Going to sneak a peek at a 2010 Genesis Coupe in a few minutes!!!

iamtherhino · 03-06-2009, 08:49 PM

Will report back ASAP.

frost · 03-06-2009, 08:59 PM

10-4

Goose · 03-06-2009, 09:21 PM

I'm not trying to steal anyone's thunder here, but I just drove (and almost bought) a Genesis coupe this afternoon. The only reason I didn't was because they didn't give me what I wanted for my trade. Oh well.

The short answer is that the Genesis coupe is a very impressive effort by Hyundai. The design, fit and finish and ride quality are all impressive; the only letdown was a few somewhat cheap details in the cabin. The designers felt the need, for example, to add chrome details where I thought they didn't belong and the plastics could have been a bit softer to the touch.

EDIT: I guess I'll add more to my little "review" - sorry for the lack of detail before.

The main thing that struck me (and sold the car) was the engine. Regardless of the numbers, the V-6 engine has plenty of oomph for me. Unlike lots of smaller displacement cars, the Genesis V-6 pulls (or should I say pushes due to the rear-wheel drive?) the big Genesis up to the speed limit very smartly. Handling was very nice for such a large car - it's over a foot longer than the 370(!) Although the Genesis is a pretty long car, though, it doesn't feel cumbersome. More of a grand tourer, which is what they intended I assume.

The design of the car was nicely done - clean lines with an aggressive stance. The interior could have been a bit more nicely executed, but when one considers the price, it's not that bad. The wheels look terrific - anything less than the 18" alloys would have looked puny on such a long car. I drove a Grand Touring version, and the brown perforated leather seats were very supportive and I was able to get very comfortable despite the lack of a telescoping wheel (an oversight on a car of this type).

I was also impressed with the visibility from the driver's seat - those little "dips" in the rear windows are there for more than just style. The details were where you could tell that the Genesis is a Hyundai; nothing glaring, but stuff that the big guys do very well. Besides the kinda cheap-feeling interior plastics, the trunk lid, for example, is supported by what looks like a strut from one of Hyundai's hatchbacks. Also, the stereo in the one I drove also revealed a nasty rattle in the passenger door even at very moderate volume with no cheating on the bass control.

iamtherhino · 03-06-2009, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goose

I'm not trying to steal anyone's thunder here, but I just drove (and almost bought) a Genesis coupe this afternoon. The only reason I didn't was because they didn't give me what I wanted for my trade. Oh well.

The short answer is that the Genesis coupe is a very impressive effort by Hyundai. The design, fit and finish and ride quality are all impressive; the only letdown was a few somewhat cheap details in the cabin. The designers felt the need, for example, to add chrome details where I thought they didn't belong and the plastics could have been a bit softer to the touch.

EDIT: I guess I'll add more to my little "review" - sorry for the lack of detail before.

The main thing that struck me (and sold the car) was the engine. Regardless of the numbers, the V-6 engine has plenty of oomph for me. Unlike lots of smaller displacement cars, the Genesis V-6 pulls (or should I say pushes due to the rear-wheel drive?) the big Genesis up to the speed limit very smartly. Handling was very nice for such a large car - it's over a foot longer than the 370(!) Although the Genesis is a pretty long car, though, it doesn't feel cumbersome. More of a grand tourer, which is what they intended I assume.

The design of the car was nicely done - clean lines with an aggressive stance. The interior could have been a bit more nicely executed, but when one considers the price, it's not that bad. The wheels look terrific - anything less than the 18" alloys would have looked puny on such a long car. I drove a Grand Touring version, and the brown perforated leather seats were very supportive and I was able to get very comfortable despite the lack of a telescoping wheel (an oversight on a car of this type).

I was also impressed with the visibility from the driver's seat - those little "dips" in the rear windows are there for more than just style. The details were where you could tell that the Genesis is a Hyundai; nothing glaring, but stuff that the big guys do very well. Besides the kinda cheap-feeling interior plastics, the trunk lid, for example, is supported by what looks like a strut from one of Hyundai's hatchbacks. Also, the stereo in the one I drove also revealed a nasty rattle in the passenger door even at very moderate volume with no cheating on the bass control.

You just saved me a ton of typing! Its a great effort for Hyundai but I don't think I could buy one. It just isn't a $30k car (this one stickered for $29875). My first thought when I saw it was "chick car". I was impressed by the look of the interior and then I started touching it. Its just not quiet up to snuff yet.

Goose · 03-06-2009, 10:58 PM

I agree about the plastics not being up the level of the competition - too "plasticky". I have a new-found respect for Hyundai, though...

Epik · 03-07-2009, 11:08 AM

Thanks for the write-up, Goose. If you ever test drive the Track version, let us know the difference.

03-06-2009, 08:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
iamtherhino Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Louisville, Ky. Age: 41 Posts: 13 Drives: Supra Rep Power: 16	Going to sneak a peek at a 2010 Genesis Coupe in a few minutes!!! Will report back ASAP. __________________ You've both done the same thing. You have standard road cars dressed with the tinsel of fake high performance. This here isn't just some road car with a bit of scaffolding in the back.

03-06-2009, 09:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Goose Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: the cornfields of Ohio Posts: 8 Drives: boring '08 Yaris Rep Power: 16	I'm not trying to steal anyone's thunder here, but I just drove (and almost bought) a Genesis coupe this afternoon. The only reason I didn't was because they didn't give me what I wanted for my trade. Oh well. The short answer is that the Genesis coupe is a very impressive effort by Hyundai. The design, fit and finish and ride quality are all impressive; the only letdown was a few somewhat cheap details in the cabin. The designers felt the need, for example, to add chrome details where I thought they didn't belong and the plastics could have been a bit softer to the touch. EDIT: I guess I'll add more to my little "review" - sorry for the lack of detail before. The main thing that struck me (and sold the car) was the engine. Regardless of the numbers, the V-6 engine has plenty of oomph for me. Unlike lots of smaller displacement cars, the Genesis V-6 pulls (or should I say pushes due to the rear-wheel drive?) the big Genesis up to the speed limit very smartly. Handling was very nice for such a large car - it's over a foot longer than the 370(!) Although the Genesis is a pretty long car, though, it doesn't feel cumbersome. More of a grand tourer, which is what they intended I assume. The design of the car was nicely done - clean lines with an aggressive stance. The interior could have been a bit more nicely executed, but when one considers the price, it's not that bad. The wheels look terrific - anything less than the 18" alloys would have looked puny on such a long car. I drove a Grand Touring version, and the brown perforated leather seats were very supportive and I was able to get very comfortable despite the lack of a telescoping wheel (an oversight on a car of this type). I was also impressed with the visibility from the driver's seat - those little "dips" in the rear windows are there for more than just style. The details were where you could tell that the Genesis is a Hyundai; nothing glaring, but stuff that the big guys do very well. Besides the kinda cheap-feeling interior plastics, the trunk lid, for example, is supported by what looks like a strut from one of Hyundai's hatchbacks. Also, the stereo in the one I drove also revealed a nasty rattle in the passenger door even at very moderate volume with no cheating on the bass control. Last edited by Goose; 03-06-2009 at 09:51 PM.

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03-06-2009, 10:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
Goose Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: the cornfields of Ohio Posts: 8 Drives: boring '08 Yaris Rep Power: 16	I agree about the plastics not being up the level of the competition - too "plasticky". I have a new-found respect for Hyundai, though...

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Epik Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: U.S. Posts: 25 Drives: 07 535i Rep Power: 0	Thanks for the write-up, Goose. If you ever test drive the Track version, let us know the difference.