2010 Hyundai Genesis coupe walk around with Derek Joyce

2010 Hyundai Genesis coupe walkaround with Derek Joyce

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Derek Joyce, Hyundai Genesis Coupe product manager, takes us through a vehicle walkaround of the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe rear-wheel-drive performance car

There are seven basic Hyundai Genesis Coupe configurations:

·    2.0T
·    2.0T Premium
·    2.0T Track (6-speed manual transmission only)
·    2.0T R-Spec (mid-model year availability, 6-speed manual transmission only)
·    3.8
·    3.8 Grand Touring
·    3.8 Track
Turning circle, diameter 37.4 ft

3.8-liter V6 engine from Hyundai Genesis sedan:

Horsepower      306 @ 6,300 rpm
Torque          266 @ 4,700 rpm
0-60 mph time   Under 6 seconds

Fuel Economy for 3.8-liter:
3.8-liter automatic 18 city/ 26 highway
3.8-liter manual 17 city/ 26 highway

Competitors for the 3.8-liter:
BMW 335i
Infiniti G37
Chevy Camaro LS
Dodge Challenger

2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine:
Horsepower 210 @ 6,000 rpm
Torque 223 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm

Fuel Economy:
2.0-liter manual 21 city/ 30 highway
2.0-liter automatic 20 city/ 29 highway

Competitors for the 2.0-liter:
Honda Civic SI
Scion TC
Mitsubishi Eclipse

The 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe will be available in nine exterior colors:
·    Karussell White
·    Bathurst Black
·    Silverstone
·    Nordschleife Gray
·    Acqua Minerale Blue
·    Tsukuba Red
·    Mirabeau Blue
·    Lime Rock Green
·    Interlagos Yellow

About the Author: Lou Ann Hammond

Lou Ann Hammond is the CEO of Carlist and Driving the Nation. She is the co-host of Real Wheels Washington Post carchat every Friday morning and is the Automotive, energy correspondent for The John Batchelor Show and a Contributor to Automotive Electronics magazine headquartered in Korea. Hammond is a founding member of the Women's World Car of the Year #WWCOTY, and board member of the Women in Automotive. She is a guest contributor for Via Corsa magazine and Vicarious magazine.