2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe to Get 30 MPG
The all-new 2010 Hyundai Genesis coupe won’t go on sale for months, but that hasn’t stopped the company from releasing full specs and trim levels for the new two-door. What’s impressive is not just the two engine choices, but an array of trim levels that should suit most buyers. We’re not sure how it will stack up against the competition in terms of price, but in terms of specs it’s right on the pulse of a variety of sports cars, like the Ford Mustang, Honda Civic Si and Nissan 350Z (soon to be 370Z).
There are two engine choices: a 210-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that will get 30 mpg on the highway, and the same 310-hp, 3.8-liter V-6 found in the Genesis sedan. There was no mention of the coupe’s efficiency with that engine, but the sedan gets 27 mpg on the highway while weighing 300 pounds more but having 20 fewer horses. Torque is rated at 223 pounds-feet for the four cylinder. It’s not listed for the V-6. For comparison, the Civic Si features a slightly less powerful four-cylinder and gets 29 mpg on the highway, and the V-6 Ford Mustang has nearly identical power and gets 26 mpg.
We break down the seven trim levels below in extreme detail, with standard equipment listed according to Hyundai. We’ve considerably trimmed their marketing terms and deleted some features that aren’t of note. Pricing will be announced closer to the car’s on-sale date.
Trim Levels
- 2.0T
- 2.0T Premium
- 2.0T Track (six-speed manual transmission only)
- 2.0T R-Spec (late availability, six-speed manual only)
- 3.8
- 3.8 Grand Touring
- 3.8 Track
2.0T Standard Equipment
- Six-speed manual transmission
- Optional five-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel-mounted paddle-shift controls
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Electronic stability system with antilock brakes, electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist
- Strut brace
- Front, side and side curtain airbags
- Active front head restraints
- Driver’s lumbar support
- Trip computer
- Air conditioning
- Satin silver and chrome interior accents
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- Power windows (one-touch up and down), door locks and mirrors
- AM/FM/XM/CD audio system with six speakers
- USB/iPod/AUX jack connectivity
- Steering-wheel audio controls
- Cruise control
- Integrated Bluetooth, including steering-wheel controls
2.0T Premium adds or substitutes these to the Standard’s equipment:
- Power driver seat
- 360-watt AM/FM/XM/CD-changer Infinity premium audio system with 10 speakers, including subwoofer
- Smart Key with push-button start
- Electrochromic mirror with HomeLink and compass
- Sunroof
- Navigation system (mid-year availability)
2.0T Track features everything from the 2.0T Premium, adding/substituting:
- 19-inch gunmetal-finish alloy wheels
- Brembo braking system
- Track-tuned suspension
- Torsen-type limited-slip differential
- Black leather bolster seats with high-friction red cloth insert
- Aluminum pedals
- Rear spoiler
- Xenon HID headlamps
- Fog lamps
- Navigation system (mid-year availability)
- Note: Automatic transmission not available with 2.0T Track.
Later in the model year, a tuner-focused performance model, called R-Spec, will go on sale. The Genesis coupe R-Spec is meant to be a decontented model ready to be upgraded. It does not feature the equipment above but includes:
- Six-speed manual transmission
- Electronic stability system with ABS, electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist
- 19-inch gunmetal-finish alloy wheels
- Brembo braking system
- Track model suspension tuning
- Torsen-type limited-slip differential
- Front, side and side curtain airbags
- Active front head restraints
- Air conditioning
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- Power windows (one-touch up and down), door locks and mirrors
- AM/FM/XM/CD audio system with six speakers
- USB/iPod/AUX jack connectivity
- Note: Automatic transmission not available with R-Spec.
3.8 equipment includes 2.0T Standard equipment, and adds or substitutes:
- 3.8-liter DOHC V-6 engine
- Six-speed manual transmission
- Optional six-speed automatic with steering-wheel-mounted paddle-shift controls
- Black leather seats
- Automatic temperature control
- Premium doorsill plates
- Chrome front fascia accents
3.8 Grand Touring adds or substitutes:
- Unique brown leather seat interior
- Power driver seat
- Heated driver and passenger seat
- 360-watt AM/FM/XM/CD-changer Infinity premium audio system with 10 speakers, including DVC subwoofer
- Smart Key with push-button start
- Xenon HID headlamps
- Electrochromic mirror with HomeLink and compass
- Heated mirrors with outside turn-signal indicators
- Backup warning system
- Sunroof
- Navigation system (mid-year availability)
3.8 Track model deletes backup warning system and chrome front fascia accents from the Grand Touring model, and adds or substitutes:
- Black leather seats
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Brembo braking system
- Track-tuned suspension
- Torsen-type limited-slip differential
- Aluminum pedals
- Rear spoiler
- Blacked-out front lower fascia
- Xenon HID headlamps
- Fog lamps
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seems weird that, when the general public tends to view "V6" as better than 4-cylinder (other than fuel economy, of course), Hyundai markets a 4-cylinder under the same Genesis name as its luxury flagship.
A different name probably will better differentiate the name "Genesis," which is supposedly a 7-series-fighter (like its commercials suggest), from a more "average" 4-cyl coupe.
sure, the Lotus is an expensive (relatively), ultra-performance sports car. however, their image is already WELL-established in our culture (Pretty Woman, etc).
i don't see how one can continue to associate "Genesis" with "750iL" (or at least "GS430") when there's a 2.0T model that compares with "Civic Si" and maybe "GTI." the coup may do well, but the flagship may very well suffer.
I hope they don't replace the Tiberon with this. The Tiberon is a good looking car, but the Genesis coupe looks kind of awkward.
I agree that the two named genesis was a bad idea.
The Tiburon has not been officially declared dead by Hyundai, but yes this is replacing it.
Why can't they just call this by Tiburon?
Bad choice for a name, no doubt.
They're not calling this a Tiburon because it's NOT a replacement for the Tibby. There will be a FWD small coupe in the works that WILL replace the Tiburon. It's based on the Veloster concept (http://www.zcars.com.au/images/hyundai-veloster-concept1.jpg). However, the Tiburon name may still be dead.
I'm getting the 2.0 Track for sure! Paddle shifting and drifting like in formula one!
What do you all think the Acura rSX was? it was nothing more than a Honda Si. Same engine and everything. I say hold off on any comments until after the car ha come out. The Genesis Sedan is a great car. test drove one the other day. great power and very high quality over all. You would have to be ignorant to not be able to tell the difference between 2 and 4 doors.
Genesis Coupe is NOT, I repeat, NOT a Tiburon replacement. The Tiburon replacement is coming. There will be TWO(2) coupes in Hyundai's lineup.
Guys,
the smaller coupe concept the Velositer is still a maybe because of the financial issues of today and if it does come it isn't going to pack a V6 like the Tiburon and Genesis coupe. You're arguing which inherits the Tiburon name/ethos and neither likely will, although I think the Genesis is closer. When we hit LA next week I'll ask the Hyundai folks to clarify but my impression was the Tiburon was being given the cold shoulder until it just went away.
I will be getting the 2.0t Premium w/ navi and I will try and see if i can get the 19" gunmetal rims, ive seen pictures they are HAWT. Also is it possible to add xenon headlights yourself?