OFFICIAL! US Spec and KDM Spec Hyundai Genesis Coupes Will be Different

civictd04 · Sep 23, 2008

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Official Press Release

September 22, 2008

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe to Differ from its Korean Counterpart *OFFICIAL*
Despite some labor issues that Hyundai Korea is facing we’ve been told by a reputable source within Hyundai that the U.S. market car will indeed be different
underneath the skin to that of the Korean (KDM) counterpart. Our Hyundai contact has given us permission to release the following limited information regarding the US spec 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe:

1. The US spec. BK will have a completely unique suspension system from the Korean Domestic Market Version (KDM).

2. US engineers were fully empowered to design and develop their own shocks, springs, stabilizer bars, tires, etc.

What does this all mean to you?
The typical Korean demographic looks for softer, comfortable, more refined feeling to the ride characteristics of their automobiles. Largely this is due to the lack of interest in automobile racing sports by the general public. Also the roads in Korea are not the best, requiring softer riding suspensions in order to give a smooth ride.

What about the US market?
Many car enthusiasts among the American public are highly interested in the performance of cars, both in acceleration and handling. Motor sports are very popular in the United States and the general demographic are attracted to higher performing
vehicles. With that being said, the US spec Genesis Coupe will no doubt have higher performance handling characteristics compared to the KDM version; much like its US market sibling the Genesis Sedan has better handling compared to the KDM Genesis Sedan.

What type of suspension will the Genesis Coupe have?
It will likely have a dual link Macpherson Strut front suspension, and 5 link independent rear suspension as reported by many news sources. However as noted above, the shocks, spring rates, stabilizer bar sizes, and tires are all customized
for the US market.

Look to GenesisForums.orgfor your source of exclusive insider information on the 2009 Hyundai Genesis Sedan and 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe.

--GenesisForums.Org Staff

Sabbasaun · Sep 23, 2008

civictd04 said:
See our press release for information on the official word on the difference between the KDM and US spec 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. :read:

This is awesome news. It sounds as if Hyundai USA is really listening to what the buyers/tuners are wanting. They definitely took the right steps by allowing the tuners to get ahold of the cars and provide feedback. It is making me want this car even more!!

Grimmitmobile · Sep 23, 2008

Good info guys! This is most surely good news to the tuner crowd.:clap:

Gollum · Sep 23, 2008

Thanks, helps to know someone inside that can give us the official word.

turbocoupe87 · Sep 23, 2008

civictd04 said:
See our press release for information on the official word on the difference between the KDM and US spec 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. :read:

Heck yeaaaaaaa! I was worried that there was more hype to this car than real performance but this is good news for us! More performance oriented car is ALWAYS good news in my book. WOOT!

Lord Calvert · Sep 23, 2008

Now if it will only have racing stripes as an option! I'll be sold.

civictd04 · Sep 23, 2008

If they included the carbon fiber hood of the concept that'd be cool.

GenesisFan · Sep 23, 2008

Very nice info guys! I have to agree with Turbo, i too was worried the car would be an underperformer but this gives me a lot of hope. Who do you guys know at Hyundai?

civictd04 · Sep 23, 2008

Wizzy said:
Who do you guys know at Hyundai?

Just someone.

I don't think our source would want to be publicized, but hopefully he'll have more information he can pass along as time goes by.:evilgrin:

EWK · Sep 27, 2008

"1. The US spec. BK will have a completely unique suspension system from the Korean Domestic Market Version
(KDM)."

2. US engineers were fully empowered to design and develop their own shocks, springs, stabilizer bars, tires, etc."

I don't know that anything in that 'Press Release' was really 'new'. In fact, most of the images can be seen here, from Hyundai's Australia website.

As well, is the suspension 'completely unique' if the engineers have just spec'd different springs/shocks/roll bars? Just about every manufacturer does this to some extent for cars that see various global markets.

Sabbasaun · Sep 27, 2008

GenesisCoupe said:
I don't know that anything in that 'Press Release' was really 'new'. In fact, most of the images can be seen here, from Hyundai's Australia website.

As well, is the suspension 'completely unique' if the engineers have just spec'd different springs/shocks/roll bars? Just about every manufacturer does this to some extent for cars that see various global markets.

As Gollum has mentioned, there have been lots of rumors and speculation that the car would be different. However, it was finally only officially told to us directly from Hyundai a few days ago. That's what makes it new. If you can find other sources that also officalially proves or disproves our Announcment then please show us. We reused some images when we referenced the suspension pieces. We haven't claimed those to be original and the images have been used in numerous announcments and press releases. This is nothing new.

Hope that clears up some misunderstandings. We will be posting more information on the suspension and drivetrain in the future.

Thanks for browsing!
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Gollum · Sep 27, 2008

It has never been official until we heard it directly from Hyundai of this personally. If you know differently I'd like to see your sources as they would be contradictory to what Hyundai has been directly telling us.

Gollum · Sep 27, 2008

Also the photos of the Brembo brake package was sent directly to our reporter in Korea from a person that works for Hyundai Korea. If that is not official enough for you, I don't know what would be. But please, if you know differently let us know as I've heard some things are not solidified yet on the setup of the Genesis Coupe for the US market.

dony21c · Oct 20, 2008

good info!

civictd04 · Oct 20, 2008

Thanks, and welcome to the forums!

genesis2.0t · Nov 1, 2008

Yes, i am pretty sure this is accurate information. Why I think this is, that you have to be competitive nowadays. Hyundai is basically dominate in their own country(Korea).Not a lot of other car manufactures are over their. They want to build a more reputable brand here in the United States. Especially in the sport coupe segment(rwd). And also to point out, their first sport coupe(rwd), I think they don't want to let their current or new customers down....

Sabbasaun · Nov 2, 2008

Exactly what I have heard from Hyundai personal. Hyundai really seems to have done their homework with the Genesis Coupe. I can't wait to get my hands on one and take it to the autocross.

Tufast · Nov 13, 2008

Hyundai pretty much hit the nail on the head regarding the sedan & their goals. They spent a lot of time & money on research for these cars & know that us Americans will be putting this car under heavy scrutiny. They benchmarked the M3 & G37, as long as that wasn't just hype, I think were going to be OK. I know I've said me my brother & I are each getting a different engine size, but he needs a car now & can't afford the 6cyl track, so is getting the turbo4 track pkg. I have never owned a turbo & keep dreaming of the R-spec version, so we both might end up with turbo4s.

Sabbasaun · Nov 14, 2008

Yeah I want this car but I want to stay within a budget as well so 4cyl for me. I think it will handle and perform adequetely compared to the v6 and it will be easier to give it as much or more WHP than the V6. I'm think'n all that is need to get an easy 25-35 HP is a CAI and exhaust.

200GTforMe · Nov 22, 2008

When I was talking to one of the engineers at the Genesis training we had out here on the east coast, he was mentioning that the turbo on the four was running at between 6-9 psi stock and that the engine had the durability to handle 16-18 psi without the need for internal modifications. So its sounds to me with the addition of larger intercooler piping and raising the boost it may get you close to the 300hp mark. As I'm sure most of you have seen the korean website for the coupe, GENESIS Coupe , they have pictures of the interior. My question is has anyone heard if the US version will come with not just the red/black seats, but red/black dash, pillars, door moldings? I've asked all my higher ups and have not received a definite answer yet.

Sabbasaun · Nov 22, 2008

200GTforMe said:
When I was talking to one of the engineers at the Genesis training we had out here on the east coast, he was mentioning that the turbo on the four was running at between 6-9 psi stock and that the engine had the durability to handle 16-18 psi without the need for internal modifications. So its sounds to me with the addition of an intercooler and raising the boost it may get you close to the 300hp mark. As I'm sure most of you have seen the korean website for the coupe, GENESIS Coupe , they have pictures of the interior. My question is has anyone heard if the US version will come with not just the red/black seats, but red/black dash, pillars, door moldings? I've asked all my higher ups and have not received a definite answer yet.

That's interesting on the boost. When talking to Derek Joyce, Genesis Coupe Product Manager for Hyundai he said the Coupe was already running at 15psi. So my in my illogical mind that means it can handle 20-25 with no mods!! Yeah That would be nice! lol Just kidding of course. As far as the interior the last I heard was that the Coupe would not even come with the red interior at all. Which sucks because I think a lot of people like it!

Also welcome to the forums! We have a few other Hyundai personal here so you are in good company.

200GTforMe · Dec 2, 2008

Looks like I'll be getting my Korean buddy to ship interior pieces to me from Korea. And this is what I heard from the owner here at my store. He says the Coupe will be coming with black or saddle (brown) leather and one of the trims (I'm thinking r-spec) will have the black and red seats. Looks like I'll be getting the gray!!!

BK@VividRacing · Dec 3, 2008

This is huge.

OFFICIAL! US Spec and KDM Spec Hyundai Genesis Coupes Will be Different

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