The 2016 Hyundai Genesis sports coupe is a Korean masterpiece that comes with exciting features in the sports coupe class. The car has one of the finest exterior designs with a sleek outlook. The car’s performance is excellent as this sports coupe comes standard with a V6 engine that puts out a whopping 348 horsepower. Combine that with rear-wheel drive, eager handling, and a reasonable price tag and you have the ingredients for fast, affordable fun. Seatback as we take a tour around Genesis.
The Different Trim Levels
The four-seater rear-wheel-drive trim levels are; base, R-Spec, and Ultimate.
The base Genesis Coupe comes standard with 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, foglights, LED daytime running lights and taillights, heated outside mirrors, variable intermittent wipers, keyless entry and ignition, automatic climate control, cloth upholstery, folding rear seatbacks, a leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a universal garage door opener, cruise control, Bluetooth phone, and audio connectivity, a six-speaker sound system with a CD player, satellite radio, auxiliary audio input, and a USB/iPod interface.
The R-Spec adds 19-inch alloy wheels with summer tires, firmer suspension tuning, larger Brembo brakes, and a limited-slip rear differential. It also features front sport seats with more substantial side bolsters and a combination of leather and cloth trim.
The Ultimate comes with all the R-Spec performance-oriented hardware along with xenon headlights, “aero wipers” said to perform better at higher speeds, a sunroof, rear parking sensors, and a rear spoiler. Inside, the Ultimate adds illuminated door sill plates, leather upholstery and door panel trim, a power-sliding driver seat with power lumbar adjustment, heated front seats, metallic interior trim, aluminum pedals, Hyundai’s Blue Link telematics, a touchscreen navigation system with real-time traffic info and a 10-speaker Infinity audio system with satellite and HD radio. Beyond the eight-speed automatic transmission, there are no factory options for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe.
The well-Crafted Cabin
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The interior of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis is an exciting place to be in. The R-Spec and Ultimate models’ front sport seats, come with larger side bolsters designed to keep you planted during enthusiastic cornering. The car’s driving position is enhanced by its tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel. The narrow pillars give rise to clear visibility although there are substantial blind spots at the rear three-quarter view.
The 2016 Hyundai Genesis also sufferers the very same fit as most of the other sports coupe when it comes to the rear seat. The car comes with two tiny rear seats with their scarce head- and legroom. This defect has sometimes limited the rear seat to the children’s playground or serves as a cargo shelf. Surprisingly, the car boasts 10 cubic feet of cargo space that can be expanded by folding down the rear seatbacks. Small-item interior storage is about average for smallish coupes, with a good-size center armrest bin and reasonably large door pockets.
With decent-quality materials, though a smattering of rudimentary plastics and the center stack’s tacky auxiliary gauge trio. Most controls are well-placed and marked. The navigation system comes with a user-friendly 7-inch touchscreen, the infotainment system is also one of the reasons you should spend some valuable time with the Genesis.
The Engine Performance
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Under the hood is a powerful 3.8-liter V6 engine that produces 348 hp and 295 pound-feet of torque. You have an option of a standard six-speed manual gearbox and an optional eight-speed automatic with steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles to choose from as this rear-wheel drive is good to go at any point in time. Notably, the Genesis Coupe with the manual went from zero to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds, a competitive time for a V6-powered sport coupe. The car is expected to make 19 mpg in combined driving (17 city/24 highway) with the manual transmission and an identical 19 mpg combined with the automatic, which delivers a slightly better 25 mpg highway rating.
Safety Measures
The car comes with standard safety features such as antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, dual front airbags, front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, and active front head restraints. It’s Blue Link telematics system provides roadside assistance, crash response, remote access, and monitoring features (speed, geo-fencing, and curfew limits) for parents with teenage drivers.
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