2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Spy Photos Reveal a Much Larger Car

Jason Siu
by Jason Siu

Sporting some unique bodywork the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe has been caught undergoing early testing.

The next-generation sports car appears to grow significantly in size with a longer rear section that has been tacked onto this test mule’s rear bumper. It also gives the appearance of a wider overall body.

As a result, we can expect the 2016 Hyundai Genesis coupe to offer additional trunk space while the extra length will also allow a longer roofline possibly giving the rear passengers more space. In that sense, it will be a true Genesis Coupe, moving upscale and offering more of the sedan’s luxury.

SEE ALSO: 2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Review

The spy photos also suggest that the next-generation Genesis coupe’s wheelbase will remain mostly unchanged, though do look for a Hyundai’s HTAC all-wheel drive system to be available. Also look for the first use of a V8 engine in a Genesis Coupe!

GALLERY: 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Spy Photos

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Jason Siu
Jason Siu

Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.

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  • Sal S Sal S on Aug 22, 2014

    These cars are crap. Purchased new 2013 2.0 T manual trans. It had great reviews from all the auto sites and of course it was on Burn Notice. The bull s*** commercial's on how it was able to be driven. 2 days old the trans breaks, after 3 weeks to get it back. The rear end starts making noise and clunking 2 days later the drive shaft rag joints and diff cover broke Bolt. Luckily it was fixed by dealership. Now it is broke again Hyundai won't warranty it. I believe it has only 7000 miles. BEWARE OF HYUNDIA

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    • G. Pear G. Pear on Feb 02, 2015

      I have 115,000 miles on my track coupe with zero issues. It's been the best car I ever purchased.

  • Deverix Deverix on Sep 05, 2014

    Uh, that's the current body, people. The word is the coming redesign will be exactly that - a redesign, so this article is flat out B.S. Now, this COULD be the 2016 because a Hyundai guy told me we won't see the redesign until 2017. We'll see, but the car in this article is not likely a spy photo of any future G Coupe.

    • DooDooMcGhee DooDooMcGhee on Jul 21, 2015

      You do realize that auto manufacturers often build a "test Mule" by taking the new car and literally bolting the old sheet metal and plastic in place. This way they can test out the new car without worrying about the new look being leaked too early. Later test mules will have break-up camo on them so it is still difficult to "see" the actual design.

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