Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0 Track Review

MattFarah · September 30th, 2009, 10:05 PM

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GT - R · September 30th, 2009, 11:20 PM

Finnaly a decent review of the Genesis , but i was expecting a positive review images/smilies/cry.gif

Oh well ... images/smilies/lol.gif

NecroJoe · September 30th, 2009, 11:29 PM

It's pretty much the same as we've read everywhere.

1) Not much character: it's a sporty-ish-car build by an appliance company
2) Cheap interior materials compared to more expensive cars, but more expensive cars are more expensive.
3) Smaller engine is less powerful and not as fast as larger more powerful engine.

Nothing very surprising.

MattFarah · October 1st, 2009, 3:19 AM

I don't know about that. Jalopnik really liked the 2.0 model, as have many other journalists, but I thought it drove like crap out of the box. It would require a few grand in upgrades to make it a sports car...

Steve Levin · October 1st, 2009, 7:31 PM

Now I'm disappointed a bit. I was really thinking I would like the car for getting around town, and maybe on the track once in a while (although, to be honest, I wouldn't get the Track Pack). Other cars I've considered were the WRX, the Mazdaspeed 3 and the Cobalt SS.

So now I'm all confused again images/smilies/smile.gif

Steve

Dsemaj · October 2nd, 2009, 12:20 AM

Maybe the V6 would be better?

prokey · October 2nd, 2009, 2:04 AM

Well done. The plugging was good. The honesty and telling of the quirk's of the vehicle fantastic. Excellent review.

Now considering that it is slow how well does it handle at a track? Any chance of footage on a track?

TBoneUs · October 2nd, 2009, 5:04 AM

I have to ask, was this originally a G419 shoot? It really sounded like the part where you said "the smoking tie" was dubbed over. Just curious.

MattFarah · October 2nd, 2009, 7:56 AM

1) yes we shot this before we had the new name of the show, hence the (intentionally) awful overdub.

2) No, I'm not wasting precious race track time with this car. It's not just because it doesn't go fast, but because it just doesn't drive well. It may be rear wheel drive and have nice brakes, but it's just not a sports car in stock trim. If I want to drive a slow-ish but fun car on a track, I'm driving a Miata all day long.

On that note, a Miata is more fun, more economical, nearly as practical (less the back seat) and cheaper than the Genesis coupe.

3) The WRX or Mazdaspeed 3 are your 2 best bets. I love the Mazda personally, but this year's upgrades on the 'rex really make it a contender.

Gabkicks · October 3rd, 2009, 4:55 AM

omg, i was wondering where the hell garage 419 went. i just subscribed to the channel and I'm about to watch this video images/smilies/biggrin.gif

BrettVette · October 4th, 2009, 6:14 AM

I agree about the WRX, its a better buy over the STI even with the HP bump and whatnot. And hopefully the Genesis will be a bit better on the next redesign. That is, if it sells well enough to warrant a second gen and barring any subsequent model bloat manufacturers like to give cars these days...

Goob · October 4th, 2009, 6:49 PM

I drove the 2.0 turbo yesterday and I liked it. I did notice engine issue both upshifting and downshifting, but honestly I just thought it was my fault lol it just feels like the gas pedal is very touchy when upshifting and the engine breaking is a little unnerving if you are counting on it. Its not very fast but the ride is very nice, not to firm and not to soft.
As for the engine noise, I also liked that. not too noisy but it lets you know its there. The seat was nice as well and I had plenty of room (I am 6'2") I drove it both city and highway and I was impressed.

2 things tho, on the highway even in 6th gear the revs are too high. Also quite noticeably there is no power at all without the turbo therefore you constantly find yourself shifting where in other cars you would get away with the selected gear.

Either way, Love the looks, love the feel and the rest can be easily cured with some light mods. just wish I had the money for one.

p.s.: Thanks Joy for letting me drive images/smilies/smile.gif

September 30th, 2009, 11:20 PM	#2
GT - R Joined: Jan 21st, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Seia , Portugal Posts: 291 Car: Skyline GTR (Someday) Rep Power: 17	Finnaly a decent review of the Genesis , but i was expecting a positive review Oh well ... __________________

September 30th, 2009, 11:29 PM	#3
NecroJoe Joined: Apr 12th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: San Francisco area, CA, USA Age: 30 Posts: 4,887 Car: 2001 Mercury Cougar V6 Rep Power: 226	It's pretty much the same as we've read everywhere. 1) Not much character: it's a sporty-ish-car build by an appliance company 2) Cheap interior materials compared to more expensive cars, but more expensive cars are more expensive. 3) Smaller engine is less powerful and not as fast as larger more powerful engine. Nothing very surprising. __________________ There is no such thing as a stupid question.* *but there are a lot of inquisitive idiots.

October 1st, 2009, 7:31 PM	#5
Steve Levin Master of Disaster Joined: Jun 7th, 2006 Last Online: 3:19 AM Location: Sunnyvale, California Posts: 1,076 Car: Spec Racer Ford! Rep Power: 52	Now I'm disappointed a bit. I was really thinking I would like the car for getting around town, and maybe on the track once in a while (although, to be honest, I wouldn't get the Track Pack). Other cars I've considered were the WRX, the Mazdaspeed 3 and the Cobalt SS. So now I'm all confused again Steve

October 2nd, 2009, 12:20 AM	#6
Dsemaj Previously Known As Jamesd Joined: May 3rd, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Adelaide, Australia. Age: 18 Posts: 2,671 Car: '95 BMW 530i, '85 Nissan Bluebird S3 GXE Rep Power: 40	Maybe the V6 would be better? __________________ 1995 BMW E34 530i V8 M60B30 218HP/163kW 5sp Auto 1985 Nissan 910 Bluebird I4 CA20S 105HP/78kW 3sp Auto

October 3rd, 2009, 4:55 AM	#10
Gabkicks Joined: Mar 25th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Mountains of NJ Posts: 377 LFS Status: Rep Power: 20	omg, i was wondering where the hell garage 419 went. i just subscribed to the channel and I'm about to watch this video __________________ You won't know untill you've raced....

October 1st, 2009, 3:19 AM	#4
MattFarah Garage419 Joined: Apr 3rd, 2009 Last Online: November 19th, 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Age: 27 Posts: 281 Car: Aston Martin Vanquish, Corvette, Suzuki SV650 Rep Power: 20	I don't know about that. Jalopnik really liked the 2.0 model, as have many other journalists, but I thought it drove like crap out of the box. It would require a few grand in upgrades to make it a sports car...

October 2nd, 2009, 2:04 AM	#7
prokey Joined: Sep 13th, 2009 Last Online: 2:25 AM Location: Quincy ma US Posts: 6 Car: 96 Cadillac Eldorado Rep Power: 0	Well done. The plugging was good. The honesty and telling of the quirk's of the vehicle fantastic. Excellent review. Now considering that it is slow how well does it handle at a track? Any chance of footage on a track?

October 2nd, 2009, 5:04 AM	#8
TBoneUs Joined: Oct 11th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Texas Posts: 378 Car: 2008 VW GTI Rep Power: 18	I have to ask, was this originally a G419 shoot? It really sounded like the part where you said "the smoking tie" was dubbed over. Just curious.

October 2nd, 2009, 7:56 AM	#9
MattFarah Garage419 Joined: Apr 3rd, 2009 Last Online: November 19th, 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Age: 27 Posts: 281 Car: Aston Martin Vanquish, Corvette, Suzuki SV650 Rep Power: 20	1) yes we shot this before we had the new name of the show, hence the (intentionally) awful overdub. 2) No, I'm not wasting precious race track time with this car. It's not just because it doesn't go fast, but because it just doesn't drive well. It may be rear wheel drive and have nice brakes, but it's just not a sports car in stock trim. If I want to drive a slow-ish but fun car on a track, I'm driving a Miata all day long. On that note, a Miata is more fun, more economical, nearly as practical (less the back seat) and cheaper than the Genesis coupe. 3) The WRX or Mazdaspeed 3 are your 2 best bets. I love the Mazda personally, but this year's upgrades on the 'rex really make it a contender.

October 4th, 2009, 6:14 AM	#11
BrettVette Joined: May 3rd, 2009 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Orange, CT Posts: 8 Car: '97 Maxima Rep Power: 0	I agree about the WRX, its a better buy over the STI even with the HP bump and whatnot. And hopefully the Genesis will be a bit better on the next redesign. That is, if it sells well enough to warrant a second gen and barring any subsequent model bloat manufacturers like to give cars these days...

October 4th, 2009, 6:49 PM	#12
Goob Joined: Nov 2nd, 2004 Last Online: November 18th, 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 52 Car: 2004 Lancer Ralliart Rep Power: 21	I drove the 2.0 turbo yesterday and I liked it. I did notice engine issue both upshifting and downshifting, but honestly I just thought it was my fault lol it just feels like the gas pedal is very touchy when upshifting and the engine breaking is a little unnerving if you are counting on it. Its not very fast but the ride is very nice, not to firm and not to soft. As for the engine noise, I also liked that. not too noisy but it lets you know its there. The seat was nice as well and I had plenty of room (I am 6'2") I drove it both city and highway and I was impressed. 2 things tho, on the highway even in 6th gear the revs are too high. Also quite noticeably there is no power at all without the turbo therefore you constantly find yourself shifting where in other cars you would get away with the selected gear. Either way, Love the looks, love the feel and the rest can be easily cured with some light mods. just wish I had the money for one. p.s.: Thanks Joy for letting me drive

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