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Hyundai Genesis Coupe 380GT, There were unfortunately few corners on Hyundai’s test route in Korea to truly test the Coupe’s handling abilities, though a gravelled skidpan we came across allowed us to switch off the stability control system and discover that there seems to be plenty of potential for driving fun from the rear-wheel-drive layout – a crucial difference to the Tiburon that drove the wheels at the opposite end. Back on the road, the Brembo brakes (front and rear) produce progressive bite and feel, and there’s strong grip from the 19-inch tyres. There’s also a meaty weighting to the hydraulic steering, which is also consistent from lock to lock but we also found it vibrated under braking on bumpy roads and is not much of a communicator.
Ride quality is the biggest disappointment, though. The Coupe features a different suspension to the sedan, with no standard air suspension, double-wishbone rather than multi-link front suspension and with sportier settings for both dampers and springs. Over anything but smooth roads the suspension is quite restless and crashes horribly over big bumps or potholes. The car will also weave into ruts in the road. The tyres are also noisy and would be guaranteed to make an even bigger racket on Australia’s common coarse-chip surfaces.
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