As for its looks, well, it's a bit of a Halloween fright. With the headlights pulled back weirdly over the fenders and the grille aperture pulled at the corners like a mouth that can't close, the Genesis coupe appears to have suffered the world's worst face-lift. Meanwhile, there are these strange diagonal force lines across the fuselage, as well as the oddly contoured rear glass. This car has obviously passed through the entrails of corporate group think a few times and it shows every sign of being fussed over.
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Hyundai Genesis coupe is more primitive than prim
The sports car certainly has some asphalt chops and a solid rear-wheel drive. That said, there's room for improvement. Let's start with its unattractive look, shall we?
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Of course, styling is a matter of taste. If you have any, you won't care for this.
Is it a match for my favorite car in this segment, the Ford Mustang GT? Oh no. No, no, no. Heavens no. But the Genesis coupe is low-slung, fast, a bit cantankerous and a wee bit racy, and so it's exactly the car Hyundai needs. Let there be light.
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dan.neil@latimes.com
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2010 Hyundai Genesis coupe 3.8 Track
Base price: $30,250
Price as tested: $30,250
Powertrain: 3.8-liter DOHC V-6 with variable valve timing and two-stage intake manifold; six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode; rear wheel drive with limited-slip differential
Horsepower: 306 horsepower at 6,300 rpm
Torque: 266 pound-feet at 4,700 rpm
Curb weight: 3,400 pounds
0-60: 5.6 seconds
Wheelbase: 111 inches
Overall length: 182.3 inches
EPA fuel economy: 17 mpg city, 27 mpg highway
Final thoughts: Good and sharp, could still use more honing
Source: Hyundai
