Hyundai Motor Company, the world’s 6th largest automaker, has finally unveiled the much-awaited Genesis Coupe at the 2008 New York International Auto Show. The 2010 Genesis Coupe has been purposefully designed as rear-wheel drive sport coupe, which features two performance-focused engines - a 212-horsepower (est.), 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a range-topping all-aluminum, 306-horsepower (est.), DOHC 3.8-liter V6 engine.
As reported by the company, the entry-level Genesis Coupe 2.0t brags of a unique blend of rear-wheel drive and four-cylinder turbo power, providing an alternative to the existing front-wheel drive sports coupes. The 3.8-liter version will offer a full-fledged driving experience, challenging even the potential of marvelous coupes like the Infiniti G37. The all-new sedan also has transmission alternatives of a six-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed automatic. It is outfitted with a MacPherson strut dual-link front suspension and a five-link rear suspension setup to ensure better performance.
In a race to befall the most exciting and reasonable sport coupe, the Genesis Coupe consists of a clinically engineered cockpit, intended to enhance the driving experience. Its other significant features include an information display screen, an outside temperature reading information, audio-devices charger, Infinity audio system, iPod connectivity, XM Satellite Radio, sport bucket seats, analog gauges, and two-stage front seat warmers.In the high-end luxury car market, the 2010 sports coupe model, which is targeted mainly for the US market, will be a strong contender for the Ford Mustang, Infiniti G-37, and Mitsubishi Eclipse. Even though the price for this luxury coupe is not out, Hyundai proclaims that the Genesis will be the least expensive 300 horsepower sports car in the world. The Genesis Coupe is said to be available in the U.S markets by the spring of 2009.
