Hyundai Genesis Coupe BK

The Genesis Coupe BK, introduced in October 2008, matters to Hyundai for more than the Genesis badge: it was the brand's first rear-wheel-drive sports car. In the Korean four-cylinder version Hyundai listed 2.0 litres, 210 PS and either a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic; a catalogue identifies this engine as G4KF.

A coupe makes it especially tempting to call every loss of pull turbo character. The sounder route is to read every code and its setting data, then test the relevant system: a code gives direction, not a diagnosis.

A good BK is felt in more than acceleration. Even throttle response, a predictable transmission and a service history without mysteries let Hyundai's first rear-drive coupe remain an engaging car rather than a collection of someone else's assumptions.