Whether it’s their exclusiveness, their “dangerous” appeal, their sleek and cool designs or their propensity for power, there’s no denying that people all around the world love sports cars.

From 2010-2016, the Hyundai Genesis Coupe was a popular model of sports car. The 2016 model for example boasted a 348 horsepower, 3.8 liter V6 engine with rear-wheel drive. In addition, it can go from 0-60 miles per hour in just 5.2 seconds and has a top speed of 151 mph. The most recent model gets 17 miles per gallon city and 25 mpg highway.

If you have a love of sports cars, are in the market for a new car and are considering a Hyundai Genesis Coupe, it’s important to know the pros and cons of the car.

Pros of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe:

• Value: The Hyundai Genesis Coupe may not be the cheapest of cars, but an extended warranty and lots of standard equipment make it a great value and well worth the money.
• Tons of Standard Equipment: As previously mentioned, the Hyundai Genesis Coupe offers plenty of equipment that comes standard with the car. Base models include features such as Bluetooth, air conditioning, 18-inch wheels and keyless entry to name a few things.
• Performance: The Genesis Coupe, even the newer models, has more power and better suspension. Even the cars that aren’t top-of-the-line models have plenty of horsepower to make it a competitive vehicle compared to other sports cars on the market. The 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe for example was lauded by Driving.ca for its V6 torque and great handling.
• Upgrades: For drivers who like plenty of bells and whistles in a vehicle, the Genesis Coupe offers plenty of them. If you’re looking to upgrade or add features, you can add things like a Hyundai Genesis body kit, leather upholstery, heated seats, Bluetooth streaming and integrated audio and climate controls among other things.
  
  There are a number of upgrade options aside from a Hyundai Genesis body kit and an auto customs shop can offer everything from custom spoilers to vertical doors to rims to steering wheels to body side moldings. Check with a local customs shop to see what’s available for your make and model.

Cons of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe:

• Cost: Despite a wide range of standard equipment, good handling and power, the Hyundai Genesis Coupe can also come with a higher price tag. Depending on a driver’s preference, the price tag may be a deterrent compared to similar vehicles such as the Chevy Camaro and Ford Mustang, but the long list of features on the Genesis Coupe certainly make it an attractive option. The 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe starts priced at approximately $27,845.
• Engine Noise: Several reviews of the Genesis Coupe note that the engine noise is a problem. Drivers have characterized the engine sound on some models as unpleasant and unrefined.
• Slow Automatic Transmission: In several years, the Genesis Coupe has gotten good overall reviews, but the slow automatic transmission has been noted as a problem; it’s been characterized as too relaxed and that there are pauses between gears.

Whether you’re looking for bells and whistles to add to your sports car such as the Hyundai Genesis body kit or are looking for lots of standard equipment and plenty of power, the Hyundai Genesis Coupe offers plenty of features that appeal to car enthusiasts. As with any car however, it pays off to do research on the pros and cons of a car you’re interested in to make sure you find one that’s right for you.