2007 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Concept

Wow. For all the spy shots, the rumors and the speculations, we couldn't

Though the V8-powered Genesis Sedan is a hot topic, this RWD Coupe is even hotter. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, American Auto Press)

help but be stunned when the covers were pulled off of Hyundai's new Genesis Coupe Concept. By far one of the biggest highlights of this year's LA auto show, this new, affordable 2+2 rear wheel drive coupe promises everything that a sports car enthusiast could want, but what's more is that it is foreshadowing the production car that's slated to arrive in 2009.

The Genesis Coupe is one of two vehicles that will replace the current Tiburon. Hyundai sees that there's a viable market in the two-door segment in compact, affordable vehicles, as well as coupes for a slightly wealthier audience. The entry level car will be front wheel drive, and styled in the image of the HND-3 Veloster concept vehicle, while the latter will be the production version of the car you see here, sans the visual dress-up.

You're going to be hearing a lot of comparisons between the Genesis Coupe and cars like the Infiniti G37 in terms of design, plus the adjectives “stylish”, “sexy”, and “beautiful”. Hyundai's interpretation of the sporty coupe sees a neat, flowing shape with detail work that isn't too finicky or complicated. The

Tuner components and paint aside, this is pretty much what you'll see in dealerships come 2009. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, American Auto Press)

coupe features a narrow grille and cat's eye headlamps, which give it the most aggressive look for a Hyundai to date. One of the defining features of the Genesis Coupe's design is of style and practicality. Where BMW coupes are known for their Hoffmeister Kink (of which the Genesis sort of incorporates), the Hyundai Concept's waistline dips downwards past the B-pillar. This subtle little detail adds to the sleek profile of the car, not to mention that it gives those riding in back a better viewpoint. Despite a more grown up shape and appearance, the link to the current generation Tiburon is inescapable, which is a good thing since it was the vehicle that put Hyundai on the map in the sports car world, and many of the new car's customers will come from Hyundai's many Tiburon faithful, also now grown up.

While the car shown at Hyundai's stands isn't what will be produced, a few quick changes should reveal what it will look like. Remove the slatted, carbon fiber hood, the freshly-squeezed orange paint, the 20-inch wheels and some of the intricacies such as the carbon fiber lip on the body kit and the grille surrounds, and this is what you'll be able to purchase at Hyundai stores in 2009. As for the concept car, it's no surprise that Hyundai chose to display a coupe that appeals to tuner and drifter types. We could easily see this car being the next darling of the street scene.

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