Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2010 review

          The 2010 Genesis Coupe is introduced with rear-wheel drive sports coupe featuring two performance-focused engines, a 212 horsepowers 2.0 liters turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a range-topping all-aluminum 306 horsepowers, DOHC 3.8 liters V6 engine. 

         The Genesis Coupe is also unmistakably linked to several Hyundai concept cars. The powerful curves, surface detail, and "Z" bodyside lines come straight from the HCD9 Talus and the HCD8 sports coupe. Genesis Coupe's arching roofline and tapering greenhouse highlight the exterior profile and emphasize the car's broad shoulders and wide stance. Genesis Coupe rides on standard 18 inches alloy wheels or optional 19 inches wheels, both delivering a bold stance and aggressive handling.

         Hyundai offered the coupe's all-aluminum, 24 valves 3.8 liters V 6 makes 310 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 263 pound-feet of torque at 4700. Both figures are less than the 330 horses at 7000 rpm and 270 pound-feet of at 5200 rpm the G37's 3.7 liters V6 makes. The G37 has a better weight-to-power ratio, 11.0 versus 11.6 pounds per horsepower, though the Genesis coupe is ahead of everyone else on the list.

Specification

            * Type of engine (two choices): Turbocharged 4 Cylinder and V6

            * Displacement: 2.0 Liters (Turbo 4 cyl); 3.8 Liters (V6)

            * Horsepower 223 @ 6,000 rpm (4 cyl); 310 @ 6,000 rpm (V6)

            * Top Speed: 137 mph (4 cyl); 149 mph (V6)

            * Curb Weigh: 3439 lbs (4 cyl); 3549 lbs (V6)

            * Price (est): $25,000 (4 cyl); $29,000 (V6)

                                                                                            

Hyundai Equus 2011 review

          On April. 1, 2010, Hyundai introduced a luxury car- 2011 Equus. It will compete with the best luxury sedans in the world on all levels including amenities, performance, advanced technologies, design and ownership experience when it arrives at select Hyundai dealerships late this summer.

           The design of the Equus is handsome and pleasing to the eye. A chrome surround and widely spaced bars in the grille lend to a stately presence, and LED parking lights suggest modern luxury. The rear fenders stick out a little too much from the body, an element that makes the car recognizable but not in a flattering manner. LED turn signals are inside the HID headlamps along with an adaptive front lighting system with white LED position lamps.

          The Equus' performance capabilities is Hyundai's Tau 4.6-liter V8 engine, a two-time Ward's 10 Best Engine winner, mated to a ZF 6-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC® manual control. The Tau V8 delivers an estimated 385 horsepower and 333 lb-ft of torque (378 horsepower and 324 lb-ft using regular fuel) to fit the demands of luxury consumers.

Specification

           * Type of engine: 4.6-liter V-8

           * Transmission: 6-speed automatic

           * EPA fuel economy: 15 mpg city/23 mpg (highway)

           * Displacement: 4.6 liters/4,627 cc

           * Price (est): $58,000

Hyundai Sonata

           The 2011 Hyundai Sonata is a midsize family sedan available in GLS, SE and Limited trim levels. Standard equipment on the GLS includes 16-inch steel wheels, keyless entry, air-conditioning, cruise control, full power accessories, heated sideview mirrors, a tilt-and-telescoping steering column, a trip computer, a 60/40-split rear seatback, a six-speaker stereo (with CD/MP3 player, satellite radio, iPod/auxiliary audio jacks and steering-wheel-mounted controls) and Bluetooth with phonebook download.

          The Sonata's optional navigation system features traffic with automatic rerouting. Bluetooth connectivity with audio streaming is standard, as are USB, iPod, and analog audio inputs. The voice command system is quite good, with onscreen prompts for valid commands. But No manual transmission available on this "sporty" SE model. Navigation maps don't feature a 3D view.

           An optional touch-screen navigation system that helps drivers to get from point A to B lives at the top of the center stack. The system is fed by 8GB of flash memory, so there's not as much raw storage space as the average hard-drive-based system. However, the system is just as snappy and responsive, and with no moving parts (save the single CD transport for audio) it is a bit more rugged. The Sonata's maps are crisp and easy to read, but, oddly, there is no 3D view--only top-down 2D views. The system also features graphic lane guidance--which illustrates upcoming turns with lane data--and text-to-speech turn-by-turn directions.