Hyundai has chosen the 2012 NAIAS to introduce its the restyled Genesis Coupe to the world. The model boasts a refreshed, more aggressive exterior featuring newly designed front and rear bumper (the latter with integrated diffuser), grille, headlight, fog light and hood as well as LED technology for both ends of the car. The model will take on the market with two engine options: a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged engine producing 274 hp with 373 Nm (275 ft-lb) of peak torque, a 3.8-liter V6 with direct-injection delivering 348 hp and 400 Nm (295 ft-lb) of torque, capable of pushing the new Genesis Coupe from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 5 seconds with a limited top speed of 250 km7h (155 mph). Both units can be coupled to a 8-speed automatic transmission or the classic 6-speed manual gearbox. The model comes with Hyunday’s own Blue Link telematic platform, which provides it with a variety of infotainment services to meet any connectivity needs.

Here are the links to access the official photo gallery released by the South Korean carmaker as well as our exclusive images taken at the Cobo Hall in Detroit. If you want to know more about the new 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, the official Press release is right after the jump.

View the full 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe at the 2012 NAIAS photo gallery
View the full 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe official photo gallery

2013 GENESIS COUPE REVEALS MORE AGGRESSIVE DESIGN COUPLED WITH SERIOUS PERFORMANCE CREDENTIALS

Hyundai’s Rear-drive Sport Coupe Receives More Powerful Powertrain Technologies, More Aggressive Design, Upscale Interior Refinement and Blue Link® Telematics

DETROIT, Jan. 9, 2012– Hyundai Motor America today introduced the significantly redesigned 2013 Genesis Coupe in a North American debut at the Detroit North American International Auto Show. In keeping with impressive performance upgrades, Genesis Coupe now sports more aggressive coupe styling, complemented by improved interior materials and design. Both 4-cylinder and V6 engines benefit from significant technology enhancements, with the 3.8-liter V6 engine receiving sophisticated direct-injection technology and the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine upgrading to a more precise twin-scroll turbocharger and larger intercooler. Automatic transmissions for these two models now have 8-speeds, with paddle-shift SHIFTRONIC® manual-shifting capability. Hyundai’s proprietary telematics platform, Blue Link®, is now available, providing Genesis Coupe owners with a variety of infotainment services to meet their individual connectivity needs.

HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2013 GENESIS COUPE
• Refreshed, more aggressive exterior design
New front fascia, grille, headlight, fog light, hood designs
New 18- and 19-inch wheel
New LED-enhanced taillight design
Available LED daytime running lights (DRLs)
• 3.8-liter V6 engine receives direct-injection technology
348 horsepower, 295 lb.-ft. torque (rating with premium fuel)
• Improved fuel economy for both transmissions
18 city/28 highway – 8-speed A/T
• 18 city/27 highway – 6-speed M/T
• 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine receives new twin-scroll turbocharger and larger, more thermally-efficient intercooler
274 horsepower, 275 lb.-ft. torque (rating with premium fuel)
• Improved fuel economy for A/T
• 20 city/31 highway – 8-speed A/T
• 21 city/30 highway – 6-speed M/T
• New, in-house-developed 8-speed automatic transmissions
Paddle-shift SHIFTRONIC® capability
• New, retuned low-velocity-control suspension dampers
• Blue Link® telematics available on 3.8 Grand Touring/Track and 2.0T Premium
• Electroluminescent gauge cluster with information display
• Telescopic steering wheel (added to tilt function)
• Driver seat power lumbar adjustment
• Redesigned center stack appearance and gauges

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