The Hyundai Genesis Coupe was originally intended to compete directly with the Ford Mustang. With only four and six cylinder engines available, it probably won’t be able to match the might of a V8 Pony car, but it certainly offers an amazing amount of bang for your buck, and the Hyundai Genesis Sedan has an available V8.

For under forty grand, you get a very refined and powerful car that is fun to drive and has loads of standard features.

Hyundai Motors got off to a rocky start, but they have since addressed the quality issues that initially plagued their brand, and they are now poised to meet their top-tier competitors head on.