty as the 7 series, however people totally forget that parts, labor, and insurance will be lots cheaper!
Hyundai had a factory turbo "long before any other company" in 1994?
My dad had a _1987_ Plymouth Sundance Turbo.
Hyundai is playing in a weird market for them. The luxo-sport-coupe buyer probably isn't going to consider a Hyundai until they've fixed their image a bit. Add to that the Hyundai's overstyled exterior (though those are nice wheels), a LOT of plastic, the rediculously-cheap looking cockpit (esp. compared to the Infiniti), and I can't see the Genesis coupe stealing too much from Infinitis or BMWs.
Uhh, does anyone remember 1989, when MB righteously sniffed at new luxury category entries Lexus and Infiniti and declared none of their buyers would cross-shop a Japanese car? A tad wrong about that, you think?
Fast forward two decades into the reality of superfast development cycles: anyone who thinks Hyundai can't compete in this category, or any mass production category for that matter, is woefully out of touch and needs to come out of their cave. Watch the shock and awe of Nissan's GTR intro this fall and take notes because in 2009 Genesis will similarly rock the luxo establishment.
i agree with jb on this one, except exterior styling looks great, all the plastic it a no no not when trying to enter a luxury market, the seats look like cheap vinyl and the center lcd screen looks like an old digital clock screen, (my biggest peeve in this car is the cheaply designed interior) if your trying to enter a segment in a market expecially luxury i would hope the place u sit on you 2 hour commute isnt cheaply designed
You know, I'm eagerly awaiting this car, but I have to agree with b dan on one point. That LCD screen is a MAJOR disappointment.
The Genesis Sedan has this HUGE full-color LCD screen (very similar to that of the G35) but the coupe doesn't get the same treatment... why the hell not?
As for 'all the plastic' - I'd prefer plastic to fake wood any day of the week. Fake wood just seems to be trying too hard to me.
What we have to remember is that this isn't a luxury car, and it's not really trying to be. It's a sports car, and trying to give it the soul of a luxury car would be a mistake. Lexus did that once. It was called the SC430, and it was a disaster.
man, i wouldn't want to spend 35+ grand for something i can get for 28. Plus the genesis is RWD and it looks alot better than the g37. i also think the interior is alot better as well. and you also have to remember that the car doesn't come out til early 09' so any changes come happen. anyone who wants to waste money for a name is completely stupid and needs a good punch in the chest to realize that your getting a way better deal for you money.
I agree that they should definitely take a second look at all the black plastic but to say that Hyundai isn't going to be able to break into the market is ridiculous. Watch and see how many cars they move in the next 3 years and what other luxury vehicles are born from the genesis and coupe.
Is it just me or does anyone else hate the red seats that they continually place in these hyundai cars (tiburon and now the genesis)?! It makes me so mad and turns me aways from buying one. I really wanted a higher end tiburon but instead bought the 6 cylinder sonata because of the damn seats! And now i am looking into buying a genesis and all i can do is hope that the red is optional.
Is it just me or does anyone else hate the red seats that they continually place in these hyundai cars (tiburon and now the genesis)?! It makes me so mad and turns me aways from buying one. I really wanted a higher end tiburon but instead bought the 6 cylinder sonata because of the damn seats! And now i am looking into buying a genesis and all i can do is hope that the red is optional.
this is a great all around car. its rear wheel drive, six speed, and looks great. and for the money you cant beat it. the aftermarket world is going to have fun with this. do i hear twin turbos! watch and see that this car makes it to the formula d drift, scion made it. its go time. i will have the orange one! they should be hear by january.
gay comparison.Hyundai is junk.gay.cheap.copycat.ugly.G37 is one of the best coupe.Its a comparison of the best and the worst.First of all, the 4 door hyundai genesis is a copy of BMW 5 series. This hyundai is so gay. its cheap because the labor in korea are cheap.
I agree with you.Hyundai can only compete with their price.All they can do is copy and steal desighs.
I just have to say do not look for the trademark of the car only id say only you can say anything about the car if you dont you is it your self. may the hyundai have the point in the price and id say its look similar to and there is smoe defernce in the horsepower around 60 horsepower .
so i say maybe the hyundai be better in some way and not so good in some way .
The problem here is that the comparison the the G37 isn't really valid. If anything, the Genesis is aimed at taking on the other low-price coupes on the market - the Eclipse, Mustang, Camaro, etc.
And really, how does it not? The base 'Stang has a 4.0l V6 making ~220hp. Base Camaro will also be a 3.6l V6 producing ~300hp. Base Eclipse models have a 162hp 2.4l I4. In this segment, the Genesis should be very competitive. The base Genesis costs about the same as a base Mustang or Eclipse, and the V6 Genesis will probably be in the same price range as the base Camaro.
There is some serious stigma associated with the Hyundai badge, and granted, the Genesis coupe isn't par with the Infiniti G37 because they're not even the same sort of product. The G37 is most certainly a luxury sports car. But that doesn't mean the Genesis is a bad vehicle. When in the same light as the Mustang, Eclipse, and Camaro, it can be seen as competetion for all of these cars.
I'm a prospective buyer, and the Genesis appeals to me because of a few basic things: A choice between a tubro 4 or a 300hp V6. A six speed manual. Optional limited slip differential and Brembo brakes. It'd make my commute a lot more fun.
Hyundai should have come out with a luxury division like Toyota and Nissan. They are pricing themselves out of the value image that they hold. I could not justify spending $35,000 for a Hyundai or Toyota. The same cars in that company are the cheapos like the Accent and Yaris. They should do like Lexus and Infiniti and make a premium brand with a higher base price becuase otherwise you are buying an expensive vehicle from a cheap car brand with no prestige or luxury level.
well besides the big luxury debate, the coupe attracts A LOT of younger crowds. 20k price range for I4 turbo, rwd, lsd = the most affordable drift car. The last car to come close to the genesis coupe was nissan's kouki s14's. that's 1998 nissan 240sx!!! 10 years ago!
nice
A lot of you seem to have forgotten or don't know that Genesis Coupe is NOT A LUXARY COUPE.
It is an answer to the prayers of the tuner crowd, nothing more nothing less.
The genesis would be a better comparison with the nissan altima coupe imo
By the way I own a loaded 6spd g37 and it has a lot of buttons for the same thing kinda dumb. Plus its heavy as duck but I still wudnt see myself in a genesis. The genesis is gonna be like another scion tc yes the tc is an awesome car for its price but you see one in every other driveway
"My dad had a _1987_ Plymouth Sundance Turbo."
i also understand the lebaron had a factory turbo in 1989. where is plymouth now? out for lunch, be back never. where is chrysler now? hyundai makes chrysler engines.
i agree with you though on the plastic, however cars meant for the tuner crowd leave all of the luxury junk out. notice how many buttons are simplified or left out when you look at the comparison photos of the steering wheel. you get the luxury feel of a $30,000 G35 Coupe minus the luxury.
i also agree the exterior is overstyled, some body lines are downright miserable, the dip and the front bumper look like a nightmare and will ward off buyers. hopefully a facelift will repair these mistakes.
its funny how they keep making ugly costly mistakes even after realizing them. the driving experience of a hyundai is still unbeatable despite these oddities :)
"My dad had a _1987_ Plymouth Sundance Turbo."
i also understand the lebaron had a factory turbo in 1989. where is plymouth now? out for lunch, be back never. where is chrysler now? hyundai makes chrysler engines.
i agree with you though on the plastic, however cars meant for the tuner crowd leave all of the luxury junk out. notice how many buttons are simplified or left out when you look at the comparison photos of the steering wheel. you get the luxury feel of a $30,000 G35 Coupe minus the luxury.
i also agree the exterior is overstyled, some body lines are downright miserable, the dip and the front bumper look like a nightmare and will ward off buyers. hopefully a facelift will repair these mistakes.
its funny how they keep making ugly costly mistakes even after realizing them. the driving experience of a hyundai is still unbeatable despite these oddities :)
The Hyundai Genesis Coupe looks pretty good - but its front facia looks too much like a jack-o-lantern for my taste. I'm sure it'll be the darling of the Fast 'N Furious types. The G37 has a more refined, high-end look in my opinion.
If you look at hyundai reviews they are compairing it to the G37 prefomance wise. And if you read any articles about it they call it the mustang killer. I'm lookin to get on myself once it hits dealers.
I don't understand how you can tear it apart because the leather and nav isn't what it should be. Its a sports car. And everyone that's says it would do well doesn't understand 300 hp for 25ish is better than 330 hp for 35ish. How does 30 hp make up for 10 grand? It can't and that's what the genesis coupe is made for.
The younger import scene is exactly the people the car targets and I think they will do very well because its powerful and afordable. How can you deny that?
The people who are bashing Hyundai and saying BMW/Lexus/Benz owners would never consider it are out of touch and are definitely not owners of those brands.
Take a look at the respective communities. There are people who've already gone from E-class, 5-series, and GS to the Genesis Sedan. Most are respectful of Hyundai's new offerings and look forward to future improvements.
Oddly enough you'll see the most ignorance and hostility towards Hyundai at the forums of makes like Infiniti.
You'd be a fool not to consider a car like the Genesis because of a badge.
I have been driving Infiniti cars for over 13 years now, and I love them. I have also been watching Hyundai over the last 5 years. They have come a long way, and I have to give them credit for the new Genesis. I know they copy styles of other car companies, but isn't it considered the highest compliment to do so? Clothing designers copy one another all the time.
Individuality in the car industry is something I admire and respect. But lets get real here, with the economy the way it is, and gas prices what they are, Hyundai is keeping us interested. The build quality on Hyundai cars is very good, if not excellent, as good as Toyota I believe. I recently test drove a Genesis sedan. I was impressed by the turning radius and the fit and finish on the interior. Granted the exterior looks like a Mercedes from the front, a Lexus from the sides, and a cross between a BMW 5 series and or an Infiniti i35 from the rear. Ok, so what, the interior is where we spend most of our time.
The Genesis sedan felt solid and the interior was up to par with current luxury vehicles, I was impressed. I have to agree on the dash mounted screen size, it is on the smallish side, BUT, I was able to see everything clearly in direct sunlight WITH my sunglasses on, I usually have to tilt my head down to see everything. The screen was easy to read, and why would we need a GPS in a sport car, the object is to keep our eyes ON the road while driving fast.
My current Infiniti has 150,000 on it and I am waiting to test drive the Genesis coupe. I have driven the G37, and it is very nice, but it drinks gas like it was water. I presume the Genesis coupe 4cyl. & 6cyl. will be a great cars. Granted they will not be as luxurious as the Infiniti G37 or any other luxo sport coupe. But they will offer great quality while getting us to our destination.
Let's see what the actual production car will look like and how it drives before we ridicule it for what it is, or what it is not.
people check out this korea site of the new hyundai genesys
http://coupe.the-genesis.co.kr/
Nice write up! For those of you who want to learn more about the Hyundai Genesis Coupe please visit our online forum community at http://GenCoupe.com
what's with you all talking about stealing designs all car manufacturers do that Ex. G37 looks quite similar to Lexus SC, just because a low profile company is trying to release something new you blame them for something so trivial, seriously get out of the caves guys and quit being fanboys
I agree with you.Hyundai can only compete with their price.All they can do is copy and steal desighs.
Posted by: Kim | Jul 17, 2008 11:58:58 PM
As Levi posted that all car manufacturers or most copy designs from other manufacturers. Japan for instance is probably one of the biggest design imitators of all. Look at for instance the late 80's to mid 90's Nissan Sentra. Put a 3 series BMW of that generation and you would notice that the Sentra looks a lot like the Bimmer (styling wise that is). Also the Nissan S13, S14, and S15 have design similarities of Pontiac styled cars. If you also did your research, you would find out that a lot of engines for Japanese cars were in fact manufactured in Korea.
I myself own a 2003 Infiniti M45 and always have been a Nissan guy, but if the performance/price value of the Genesis stays the same or better, I'll consider purchasing one when they come out.
I agree with Roy and Dave, If you want a luxury coupe and you have $35k the Genesis might not work for you, but you should consider pocketing $10k. By getting the Genesis there's nothing within the price range that can really compare. (Maybe thats why they compared it to the G37, to show how much value you get for the money)
It's unfair to compare a new model against one that has been out for eight years. The original G35 tried to compete with the BMW 3-series, and failed miserably. Not so now.
All those who think that Hyundai makes junk and look-a-likes never looked at and test drove a Genesis sedan. Once you do, you'll lose the attitude.
When the premium lines of Honda and Toyota began, the Lexus was an over-bloated Camry and the Acura was a rebadged Accord. Both Toyota and Honda have made their 2009 cars UGLY AS SIN.
The 2008 Sonata looked better than the car critics said it mimicked, and the 2009 Sonata makes the build-by-committee Accord look like a POS. The new line of Acuras all have the worst-looking grill on any car since GM's Aztec.
If you want to talk about derivative cars, the Accord has all of them beat. NOTHING on it looks original.
The Genesis Coupe is NOT the coupe version of the sedan -- they are two, totally different cars --- and Hyundai has a habit of making significant improvements between the Concept and the Production versions.
The Genesis Coupe should not be compared w/ the G37, but the Genesis Sedan 4.6 should be compared to the G37 Sedan, as it is more of a performance/luxury car than the Infiniti will ever be.
The Genesis Coupe is in crowded territory, and I agree that it should be compared to the Eclipse, Mustang, Camaro, Challenger, among others.
The Mustangs are still the worst "sports couple" that I've ever had the displeasure to drive, and I would never own one even if they gave it to me.
Eclipses, Lancers, and other Mitsubishi makes disasters lag far behind every other Japanese manufacturer that one has to wonder if it really IS Japanese.
Plus, paying $40K and up for a base Evolution is highway robbery.
Subaru's WRX never was a "sports coupe" by the looks of it.
To get any kind of zoom-zoom from Mazda, you've got to go with the Mazdaspeed 3 -- but that car has more plastic in it than a New york landfill.
The Challenger is a coupe, but is as big as a boat that takes nostalgic for the original.
The Camaro, at least, looks more like the original, but it's still big and not much of a head turner.
The production version of the Genesis coupe is not going to have red seats or all of the plastics of the show car. Hyundai is a company that actually listens to consumers and incorporates what they want in their next iteration of cars.
People griped about the Sonata not having NAV?
So, they gave us NAV.
People griped about the Sonata's suspension being too soft?
So, they made the suspension a quantum-leap better.
We'll just have to wait and see what Hyundai will deliver in the Coupe, but I really like the choice between a Turbo-4 (that can take up to 20PSI) and a V-6. The Turbo is going to be a tuner's dream, and at a bargain price.
Drive it. Then, come back and b*tch about it.
okay, let me start off by pointing out the BMW-Audi complex going on here. Yes, the g37 is an amazing coupe, one of the best, but you only have to look one or two years before the launch of Infiniti's new automotive face to find cars such as the i30 and g20 that, lets face it, looked and drove similar to a ford contour and early 90's focus, and were mainly driven by people with an average age of 70. Simply because Infiniti has the "name" now doesn't mean that Hyundai isn't right on it's heels design wise. Where the Infiniti's lines lack any bold or truly distinctive features, Hyundai have taken the coupe design by the scruff of the neck and shaken things up a little bit. Oh and the fact that it's slightly down on power? Spend half of that 11,000 you saved to boost performance and you'll have a more reliable, cheaper to run and insure, beast that will eat a g37 for breakfast plus you will walk away with 6,000 for gas when you feel the need to show that G37 owner why his money was misplaced.
I agree with Aaron on this one. I get my Genesis Coupe in 2 weeks, and I'm going for top of the line, 6 sp. 3.8 litre V6. This car was created for the enthusiast, not the guy who wants to buy a care and have that be it. Tuned up and modded, this car will screech, and it'll destroy a G37 with ease. that's the whole point. To the naysayers going after Hyundai, I say this: how is a car company supposed to grow and become better if no one will give it a chance? How will it evolve in a great car company if people continually disrespect it's obvious attempts at bettering itself and making finer cars? Anyway, I've owned two Tiburons, and haven't had a single problem. I just took my 5 year old Tiburon Tuscani in to my mechanic, and he said the car was "flawless, mechanically." And I've NEVER even tuned the car up, not once since I got it! That's reliability, I don't care what anyone says. My money is on Hyundai on this one. A FANTASTIC warranty married to fine cars. That's a fact.
You get a nice coupe for the price from a VW.
VW 4 years 2 times need a repair
Mercedes 2 years 2 repairs
BMW 4 years 1 repair
Hyundai 6 years NO repair and half price
Hyundai starts off with the exterior of a G37 inverts the headlights, shrinks the grill, eliminates the dividers in its "massive" air damn, adds a couple of lines on its sides and calls this thing distictively Hyundai?
I think both the Genesis Sedan & coupe are pathetic. Even if they were on par with all their compeditor in terms of eveything else their styling totally ruins them and actually brands them as the king of copy cats.
I mean really who wants to be seen driving a sedan with a "wannabe" Mercedes Benz grill or a coupe that wants to be a G37?
Styling Genesis wins by a smidge are these journalists on crack?
Hyundai should be sued for lack of originality.
funny when I was a kid, I remember my parents buying me korean made bootlegs of Japanese robot toys because I'd just end up breaking them after a couple of days anyway.
This is exactly what this is the sedan is a mercedes bootleg and the coupe is a G37 bootleg.
I'll stick to my G37S thank you very much. Quite frankly comparing this design rip off bootleg abomination to the original is rather insulting.
Simply a pathetic unoriginal design effort hyundai nothing at all to be proud of.
Today I took delivery of a Genesis coupe 3.8 with the track package. I'm in my mid 60s & have owned Alfas, Porsches, Loti, Masers, Jags etc. I drove the G37, BMW, Lexus etc & found the Genesis to be the best package. The touring is nice, but the track package is reflexive-almost like a Lotus. The tire noise is a bit intrusive, but these are "summer" tires with a whole lot of traction. The power is more than adequate, & the quality of the finish is second to none. No regrets R.D.
After shopping for a G37 I picked up a loaded Genesis Coupe. With the savings we are also buying a 19' boat for the cottage. Both payment total up to 43$ dollars LESS per month then the best price I've got for the G37 Sport
No brainer.........
I bought a 2010 silverstone Genesis coupe 2 months back and say what you want about the Gs and Nissans, of the world,But I sure get tons of looks and double takes from those folks in those Infinitis and over priced "so called" luxury coupes. jeolous???, Why ya lookin?
People in the know are aware that Hyundai is selling the best bang for the buck right now. The Genesis allows someone to have a tremendous amount of car that they may never been able to have otherwise. Go Hyundai! You are making everyone else build better machines, and they now have to look at their selling price as well, regardless of name plate. Hyundai reminds me of Honda in the 80's. Constantly replowing their success into better and better product.
Regarding copying, in the late 90's and early 2k, BMW 3 series spent more time looking like the Honda Civic than the other way around, Everytime Honda made a change on the Civic, Beemer would mimic it the following year on the entry level 3 series.
If you have tons of money, get a "real" sports coupe..not just a G37. Genesis is great bang for the buck. True that it tries to copy the G37, but definitely holds up its own. I anticipate it getting even better over the next few years. In this economy very few people have the actual cash to buy a G37. Those who get them cant seem to keep up with the payements.
I have a 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe and love it! Big problem: front bumper too low and catches every parking curb. Bad news. Also, brake vibrates badly when you come to a sudden stop.
TO Tory,
I'd get the brakes checked. Maybe rotors are defective? Do you have track package? Brembo package should NOT be vibrating. I do NOT have the brembo package and my brakes do not vibrate at all (but then again, I have 280miles on the car so far). I think in the manual somewhere they tell you to not do hard braking in the initial break-in period. If you did, you might have warped a rotor. Even if you did, dealer will probably fix it under warranty. Nissan did the same for my '05 Pathfinder. I was looking at CPO G37's, but I love my 6MT 2.0T premium. My commute has never been so much fun.
I grew up in a family where we had Fords forever and we thought breaking down every month was a normal thing. AC hoses cracking in a year or two was normal...
Then we switched to Nissans in '92 and had nissan/infiniti until now. My last car was a fully loaded '05 Pathfinder LE, which I still love. I cringed at the thought of a Hyundai (and I am a Korean-American too, go figure), but I was surprised at the veracruz, and I certainly was surprised at the Genesis coupe.
TO those who trash Hyundai and talk about how great their japanese luxury cars are, all I remember is:
1st Gen LS400 was a mercedes copy.
1st Gen Infiniti Q45, ugly as sin (remember the grill?)
1st Gen Acura Legend? Looked like a dressed up 80's Prelude.
TO those who think Hyundai screwed up by not creating a luxury brand... Hyundai Korea originally wanted to create one, but in the face of the US economy and the failing auto market, it would be retarded to create a new luxury brand, so they decided to keep it as a Hyundai vehicle.
From a business perspective, it makes perfect sense...