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Hyundai shocked the world when it first announced it would build the rear-drive 300-hp Genesis Coupe, and now it appears the automaker is looking to add more oomph to its sports coupe lineup.

Since the Genesis Coupe debuted back in 2008, the horsepower wars have raged on with cars like the Ford Mustang going from 210-hp to 305-hp. Once seen as a bargain, the G Coupe is a slightly less enticing package than it once was. To combat this, Hyundai will look to add more power to the Genesis two-door in 2012, along with a slight facelift, AutoGuide has been told.

Both the 4-cylinder and V6 engines are slated to get upgrades, although exactly how extensive they will be is not yet clear. It’s not hard to speculate that the 2.0T model could gain the Sonata Turbo’s new engine, prompting a significant increase in power from 210-hp to ... [Read More]

Sciond

now that would be something...

Domo

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yea and if the coupe is getting a legit face lift, it would be a true bargain.

06sciontcnda704

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genesis with that much power will be up in the big boy league m3,isF,5.0,ss,and srt8 turf def keep us updated

RusWolf

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wow 429 hp in a genesis would be very very sick !

Speck102

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Some of these new Hyundais are getting to be pretty decent looking cars. I like the 5 door Genesis more than the coupe, but it' still a pretty nice looking car. It will need to stay cheap to compete with the new Stangs though, 300hp out of the V6 on the Ford is a pretty nice deal.

XIEmperorIX

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Considering you get a fully loaded (including nav, sun roof, 19's, LSD, all the bells and whistles..) V6 gen coupe for just around $30k I'd say that is a hell of a deal..and I'm sure you could work out a deal with a salesman to get it just under $30k.

Prototype_xB

regardless, it would still be a hyundai.......

Occam

I got a lot of mileage out of the Hope You Understand Nothing's Drivable And Inexpensive joke, back in the day. It doesn't apply anymore, much like the complaints that the Japanese do nothing but ape the designs of Americans and Europeans:



The 100,000 mile warranty gave them a major boost... there's one thing they could do that would give them a home run (not that they seem to need it lately): a guaranteed trade bonus - trade in your Hyundai/Kia for any vehicle after (lets say) 3 years, and Hyundai will give you a credit to match the resale value of the top-tier automakers.

It would do two things:
1. Eliminate the fear of depreciation and being stuck with a car you don't want.
2. Emphasize Hyundai's confidence that you will be willing to buy another, in which case it will act as a loyalty rebate.*
* They'd have to be fairly confident of this. That said, everyone I know who has bought late-model Hyundai vehicles has loved them.

JDMJim

Toyota is so far behind now....

Occam

Hyundai is ambitious, and much like Toyota and Honda a generation ago, willing to put in a LOT of hard work to push to the top of the auto world. Even 10 years ago, Hyundais and Kias were still second rate in specs, and design... those days are over. They are on the forefront of technology, and like Toyota (little dinky cars that disappear in a cloud of rust) of the past, are willing to invest in their products to build rapport and trust with customers.

Note that the Kia Optima gives a choice between a Direct Injection 2.4L (24/35 mpg, 200 HP) or a 2.0L turbo'ed engine (22/34, 274 hp). It achieves this fuel economy despite weighing more. The "It's still a Hyundai/Kia" is the same attitude that Detroit had regarding the Japanese when they struck out into new territory with vehicles like the Avalon, Odyssey, and Tundra.

Where are the new Toyota and Honda cars with 40 mpg highway ratings and modern DI engines? Yes, the value of the Yen is causing some problems with profitability, but the market doesn't care how profitable the Yen has become. Hyundai is a juggernaut, Ford is on a roll, and both GM and Chrysler have been able to lay to rest a significant amount of their staggering legacy costs.