STRENGTHS:
Strong acceleration and capable handling; modern suspension design for good handling; aggressive, modern appearance inside and out; priced lower than most rivals
VALUE:
With a curvaceous, rakish profile and large wheels, combined with a flamboyant, cockpit-style interior layout, Hyundai's new Genesis Coupe stands out as a good-looking rival to both traditional muscle coupes like the Ford Mustang-and also to more luxurious grand-touring coupes such as the Infiniti G37. Its all-new rear-wheel-drive platform was designed for performance duty, and the Track model should attract driving enthusiasts far and wide. Price itself is another reason to put the Genesis Coupe on your list; at $22,000, the base 2.0T model is an especially well-equipped sporty coupe, and a great value.
WHAT'S NEW:
The Genesis Coupe is an all-new model for 2010. The aggressively styled, rear-wheel-drive Coupe is built on a platform that's related to that of the Genesis sedan introduced last year, and features 4-cylinder and V6 engines.