2016
Hyundai Genesis Coupe

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Available trims

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  • 2dr 3.8L Man Base w/Gray Seats
    Starts at
    $26,950
    17 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr 3.8L Man Base w/Black Seats
    Starts at
    $26,950
    17 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr 3.8L Auto Base w/Black Seats
    Starts at
    $28,150
    16 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr 3.8L Auto Base w/Gray Seats
    Starts at
    $28,150
    16 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr 3.8L Man R-Spec
    Starts at
    $29,900
    17 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr 3.8L Man Ultimate w/Black Seats
    Starts at
    $33,750
    17 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr 3.8L Man Ultimate w/Tan Seats
    Starts at
    $33,750
    17 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr 3.8L Auto Ultimate w/Black Seats
    Starts at
    $34,950
    16 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr 3.8L Auto Ultimate w/Tan Seats
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    $34,950
    16 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
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    Rear Wheel Drive
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Notable features

New 6-inch dashboard screen
348-hp V-6 engine standard
Manual or automatic transmission
Rear-wheel drive
Sport suspension standard

The good & the bad

The good

Aggressive front-end styling
Rear-wheel-drive platform

The bad

Faux hood vents
Aftermarket-style gauges in center control panel
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Expert 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe review

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Vehicle Overview

The four-seat Hyundai Genesis Coupe comes with a standard V-6 engine that works with a manual or automatic transmission. It has rear-wheel drive and competes against sporty cars like the Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang.

The Genesis Coupe comes in three trim levels: 3.8 Base, 3.8 R-Spec and 3.8 Ultimate, and all have a 348-horsepower, 3.8-liter V-6 engine. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on all trims and an eight-speed automatic is optional on the Base and Ultimate.

New for 2016
A 6-inch dashboard screen replaces a dot-matrix display.

Significant Standard Features

  • 348-hp, 3.8-liter V-6 with 295 pounds-feet of torque
  • Six-speed manual transmission
  • Rear-wheel drive
  • LED running lights and taillights
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Automatic climate control
  • Tilt/telescoping steering wheel
  • Keyless entry with push-button start
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • Eight-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel shift paddles
  • Brembo-brand brakes
  • Power sunroof
  • Cloth/leather or leather seats
  • Touch-screen navigation system
  • Heated front seats
  • Subscription-based Blue Link communication service
  • Limited-slip differential

2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

The four-seat Hyundai Genesis Coupe comes with a standard V-6 engine that works with a manual or automatic transmission. It has rear-wheel drive and competes against sporty cars like the Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang.

The Genesis Coupe comes in three trim levels: 3.8 Base, 3.8 R-Spec and 3.8 Ultimate, and all have a 348-horsepower, 3.8-liter V-6 engine. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on all trims and an eight-speed automatic is optional on the Base and Ultimate.

New for 2016
A 6-inch dashboard screen replaces a dot-matrix display.

Significant Standard Features

  • 348-hp, 3.8-liter V-6 with 295 pounds-feet of torque
  • Six-speed manual transmission
  • Rear-wheel drive
  • LED running lights and taillights
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Automatic climate control
  • Tilt/telescoping steering wheel
  • Keyless entry with push-button start
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • Eight-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel shift paddles
  • Brembo-brand brakes
  • Power sunroof
  • Cloth/leather or leather seats
  • Touch-screen navigation system
  • Heated front seats
  • Subscription-based Blue Link communication service
  • Limited-slip differential

Safety review

Based on the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Rollover rating
5/5
8.2%
Risk of rollover
8.2%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
5 years / 60,000 miles
Corrosion
7 years
Powertrain
10 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Less than 80,000 miles; less than 7 years old (currently MY18- MY24)
Basic
Remainder of the 5-Year / 60,000-Mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty. From original in-service date and zero (0) miles.
Dealer certification
173-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

93% of drivers recommend this car
4.5 / 5
Based on 30 reviews
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Comfort 4.2
Interior 4.5
Performance 4.8
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.7

Most recent

  • By CR from Wylie, TX
    Owns this car
    December 21, 2024

    Seems universally overlooked.

    Seems universally overlooked. I bought it new eight years ago and have enjoyed it since. It is attractive, peppy, comfortable, and reliable. Two negatives: blind spots and goes through tires rather quickly. Many positive comments from friends. Good road car.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By ChefEricNYC from Brooklyn, NY
    Owns this car
    June 9, 2023

    get this car!!

    Fun car to drive and fast! The body styling is graceful and sleek, brakes are piston caliper brakes with painted heads. A fun drive that wants to be driven. get if you can find it. was meant to be a tuner car but parts aren't easy to find since its out of production if you want to go that route.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Rick from Cranbrook, BC
    Owns this car
    May 7, 2023

    Love this car!

    2016 3.8 Ulimate is my 2nd Genesis Coupe, had a 2.0T R-Spec prior, and 3 Tiburon before them, love these Coupes! Fast, great handling, responsive, and unique, bold, and yet subtle design. Very minor criticism, headspace a little tight if over 6 foot, some plastic interior, limited rear passenger space, but then one may consider it lucky to have any at all in a sports car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Clay Barton from Mesa, Arizona
    Owns this car
    January 25, 2023

    Good little guy

    I’ve owned mine for about 4 years and have found the car to be fairly quick and responsive. The car corners well and is quite predictable in its handling. There are a couple of areas they could have improved on, one is the interior finish (too much plastic) the second and most glaring problem is the sound system, in a word it “sucks”. I’m considering changing out the speakers in an attempt to improve it. Overall I would have to say it a decent performance sports car. I sure wish they still built them. Fun little car!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By 1KZQBN from Tampa FL
    Used to own this car
    August 13, 2020

    Reliable, fun responsive car ive had in a while

    This car was fun dependable fast and it looked gorgeous. Only reason I don't have it anymore is due to an act of God destroying it.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Snyper94z28 from North East, MD
    Owns this car
    March 21, 2020

    My 2013 Genesis Coupe Track Edition

    Why do some people say not an everyday car? I drive mine everyday all day. Mixed driving in my 3.8 with the 8 speed auto gets me 21.8 mpg. From Baltimore to North East,MD (1hr 20mins) I got 27.8 mpg doing 80 to 85 mph. I absolutely love this car. I never go anywhere without someone saying nice car, and or stoping me to ask about it. Just about every gas fill up someone says something. There is road noise from the fenderwells. I added sound deadening and fixed that. Not a perfect car, but what car is? 348 hp (mines around 390 sae) is fun in this small car. Get an exhaust, I bought Solo performance. This will wake this car up big time. My wife has a Cadillac CTS, she loves driving my car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By hoody hood from snellville
    Owns this car
    November 25, 2019

    good small coupe

    not a everyday driver. but fun for short trips. fast and sporty..back seats useless. good power. good takeoff. compares to the mustang pony. overall a very good coupe.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By SaltBae from Lake Charles
    Owns this car
    May 15, 2019

    Best Sports Car of 2016

    This car has everything you can possibly ask for in a sports car with this kind of price. 350 horsepower, amazing handling, and sharp design. The only downside is the mileage of the car, but if you buy a sports car, why care about mileage!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Genni from Fontana
    Test drove this car
    April 17, 2019

    Very Fast!

    This car isn’t so bad! Very fast and fun to drive, reliable for the most part and gas isn’t so bad either! Overall a fun car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
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  • By Xgen from Chattanooga
    Test drove this car
    April 1, 2019

    Overrated!

    Very beautiful exterior and nice looking interior. Doors were heavy and everything rattled when closed. Good hp nice sound and would make a good tuner. That about it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 5.0
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  • By Lobstercraw from St Louis, MO
    Owns this car
    March 6, 2019

    Great sporty car for the price range.

    The rear seats are rather compact, but ok for children. The auto HVAC system could be fine tuned or have a better/more sensors to be ideal. Plenty of power and a very stiff suspension for a factory car. Solid MPGs.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By lsc2433 from Wheelersburg, OH
    Owns this car
    December 5, 2018

    Cheap, clean fun

    This car provides an enjoyable driving experience and is great for young adults looking for a fun, sporty car to cruise. Yet still, it has excellent gas mileage for the performance it offers.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe?

The 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is available in 3 trim levels:

  • 3.8L Base (4 styles)
  • 3.8L R-Spec (1 style)
  • 3.8L Ultimate (4 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe?

The 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe offers up to 17 MPG in city driving and 24 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe reliable?

The 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe has an average reliability rating of 4.7 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe owners.

Is the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe a good Coupe?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. 93.3% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.5 / 5
Based on 30 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.2
  • Interior: 4.5
  • Performance: 4.8
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.7

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