2009 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

The new Hyundai Genesis Coupe is already being sold here in the Philippines. The top-of-the-line version, with the 3.8L LAMBDA engine, has already been reviewed by our friends at Auto Industriya.

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We’ve seen some marketing at Sulit.com about it. Now what’s funny is the way they copy-paste without giving at least a more detailed explanation of what they’re comparing the Genesis Coupe with.
(Note: The links and pictures from Sulit.com may not last long as these are only temporary ads.)

Here’s an excerpt:

The Power Within
A revolution in design, power and performance. With superior handling and a sleek appearance, this new direction from Hyundai is the future of the sport coupe. Discover the Hyundai coupe that rivals the world’s best. Dimensionally, Hyundai apes Infiniti in all key external measurements. At 182.3 inches long with a 111.0-inch wheelbase, the Genesis coupe is shorter by 1.2 inches between the wheels and 0.8 inch overall. With a width of 73.4 inches and height of 54.3, the Genesis coupe is 1.6 inches broader and 0.5 lower.

LAMBDA RS 3800 (V6 3.8L)
ESPESP (Electronic Stability Program) integrated with ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) w/ EBD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution), CBC (Cornering Brake Control), BAS (Brake Assist System) & TCS (Traction Control System)
Exterior & Styling
HID Headlamps
Park Warning System
Sunroof
Interior & Convenience
Smart Key
Airbags (Dual Front, Side & Curtain)
19 inch Alloy Wheel
Infinity Sound System
5.6 inch Multi Function Display
Push Start/Stop Button
Sports Bucket Seat
FATC(Full Auto Temperature Control)
Aux-in / USB / iPod Terminal
PRICE:
VARIANT
Genesis Coupe 2.0L Turbo Speed MT (ENTRY)
SRP 1,392,000
LTO 12,850

Genesis Coupe 2.0L Turbo Speed MT
SRP 1,654,000
LTO 12,850

Genesis Coupe 2.0L Turbo Speed AT
SRP 1,758,000
LTO 12,850

Genesis Coupe 3.8L 6-Speed MT
SRP 1,735,000
LTO 12,850

Genesis Coupe 3.8L 6-Speed AT
SRP 1,858,000
LTO 12,850

Genesis Coupe 3.8L 6-Speed AT with BREMBO brakes
SRP 1,990,000
LTO 12,850

Here’s the link to the full ad. And here’s another version from a different advertiser.

I have a few questions about the ads, which I’ve highlighted above:

1. When they’ve compared the Genesis Coupe with “Infiniti”, what were they referring to? I’m pretty sure what they meant to say about “Infiniti” here is actually the Infiniti G35 Coupe. Let’s set things straight because they also mentioned that the Genesis Coupe comes with an “Infinity” sound system.
2. Why is it called “ESPESP” when you say it only stands for Electronic Stability Program?
3. When you said “19 inch alloy wheel”, I’m sure you meant “wheels” right? Hehehe.

Okay okay I know typographical errors. Fine. Hehe. Kidding aside, here are the pictures posted with the ads:

Now wouldn’t all these advertising be better if it came with a video commercial? Watch Hyundai’s official Epic Lap Super Bowl Commercial which shows you just what the Genesis Coupe can do in stock form, with drifter Rhys Millen behind the wheel hehehe.

And by the way, Rhys liked this so much, that he is now using the Genesis Coupe as his official drift competition car replacing the Pontiac Solstice that he used to drive!

As for the price, the Auto Industriya folks have already compared the Genesis coupe to it’s rivals in the market. Here’s what they’ve had to say:

Then there’s the price. At P 1.85 million, it’s significantly cheaper than a Mazda MX-5 (Php 2 million) and a Subaru Impreza STi (Php 2.398 million), plus it has two more pistons and more than a liter of displacement to boot. The Mitsubishi Eclipse might present a good case for itself – since it also has a 3.8L V6 engine – but it’s P650,000 dearer and is only front wheel drive. The Volvo C30 can also present a good option to its Hyundai counterpart, since its base model variant is Php 1.688 million (with a 2.4 inline five pot), and a range topper that’s Php 2.188 million (and has a 2.5 inline five piston turbo). However, the C30 feels claustrophobic inside, and the rear styling leaves something to be desired.

So do you think the Genesis is a Good Buy (thumbs up)? Or would you want to say Good Bye to it (thumbs down)? Place your votes below!

P.S. If this were an ad, and I was selling the Hyundai Genesis Coupe, would you buy from me better than those posted at Sulit? Lol!

Good Buy or Good Bye?

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