New 2009 Hyundai Genesis Car Review Picture
2009 Hyundai Genesis Car is about to bring its first rear-drive sedan to the U.S., starting under $30,000 and rising to $36,000 to $40,000-plus with the optional all-aluminum V-8, think of General Motors and Ford. Think of what GM is going through to bring sub-Cadillac rear-drive sedans back to the market. Of how Ford Motor Company doesn’t have the cash to develop one.
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T Inside Line Dyno Test Pictures
As much as we’re impressed by the Hyundai Genesis Coupe and its big, optional V6 engine, it’s the little 2.0-liter turbocharged four banger that we’re most excited about. The idea of a (relatively) lightweight and inexpensive rear-wheel drive coupe with a six-speed manual transmission is enough to make us weak in the knees, and the fact that it comes in a nice looking wrapper is an added bonus. Inside Line managed to score an early example from Hyundai equipped just the way we like it, and their testers have kindly strapped it on the dyno.
Fortunately, the results don’t disappoint, with the force-fed motor putting out 197 horsepower at the rear wheel and a peak of 227 lb-ft of torque at just 2500 rpm. Those figures compare very favorably with Hyundai’s factory ratings of 210 ponies and 223 lb-ft, meaning that this little Korean’s power is probably underrated by a fair margin. Looking at the graphs, it’s also clear that there’s plenty more to be extracted with a bit of tuning and a proper (uncrimped) exhaust system.
Genesis is the new brand. Give it some time, but it will become apparent that Genesis is not just one model, but a new brand within Hyundai.
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