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Hyundai Genesis coupé to feature a turbocharged engine
By Yoann Besnard on 18 December 2007 | 
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It was rumoured and Hyundai’s U.S. product development chief, John Krafcik, confirmed it an interview with Automotive News. The future Genesis coupé will feature a turbocharged engine.
Contrary to popular belief, the engine will not be a V6 petrol unit but a smaller 4 cylinder unit that will also feature direct-injection technology. A smaller engine has been preferred in order to meet the emission regulation and reduce the consumption, essential selling factor at a time when petrol prices are sky-rocketing. He also ruled out the rumoured V8 engine by the same token.
He also revealed that Hyundai doesn't consider the Genesis coupé as a replacement for the current Coupé SIII model. Indeed, the Korean carmaker expects to launch a new FWD Coupé in the future, but Krafcik didn't give any timeline. He also said that Hyundai has no plan to release hybrid models due to high costs.
