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These are official pictures of the new Hyundai Genesis Coupé, leaked onto the internet ahead of the car's official debut at the New York show later this week.
The concept's stand-out looks have remained mostly intact, keeping the distinct bonnet lines, raked back headlights and dipped window line.
The unofficial online debut arrives at the same time as news that the rear-wheel-drive Genesis Coupé could still come to the UK in right-hand drive, despite predictions that European crash legis...Read the full article

Ew... I'm not sure about this. It's bland everywhere, except that Picasso/Meriva dip in the window graphic. That detail, combined with the sculpted line from the rear not lining up with the sculpted line from the front, makes it look a bit cut & shut. The only eye-pleasing detail is the little droop in the lights, back and front, flowing with the bumper and creating a bit of tension. That "distinctive" (I'm being kind) window line looks a bit of an afterthought. On the other hand, certain US websites have lots of positive comments, and that's where it's been designed to sell in large numbers.

I loved the concept and now it's here i still think it's a great looking car, apart from i'm worried about the front, I think it looks a bit lightweight compared to the rest of the car, side on view shows what I mean best. Some other sites with all the launch photos really do give you a better idea of the look of this motor. I personally cannot wait to see it in the metal, but am gutted to read that it looks like it will not be sold here in the UK! :(

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