An official video teaser starring the revamped Hyundai Genesis Coupe has been released by the South Korean carmaker. The new version of the model is powered by either a supercharged 2.0-litre 4-cylider unit or a naturally aspirated 3.8-litre V6 GDi engine, producing 275 and 350 hp respectively. The former gets a new Twin-Scroll turbocharger and a bigger intercooler that allows it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.2 seconds, while the latter has been given the direct injection, which contributes to provide it with a 0-100km/h sprint time of 5.9 seconds. Maximum torque values for the two versions are 372 and 400 Nm.

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Hurricane SC will present its tuning of Hyundai Genesis Coupe at the upcoming 2011 SEMA. The car is the outcome of a joint effort with Hyundai US and Rhys Millen Racing, a company that has developed several racing versions of Hyunday models in the past. The standard 3.8-litres V6 is now supercharged and provides the car with 450 hp, while air intake and exhaust systems have been modified too. The car comes with brand new limited slip differential, 19″ Enkei rims coupled with Hankook sports tyres, Brembo braking system with 6-piston calipers on the front and a high quality Harman International audio system. No official pictures are currently available, although we know that Rhys Millen Racing has taken care of the aesthetics as well (see the official sketch above).

In 2012 the Genesis Coupe will undergo a restyling of its front end that will be used in certain markets only, and this could become an opportunity to launch a mass-produced version of this tuning. The resulting variation might end up being a little less powerful than the Hurricane SC Genesis Coupe, but it would surely become a fierce competitor in the sports coupe market as the rumored plans for a V8 version of the Genesis never actually took shape, not even as a concept.

via | Car&Driver

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According to reports, the possible arrival of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe in Europe has not been wholly exluded from company plans. The new rear wheel drive had not initially been intended for the old continent, but favourable reports from the media and general market interest mean Hyundai is reconsidering.

The Genesis Coupe debuted last year and has been a huge success, particularly in North America where it has been voted Car of the Year for 2009. There’s no denying it’s a sexy little number, and Hyundai is no doubt doing its homework as to its reception in Europe.

While Hyundai may still have some hurdles to get over in terms of the reputation of the old model, it seems the new Genesis Coupe has wiped the slate clean and has been very convincing, at least elsewhere in the world.

Hyundai Genesis coupé

Source | Autoweek.nl

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China has just closed its doors to the Hyundai-Kia group, one of the strong players in the promising Chinese car market, declaring an import ban on cars from the South Korean company.

The stop to imports has occurred after an apparent violation of the Chinese antitrust norms, which appears to be linked to irregularities in the local sales network, according to Reuters reports.

It’s not the end of the world for Hyundai-Kia as of the 520,000 cars sold in China every year, only 50,000 are actually produced in Korea. The rest are assembled in China through joint ventures with local manufacturers. Photos from the Hyundai Geneis Coupe launch.

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