Wow, how times have changed in the automotive world!
Who would have thought we would be talking about a sports coupe from Hyundai in the same breath as an Infiniti, a BMW or even a Mazda RX-8?
But that’s the case with Hyundai’s new pocket rocket, the 2010 Genesis Coupe that was benchmarked against the Infiniti G37 and BMW 335i — two of the heaviest hitters on the market.
While Hyundai says its primary competitors are the Nissan Altima Coupe, Ford Mustang, Honda Accord Coupe, Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger, Mitsubishi Eclipse, Honda Civic Si and Chevrolet Cobalt, Hyundai talks about the Genesis Coupe in the same breath as the Infiniti and BMW.
The rear-wheel drive coupe is available with a turbocharged 2.0-litre, DOHC four-cylinder engine making 210 horsepower and 223 pound-feet of torque, or a 3.8-litre V6 with 306 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque.
Make no mistake, this is a driver’s car, aimed squarely at males who want an exciting driving experience at an affordable price.