First Look: Hyundai Concept Genesis Coupe

Here are the first official sketches of the Hyundai Concept Genesis Coupe which will be making its world debut at the upcoming Los Angeles Motor Show in a couple of weeks. No further information has been releases at this time, although we do know this concept hints at the future design direction for rear-wheel drive sports coupe.

[Source: WCF]

Hyundai’s new Genesis coupe has been caught uncovered at a market research event sitting next to its toughest competitor, the Ford Mustang. The car was photographed by someone at the event, however nobody has claimed responsibility for the pictures, which turned up on an online forum. The final production version is expected to debut late next year as a 2009 model but a near-production concept version will be unveiled at next month’s Los Angeles Auto Show.

The new car will replace the current FWD Tiburon coupe but will feature a much more powerful V6 engine and possibly the new ‘Tau’ V8 powerplant for a flagship model. Rumors suggest a 2.0L Turbo engine with 215hp and 217ft.lb of torque will get an incredibly good price of $19,900, while a 3.8L V6 with 300hp and 280ft.lb would be priced higher at $25,990. It’s also suggested the car would get a limited slip diff and optional Brembo brakes.

As you can tell from the aggressive styling, Hyundai is clearly looking to succeed with this coupe where the Tiburon could not. As a company looking to move up in the world, Hyundai is doing a great job styling its new products such as this and the upcoming large Genesis sedan. It’s still likely, however, that Hyundai will use a different badge for the new coupe, just as it did with the Tiburon.

Looks alright, need to see more pictures. Not sure about the head lights though.

Looks pretty good, but like you say we need more pictures. I'm just excited that it may eventually get a V8, but still a 300hp V6 in a stylish, rwd sports coupe for 26K is awesome. That side kink might be a little bit much, but we'll see.

M

Looks pretty good actually.

I spot traces of Toyota Solara, Pontiac G6 and call me crazy, but Jaguar XK.

+ perhaps some Jaguar XF, Maserati, Lexus and Volvo traces too.

There is definitely some Altima coupe in the rear also.

M

Or how about just traces of the new Hyundai, like we have seen in some of their newer cars.

Aw Jeez... they really cocked up the side DLO with that daft quarter window scalloped into the door panel. In their quest to distinguish this otherwise generic coupé from others, Hyundai have ended up spoiling what is otherwise a pretty and inoffensive shape.

Why mess with a proven Tiburon formula Hyundai? Once more, simply copy the 599 and Bob's your uncle!

ugly as hell. Period.