Genesis Coupe Super Bowl ad really out?

We were told last week that Hyundai Motor America will be airing two commercial ads for its new-born Genesis Coupe during this years Super Bowl. The set of commercials was titled the “The Epic Lap” and both will be highlighting the performance potential of the 310hp Genesis Coupe.

However, tough economy might spoil Hyundai‘s plans to build some real hype for the Genesis Coupe among Super Bowl fans and enthusiasts. Guys over at Sportsbusinessdaily have published a report that Hyundai may push both Genesis Coupe ads out of Super Bowl. Here’s an excerpt from the article:

Hyundai May Push Genesis Coupe Ad Out Of Super Bowl For Economy-Related Message Though the Super Bowl “maintains its aura of hype and glitz, the bleak economic climate has influenced the kind of Super Bowl advertising we’re all going to see” during NBC’s…[Source: Sportsbusinessdaily.com]

Unfortunately, at thhis moment, we can not provide any more details on this report, because the article requires a paid subscription and we are not subscribed to it. But as soon as we receive more info, we will pass it up to you guys reading our daily updated Hyundai Blog.

Fortunately, this news is only a rumour at the moment and lets hope it doesnt come true, as this would mean a missed golden opportunity for Hyundai to preview the Genesis Coupe – in our humble opinion Hyundai’s best car ever- to the masses.

What I do have here, are some frozen pictures from one of the commercials, showcasing a striking yellow-coated Genesis Coupe while racing on the race track at Road Atlanta. Enjoy the pics! [Photosource: Genesisforums.org]