EXCLUSIVE: Sneak peek at Hyundai Genesis Coupe's next-gen nav system

[Sal Collaziano]

Filed under: Coupes, Sports/GTs, I.C.E., Tech, Hyundai

Hyundai Genesis Coupe navigation system prototype - Click above for high-res image gallery
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When Hyundai's sparkling Genesis Coupe debuted earlier this year, we heard from many of you who were excited about the rear-drive model's performance prospects. More than a few we spoke with, however, expressed disappointment that it did not arrive in showrooms with an optional in-dash navigation unit, particularly since Hyundai was plainly targeting premium competitors like the Infiniti G37. Well, we've just returned from the company's HATCHI facility (Hyundai-Kia American Technical Center, Inc.) in Ann Arbor, and we're happy to report that we've been given an in-depth look at a prototype of the company's next-generation system that will find its way into the Genesis Coupe beginning later this summer.

Fair Warning: The accompanying photographs are of a rough engineering prototype unit, but we thought our readers would appreciate the early look. As is typical of such mules, the instrument panel is more than a bit tired looking from having its "head unit swapped out more often than you change your underwear" (so says Dan Bedore, Hyundai's quick-witted P.R. manager).

Click on the jump to get the full skinny.


Gallery: Hyundai Genesis Coupe navi sneak peek



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[reneirwolf878]

Ooo, good to know. I seriously don't think they'll offer it in the base models though (the one I plan on buying)...but one can hope, right?

 

[rv65]

Same style of nav as the 09 Sonata.

 

[jwaters943]

I was just going to say that. It looks exactly the same as the '09 Sonata NAV (which is great BTW). It's a touch screen and the graphics are bright and clear.

 

[The Doctor]

I hope mine come with that awesome paper saying Engineering Test Vehicle.

 

[rv65]

Updates are via DVD. Takes about 90 minutes but also updates the firmware. However, there is a security code. Only one update per nav. You give them your system ID and then they'll spit out a code that you can use to activate it.