2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Blue 3.8l Black Interior
Formed in South Korea in 1967, it wasn't until 1986 that Hyundai found its way into the United States. Courtesy of the Hyundai Excel, it was a huge entry with sales totaling 168,882 units – a record for the first year of business in America. However, the success and the euphoria were short-lived as the Excel became notorious for being chronically unreliable, thereby affecting the company's reputation.
Hyundai has since fixed its broken reputation, and it's currently making audacious automotive fabrication moves, such as the production of the Hyundai-Uber S-A1 air taxi. Nonetheless, the damage control has been launched for quite a while and several models have played roles in changing the world's perception of Hyundai. The Genesis Coupe is one of such models, and it remains a highly sought-after sports car.
8 Dimensions
The Genesis Coupe's wheelbase is 111 inches long, the overall length is 182.3 inches, while the width is 73.4 inches. Also, other changes observed in the car's dimension can be seen in its curb weight which is 3,389 lb for the V6 powered variants and 3,294 lb for the 4-cylinder options.
The car also had varying heights. Notably, the 2008 to 2012 models of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe models were 54.3 inches tall while from 2013 to 2016 the height was 54.5 inches.
7 Chassis
The Hyundai Genesis Coupe through its production period featured 18-inch standard wheels. However, the upgraded version had optional 19-inch wheels fitted with 225/40 tires in front and 245/40 in the rear. Also, the car's optional equipment includes a Torsen Limited Slip differential and four-piston Brembo brakes as well as 13.4-inch front- and 13 inch rear rotors.
Furthermore, Hyundai claimed the Genesis Coupe has a 24% stiffer bending rigidity than the BMW E46 M3 models produced from 2001 to 2006.
6 Engines
From 2009 to 2012, the Hyundai Genesis had two awesome engines; one is the standard 2.0T Theta turbocharged 4-cylinder with an output of 210 horsepower and the other is the optional 3.8 L Lambda V6 engine which churns out an incredible 306 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque.
It got more interesting in 2013 with the 2.0T getting upgraded for an output of 274 horses. However, prospective buyers should also look out for the post-2013 3.8 L which produces an incredible 348 horsepower.
5 Performance
Produced from 2013 to 2016, the second variation of the 3.8 Lambda II RS with the Gasoline Direct Injection fuel system is the most prolific of the engines; when mated to a 6-speed manual transmission, the car goes from rest to 62.14 mph in 6.1 seconds, but with an 8-speed automatic, it achieved the same feat in 5.9 seconds, while both boasts of a top speed of 162 mph.
However, before the upgrades, the 2009 model with the standard 2.0T Theta turbocharged 4-cylinder has a top speed of 143 mph.
4 Fuel Economy
Genesis Coupe uses a 65-liter fuel capacity tank. However, the 2009 to 2012 models with the base 2.0-liter Theta II RS remains the most fuel-efficient with city consumption for the 6-speed manual variant being 21 mpg while the that of the 5-speed is 20 mpg.
On the highway, both have a consumption rate of 30 mpg. Also, at 16 mpg, the least fuel-efficient coupes are the 2013 to 2016 models powered by the 3.8 Lambda II RS engine mated with the 8-speed automatic.
3 Trims And Features
The Hyundai Genesis Coupe trims are centered on the engine options. These trim levels include the 2.0T base, 2.0T R-Spec, 2.0T Premium, 2.0T Track (available only in 2010, known as GT in Canada), 3.8 Base, 3.8 Track (available as GT in Canada), 3.8 Grand Touring, and 3.8 R-Spec.
Furthermore, all base models adopt the keyless entry mode, cruise control, electronic stability control, ABS, and electronic brake-force distribution among others. Also, the 3.8 Base produced in 2010 features light-up "Genesis" door sill plates and a black leather interior.
2 Exterior
It should also interest enthusiasts that the Genesis Coupe was initially made available in 9 unique colors; these are Aqua Mineral Blue, Interlagos Yellow, Mirabeau Blue, Karussell White, Nordschleife Gray, Tsukuba Red, Bathurst Black, Monaco White, and Silverstone.
Subsequently, Hyundai produced more updates to the color scheme, and it includes a limited edition Lime Rock Green color available from 2010 to 2011. Mirabeau Blue was renamed Shoreline Blue in 2013 and was later known as Ibiza Blue in 2014.
1 Price Range
Going by popular listings, the 2016 model of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe appears to be the most highly rated of the bunch. Hence, the model currently commands sales prices ranging from $14,665 to $24,309. Further down, the 2014 and 2015 models could gulp from $11,000 to $21,000 depending on the year and the overall condition of the car.
However, the 2011 to 2013 models revolve around the $10,000 mark, while the older models could be acquired for less.
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