Quote (ride686 @ Dec 1 2011 06:04am)
Theres better options for less available. The 2.0T genesis is just plain slow, and the 3.8 is just dominated by its competition. Even with the 2013 update, its still most likely not going to be extremely competitive. Especially considering the Mustang is being refined for 2013, and is apparently being redesigned for 2014 with irs
I never said it was the best for the money. It's clearly not. But the genesis is considered Hyundais first "performance" car and i think they have done a great job so far.
The base 2.0-liter turbocharged four, an uncharismatic, gruff engine that previously offered just 210 hp and 223 lb-ft, is now good for 271 hp and 275 lb-ft. The change comes by way of a larger intercooler and a new twin-scroll turbocharger.
More exciting, the optional 3.8-liter V-6 gets a shot of steroids. This engine uses direct injection—its now functionally the same engine as in the 2012 Genesis sedan—and boasts 345 hp and 295 lb-ft. (These are increases of 39 and 29, respectively, over the coupe’s outgoing V-6.) Hyundai also claims it’s addressed one of our many complaints about the Genesis coupe: the gruff, unpleasant cacophony of the six. “In order to raise the emotional quality in the Lambda 3.8 GDi model, a sound generator is applied to replace the rough engine sound with a classy and sporty sound.” It’s a little unusual for an automaker to be so candid about a shortcoming like this, but the acknowledgement good news and we’re eager to see whether the “sound generator” is a special exhaust baffle or a set of Infinity speakers.
I would say that's getting pretty competitive.
Quote (VO_oV @ Dec 1 2011 08:02am)
i think the car is actully good looking for a hyundai
If you've read the thread, you wouldn't have posted this comment. HIS genesis looks ugly.
This post was edited by stupidkid282 on Dec 1 2011 07:40am