2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $22,000 - $32,000
- Invoice: $20,930 - $30,010
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. See if the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | 2.0T |
| Arrival Date: | 07/06/2009 |
| Engine: | Turbocharged dohc I4 |
| Bodystyle | 2-door coupe |
| Transmission: | 6-speed manual |
| 4WD/AWD: | No |
| Base Price: | 22,000 |
| Price as Tested: | 22,875 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 5060 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 5646 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 586 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 27.396 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 21.39 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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From the Back Seat
Ed Piotrowski
At less than $23,000 as tested, the basic Genesis 2.0T Coupe offers a heck of a lot of car for the money. It's smooth, respectably powerful, and handles nearly as well as rivals that cost thousands more. Well done, Hyundai. Well done.
Jack Stewart
The $22,000 base Genesis Coupe is well equipped and needs no price-inflating options. It's smaller and more agile than domestic sport coupes, yet larger and more comfortable than some European coupes.
John Biel
This tester was pleasantly impressed with the V6 Genesis coupe, but less so with the 2.0T. The lack of a few additional standard creature comforts found in the V6 car wasn't as big of a deal as was the noisiness of the 4-cylinder model. There's about a $3000 gap between comparable 4- and 6-cylinder Genesis coupes, but if it were this tester's money, he'd try to swing the extra 3 grand.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | 3.8 Grand Touring |
| Arrival Date: | 06/11/2009 |
| Engine: | dohc V6 |
| Bodystyle | 2-door coupe |
| Transmission: | 6-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | No |
| Base Price: | 29,000 |
| Price as Tested: | 29,875 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 3712 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 4206 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 494 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 24.157 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 20.45 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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From the Back Seat
Ed Piotrowski
The Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Grand Touring model is just that: A grand tourer with plenty of power, fine driving dynamics, and a lot of features. It's pricey when compared with V6-powered domestic-brand rear-drive sporty cars, but the Genesis Coupe offers a more-refined driving experience. This is a credible first effort and worthy of a spot on any sporty-car shopper's list.
Jack Stewart
Hyundai has done a good job of converting its luxury sedan platform for a sport coupe. The Genesis is agile, peppy, and has a great sound track.
Jennifer Geiger
The Genesis Coupe does a great job of blending fun-to-drive sportiness with every-day drivability. The 3.8 Grand Touring model's suspension is a bit stiff, making the ride feel less composed at times, but other than that, this was a pleasant and comfortable car both around town and on the highway.
Tom Appel
In Grand Touring trim, Genesis Coupe walks a strange, but not uncompelling line between sporty cars like the Nissan 370Z, and more luxury-oriented coupes like the Infiniti G37. On the plus side, it is roomier and less expensive than those cars. On the down side, I didn't find it especially engaging. But heck, you might. Count good looks, good power, and a handsome cabin as reasons you might want to have a look.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | 3.8 Track |
| Arrival Date: | 06/15/2009 |
| Engine: | dohc V6 |
| Bodystyle | 2-door coupe |
| Transmission: | 6-speed manual |
| 4WD/AWD: | No |
| Base Price: | 29,500 |
| Price as Tested: | 30,375 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 4017 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 5251 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 1234 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 55.975 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 22.05 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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From the Back Seat
David Hall
Genesis Coupe strikes me as the rear-wheel-drive bargain in this crowd. If you're seeking a solid, powerful, comfortable, and affordable daily driver, this one may just be the cake you can have and eat too. Competitors may perform slightly better, but cost more.
Don Sikora
Our Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track test car looked great and garnered plenty of attention in its eye-grabbing Lime Rock Green paint. As a sporty coupe, this car is pleasant and fairly well behaved on the daily commute. The basic design of the Genesis Coupe suggests it is aiming for the Infiniti G37 coupe. It falls short of the G37 for outright sportiness, polish, and finish, but the Hyundai costs significantly less and is likable in its own right.
Ed Piotrowski
Those who crave maximum performance from their Genesis Coupe will find a lot to like about the Track version. Good power and neutral handling would make this car a fine choice for those who want some spice with their sporty car. The manual transmission is aggravating to use, but fortunately the 3.8 Track is available with an automatic. Even then, I'd still probably go for one of the lesser Genesis Coupe models, which don't give up much to the Track, yet are easier to live with on a daily basis.
John Biel
Anyone with a long memory for Hyundai coupes (remember the Scoupe and the Tiburon?) will be happily surprised by the Genesis. There's a healthy dose of performance with decent road manners and a pleasant, plush-for-the-price cabin environment. You've come a long way, Hyundai.
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