Author Topic: 2013 Hyundai Genesis (Read 3722 times)

Ontariodriver · « **on:** August 30, 2011, 05:04:46 pm »

2013 Hyundai Genesis. I Prefer the original front personally.

http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/08/2013-hyundai-genesis-coupe-facelift.html

Jaeger · « **Reply #1 on:** August 30, 2011, 05:17:48 pm »

Not sure I'm feelin' those hood scoops.

Jaeger

aquadorhj · « **Reply #2 on:** August 30, 2011, 05:25:46 pm »

hmm... original face may be generic, but was sharper. i don't mind the new corporate face but they could have sharpened it up a bit for the gen coup.

CanuckG35 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 30, 2011, 05:31:01 pm »

I'll reserve judgement until I see some better pics.

Ice · « **Reply #4 on:** August 30, 2011, 05:32:33 pm »

Quote from: Jaeger on August 30, 2011, 05:17:48 pm

Not sure I'm feelin' those hood scoops.

Jaeger

Would you like them better if they are for the V8 version that is rumored?

Railton · « **Reply #5 on:** August 30, 2011, 05:36:24 pm »

Don't call me a hater here but does Hyundai ever design anything with a subtle pen?
A great car company, I just wish they would tone things down a touch.
Railton

Jaeger · « **Reply #6 on:** August 30, 2011, 05:38:11 pm »

Quote from: Railton on August 30, 2011, 05:36:24 pm

Don't call me a hater here but does Hyundai ever design anything with a subtle pen?
A great car company, I just wish they would tone things down a touch.
Railton

The Genesis Sedan may be derivative, but it is certainly conservative.

Jaeger

CanuckG35 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 30, 2011, 05:41:20 pm »

Quote from: Railton on August 30, 2011, 05:36:24 pm

Don't call me a hater here but does Hyundai ever design anything with a subtle pen?
A great car company, I just wish they would tone things down a touch.
Railton

You know, with all of the generic and bland designs out there from various manufacturers, I actually find it a breath of fresh air to see a company's designs a little more out there. While it's not everyone's cup of tea, it's definitely paid dividends for them in the last year or two.

Jaeger · « **Reply #8 on:** August 30, 2011, 06:05:58 pm »

Quote from: CanuckG35 on August 30, 2011, 05:41:20 pm

Quote from: Railton on August 30, 2011, 05:36:24 pm
Don't call me a hater here but does Hyundai ever design anything with a subtle pen?
A great car company, I just wish they would tone things down a touch.
Railton

You know, with all of the generic and bland designs out there from various manufacturers, I actually find it a breath of fresh air to see a company's designs a little more out there. While it's not everyone's cup of tea, it's definitely paid dividends for them in the last year or two.

Yep - they did bland for a good long time. They're doing better with bold. That said, I kind of feel this Genesis Coupe redesign could be toned down a touch to a net design benefit.

Jaeger

Railton · « **Reply #9 on:** August 30, 2011, 06:33:50 pm »

Quote from: Jaeger on August 30, 2011, 06:05:58 pm

Quote from: CanuckG35 on August 30, 2011, 05:41:20 pm
Quote from: Railton on August 30, 2011, 05:36:24 pm
Don't call me a hater here but does Hyundai ever design anything with a subtle pen?
A great car company, I just wish they would tone things down a touch.
Railton

You know, with all of the generic and bland designs out there from various manufacturers, I actually find it a breath of fresh air to see a company's designs a little more out there. While it's not everyone's cup of tea, it's definitely paid dividends for them in the last year or two.

Yep - they did bland for a good long time. They're doing better with bold. That said, I kind of feel this Genesis Coupe redesign could be toned down a touch to a net design benefit.

Jaeger

Their current design is about as good I've seen from them. In the past their designs could not be called anything approaching bland.
Railton

CanuckG35 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 30, 2011, 06:39:59 pm »

The Tiburon I agree with, however the rest of their line up wasn't exactly "eye catching".......or at least not to my eyes.

Jaeger · « **Reply #11 on:** August 30, 2011, 06:41:23 pm »

Sure - those are sporty coupes - post up some pics of the previous generation volume sellers - Elantra, Sonata, Accent.... then we can talk about bland.

Jaeger

Railton · « **Reply #12 on:** August 30, 2011, 06:50:26 pm »

Quote from: Jaeger on August 30, 2011, 06:41:23 pm

Sure - those are sporty coupes - post up some pics of the previous generation volume sellers - Elantra, Sonata, Accent.... then we can talk about bland.

Jaeger

I'm an enthusiast, I've never been interested in sedans and econo-boxes - and gas mileage is not the criteria for which I choose a car.

I'm sure this new car will sell like hotcakes but, as you said yourself, wish they would just tone things down a bit.
Railton

EV Dan · « **Reply #13 on:** August 30, 2011, 08:09:55 pm »

Quote from: Jaeger on August 30, 2011, 05:17:48 pm

Not sure I'm feelin' those hood scoops.

Jaeger

Maybe it's not a production car? Aside from the scoops I think it's a sportier and hotter version of the self. I definitely prefer the redone front, even tho it seems like now a more common corporate face. With at least the Sonata's 2.0T output it will be hard to catch, in every way.

Force · « **Reply #14 on:** August 30, 2011, 08:47:03 pm »

We're still far from the unveiling. Given that the 2013MY is a facelift (i.e. no new hard points, just plastic fascia changes), they could graft on any number of noses to "test the waters." For all any of us know, this thing could look RADICALLY different from this come production.

I'm going to reserve final judgment until the actual auto show unveiling. I have a sneaking suspicion that things like the hood scoops won't make production.

mmret · « **Reply #15 on:** August 30, 2011, 08:51:02 pm »

I like the new face (the current face is the worst part of the design for me, especially the grille), but I could do without the hood scoops.

TopGun · « **Reply #16 on:** August 30, 2011, 10:40:03 pm »

It has proven difficult to move away from generic styling. Many see "bold" and "good" styling as the same thing...I might use Audi as doing s great job of being able to achieve both.

The Mighty Duck · « **Reply #17 on:** August 31, 2011, 06:24:09 pm »

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As pointed out in our previous story, it is believed that the refreshed Genesis Coup will get Hyundai's newer and more powerful 3.8-liter V6 engine with direct-injection that generates 333 horsepower and a peak torque of 291 lb.-ft, along with the option of an 8-speed automatic transmission.

This is good, but personally I'm more interested in the 2.0T version. The turbocharged motor from the new Sonata would sure be nice...

Jaeger · « **Reply #18 on:** August 31, 2011, 07:17:31 pm »

Quote from: Demosthenes X on August 31, 2011, 06:24:09 pm

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As pointed out in our previous story, it is believed that the refreshed Genesis Coup will get Hyundai's newer and more powerful 3.8-liter V6 engine with direct-injection that generates 333 horsepower and a peak torque of 291 lb.-ft, along with the option of an 8-speed automatic transmission.

This is good, but personally I'm more interested in the 2.0T version. The turbocharged motor from the new Sonata would sure be nice...

That would make for a pretty good one-two punch. Unless the DI 3.8 is to become the base engine, and a 400-plus hp 5.0 V8 the new top motor.

Jaeger

ajay · « **Reply #19 on:** August 31, 2011, 07:37:34 pm »

Designing a good looking grill while maintaining brand identity is a hit or miss affair .
Hyundai misses the mark here .
Fords new upcoming design theme , shown in this concept --- not to provoke but to seduce is perfect if they can pull it off it in their upcoming models .

http://www.mlive.com/auto/index.ssf/2011/08/ford_to_unveil_sporty_plug-in.html