2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track: Telematics And Infotainment

By Anh T. Huynh
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Hyundai takes a shot at creating a rear-wheel-drive sports car, complete with navigation, infotainment, and telematics. We spent a week with the 2013 Genesis Coupe to gauge whether its technology package lives up to its improved 348 hp Lambda V6 engine.

Other Nice Little Touches

Hyundai revised the 2013 Genesis Coupe front fascia with more aggressive styling that adds LED daytime running lights to Track and Grand Touring trim levels with the 3.8-liter V6. The new look reminds us of an angry catfish, but we do find the styling of the Genesis Coupe attractive overall, featuring clean lines and aggressive looks. All trim levels include upgraded LED tail lights, too. 


Exclusive to Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track trim level are high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights that improve visibility at night. The bright white light they cast is great for illuminating the rural roads. Hyundai employs a self-leveling system to ensure that the lights are always positioned optimally.

The Premium, Grand Touring, and Track trims feature a proximity key with push-button start. With the key in your pocket, locking and unlocking the Genesis is as easy as tapping the button on the door handle. Starting the car is a simple matter of pressing the push-button with a foot on the brake (for safety reasons).

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24 Comments Comment from the forums
  • shahrooz
    waiting for the Crysis guy
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  • Nintendo Maniac 64
    I thought at first the car in the thumbnail was a Tesla Model S... I mean, it IS essentially a computer (runs Linux on dual Tegra 3s and all).

    Now THAT'S something Tom's should review. :P
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  • assasin32
    My stereo which is primitive by comparison has a far faster "boot up" time than any of these "infotainment" systems these cars have. It starts when I turn on the car there is mabey a 1sec delay and another 1sec if I decide to put in a cd as it has to start spinning it.

    And if you want the fancy features I still think an AUX connection from the stereo to the phone is the best bet. If its a smartphone you have the internet/mp3/pandora/gps and if you want an OBD2 scanner like Torque in case your car breaks down. And people usually upgrade these things once every few years and there will be no compatability issues using an AUX connection.
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  • stellato12
    .....but can it play Crysis?
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  • cknobman
    Waiting for an STI version of the Subaru BRX or TRD version of the Scion FR-S. From most reviews I have read the Hyundai handles like a pig on the track and those Brembo brakes have issues after a few laps.
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  • tuanies
    9537403 said:
    I thought at first the car in the thumbnail was a Tesla Model S... I mean, it IS essentially a computer (runs Linux on dual Tegra 3s and all).

    Now THAT'S something Tom's should review. :P

    We're trying to get one in for a week but considering how well they're selling it'll be a while.


    9537406 said:
    My stereo which is primitive by comparison has a far faster "boot up" time than any of these "infotainment" systems these cars have. It starts when I turn on the car there is mabey a 1sec delay and another 1sec if I decide to put in a cd as it has to start spinning it.

    And if you want the fancy features I still think an AUX connection from the stereo to the phone is the best bet. If its a smartphone you have the internet/mp3/pandora/gps and if you want an OBD2 scanner like Torque in case your car breaks down. And people usually upgrade these things once every few years and there will be no compatability issues using an AUX connection.

    They still have aux inputs. However, I have an article idea that'll appeal to smartphone users such as yourself - just waiting for the Windows Phone 8 launch to commence ;) I'm open to any ideas you want to see covered though.

    9537418 said:
    .....but can it play Crysis?

    No but if you want to port Angry Birds or Duke Nukem 3D to QNX and find a way to get them loaded onto the infotainment system, go for it :p

    9537421 said:
    Waiting for an STI version of the Subaru BRX or TRD version of the Scion FR-S. From most reviews I have read the Hyundai handles like a pig on the track and those Brembo brakes have issues after a few laps.

    You and i both. The Hyundai is a fun daily, but that extra weight doesn't help it around a track.

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  • What is this on Tom's again....?
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  • travish82
    348 horsepower and 295 foot-pounds of torque... WTF? I feel like I've been living under a rock. I guess this is what happens when you only buy used cars with cash. Suddenly Hyundias are freaking fast.
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  • xsamitt
    I come here for Commuters not cars.This site has really lost it.
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  • xsamitt
    Make that computers lol.
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