Are you the facelifted 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe?

[Sal Collaziano]

Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Coupe, Performance, Etc., Hyundai, Design/Style



We're all anxiously waiting to see what Hyundai has up its sleeves for the updated Genesis Coupe, and it looks like we may have a better idea of what's coming down the line. Genesis Coupe.com forum member shcboyzone managed to lay hands on a few grainy photos of what's appears to be the 2013 Genesis Coupe. Is this the real deal? Hard telling. If it is, the sports car will rock styling that's very similar to what we've seen from the Hyundai Accent and Veloster. With a more upright fascia, hexagonal grille and sculpted lights, the similarities are unmistakable.

It looks like the vehicle will also feature unique hood louvers, though it's unclear from the photos whether or not the pieces are actually functional. Around back, Hyundai has graced the coupe with a set of LED tail lamps as well. While this design seems to dovetail fairly closely with the heavily camouflaged mules we've seen in testing, we won't know for sure whether or not this is the real deal until we get closer to the vehicle's unveil at the next Detroit Auto Show. Are you the facelifted 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.



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[STREETS]

Hope not- looks fugly!

 

[Sal Collaziano]

Here's another shot. I have a feeling this is it...

 

[Sal Collaziano]

My own personal opinion - the only part I don't like about the first generation Hyundai Genesis Coupe is the front fascia.. So I welcome a change like this...

 

[bryantest]

You don't mind your next-gen Genesis coupe having a smiley face?

 

[bryantest]

I can't welcome this new look considering what made the Genesis coupe (and sedan) special in the first place is they had their own distinct identities compared to the rest of Hyundai cars.

I'm crying inside and outside.

 

[mikec]

The current Sonata looks great... except the hybrid version with that same nose. It's just as off-putting on the Genesis coupe too. If Hyundai goes with that nose, the coupe is off my list of future cars. I hate wide open "maw" grills.

mike c.

 

[Seattle Genesis]

If they start looking like those fugly Mitsubishi's then its over for Hyundai. All of Mitsubishi cars are gawd aweful ugly.

 

[DeMAN]

Here's another shot. I have a feeling this is it...

Like that one better even though I think this is a Veloster.

 

[DJaxx]

The current Sonata looks great... except the hybrid version with that same nose. It's just as off-putting on the Genesis coupe too. If Hyundai goes with that nose, the coupe is off my list of future cars. I hate wide open "maw" grills.

mike c.

+1 Not a fan of the open mouthed grills....just not elegant IMHO.

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