Hyundai revealed yet another daring concept car at the LA Auto Show, this one a little more risque. Designed to appeal to the Y-generation, the Veloster concept coupe evokes a futuristic, high tech feeling.
The name supposedly stems from a combination of the words “velocity” and “roadster” and Hyundai execs hope to combine an iconic design with great value and robust construction.
Specs remain under wraps for the most part, but we can tell you that this car will be built on a FWD platform, and powered by a 2.0L DOHC 4 cyl engine mated to a 5 speed manual transmission.
We really like the direction Hyundai is taking, and they are definitely buzzworthy. The styling of this vehicle is a bit too radical, even for this member of generation Y. What are your thoughts?
[Source: 4WheelsBlog.com]
It really is a shame we couldn’t be there in person for the unveiling of the Genesis Coupe at the LA Auto Show. Nope, instead we have to live vicariously through our friends at Autoblog. There, they managed to get some juicy details about this thing, as well as some awesome photos.
Here’s the facts:
The Genesis Coupe and the next generation Tiburon (or its replacement) are 2 different vehicles.
The car you see here is adorned with all kinds of carbon fiber goodies, however this is not a final production model. Obviously to keep cost down, the carbon fiber stuff will likely have to go when we do get to see the production model in March 2008.
Hyundai used the BMW E46 M3 (last gen) as a performance and quality benchmark. Boy are we glad they did! The top notch engine for the Genesis Coupe will be Hyundai’s 3.8L V6 which produces 300 horses. A slightly less powerful turbocharged 4 cyl will also be available. Brembo will be supplying the brakes, and a limited slip differential will be helping to ensure power makes it to the ground as efficiently as possible.
All we know is that this thing is freaking SWEET and we can’t wait to get our hands on more information for you.
Make the jump to read Hyundai’s official press release!
[Source: Autoblog]
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Ladies and gentlemen! Introducing, the 2009 Hyundai Genesis Coupe! Finally we catch a glimpse of the real deal, thanks to anthony718, a member of the New Tiburon Forum, who claims he got the pictures from a “friend.” Rrriiiight… whatever you say, buddy! Wink Wink. The photos allegedly came from a market research event back in June.
Hyundai is pegging the new RWD Coupe as a Mustang fighter. Perhaps that is why it is seen parked next to a mustang in these pictures. If the specs we have are accurate, then they could ultimately be right. According to our source, the Coupe will initially come with two engine options, a 2.0L turbo with 215HP and 217 ft-lbs of torque, or a 3.8LV6 with 300HP and 280 ft-lbs. Prices are suggested to begin at $19,900 for the 4 banger, and $25,900 for the V6. We’ve got reason to believe that the Coupe may even one day come with Hyundai’s newly developed Tau V8 engine.
There’s an open Photobucket account with some more pictures here.
We couldn’t be more stoked to see this car, and want to know what you think of it. Leave your thoughts in the comments section!
[Source: Autoblog]
Feast your eyes on the latest mystery Hyundai. At first glance, you might think this is just the Genesis sedan that was revealed in the spring. The Genesis was to be Hyundai’s first RWD v8 powered vehicle that was thought to be the company’s top of the range E-segment model. You’d be wrong. The vehicle that was spied here was seen testing alongside the Genesis sedan, and apparently, this thing is even bigger. It appears to be an F-segment luxury sedan, which was not only benchmark testing with the Genesis, but also with vehicles from Cadillac and Lexus.
According to sources, the even more prestigious luxury sedan should me made available on all major world markets, and will officially debut some time in 2009. It is said to have a user interface much like BMW’s iDrive (Though hopefully much more easy to use) and will be powered by V6 and V8 engines with power output in the range of 250 - 350 horses.
Seems like Hyundai is on a bigger role than we thought, and we’re glad to see it. You may recall our report earlier of Hyundai’s official Genesis Coupe Renderings.
[Source: World Car Fans]
Hyundai has just released these renderings of the upcoming Genesis Coupe concept ahead of the official debut of the real deal at the LA Auto Show in a few weeks. You can bet we’ll be on that the way a fat kid is on his Halloween candy.
Hyundai has been mum on specific details, other than to offer a small press release seen below. This means its time to get speculative!
Obviously the coupe will be RWD, but will it come with the V8 Tau engine built for the Genesis sedan? While we really really hope so, the official concept to be presented at the LA Auto show may only come with the 3.8L v6. Still not a bad offering, but if the real car looks as radical and badass as the renderings will lead us to belive, it would be pretty lame of Hyundai not to show us a V8.
With a resurrected interest in Hyundai, we are reminded that a few months ago we proposed a question to our readers: Should Hyndai create a luxyry subdivision?
We want to know your thoughts!
[Source: Hyundai]
PRESS RELEASE:
Hyundai to Unveil Concept Genesis Coupe:
LAS VEGAS, October 30, 2007 – Concept Genesis Coupe (shown here as an exaggerated sketch) will make its world debut at the 2007 Los Angeles International Auto Show on Weds. November 14. Concept Genesis Coupe hints at design direction for a future rear-wheel drive sports coupe from Hyundai.
Hyundai executives are planning on bringing a fuel cell powered vehicle to production as early as 2012. What you see here is the MPV concept first showcased at the Frankfurt Auto show last month, which gave the world a peek at Hyundai’s i-Blue technology. While the MPV may not ever make it to production, the corporate bigwigs tell us that the first vehicle to make use of the fuel cell will be a crossover SUV. And just in case you can’t wait that long, the bosses also revealed that a hybrid version of its Elantra family car would arrive in 2010.
[Source: AutoExpress]
Anyone who has paid any attention to the automotive world knows that over the last few years, Hyundai has become a force to be reckoned with. With a build quality that is arguably on par with Toyota and Honda, and a vehicle lineup which is finally beginning to adopt a consistent aesthetic, it could be said that Hyundai has matured into a serious automaker. After the Genesis concept vehicle (pictured above) made its debut at the 2007 New York auto show, perception of the brand began to shift drastically. And for good reason! The Genesis embodies Hyundai’s goals as a company. With a v8 powered RWD luxury trim sedan and coupe in the works, many naysayers have been silenced. The styling is bold and modern, with many upmarket queus. The whole package is impressive and it’s got people talking. But is it enough for Hyundai to be taken seriously in the premium segment?
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