New entry-level Hyundai coupe coming in 2011
 

The 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe has initially been expected to be a direct replacement for the current generation Hyundai Tiburon, but Hyundai officials denied that and confirmed that Genesis Coupe will be a stand alone model, while Tiburon will be getting its own replacement within two years!

According to John Krafcik, the next generation will be positioned below the current Tiburon and will also be smaller in size and lighter as well. “The new coupe will have a lower price point, kind of eco sport positioning, where it is not going to be all about performance. It’s going to be very stylish with its exterior design resembling that of Veloster concept car. It is also going to be very fuel efficient.” said Krafcik.

Technically, the two-door coupe will be very close to the next generation Accent and Elantra compacts. They will all share the same front-wheel-drive platform and will be powered by 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine. Krafcik did not provide additional powertrain details, but I am pretty sure the entry level Hyundai coupe will benefit from Hyundais latest 1.6L turbo engine, generating up to 180 horsepower.

Hundai has also been considering to drop the Tiburon name and replace it with new one. Since the coupe will be close to the Veloster concept that name is being considered. The Veloster sounds great, although Tiburon is not bad name for a coupe either and we would have no problems if Hyundai retained it.

Hyundai has yet to announce the official debut date, but it is expected the new entry-level Hyundai coupe will make its first official appearance during US auto show season in 2011. [Source: Autoweek]

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