The Genesis Coupe takes Hyundai into new territory with its rear-wheel-drive architecture and sports performance. Photo Gallery
Hyundai's halo hero, the Genesis Coupe, has been officially launched in South Korea.
But it may be some time before it reaches Australia.
“At the moment it is only being produced in left-hand drive,” Hyundai Australia's Ben Hershman says. “We're anxious to convince head office the the Coupe is important to us here.
“It is the car that will show just how far Hyundai has come and how exciting the brand is.”
The replacement for the ageing Tiburon Coupe takes Hyundai into new territory with its rear-wheel-drive architecture and sports performance.
Powering the top end Coupe is an all-aluminium 231kW 3.8-litre DOHC V6, while at the entry level the engine is a 166kW 2.0-litre turbocharged four.
The V6 features dual continuously variable valve timing and with 361Nm of torque on tap the car will set behind a 0-100km/h sprint 6.3 seconds.
The V6 is mated to a six-speed ZF automatic. A six-speed manual is also available and features a short-stroke shifter, optimised gear ratios and triple cone synchronisers.
The optimised chassis makes for dynamic handling and more accurate steering. Dual MacPherson struts control the front and the rear has a five-link set-up. High strength steel give a stiffer, lighter body structure.
Safety fare is likely to include anti-lock brakes, traction control, stability control, six airbags and active headrests.
