2010 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE: OVERVIEW

The 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe marks the return of a sporty car to this Korean automaker's lineup. The Genesis Coupe is based on a shortened version of the platform used on Hyundai's Genesis sedan (see separate report). Like the sedan, the coupe is rear-wheel drive and is available with a V6 engine. Unique to the coupe is a 210-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. V6 coupes have a 306-hp 3.8-liter engine. A 6-speed manual transmission is standard on all Genesis Coupe models. A 5-speed automatic is optional on all 4-cylinder models, except the 2.0T Track. A 6-speed automatic is available on all V6 versions. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. The 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe model lineup is comprised of 4-cylinder 2.0T, 2.0T Premium, and 2.0T Track; V6 versions include 3.8, 3.8 Grand Touring, and 3.8 Track. Track models have a specific sport suspension, brakes, and wheels. Due later in the model year is the enthusiast-oriented 2.0T R-Spec, a model intended for aftermarket tuning that is essentially a decontented version of the 2.0T Track. Keyless entry and engine start is standard on all but the base 2.0T and 3.8. Leather upholstery is standard on V6 models. A navigation system is available on the 3.8 Grand Touring and 3.8 Track, and those versions are priced as separate models.