- coupe 21,608
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- coupe 21,608 gasoline automatic
2013 hyundai genesis coupe review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. This affordable, good-looking rear-wheel-drive sport coupe gets a refresh for 2013, including a redesigned front end, more powerful engines, a new 8-speed automatic transmission and a longer list of standard features. the most significant update is under the hood, where a choice of two engines and a larger intercooler help to achieve even more power. The v6, which is now direct-injected for better efficiency, goes from 306 hp to 348 hp. the 2013 genesis coupe is available with a new 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, which replaces the previous 6-speed automatic. A 6-speed manual gearbox carried over from the previous model remains available. a retuned suspension goes along with the 2013 genesis coupe, as well as improved handling in the form of sharper steering. while gains in power are impressive, improvement in fuel economy is modest. Even with the new 8-speed automatic, fuel economy improves by only one mile per gallon in most cases. The 2013 hyundai genesis coupe 2. 0 gets an epa-rated 21/30 mpg with 6-speed manual, 20/31 mpg with 8-speed automatic. The v6-powered 2013 genesis coupe 3. 8 is rated 18/27 mpg with 6-speed manual, 18/28 mpg with 8-speed automatic. All models require premium gasoline. in the cabin, the 2013 hyundai genesis coupe gets a redesigned center stack and gauges, including electroluminescent lighting. But despite its higher price, this sport coupe still remains a great bang for the buck. the hyundai genesis coupe is a stiff competitor to the american pony cars: the ford mustang, chevrolet camaro and dodge challenger. Hyundai's rear-wheel-drive platform also makes it a toothier alternative to the mazda mx-5, a perennial spec-racing favorite. While the genesis coupe is still a top choice in this segment, more competition has come with the introduction of the scion fr-s and subaru brz. lineupthe 2013 hyundai genesis coupe comes in two basic models: genesis coupe 2. 0t and genesis coupe 3. 8. The 2. 0t r-spec comes only with the manual, and the 2. 0t premium only with the automatic. Xm satellite radio and bluetooth capability are also standard across the line. In exchange, the r-spec adds 19-inch wheels with 40-series summer tires (instead of all-season tires), a brembo braking system, track-tuned suspension, limited slip differential, black leather seats with red cloth inserts, and matching cloth and leather inside door trim. the 3. 8 lineup begins with r-spec trim, plus fog lights. The top-of-the-line track adds the sunroof; cruise control; automatic climate control; the 360-watt stereo; folding and heated features to the outside mirrors, which include integrated turn signals; automatic xenon hid headlights; aerodynamic front wipers; a body-color rear spoiler; aluminum pedals and other metallic trim. It also sports a backup warning system, brown leather seats and other unique trim inside and out. safety equipment includes frontal, side-impact and side-curtain airbags. The front seats have active, anti-whiplash head restraints. The rear seat comes outfitted with child safety seat anchors. Active safety features include antilock brakes, electronic brake-force distribution, brake assist, electronic stability control with traction control and tire pressure monitors. The design gets mixed reviews from experts and enthusiasts, as some prefer the sleeker lines of the first generation. New fog lights and led daytime running lamps also debut on the revised front fascia. in back, there are new led tail lights and chromed dual exhaust tips, as well as a blacked-out rear diffuser panel. From the side, the genesis coupe keeps its signature z-shape character lines. there are several new race-inspired exterior colors, named after famous racetracks and turns, including becketts black, catalunya copper, circuit silver, gran premio gray, monaco white, parabolica blue, and shoreline drive blue. Wheel styles are also new. interiorinterior materials have been upgraded on the 2013 genesis coupe with a variety of soft-touch materials. New color combinations are available for 2013, including tan leather, red cloth and leather combos, and gray cloth and leather pairings. Though they were designed to look sporty, they end up looking more like an 80s swatch. And though hyundai touts the genuine stitching on the dash, it's plastic-y looking and flat. We had to ask a rep to slide a needle under the stitches to prove it wasn't pressed on. We found some fit and finish issues with interior panels near the driver and passenger knee areas, too, although hyundai reps tell us the preproduction cars we were driving won't necessarily be identical to the versions that will go on sale. the front seats are comfortable but sufficiently assertive to hold the backside in place during spirited driving, especially in the 2. 0t with its basic black cloth. The 3. 8's leather is a nice touch of semi-luxury. The back seats are only for small children and, in some states, lower insurance premiums. the steering wheel feels good, with just the right rim thickness and cross section. On automatics, the column-mounted shift paddles are easy to reach. But on manuals, the rectangular shifter might feel awkward to those used to a round shift knob that fits nicely in hand. The 7-inch touch screen that comes with the 2. 0 premium trim is sufficient but not spectacular. front-seat roominess is very good by coupe standards. Front-seat headroom in the genesis coupe tops that in the mazda rx-8 and bmw 3 series coupe (both outgoing models) by about one inch, while legroom bests those two by at least an and inch and a half. Hip room in the genesis coupe's front seats is wider by almost three inches than in the rx-8's seats. if rear seats must be added to the chart, the coupe does not fare well, trailing in head room by two inches, in leg room by two to three inches or more, but eking out a win by one inch over the rx-8 in hip room. Drivers who want rear-seat room may want to opt for the genesis sedan. with 10 cubic feet of cargo space, the genesis coupe holds more than the mazda rx-8 (7. 6 cu. Ft.), a little less than the bmw 3 series coupe (11 cu. The rear seat of the genesis coupe folds down to increase cargo capacity, but th.
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