- Hyundai has applied a mid-cycle face-lift to its 2013 Genesis Coupe.
- The 2013 Genesis Coupe goes on sale in early spring.
- Both the turbocharged 2.0 and the 3.8 V6 have been enhanced and can be ordered with a new eight-speed automatic.
DETROIT — Hyundai has applied a midcycle face-lift to its 2013 Genesis Coupe, which goes on sale in early spring in the U.S.
The Korean automaker redesigned the car's front end, including front fascia, grille, hood, headlamps, foglamps and taillamps, and is offering new 18- and 19-inch wheels.
But a bigger story lies under the hood, where both the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder and 3.8-liter V6 engines have been enhanced and now can be ordered with a new eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters.
The 2.0T gets a redesigned, twin-scroll turbocharger and a larger intercooler, and now makes 274 horsepower and 275 pound-feet of torque. Like the V6, the four-cylinder can be mated to either the eight-speed automatic or a six-speed manual. With the eight-speed, EPA fuel economy rises to 20 mpg in city driving and 31 mpg on the highway.
The 3.8 V6 has been fitted with direct injection, resulting in a significant boost in output and torque, to 348 hp and 295 lb-ft, respectively. While fuel economy has been improved, so has performance. Hyundai says the 2013 Genesis Coupe 3.8 accelerates from 0-60 in less than 5.5 seconds, with a top speed electronically limited to 149 mph.
Other enhancements included a retuned suspension, restyled interior and the availability of Hyundai's BlueLink telematics system on the 2013 Genesis Coupe 3.8 Grand Touring/Track and 2.0T Premium editions.
Inside Line says: Hyundai says the 2013 Genesis Coupe has "more aggressive styling." You be the judge.
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macsaan says:
01:04 PM, 02/08/2012
i heard its out in korea.
i really want this in U.S. now !!!!
three_fingers says:
09:50 PM, 02/04/2012
I just bought a 2012 3.8 Track and the styling is one of the things I like most. Despite the engine upgrade, I wouldn't even consider the 2013. Butt ugly. Oh, what a shame!
rats says:
02:21 AM, 01/26/2012
Oh no, they messed up the Genesis Coupe.
It looks like they tried too hard. The first gen wasn't great but good with clean lines. Now this is a mess, too much going on, especially with that Pontiac-ish snout.
What a shame, it's getting the engines it should have always had but now has the looks of a poser.
I don't understand car companies, don't they know they should offer things like this as options, one clean and one "aggressive/poser"?
For example have two high end models one Track and one Touring. The Track would be a clean design and the Touring would be all tacky stuff bolted on so you get noticed.
Seems like an easy thing to do, try it Hyundai!!!
govmotorgm2008 says:
05:08 AM, 01/12/2012
Toooo much with that face! Its like one facelift to much! I had nightmares about this car.
speeddemon086 says:
09:37 PM, 01/11/2012
One Hell of a face lift!!!!!!! NIce Job Hyundai!
vhorizon says:
12:57 PM, 01/11/2012
actually i like this design better than the old one.
rayzor says:
08:02 AM, 01/11/2012
Nice! Hope it is reliable.
nefariousnigel says:
07:00 AM, 01/11/2012
Looks like the Korean design Renaissance peaked....either that or they've hit their Baroque period.
What a freaking mess...this looks likes design by committee.
wackford says:
06:34 AM, 01/11/2012
Does the car HAVE to come with that large, tacky spoiler on the back, or can you opt to not have it?
wackford says:
06:33 AM, 01/11/2012
Yep, I agree the the front end has been hit even harder with the ugly stick.