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Marty Padgett, Executive Editor
Explosions, fireworks, and screeching tires: the Hyundai display at the New York auto show today crackled with energy, not to mention smoke and burning rubber. Hyundai was out to impress Mustang and Camaro and Challenger fans with its new coupe, and with some inside-Javits stunt driving and a pair of sleek, powerful coupes , they succeeded. There are actually two Genesis Coupes set to go on sale early in 2009, a four- and a six-cylinder version. The former, says Hyundai product VP, is “an intriguing alternative to existing front-wheel drive sport coupes ,” while the latter 300-hp six-cylinder version could take on the likes of the Infiniti G37, he suggested. The four-cylinder model uses Hyundai’s turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, which churns out 212 horsepower (223 hp with premium gas) and 217 pound-feet of torque. That version gets the moniker Coupe ...
Marty Padgett, Executive Editor | 09/03/08 4:07 PM
Hyundai will take some front-and-center space at this year's SEMA aftermarket extravaganza when it shows off this 2010 Genesis Coupe, suitably altered and blown by HKS. The HKS tuners will unleash... Read full review
Marty Padgett, Executive Editor | 07/21/08 1:10 PM
We've just driven the all-new 2009 Kia Borrego . During our press-only activities, Kia attempted to convince us that their new body-on-frame mid-size SUV is a player against luxury SUVs . It's not... Read full review
Marty Padgett, Executive Editor | 06/27/08 5:45 PM
We drove the new Hyundai Genesis this week once more, and liked it so much we're adding some points to its review next week. In the meantime, Hyundai execs say the big four-door could get all-wheel... Read full review
Paul Eisenstein, Executive Editor | 06/25/08 3:47 PM
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Introduction What's New - With sharp looks, plenty of power and panache, the Genesis Coupe is the latest version of the coming-soon Genesis Sedan. Why it Matters - If you want to have some... Read full review
This car represents a very cool departure for Hyundai. It’s the first time the company is reaching out to enthusiasts, with a genuinely sporty rear-drive coupe and what appears to be a... Read full review
Explosions, fireworks, and screeching tires: the Hyundai display at the New York auto show today crackled with energy, not to mention smoke and ... Read full review
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