Ams has also gotten their hands on theirs and have already started developing parts for it. I can't wait to see what can be done with this car.
Turbos just hit the lot a few days ago. I honestly wouldn't even consider the V6. The 2.0t is lighter and is going to be cheaper to modify.
You guys read about these issues with the 2.0T? “Wildly erratic power cut when shifted at redline is almost a deal breaker. It's completely unpredictable and seemingly unrelated to rev limit. Perhaps some combo of hard shifts at redline triggers it? Either way, it's bad.” “Accelerating the Genesis quickly can be tricky because of a drivetrain protection feature built into its engine calibration. Shift the Genesis coupe aggressively at redline and you'll occasionally experience a power cut in your target gear which lasts 3 seconds. The problem is exacerbated by the car's tachometer, which doesn't keep up with the engine speed in the first few gears, so it's too easy to run the engine to its 6,800-rpm maximum speed (redline is 6,500 rpm). Hyundai says the drivetrain protection is triggered at 6,800 rpm, but once it intervened, we experienced a power reduction in the next gear at much lower engine speeds. Run this V6 to the rev limiter in any given gear and it will hang there comfortably. But if you shift hard and quickly at the indicated redline, you'll occasionally be punished with that cut in power. Hyundai is considering a new calibration, but there are cars going on sale that incorporate this 3-second power intervention, a feature that can punish drivers at engine speeds well below redline. Some people won't notice it, but to others it could be a deal breaker in the purchase of a Genesis 3.8 coupe.”
They already have a reflash available at the dealership. Plus what that doesn't fix I'm sure the after market flashes will fix quickly. Part of the problem is an electronically controlled BOV that operates off a vacuum reserve canister in the intake manifold. The ECU can open the BOV anytime it wants to control the engine.
Iv'e been in a 370z and that would be the car I choose. Not sure if it is even a competitor to the Genesis though...
People have made the comparisons, but the Genesis has a back seat, and in 2.0T trim its quite a bit cheaper, thousands cheaper..
Personally I think the 2.0t (Rspec) is one of the best car deals ever. 23K for a 2.0 liter turbocharged rwd car with brembos and a 6 speed.
Only thing that made it tough for me was that the steering wheel does not telescope. If I could have pulled the wheel out about 1-2 inches I would have been very comfortable in it. I like the car but the lack of a telescoping wheel would take it off my list if I was in the market for a coupe.
I sat in one at the ajc auto show and I found it pretty roomy. Overall it seemed like a very well put together car.
TiC has gotten one....suspension parts coming soon. http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?p=26252743#post26252743
Looks nice...probably is nice...but i remember getting stranded on a highway in a brand new Exel my friend had (it had 2700 miles)...so that kind of tarnished my views of the automaker...
Anyone notice the new commercial with the yellow car drifting is at Road Atlanta. Last shot is turn 10b.
That can happen with ANY car though. Not a valid reason to dismiss an automaker. That is why warranties are there.
True, there's a lemon in every automaker...but have you seen any of the first cars that Hyundai has made on the road today? I still 1985 Hondas, Toyotas, Nissans, Fords, etc... Like I said..it looks nice and it probably is nice...
Hyundai has come a very long way since they put their first cars on the road. My sister, and both my parents drive Hyundais and they all love their cars.
I think Hyundai is advancing alot and it's good to put some pressure on the higher-priced cars in it's class. It's kind of a pig though at 3400 pounds and RWD for a coupe.
test drove both the 2.0T track and the V6... 2.0T felt like it was missing some grunt, V6 was nice... but i ended up with a 370Z.