Roadfly’s Ross Rapoport finally had some time in the new 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe R-Spec. The R-Spec features a strong 3.8 liter V6 mated to a 6-speed manual transmission and offers the added bonus of Brembo brakes, Torsen limited slip and a long list of other features.

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Vehicle: 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe R-Spec
Base Price: $26,750
Price as tested: $26,940
Engine: 3.8 Liter V6 DOHC 24V CVVT
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Horsepower: 306 hp / 266 lb-ft torque
0-60 MPH: 5.9 seconds

EPA: 17 city / 26 highway MPG

Vehicle warranty: 5 yr / 60,000 mile new vehicle warranty
Powertrain warranty: 10 yr / 100,000 mile warranty

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Hyundai started off auto show season debuts with the redesigned Elantra at the 2010 LA Auto Show.  In addition to great fuel economy and affordable price tag, the compact 2011 Elantra boasts the  ‘Fluidic Sculpture’ design with four-door coupe styling, i.e. the same style you may recognize from the Tucson and Sonata.  The Elantra will go on sale before the new year with a starting price of $14,830.

The range-topping Elantra Limited boasts heated leather seats (front and rear)  and a 172-watt audio system with iPod/USB/Bluetooth connectivity. Other options include passive entry and GPS navigation. Under the hood, the Elantra is powered by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 148 horsepower and 131 lb-ft of torque, mated to standard six-speed manual transmission (a six-speed automatic is optional), giving the car a hybrid-like fuel economy rating of 29 mpg city and 40 mpg highway.

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If you’re in the market for a Honda Accord or Toyota Camry but can’t stomach the cost, you should consider the 2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited. Included in the base price of the Sonata Limited edition are most of the goodies like dual zone climate control, heated seats, keyless entry, and iPod/USB integration that usually run up the final cost. Our tester came with the less powerful of the two engine options, the 2.4-liter 4-cylinder that produces 172 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 168 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. The other option is the higher performing 249 horsepower, 3.3-liter V6 engine. The fuel economy on our tester was one of the few in the large car class that meets the EPA standards, getting 22 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway.

Once you factor in the safety ratings, all of the amenities offered in the base price, and the fuel economy, the 2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited can only be described as a value buy, costing a mere $24,955, as-tested.