Has Hyundai Outclassed The G37 Coupe Both In Price And Horsepower With 2012 Genesis Coupe?

Hyundai Motor America has announced pricing for the refreshed 2013 Genesis Coupe, starting at $24,250 for the 2.0T model and $28,750 for the 3.8-liter R-Spec model. The Genesis Coupe now sports more aggressive coupe styling, striking a more menacing demeanor from every angle. Inside, the 2013 Genesis Coupe interior has been enhanced with distinctive, upscale features and design cues. To match more aggressive design, both 4-cylinder and V6 engines benefit from significant technology enhancements. The 3.8-liter Lambda DOHC V6 engine adds sophisticated direct-injection technology, with peak horsepower rising to 348 at 6,400 RPM, and peak torque increasing to 295 lb.-ft. on premium fuel. The 2.0-liter turbo now generates 274 horsepower and 275 lb.-ft. of torque on premium fuel. Automatic transmissions for these two models now have 8-speeds, with paddle-shift SHIFTRONIC® manual-shifting capability. The 2013 Genesis Coupe goes on sale in March.

Model	Engine	Transmission	MSRP
2.0T	2.0L Turbo 4-cyl	6-Speed M/T	$24,250
2.0T	2.0L Turbo 4-cyl	8-Speed A/T SHIFTRONIC®	$25,500
2.0T R-Spec	2.0L Turbo 4-cyl	6-Speed M/T	$26,500
2.0T Premium	2.0L Turbo 4-cyl	8-Speed A/T SHIFTRONIC®	$28,750
3.8 R-Spec	3.8L GDI V6	6-Speed M/T	$28,750
3.8 Grand Touring	3.8L GDI V6	8-Speed A/T SHIFTRONIC®	$32,000
3.8 Track	3.8L GDI V6	6-Speed M/T	$33,000
3.8 Track	3.8L GDI V6	8-Speed A/T SHIFTRONIC®	$34,250

*Does not include $875 freight charge.

In addition to powertrain and styling enhancements, Hyundai’s proprietary telematics platform, Blue Link®, is now available, providing Genesis Coupe owners with a variety of infotainment services to meet their individual connectivity needs.

GENESIS COUPE HIGHLIGHTS

Refreshed, more aggressive exterior design with new front fascia, grille, headlight, fog light, hood designs, available LED daytime running lights (DRLs), new LED-enhanced taillight design, new 18- and 19-inch wheels
New GDI 3.8-liter V6 producing 348 horsepower, 295 lb.-ft. torque (premium fuel)and 344 horsepower, 292 lb.-ft. torque (regular fuel)
2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine receives new twin-scroll turbocharger and larger, more thermally-efficient intercooler 274 horsepower, 275 lb.-ft. torque (premium fuel)and 260 horsepower, 260 lb.-ft. torque (regular fuel)
New, in-house-developed 8-speed automatic transmissions with paddle-shift SHIFTRONIC® capability
New, retuned low-velocity-control suspension dampers
Redesigned center stack appearance with premium stitching on upper instrument panel, armrest and center console cover
Electroluminescent gauge cluster with information display
Telescopic steering wheel (added to tilt function)
New 7” Navigation System, HD Radio®, Blue Link® telematics available on 3.8 Grand Touring/Track and 2.0T Premium
Driver seat power lumbar adjustment available on 3.8 Grand Touring/Track and 2.0T Premium

knowitall1985 - 2/14/2012 4:55:14 PM

+3 Boost

You would have to be a Moron to buy a HUD-DAY.....Or just real young and stupid...

PLAY - 2/14/2012 6:16:08 PM

-5 Boost

It looks better too.

nismos224 - 2/14/2012 6:21:38 PM

+10 Boost

Thats just plain dumb. Since when did it even outclass or shine the Nissan Z for it to come close to Infiniti's playground? You clearly haven't driven both cars. Why not just pit it up against the GT-R for a fair comparison?

Designer1 - 2/14/2012 7:00:51 PM

+9 Boost

It still looks ugly and cheap to me.

Lemonade - 2/14/2012 10:17:04 PM

+6 Boost

It will take a lot more than bargain horsepower for the Hyundai Genericsis to outclass the G37. I'll reserve judgment for this 'in-house' built 8 Speed transmission that is yet to be proven.

infiniti_G35c - 2/15/2012 1:26:46 AM

+6 Boost

Blazinboy, while I can respect Hyundai for developing an 8-speed tranny and using rwd platforms (something Acura has yet to do!?!), you nailed it on the head with your first sentence.

Plus, the Genesis has a crap interior for a $34k vehicle. Sorry.

The one thing Nissan can take note of is giving the option of a lower displacement, turbo engine. Instead, they stuff the beast-of-an-engine, 3.7L, in everything. Where is the EX25? JX25? G25 coupe?

Anyway, mad props for Hyundai but definitely not an Infiniti.

dlin - 2/15/2012 1:34:31 AM

+7 Boost

There's something very wrong in the front.

LexSucks - 2/15/2012 1:00:27 PM

-2 Boost

It will kick any Toyota's butt.

LexSucks - 2/15/2012 2:14:01 PM

+1 Boost

We're talking about the Genesis coupe not the Sonata Turbo. Specifically the V6 Genesis coupe.

LexSucks - 2/15/2012 8:31:02 PM

+1 Boost

Because they're the best.

chewy - 2/15/2012 4:11:20 PM

+4 Boost

Mustang/Camaro V6 is the Genesis V6 competition. Let's see if it can compete with those on performance.

mini22 - 2/16/2012 6:56:27 PM

+3 Boost

A G37 is more of a luxury sports coupe with most likely more rear room.The Genesis coupe competes more with a Z cr or a Mustang.

85bmw745i - 2/19/2012 3:47:31 AM

+2 Boost

such a shame so many drivers will miss out on a nicely priced rear wheel drive car with almost 350hp because it is so ugly from the front that no matter how fast or how well it performs no-one will want it. The first ones front end was too bland, this one is way over the edge and clashes with the rest of the cars design. Even if it were faster than an M3 it wouldn't sell. I was hoping for something better looking, especially to give the car more appeal. this is a step backward.