However do not be fooled , the South Korean car can be a freshman at the RWD two-door scene , but they are rapidly advancing . While the big three Detroit automakers have many years to make their pony cars , Relationship, Hyundai are still in the process of developing its second generation Genesis Coupe .
So what could this form of 2 Generation car ? Well, in contrast to its American competitors and their subsequent muscle car sounds, I decided to get closer to the Hyundai 's HND -9 - to explore the concept and clearly where the company should look like head.
design:
While the current Genesis Coupe is a beautiful eye-catcher - it's not much provide visual impact. Granted, the MY2013 update helped with an aggressive snout, but it still suffers from a dose of generic mediocrity.
To counter this, the proposal I have created represents a large portion of the design elements on the HND -9 concept car found. The front in particular used the catfish - spears, flanking like chrome outboard of the headlights, tapping the screen in front loops back under the spotlights .
Looking back over the body will see traffic areas, inspired by Hyundai 's newest development " Fluidic Sculpture " design language . Tense and yet simple surfaces dominate the shoulder and hip lines , creating a stronger, more purposeful stance .
This stronger visual imprint is carried out on through the greenhouse , sure, it may overtones of the Nissan GT -R in the A-pillars , but it makes for a modern silhouette . Gone are the rear side window of the current car are " immersed " - replaced instead with " new Mustang -like ' glass panel for a neat appearance .
Interior:
Hyundai were also with its interiors recently progressing - compared with the terrible garbage they were years ago pumps, most of the brand 's lineup now offers decent materials and build quality .
However, there is always room for improvement - design must especially compared to the rest of Hyundai passenger car range standout . As the HND -9 concept should be a strong emphasis on the driver-oriented cockpit as possible be placed.
Cue big wide cutouts and satin chrome spears which mimic on the front. Would screen panel directly on the line with a part floating effect Integrated - For the HVAC controls - a bigger, more intuitive touch .
Not Expect to be enormous cabin space , but rather evolutionary improvements to comfortably with improved hip and leg room for his two rear occupants.
What could the power :
Its main Engine of Hyundai should the new 3.3 - liter turbo come GDi V6 engine pumping out a decent 360 horsepower, mated to an 8 -speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Of course , like the Ford Mustang MY2015 , one might also expect that a highly efficient and powerful 2.0 - liter four-cylinder as an option.
There were rumors of using a meatier engine option also - and fortunately this is a V8. Although not confirmed , it would probably be a revised version of the 5.0-liter V8 as found in the previous generation Genesis R -Spec sedan.
Market positioning :
It has been said that the next generation Genesis Coupe is on a shortened platform with its larger siblings shared drive sedan, the ride and handling should yield benefits compared to most direct ' two-door competitors.
Speaking of competitors is its biggest competition undoubtedly come from Detroit 's Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger . However, one should not rule out , opponents of Subaru / Scion and their BR-Z/FR-S twins and Nissan 370Z slightly older .
A "sale" date is probably late next year fall somewhere marketed as MY2016 release.
Final Thoughts : This design proposal could be the ticket in the production of Korean upstart seem to be do not go far enough as a real challenger to the established pony car club, but or should it be chucked back into the ocean ? Oh, and Hyundai - order it with a V8 please ...
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