And as with its predecessor...

And as with its predecessor, the latest Coupé has been facelifted twice in its lifetime. The first revisions came in 2004, but this makeover, unveiled at a motor show in China, represents the model"s biggest overhaul yet.

Gone are the outgoing car"s swooping curves in place of sharp angles front and rear. Many of the styling cues are reminiscent of the Toyota Celica, and the upgrades have been carried out to bring the Coupé up to the standard set by Hyundai"s latest models.

At the rear, the sports car has been given a more aggressive edge with a fashionable rear undertray, which offers some aerodynamic benefit.

Inside, the upgrades are less noticeable. There has been a mild redesign, but Hyundai is concentrating on material quality and the car"s fit and finish. The standard equipment list is also expected to get a boost.

The facelifted Coupé is due on sale later this year, but the revisions are only skin deep. Hyundai has confirmed that there are no mechanical changes or engine upgrades in the pipeline.

That means buyers will still have the same choice of three petrol units - a 103bhp 1.6-litre, 141bhp 2.0-litre or 165bhp 2.7-litre V6. Customers will be able to specify automatic transmissions with the latter two powerplants.

The good news is that prices aren"t set to change significantly. Expect to pay around чЈ15,200 for the entry-level car and чЈ19,500 for the well equipped V6 model. Fans of the Coupé will be disappointed to learn that long-standing plans for a folding hard-top variant have now been scrapped.

A coupé-cabrio was unveiled in concept form at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2003, but a lack of funding and a change in the firm"s priorities have seen the drop-top fall by the wayside.