Hyundai
has been gradually improving the Genesis Coupe since its inception in 2009, and for 2014 this
rear-wheel-drive sports coupe is upgraded once again. A few powertrain
enhancements along with the addition of Hyundai’s Blue Link telematics system
means a price bump of $2120 up to $27,245 with destination.
Matching up the 2014 and
2013 models is not an apples-to-apples comparison, though, as the base 2014
Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T powered by a 274-hp, 2.0-liter turbocharged
four-cylinder now comes standard with an eight-speed automatic, whereas
previously the base trim had a manual. This automatic transmission receives a
new rev-matching feature, and the six-speed manual transmission—which, in 2.0T
models is now restricted to the $28,095 2.0T R-Spec trim level—has a hill-start
assist feature as standard for 2014.The R-Spec trim level is the most
performance-oriented Hyundai Genesis Coupe, with Brembo brakes, a special
suspension, 19-inch wheels and summer tires, and sport seats.
The top $30,195 2.0T Premium trim level, which adds a power driver’s seat,
Hyundai Blue Link Telematics, a sunroof, and navigation, continues to be
automatic-only.
Moving up to the larger, 3.8-liter
V-6 engine that produces 348 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, the $30,245 Genesis
Coupe 3.8 R-Spec is the starting trim level and comes standard with the
six-speed manual transmission. The $33,045 Genesis Coupe 3.8 Grand
Touring—which adds heated seats,
navigation, Blue Link, pushbutton start, and automatic climate control—is
automatic only, and the top genesis Coupe 3.8 Ultimate costs $34,295 with the
manual and $35,495 with the eight-speed automatic. The Genesis Coupe 3.8
Ultimate comes standard with leather, Brembo brakes, 19-inch alloy wheels,
Xenon headlights, and a rear spoiler.
The 2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe also
adds five new colors and a new interior cloth option. For a sportier engine
note, Hyundai has also added an intake sound induction pipe to 2.0T models, and
a high-performance synchronizer ring is added to the manual transmission as
well.
The 2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is on
sale now.
