2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Pricing Released
Hyundai announced pricing today for its 2013 Genesis Coupes, both the 2.0-liter turbo version and the more powerful 3.8-liter R-Spec, which get serious power boosts over the previous model year.
The 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder model is more expensive than the 2012, starting at $24,250 though it’s probably money well spent. That extra $2000 over last year’s starting price buys you an impressive 60 extra horsepower when you use premium gas, thanks to direct injection in the refreshed engine.
If you can muster the extra $4,500 we would suggest going with the R-Spec model. It doesn’t get quite as dramatic of an increase as its four-banger little brother, but there’s still a considerable boost in play here. $28,750 puts you behind the wheel with 348 hp at your right foot’s command; a 42-hp jump over the 2012.
Fuel economy will probably improve in the automatics given that the company is trading up to an eight-speed automatic with paddle shifters, though the six-speed manual is $1,250 less and the clear choice for enthusiasts.
A more aggressive look comes from the wide-open mouth, redesigned headlights and more chiseled body. A small rear spoiler also hints at the coupes’s new power.
Patience isn’t even all that necessary here, the new model year goes on sale next month, meaning you can probably bargain your way into a 2012 for a steal or sit pretty in the latest and greatest. The choice is yours.
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the price increase you are showing now is false,it is more money. i went to www.coastalhyundai.com to get the 13's prices. 1. 2.0T premium is $29,910. 2. 3.8 grand touring is $ 33,115. both of these are equipped with the 8 spd a/t.
I went to test drive the Genesis Coupe at the local dealership here yesterday. When I asked, the sales guy said there is no such thing as a Genesis Coupe 3.8L R-Spec model. That was confirmed by all of the Hyundai brochures that I read while I was there. Because I am just a skeptical prick, I called Hyundai Canada when I returned home, and they confirmed that there is no such thing as 3.8L R-Spec model in the Genesis Coupe. So what is the vehicle being described above anyway? The R-Spec only comes in 2.0L. Are they all wrong or is this something that is not offered in Canada? The only model that has the 349hp 3.8L in the Genesis coupe is called the GT (it is not an R-Spec) and it also does not have any of the R-Spec trim options either. No Spoiler, no under the hood anti-sway bar. Thing is, I keep searching Google and find all kinds of entries related to the 3.8L R-Spec Coupe.