After having perked the ears of budget-minded luxury sedan seekers with their 2009 Genesis, Hyundai is at it again with their sights on the performance coupe crowd.  Leaked well before its official unveiling at the New York Auto Show, RPM Planets is proud to bring you the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe.  The Genesis coupe is based on the same rear-wheel-drive platform as the Genesis Sedan, however, the 4.6 liter V8 option has been tossed wayside to be replaced by your choice of a turbocharged four-cylinder engine or a 3.8L V6. Hyundai is hinting that power output of the V6 trim will be in the 300+ horsepower arena.  Which is, by our calculations, enough to keep up with Ford's finest GT-adorned pony car.

“[The] Genesis Coupe is the most thrilling, most emotional Hyundai yet,” said John Krafcik, vice president, product development and strategic planning, Hyundai Motor America when the concept was first shown. “When it hits the market in early 2009, we aim to deliver a driving experience that challenges cars like Infiniti G37, at prices more like Mitsubishi Eclipse.”  Hyundai is hinting that the full-equipped sticker price falls below any other comparably equipped vehicle.  Hear that Mustang owners?  Stay tuned to RPM Planets for the latest news.