Autoguide.com Video: Scion FR-S vs. Hyundai Genesis Coupe - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

brianc · 07-12-2012, 07:50 AM

Nothing I didn't expect. The FR-S is definitely more fun to drive but the Genesis is STILL faster.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI2snMjBqRE&"]Scion FR-S vs. Hyundai Genesis Coupe Comparison - YouTube[/ame]

edit: Here is the writeup/article on the video
http://www.autoguide.com/car-compari...spec-2103.html

Pscylo · 07-12-2012, 07:52 AM

All in due time...

brichard0625 · 07-12-2012, 08:15 AM

And it was only a second faster...i can deal with that! put some better tires on the frs and genesis would have a problem

Hanzo · 07-12-2012, 08:29 AM

It would be interesting to see if they both run on the exact same tires.

Kurenai · 07-12-2012, 08:51 AM

I test drove a 2013 Genesis Coupe 2.0T in my search for the perfect fun car.

Good:
1) Usable back seat
2) Very easy to go very fast (in a straight line)

Bad:
1) Steering and pedals felt 'dead' to me, like my inputs didn't have a direct effect on the car
2) Suspension was.. well.. too soft, interior too fancy.

Overall, It didn't have the feel I was looking for. I wanted a car that made me feel like I was part of the car and the road. The Genesis didn't provide that.

Lasse · 07-12-2012, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justaquestion

Put some better tires on the GC and the FRS would still be slower.

What tires you would change to the GC? They are already terrific...

Edit:

and little bit of LOL. GC brakes did fade after 1 or 2 fast lap... Gotta be something wrong in that particular car.

xyos · 07-12-2012, 09:24 AM

I test drove both when deciding on a car, I think if it was just the FRS vs 2.0T Genesis, I would've gone with the FRS, but the fact you can get the upgraded v6 with 350 HP, that blows the FRS out of the water

ft86Fan · 07-12-2012, 09:31 AM

Thanks for the video. I've driven the 3.8 V6 Track. Its not a bad car but I don't agree the interior is nicer than the FR-S. Material wise maybe but I prefer the look of our interior.

Hanzo · 07-12-2012, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xyos

I test drove both when deciding on a car, I think if it was just the FRS vs 2.0T Genesis, I would've gone with the FRS, but the fact you can get the upgraded v6 with 350 HP, that blows the FRS out of the water

The 2.0T already blows the FRS out of the water, so what's your point?

BioRage · 07-12-2012, 10:03 AM

The Genesis new front is ugly.

/thread.

To each, their own.

And the "3.8 V6 Track" is almost equivalent to the price of an STi here in Toronto.

BRZ $27,295.00
GC V6 Track $36,999.00
STI $38,195.00

Just saying, my personal preference would to be to get an STi, even if they aren't the same platform.

frsinpa · 07-12-2012, 10:12 AM

Genesis Coupe isn't a bad car, but I tend to agree that the FR-S is a way better option.

Quote:

Originally Posted by xyos

I test drove both when deciding on a car, I think if it was just the FRS vs 2.0T Genesis, I would've gone with the FRS, but the fact you can get the upgraded v6 with 350 HP, that blows the FRS out of the water

Yeah, the fact that you can spend $37K on a Genesis Coupe over a $25K FR-S totally blows it out of the water... right.

HunterGreene · 07-12-2012, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frsinpa

Genesis Coupe isn't a bad car, but I tend to agree that the FR-S is a way better option.

Yeah, the fact that you can spend $37K on a Genesis Coupe over a $25K FR-S totally blows it out of the water... right.

Or, you could take $30k and get yourself a new Mustang GT, which is one of the best performers in its class, and is still RWD.

Seriously, though the price point is what makes the GC unappealing to me. Just seems like you can get so much more car for $37k, and more headroom to boot.

frsinpa · 07-12-2012, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HunterGreene

Seriously, though the price point is what makes the GC unappealing to me. Just seems like you can get so much more car for $37k, and more headroom to boot.

I totally agree. If I had ~$37K to spend on a car, I would likely go the STI or 370Z nismo route.

Hanzo · 07-12-2012, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frsinpa

I totally agree. If I had ~$37K to spend on a car, I would likely go the STI or 370Z nismo route.

Slightly used Cayman S.

07-12-2012, 07:50 AM	#1
brianc OCD Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 293 Thanks: 0 Thanked 74 Times in 42 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Autoguide.com Video: Scion FR-S vs. Hyundai Genesis Coupe Nothing I didn't expect. The FR-S is definitely more fun to drive but the Genesis is STILL faster. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI2snMjBqRE&"]Scion FR-S vs. Hyundai Genesis Coupe Comparison - YouTube[/ame] edit: Here is the writeup/article on the video http://www.autoguide.com/car-compari...spec-2103.html __________________ OCD - obsessive car detailer! Last edited by brianc; 07-13-2012 at 07:10 AM.

07-12-2012, 09:31 AM	#8
ft86Fan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: FR-S, Exige S, Miata Location: Basking Ridge NJ Posts: 798 Thanks: 327 Thanked 131 Times in 80 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks for the video. I've driven the 3.8 V6 Track. Its not a bad car but I don't agree the interior is nicer than the FR-S. Material wise maybe but I prefer the look of our interior. __________________ '13 Scion FR-S (Whiteout) '07 Lotus Exige S (Aspen White) Touring, Traction, Starshield '95 Miata (Montego Blue)

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BioRage Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: ~_~ Location: Toronto Posts: 831 Thanks: 27 Thanked 190 Times in 111 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The Genesis new front is ugly. /thread. To each, their own. And the "3.8 V6 Track" is almost equivalent to the price of an STi here in Toronto. BRZ $27,295.00 GC V6 Track $36,999.00 STI $38,195.00 Just saying, my personal preference would to be to get an STi, even if they aren't the same platform. __________________ Join us! @ EightSixClub

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