#Varmintz year mods

Chrysler has seen larger sales decreases than its fellow Detroit automakers, but in terms of cash losses, team Pentastar is way ahead of the domestic pack. Expect a rematch soon enough.įord and GM claimed losses of over $20 billion in the second quarter of 2008, which is more than the GDP of some developing countries. Finally, the TDI qualifies for a $1,300 tax credit that the Prius can't claim. Of course, there is more to the story than that, including which car is a better to drive - according to PM, the Jetta. Once the price of crude is factored in, the Prius remains the overall cheaper car to keep filled up. On the highway, though, the Jetta TDI is able to eke out a narrow victory, scoring less than one mile per gallon better. In the city, there's just no beating a hybrid, which uses its electric motor to good effect and scores over ten mpg better in the stop-and-go traffic of Los Angeles. It's not a knock-out for either car, but it may offer some early answers to a few questions.įirst, the mileage. Does the Volkswagen Jetta TDI have a shot at dethroning the Toyota Prius as the undisputed mileage champion of the U.S.? To get a preliminary answer to some of these questions, Popular Mechanics put almost 500 miles on both cars, dividing up their miles between the city and the highway. There's the price of diesel fuel to consider, which runs a few dimes over that of regular gasoline. We're sure they won't be nearly as entertaining on the track, but a few VIP-styled sedans could do a lot to stoke the image of the Genesis.Ĭlean diesel or hybrid drive? It's an intriguing question, and one that's not quite so easy to answer. With the Coupes covered, we're waiting to see who Hyundai tapped to tune its three Genesis sedans. Inside, carbon fiber trim joins a pair of Cobra seats with black suede accents and an Infinity audio system.

The exterior benefits from a black camo and 'stealth fighter-inspired paint design,' along with tinted head and taillights, APR rear wing and custom grille.

#Varmintz year mods

To that end, the only performance mods – outside of aiding the V6's breathing – include a modified suspension, Brembo brakes and 19-inch Volk wheels shod in performance rubber. According to Street Concepts' owner, Shawn Williams, their aim is to 'maximize the driving capabilities of the Genesis Coupe while striving for a level of practicality.' Unlike the turbo'd models from RMR and HKS, the Street Concepts Coupe is packing the 3.8-liter V6 fitted with a custom cold-air intake and a Magnaflow exhaust. Hyundai's trifecta of SEMA-bound Genesis Coupes is complete, and the latest tuned, rear-wheel-drive two-door comes courtesy of Street Concepts.