2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Road Test Ratings

Offering superb handling and communication in addition to adequate acceleration, the Genesis Coupe is an excellent choice for a coupe buyer who want all of the looks and most of the performance but can't drop $45 or $50 large on their only car.

V6 powerplant provides ample motivation but 2.0T, despite obvious tunability, leave much to be desired when the right foot is planted. Both styles offer six-speed manual transmissions or automatics. Genesis Coupe is a strong, communicative handler which will come close to matching much pricier coupes from Germany and Japan.

Track package offers busier ride than base model but adds an equal part performance so the compromise is worthwhile. Overall, the coupe ride quality is still quite good considering its targets. Front seats offer superb support and comfort.

Excellent forward visibility and better-than-average (for a coupe) rear-quarter visibility. Ventilation controls (both for climate-control and manual-control designs) are easy to use and offer large knobs. We'd prefer fewer buttons for the audio system interface. Lack of an easy-access release for folding rear seat is an oversight. Low-beam headlamp illumination is adequate. High beams offer too little reach, however.

Exterior design is most stunning shape to ever come from Korea. Which isn't saying much except that it's also more striking than anything currently offered from the Japanese or German rivals. Brilliant. Build quality continues to improve but isn't on par with costlier rivals. Overall, still a good value in this area.