When the Hyundai Genesis Coupe made its Formula Drift debut early last month, the Korean automaker’s first rear-wheel-drive sports car was powered by a Nissan VQ35DE, yanked from the chest cavity of a Nissan 350Z.

It seems that, at the time, Hyundai’s approval for the use of its Lambda V6 in the factory-sponsored drift car had [...]

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Above: The HKS Hyundai Genesis Coupe.

The four-cylinder turbo version of Hyundai’s first foray into rear-wheel-drive sports cars - the 2009 Hyundai Genesis Coupe -  was always going to be favourite among enthusiasts and tuning houses.

Now, having had some time to investigate the inline-four Theta engine’s capabilities, tuners are starting to unleash its full potential.

American tuning [...]

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When we first heard that Hyundai’s RWD Genesis Coupe would be offered with the choice of a naturally-aspirated V6 or a force-fed four-cylinder, it was easy to tell which would receive the lion’s share of attention from tuners.

But before the aftermarket gets busy bumping up the numbers, it’s imperative we know what the 2.0 litre [...]

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In an ongoing onslaught of new images, a photo of the production version of the 2010 Hyundai Equus interior has appeared online.

Keeping very much in line with the sketches revealed not long ago and following a style not unlike its smaller Genesis sibling, the Equus’ interior is all luxury and class.

Hyundai has made giant strides [...]

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We’ve followed the progress of the Korea-only Hyundai Equus for a while now, and even though it’s not likely to make it overseas, we’re still pleased to see Hyundai competing at the top level – even if only in Korea.

A couple of leaked images of what is presumably the production Equus have surfaced online, and [...]

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Last week we ran through photos and details for Rhys Millen’s Red Bull Hyundai Genesis Coupe drift car, and what do you know, there’s some video to go with it. With 410kW (550hp) pulsing through this highly tuned Genesis Coupe’s veins, there’s no doubt it’s going to get more than a few [...]

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Hyundai is set to join the drifting fraternity. Pro drifter and racing driver Rhys Millen and his Rhys Millen Racing outfit are locked in to steer a ballistic Genesis Coupe in the 2009 Formula Drift Professional Drifting Championship.

With the Lambda V6 enlarged from its normal 3.8 litre capacity to 4.1 litres and a dollop of [...]

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Hyundai has confirmed that its headline act for the coming Melbourne Motor Show will be the production version of the Genesis Coupe.

The Genesis Coupe is Hyundai’s first foray into the rear-wheel-drive performance car market with a choice of either 2.0 litre turbo four, or a 3.8 litre all-aluminium V6 which can push the Genesis Coupe [...]

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While we wait for word on whether we can expect to see the Genesis Coupe in Australian showrooms, Hyundai’s US arm is gearing up for the car’s official release at American dealerships.  That moment is this weekend, when Hyundai will air a 30 second commercial (at about US$2 million for the privilege) showing drifting superstar [...]

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The good people over at GenesisForums were the lucky recipients of some official screengrabs of the upcoming Hyundai Genesis Coupe commercial, to be aired during the Superbowl in February – that one time of the year in the US where just about every company with money will spend a good chunk of it on a huge [...]

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Hyundai has officially released the highly-anticipated Genesis Coupe in Korea with full details of pricing and specifications. It is sure to generate some buzz - there and in its intended overseas markets - as the Genesis Coupe appears to be both well-endowed and well priced.

The Genesis Coupe will feature a dual cylinder-type gauge cluster, engine start button, 5.6-inch information display for audio, climate [...]

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In yet more positive performance news for the Hyundai Genesis, Hyundai’s newly-developed Lambda RS (Rear wheel drive Sports) V6 engine will soon find its first home beneath the low-slung hood of the Genesis Coupe. With more power and torque on tap, the Genesis Coupe is looking like an exciting drive when it eventually makes it to these [...]

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