Hyundai Concept Genesis Coupe 2008

Hyundai officially unveiled the highly-anticipated Concept Genesis Coupe at the Loss Angeles Auto Show today. It previews an all-new 2+2 RWD coupe arriving in dealerships in spring of 2009. Notice we did not mention "Tiburon". Hyundai confirmed in their press conference that there will be a separate successor to the Tiburon, and it will be FWD. The production Genesis Coupe will be available in either a 2.0L turbo-4 or a 3.8L V6 that produces well over 300 horsepower. The powerplant is sourced from the upcoming Genesis, which will be available with a 4.6L V8 alongside the V6.

The Concept Genesis Coupe was fitted with 20" wheels, but we expect the production version to be equipped with 19"s by the looks of the very revealing spy shots we posted recently. During the press conference, Hyundai also confirmed the availability of Brembo brakes and Limited Slip Differential on the production version. The production version will also be available with attractive features such a navigation system and push-start button. Due to go on sale in early 2009, the Genesis Coupe is expected to be priced a tad under $20,000 for the turbo-4 and $25,000 for the V6 model. The production-version will make its official debut at the 2008 New York International Auto Show in late March.