Pros: Strong features-per-dollar quotient; nimble handling, peppy acceleration
Cons: Stiff ride, especially in R-Spec models; not as crisp or refined as some other sporty rear-wheel-drive coupes; turbocharged 4-cylinder engine no longer available
CG Says: Hyundai’s sporty rear-wheel-drive coupe loses its turbocharged 4-cylinder engine for 2015, leaving the 348-horsepower V6 as the lone engine choice. Other changes for 2015 include standard LED running lights, and standard climate control and keyless entry/starting for the R-Spec model. Genesis Coupe’s assets include capable rear-drive handling, ample standard equipment, affordable pricing, and Hyundai’s generous warranty. Though it lacks the American-muscle mystique of the Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger, and Ford Mustang and is a less involving “driver’s car” than the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ, the Genesis Coupe is a well-rounded sporty/performance machine that offers good value for the money.
| Class | Sporty/Performance Car |
| Body Style(s) | 2-door coupe |
| Passenger Count | 4 |
| Drive Wheels | rear-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai |
| Nation of Manufacture | South Korea |
| Base Prices | Base: $26,750 R-Spec: $29,500 Ultimate: $33,400 |
| Base Engine 3.8-liter V6 |
| Horsepower 348 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed manual |
| Avail. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 16 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 24-25 |
