Hyundai Genesis--4 cyl turbo RWD coming in spring 2009

[tom'sti]

Originally Posted by BrianH

yeah, next thing you know it'll have a 4g63 in it!

Funny you should say that.

[SD_GR]

Originally Posted by BrianH

yeah, next thing you know it'll have a 4g63 in it!

The last time I needed parts for my 4G63U (a timing belt cover top since mine was weathered and cracked, a coolant overflow cap since mine leaked, and a few nuts and bolts here and there since the exhaust manifold nuts insisted on backing out repeatedly) was on a weekend, so no Mitsu dealer around. I went to a junk yard, found a Hyundai and spent around $15. Sure, it was good money after bad, but I got the car on the road again and minimized the cost. The Hyundai had four doors, no other info comes to mind. There were many more of them with the Mitsu 2L motors than Mitsus around though.

[YBNormal07]

A new king of the drifters? Hyundai unveils rear-drive Genesis Coupe concept



No V8 planned for Hyundai's new coupe.
By BOB GRITZINGER




Hyundai revealed its Genesis Coupe concept at the Los Angeles auto show on Wednesday, but development work on the rear-wheel-drive two-door and its flagship sedan sibling are well on the way to production.

The production coupe debuts next spring at the New York show and will arrive in dealerships in spring 2009 as a 2010 model. The production sedan bows at the Detroit show in January and goes on sale in mid-2008 as an '09.

In an interview at the Los Angeles show, Hyundai product planning chief John Krafcik cleared up a number of details surrounding the Korean automaker's future top-end models:

<LI type=square>The coupe will not get the 4.6-liter 350-hp V8 slated for the sedan. The primary coupe engine is a 3.8-liter, 300-hp-plus, 250-lb-ft V6. Krafcik confirmed that the coupe will also come with a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline four producing in excess of 200 hp--giving Hyundai the only four-cylinder rear-wheel-drive coupe in the market. The company already has its sights set on the drift market, a group still enamored with the dynamics of the four-cylinder, rear-drive Nissan 240SX last built in the 1990s. The four-cylinder coupe, equipped with either a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic, should start in the low $20,000 range.

<LI type=square>Though the V6-powered Mustang is an obvious competitor, Krafcik notes the Genesis (which will likely gain a new name before production) is smaller and lighter than the Ford pony car. Because of the car's wide range of optional equipment and potential buyers, Hyundai sees it drawing interest from shoppers of the Mitsubishi Eclipse, Scion tC, Honda Civic Si, Volkswagen GTI and Mazda RX-8.

<LI type=square>Contrary to raging Internet rumors, the Genesis is not a replacement for the front-drive Tiburon. For clues to that model's future, Hyundai says to take a close look at the Veloster Coupe concept.

<LI type=square>When the Genesis sedan goes on sale, fitted with a 270-hp version of the 3.8-liter V6, it will take the place of the company former flagship Azera sedan at the top of the Hyundai product line up. Azera, formerly significant as Hyundai's first vehicle to crack the $30,000 mark, will be deliberately skewed in product mix to more models in the mid-$20,000 range. As such, Azera becomes a more dead-on competitor for V6 Toyota Camry and Honda Accord.

<LI type=square>The 20-inch wheels and tires on the Genesis Coupe concept won't make production, but performance summer-only tires and 19-inch wheels will be offered as an option; 18 inchers will be standard. In addition, the car will feature independent rear suspension and MacPherson front struts, Brembo disc brakes at all four corners, and a limited-slip differential.

<LI type=square>Estimated 0-60 mph time for the V6 coupe: less than 6 seconds.

So what else does Hyundai have planned for its all-new range-topping model line? All-wheel-drive for the sedan is possible, though not likely, says Krafcik, because so few buyers actually opt for the system. On the other hand, Krafcik would love to be able to make a case for a low-cost cloth convertible. Rear-drive ragtop, anyone?

[slimasian]

The 2009 Hyundai Genesis (aka Tiburon on steroids)

http://jalopnik.com/cars/la-auto-sho...upe-322863.php

The stats:
RWD, 2 door coupe
300 rwhp

And Hyundai promises to make it the "cheapest 300 hp coupe ever."

Mustang GT (300 hp) starts at about $26k, right? That's already a steal in terms of power. Sad to say, Hyundai's reliability does trump Ford, on top of their ridiculous warranty.

In terms of looks, I gotta admit, I kinda dig the lines fellaz. Almost resembles a G35 coupe.

Looks like I'm gonna have to schedule a test drive for a (never thought I'd say this) Hyundai!

slim

[Scott989]

Ill take one, in that orange with the black hood. Seckz on wheels IMO.

[Mikie13]

I'll take one in the Orange as well...that thing looks gorgeous. Its got the lines of something waaaaaay more aggressive than a typical Hyundai. Its pretty...wow.

I'll take the model in the passenger seat, nekkid too

[wrxtreme06]

soo nice. im in love with that color. too bad its still just a hyundai! according to the comments its going to be about 35K which is a little overpriced too

[Micah]

they have a RWD sedan on the way as well

Hyundai owns Daewoo and Kia - if memory serves they've said they are trying to position their 3 brands in the way that Toyota has placed Lexus and Scion.

Yep, the RWD coupe looks good.

[Micah]

PRELIMINARY PRODUCTION CAR DETAILS
• Engine type: V6
• Estimated horsepower: more than 300 horsepower
• Estimated torque: more than 250 lb. ft.
• Displacement: 3.8 liters
• Block material: high pressure die cast aluminum
• Cylinder head material: aluminum
• Valvetrain: Dual Over Head Cam (DOHC)
• Valve timing: continuous variable valve timing
• Estimated 0-60 mph: under 6 seconds
• Transmission type: 6-speed manual
• Front brakes: Brembo, 340 mm disc, twin-piston calipers
• Rear brakes: Brembo, 330 mm disc, twin-piston calipers
• Limited slip differential

[slimasian]

The more I read about it, the more I dig it. Hyundai's reliability has definitely been on the rise, and I'd venture to say I'd trust s Hyundai more than I'd trust a Ford or GM.

As a previous GM pony car owner (2001 Trans Am), this car excites me. My main qualm with the TA was its horrid reliability. My catalytic converter went out at 19k. CATALYTIC CONVERTER, are you kidding me? That was after an issue with the timing belt and issues with the clutch. Needless to say, that was the first and last American car I'll ever buy, until the boys out of Detroit can prove their reliability with future models. In terms of fun, yeah, that car was stupid fast, but I needed to be able to trust that my car won't break down over something stupid (hence the switch to the WRX).

Thar being said, I'm looking forward to test driving the Genesis when it comes out. I particularly want to see how it handles -- my old T/A was a monster in straight line acceleration, but had the handling mannerisms of a hippo on valium.

Good job, Hyundai!

[Mikie13]

Originally Posted by slimasian

but had the handling mannerisms of a hippo on valium.

Thats kinda what I feel like every weekend after 13 or 14 beers

[ScreamnRex]

Looks sweet....I wonder how much the production model will change from that one though.

[infox]

$35k?!? no thanks, I rather pick up a slightly used corvette for that price.

[Mikie13]

Originally Posted by infox

$35k?!? no thanks, I rather pick up a slightly used corvette for that price.

Who said anything about $35k

[AwdTurboWrx]

its not 35k, estimated pricing from an article i read b4 was just under 20k for 2.0 turbo and 25k for the rwd v6 .