2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe - Fun but still practical sports car
My Genesis Coupe has a V6 engine, which gives it some power when you drive it. Right when you turn the ignition, the engine seems to purr. It has great controls, maneuverability, turning, acceleration. It's such a fun car to drive, especially on winding roads. The turning on winding roads is great, the car has great control when turning. It's also fun to accelerate in on the freeway. It also features paddles on the sides of the steering wheel for a bit different driving experience. Although it's a sports car, is also practical because the 25 miles per gallon isn't as bad as other sports car. It's a very reliable car and comfortable to drive in. My car has 75,000 miles on it and it's still great! This is actually my second Genesis Coupe, I lost the previous one to a non-moving collision... (more)
My Genesis Coupe has a V6 engine, which gives it some power when you drive it. Right when you turn the ignition, the engine seems to purr. It has great controls, maneuverability, turning, acceleration. It's such a fun car to drive, especially on winding roads. The turning on winding roads is great, the car has great control when turning. It's also fun to accelerate in on the freeway. It also features paddles on the sides of the steering wheel for a bit different driving experience. Although it's a sports car, is also practical because the 25 miles per gallon isn't as bad as other sports car. It's a very reliable car and comfortable to drive in. My car has 75,000 miles on it and it's still great! This is actually my second Genesis Coupe, I lost the previous one to a non-moving collision. I did a lot of research when choosing my first Genesis Coupe, I wanted a car that was practical and was looking for an economy car when I found that the Genesis Coupe is good on mileage and reliable even for a sports car. When it came time to get a new car when my first Genesis Coupe was totaled, I didn't event think about getting another type of car.
I was looking for a house in the Santa Cruz mountains. I took my car to look at house, and it was so fun to go through the winding roads in the car. The gorgeous mountain scenery, with the winding roads, in a great looking car made me think of being in a car commercial.
I was looking for a house in the Santa Cruz mountains. I took my car to look at house, and it was so fun to go through the winding roads in the car. The gorgeous mountain scenery, with the winding roads, in a great looking car made me think of being in a car commercial.
Fun to drive, comfortable, sleek, sporty. My favorite features are the heated seats, the sunroof, the leather interiors.
Fun to drive, comfortable, sleek, sporty. My favorite features are the heated seats, the sunroof, the leather interiors.
It's not very good going uphill, and the plastic dashboard is pretty cheap looking.
It's not very good going uphill, and the plastic dashboard is pretty cheap looking.
2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe - Great Budget Sports Car
This car is offered in 4 cylinder turbo and 3.8 liter V6 variants. I opted for the turbo version base model in grey, due to its potential for modification and better gas consumption which is rated at 28 mpg highway. I found that in cruise control mode, I was actually able to consistently get 34-36 mpg when outside of city limits. The aftermarket support has grown greatly since the car's release, and with only a few thousand dollars, a couple simple bolt on modifications, and an ECU reflash you can net close to 300hp while still maintaining street drivability. The car itself is a real head turner, and many can not believe that it is a Hyundai rather than a much more luxurious car brand. The clutch feels a bit heavy for a factory clutch, so you may have some less than pleasant shifts whe... (more)
This car is offered in 4 cylinder turbo and 3.8 liter V6 variants. I opted for the turbo version base model in grey, due to its potential for modification and better gas consumption which is rated at 28 mpg highway. I found that in cruise control mode, I was actually able to consistently get 34-36 mpg when outside of city limits. The aftermarket support has grown greatly since the car's release, and with only a few thousand dollars, a couple simple bolt on modifications, and an ECU reflash you can net close to 300hp while still maintaining street drivability. The car itself is a real head turner, and many can not believe that it is a Hyundai rather than a much more luxurious car brand. The clutch feels a bit heavy for a factory clutch, so you may have some less than pleasant shifts when first getting accustomed to the feel, but after a week, it becomes much more natural. The interior is sleek and modern, but not overly impressive. Keep in mind that you are not purchasing a Porsche, so expectations for this car need to be realistic for a sub $30,000 sports car. For Hyundai's first go at a rwd sports platform, I give it a thumbs up!
When traveling through downtown Chicago, sometimes I would really lay down on the gas pedal in tunnels to hear the exhaust. It was always music to my ears, and sometimes I'd get the thumbs up from cars next to me!
When traveling through downtown Chicago, sometimes I would really lay down on the gas pedal in tunnels to hear the exhaust. It was always music to my ears, and sometimes I'd get the thumbs up from cars next to me!
Appearance
Modification friendly
Great gas mileage
Cost
Appearance
Modification friendly
Great gas mileage
Cost
Some unpleasant creaks from somewhere in the suspension/body
The stigma of it being a Hyundai
Heavy clutch
Some rev hang between aggressive shifting
Some unpleasant creaks from somewhere in the suspension/body
The stigma of it being a Hyundai
Heavy clutch
Some rev hang between aggressive shifting
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