2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0L vs. Toyota 86 vs Subaru BRZ

**MrGunn** · March 15th, 2012 02:35 AM

Ok, so I'm looking for a second car which will be my primary car and baby...

We already have a Kia Sorento so that takes care of family car duties. I was initially sold on the new Gen Coupe but when I heard that Toyota is bringing the 86 to the Phils this May, and SUbaru bringing in the BRZ on November, it made me think twice.

I've seen posts that the GC is wide, while the 86 is smaller and easier to maneuver in tight spaces.

I've also seen posts that the GC is better for straight line speed while the 86 is better in terms of handling.

Which would you choose? What would be a better drive? Maintenance? FC? back seat comfort?

I'm targeting a purchase date of late this year/early 2013 so that means all these cars would be available by then.

**ghosthunter** · March 15th, 2012 02:57 AM

Not including the Subaru Impreza STi in your short list of options? Proven performance with four door convenience & practicality.

**Kiks333** · March 15th, 2012 03:07 AM

Toyota 86 will get my vote...

**oliver1013** · March 15th, 2012 09:46 AM

Magkano kaya yan pag nilabas dito tsaka yung Subbie?

**daumingshirts** · March 15th, 2012 09:46 AM

Magkano kaya yan?

**niky** · March 15th, 2012 10:25 AM

There's no word on when or even if the Toyota 86 will come here.

We do know, however, that MotorImage will sell the BRZ. Since MotorImage is Singapore based, it's likely they can bring it in at a price that will compete with the Genesis Coupe... maybe. I doubt it will cost less than 2m pesos.

I'm quite excited to see the BRZ/86 in person and hopefully... to drive it. It should be amazing. The big question is whether it will be as much fun as the MX-5. (drives better than the Genesis, but is slower and much, much more expensive)

**foresterx** · March 15th, 2012 10:49 AM

my pick

from what i've heard both the brz and ft86 drives pretty damn well. not sure if as good as mx-5 but they're on different class though, can't really compare apples to oranges.

**niky** · March 15th, 2012 11:44 AM

They're slightly bigger, slightly heavier and slightly more powerful. The MX-5 is the closest in spec to these cars.

Probably the best comparison (considering they're 2+2) would be the 1-series coupe... but that's much heavier at the same power level... and much more expensive.

**niky** · March 15th, 2012 12:17 PM

They're slightly bigger, slightly heavier and slightly more powerful. The MX-5 is the closest in spec to these cars.

Probably the best comparison (considering they're 2+2) would be the 1-series coupe... but that's much heavier at the same power level... and much more expensive.

**MrGunn** · March 16th, 2012 12:11 AM

Originally Posted by niky

There's no word on when or even if the Toyota 86 will come here.

We do know, however, that MotorImage will sell the BRZ. Since MotorImage is Singapore based, it's likely they can bring it in at a price that will compete with the Genesis Coupe... maybe. I doubt it will cost less than 2m pesos.

I'm quite excited to see the BRZ/86 in person and hopefully... to drive it. It should be amazing. The big question is whether it will be as much fun as the MX-5. (drives better than the Genesis, but is slower and much, much more expensive)

Topgear.com.ph already reported that Toyota is bringing the 86 to the Philippines, and will be likely available as early as May. BRZ arrives November and might be a bit more expensive than the 86 (50K-100K difference). The price quoted for the 86 and the BRZ will be between P1.7M-2M, so the pricing is right smack against the GC. BRZ/86 can't be priced over P2M, since this will go head to head with the STi, which is the better choice given performance/power/practicality.