
- Competes with: Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ, Ford Mustang
- Looks like: In-your-face styling complemented by more aggressive performance tuning
- Drivetrain: 274-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder or 348-hp, 3.8-liter V-6; eight-speed automatic transmission or six-speed manual transmission
- Hits dealerships: Early spring 2012
The Hyundai Genesis coupe hasn't been on sale for long, but the Korean automaker has decided to give the sports coupe a fairly robust mid-cycle refresh that includes a new interior, new exterior appearance and more powerful, fuel-efficient powertrain options for the 2013 model year.
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Starting with the exterior appearance, Hyundai has added a little more flare by revising the front end with new headlight, hood, grille and fog light designs. Out back, there are new LED taillamps. In the cabin, the Genesis coupe gets new instruments, a padded, stitched dash, and a brake lever that's now leather-wrapped (when equipped with leather upholstery). Front seats now have a seat belt assist guide to make buckling up easier, and the driver's side seat gets a walk-in assist function to make it easier for rear passengers to hop in.