Motor Trend First Test - 2013 2.0T R-Spec
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Motor Trend First Test - 2013 2.0T R-Spec
It was an odd thing. I was going through my notes about the all-new 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec, and the notes given to me by fellow editors, when I realized something. Everything I was reading I had read before. Then I read through some notes from our 2010 Car of the Year event, as I was the one who did the write-up for the all-new 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 and 2.0T. The notes were identical, even though they were written by different people more than two years apart.
Then and now, the shifter in the Genesis Coupe does not like to be rushed, and there were multiple editors who experienced trouble with the manual transmission during our drive. Specifically, when trying to quickly get from third to second gear in the canyons or on the track. The shifter is vague and doesn't provide good resistance between gates, which caused many of the drivers to hang a gear. You have to take your time while shifting, which doesn't really fit with a track-oriented production car.
And just like before, the opinions of the exterior and interior styling are identical: The inside doesn't match what the outside promises. Outside, the car has a very aggressive look, with sleek lines and a muscular stance. The interior, though improved, still feels cheap, with an abundance of hard plastic. "It's a shame Hyundai can't get anything better-looking and -feeling inside of its sharp-looking cars," wrote associate editor Nate Martinez. Like in the original, ride quality was good, providing a smooth highway feel while still being competent when you started turning left and right. But there is still room for improvement.
The 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T's more powerful engine is a bright spot. The 2.0-liter mill was given a new twin-scroll turbocharger and larger, more efficient intercooler that helps boost output and increases fuel efficiency. When it debuted in 2010, the Genesis Coupe 2.0T put out a measly 210 hp and 223 lb-ft. Hyundai turned up the wick on the new engine, now putting out 274 hp and 275 lb-ft. That's an extra 64 hp and 52 lb-ft, a much welcome and much needed improvement.
More power usually equates to better performance numbers, and the Genesis Coupe 2.0T definitely delivers in this category. The 2013 Gen Coupe would kill its predecessor in a drag race, at 5.7 seconds to 60 mph and 14.2 seconds at 98.4 mph in the quarter mile compared to the 2010's 6.8 seconds to 60 mph and 15.3 seconds at 90.9 mph in the quarter mile. Our figure eight proved Hyundai made sure the new car could put down its newfound power. This car did the deed in 25.5 seconds at 0.69 g and a 0.97 g of lateral grip, while the 2010 model ran 26.8 seconds at 0.65 g with a 0.91 lateral g.
But now, just like then, with the newly found good comes some newly found bad. While we always like more power, we have issues with the power delivery. The extra torque means you don't have to downshift to pass while on the freeway, but it's very non-linear, and there is noticeable turbo lag. When you're out of boost the car labors, then the turbo comes on like gangbusters, making it tough to be smooth mid-corner. Then there's the engine/driveline safety management system, which isn't near as bad as it used to be, but it's still there. The saving grace is you can still fully defeat stability and traction control, letting you get as sideways as you want, but when the nanny is on, it's overly aggressive.
Hyundai has built a better Gen Coupe 2.0T, but many of the initial issues we had are still there, though they're less noticeable. The exterior styling and ride quality are on par with its competition, but the interior quality and drivetrain still need some fine-tuning. Let's hope the third time is a charm when Hyundai gives us another iteration of the Genesis Coupe 2.0T in a year or two.
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...ec_first_test/
Then and now, the shifter in the Genesis Coupe does not like to be rushed, and there were multiple editors who experienced trouble with the manual transmission during our drive. Specifically, when trying to quickly get from third to second gear in the canyons or on the track. The shifter is vague and doesn't provide good resistance between gates, which caused many of the drivers to hang a gear. You have to take your time while shifting, which doesn't really fit with a track-oriented production car.
And just like before, the opinions of the exterior and interior styling are identical: The inside doesn't match what the outside promises. Outside, the car has a very aggressive look, with sleek lines and a muscular stance. The interior, though improved, still feels cheap, with an abundance of hard plastic. "It's a shame Hyundai can't get anything better-looking and -feeling inside of its sharp-looking cars," wrote associate editor Nate Martinez. Like in the original, ride quality was good, providing a smooth highway feel while still being competent when you started turning left and right. But there is still room for improvement.
The 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T's more powerful engine is a bright spot. The 2.0-liter mill was given a new twin-scroll turbocharger and larger, more efficient intercooler that helps boost output and increases fuel efficiency. When it debuted in 2010, the Genesis Coupe 2.0T put out a measly 210 hp and 223 lb-ft. Hyundai turned up the wick on the new engine, now putting out 274 hp and 275 lb-ft. That's an extra 64 hp and 52 lb-ft, a much welcome and much needed improvement.
More power usually equates to better performance numbers, and the Genesis Coupe 2.0T definitely delivers in this category. The 2013 Gen Coupe would kill its predecessor in a drag race, at 5.7 seconds to 60 mph and 14.2 seconds at 98.4 mph in the quarter mile compared to the 2010's 6.8 seconds to 60 mph and 15.3 seconds at 90.9 mph in the quarter mile. Our figure eight proved Hyundai made sure the new car could put down its newfound power. This car did the deed in 25.5 seconds at 0.69 g and a 0.97 g of lateral grip, while the 2010 model ran 26.8 seconds at 0.65 g with a 0.91 lateral g.
But now, just like then, with the newly found good comes some newly found bad. While we always like more power, we have issues with the power delivery. The extra torque means you don't have to downshift to pass while on the freeway, but it's very non-linear, and there is noticeable turbo lag. When you're out of boost the car labors, then the turbo comes on like gangbusters, making it tough to be smooth mid-corner. Then there's the engine/driveline safety management system, which isn't near as bad as it used to be, but it's still there. The saving grace is you can still fully defeat stability and traction control, letting you get as sideways as you want, but when the nanny is on, it's overly aggressive.
Hyundai has built a better Gen Coupe 2.0T, but many of the initial issues we had are still there, though they're less noticeable. The exterior styling and ride quality are on par with its competition, but the interior quality and drivetrain still need some fine-tuning. Let's hope the third time is a charm when Hyundai gives us another iteration of the Genesis Coupe 2.0T in a year or two.
- BASE PRICE $25,125
- PRICE AS TESTED $26,605
- VEHICLE LAYOUT Front engine, RWD, 4-pass, 2-door coupe
- ENGINE 2.0L/274-hp/275-lb-ft turbo DOHC 16-valve I-4
- TRANSMISSION 6-speed manual
- CURB WEIGHT (F/R DIST) 3399 lb (55/45%)
- WHEELBASE 111.0 in
- LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT 182.3 x 73.4 x 54.5 in
- 0-60 MPH 5.7 sec
- QUARTER MILE 14.2 sec @ 98.4 mph
- BRAKING, 60-0 MPH 111 ft
- LATERAL ACCELERATION 0.97 g (avg)
- MT FIGURE EIGHT 25.5 sec @ 0.69 g (avg)
- EPA CITY/HWY FUEL ECON 21/30 mpg
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...ec_first_test/
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Re: Motor Trend First Test - 2013 2.0T R-Spec
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Re: Motor Trend First Test - 2013 2.0T R-Spec
Getrag transmission?
05-12-2012, 05:48 PM
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Re: Motor Trend First Test - 2013 2.0T R-Spec
My spec v has the reverse in the same position. That really suprises me on some of those numbers on the 2010 version. With 10 moer horsepower and 47 more lb-ft of torque to its advantage than my car, i still ran a 15.02 bone stock. The article is bitching about features that ppl turn off when it comes to the track, and wouldn't care about at all for normal driving. I really think the article is putting a bad taste out there for this car, even the older one, I enjoyed when i drove one. for the cost the interior is definitely up to par when you consider the performance costs included.
