Revised 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Gets More Power and Aggressive New Style

Hyundai had a major performance push at the North American International Auto Show. The Veloster Turbo will be one of the most powerful hot hatches in the US, and Hyundai revised the Genesis Coupe to the point of almost building a new car. The 2013 Genesis Coupe retains the same platform but gets two revised engines and a major redesign. It might be enough to turn a car that had been considered a disappointment into a competitor in its field. 

The two main highlights of the new Genesis Coupe are the new engines and redesign. The car gets a new, more aggressive front fascia with hood vents. That includes LED daytime running lights and new foglights. The lower fascia is also lower and meaner. The rear has been modified too with LED tail lights. 

The interior also is getting some upgrades. The interior quality has been improved with a leather-wrapped parking brake leather and stitched seam instrument panel. The driver's seat offers adjustable lumbar support. Heated seats and an Infinity audio system will be optional. 

The two revised engines are also big news for the Genesis Coupe. The 2.0 liter turbo engine gets a 30% boost in power to 274hp and a 23% boost in torque to 275lb-ft. The big gains are due to a larger intercooler and twin-scroll turbo. Hyundai says that this gives the car less turbo lag. Hyundai sees the turbo engine as competing against the new Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ and Honda Civic SI. It beats all three cars in both power and torque. 

The V6 also gets some improvements. It has 42 more horsepower, now at 348hp, and 29lb-ft more torque, now at 295lb-ft. Hyundai says that this is partially due to the addition of direct injection. It revealed that the 0-60mph times will be in the mid-five second range. Hyundai compares the V6 Genesis Coupe, perhaps a little disingenuously, to the Infiniti G37 and BMW 335i, and the 2013 Genesis Coupe beats both in power. The BMW has 5 more pound-feet of torque, though, however the Genesis Coupe has a lower power-to-weight ratio.

Both engines are available with either an eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters or six-speed manual. The eight-speed transmission provides slightly better fuel economy. The V6 is rated at 18mpg city and 28mpg highway. The turbo four-cylinder is rated at 20mpg city and 31mpg highway. The manual transmission takes 1mpg away from the highway specs. 

To make sure that the boost in power does not overwhelm the chassis, Hyundai has revised the Genesis Coupe's suspension with 23mm front- and 19mm rear stabilizer bars.  

For hard-core drivers, Hyundai is offering Track and R-Spec trim packages on the Genesis Coupe. These packages add a stiffer suspension, thicker roll bars and front camber adjustment. These packages also get 13.4in and 13in rear Brembo brakes- regular cars have 12.6in front and 12.4in rear brakes.

The 2013 Genesis Coupe will be available later this year, but Hyundai has not yet revealed the car's price.