By Veeno Dewan
The Genesis G70 is a compact, luxury-sport sedan designed to compete with such premium performance sedans such as: the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series. And it does! For 2024/5, the G70 has a few changes. The sleek looks remain and I like the side vents on the front fenders and the imposing front fascia. The G70 looks expensive with a powerful athletic feel. The previous base 2.0L engine is now replaced by a turbocharged four cylinder 2.5L engine with power increased to 300 hp and 311 lb-ft of torque (The old engine had 249 hp and 260 lb-ft).There are dual exhausts and standard 19-inch wheels across the lineup, and two new wheel designs for V6-powered models. The latest G70 now has a digital key that allows users to lock, unlock, and start the car using their smartphone or smartwatch (Apple, Samsung, and Google compatible). There is also standard subscription-free Genesis Connected Services that enables remote vehicle access via a mobile app.
The 2024/5 Genesis G70 is offered in three incredibly well-equipped models. The Advanced ($53,000), Premium ($58,000), both of which are available with the 2.5L engine, and the six-cylinder Sport ($64,000). Our 3.3 T Sport tester was powered by the 3.3 litre twin-turbo V6 with 368 horsepower. An 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle-shifters feeds power via a Limited-slip rear axle and an AWD system.
Genesis claim the 3.3T offers the most powerful engine in its class, capable of dashing from 0-100 km/h in a scant 4.7 seconds, and with a top speed of 270 km/h. With a rigid Nürburgring-tuned chassis and a wide-range of performance -enhancing components, the top dog 3.3T Sport is the Genesis you should be aspiring to get!
The cabin is truly wondrous, on par with any premium German sedan. It’s beautifully finished, with plush diamond-stitched, pleated, and quilted Nappa leather seats with a driver’s power-adjustable cushion extension and raised contrasting stitching all around. All the materials are upscale- heavy, expensive- feeling knobs and buttons reveal excellent attention to tactile luxury. For 2024/5 there are Interior updates such as a digital climate control panel, new aluminum trim patterns, and a frameless rearview mirror. The 10.25-inch dashtop touchscreen infotainment display remains easy to operate. Everything is driver-orientated, with all controls in easy reach. On the safety front, the G70 has a comprehensive suite of safety features. The cabin is roomy and comfortable, the fronts seat superbly bolstered and padded for sporty driving.
On the road, the 3.3 turbo engine offers smooth acceleration and is no slouch off the line. The G70 Sport offers a noticeably quiet, well insulated limousine like- ride. The AWD system can send up to 100% of torque to the rear wheels and makes use of brake-based torque vectoring. The steering has good on-center feel but is a fraction light in my opinion. However, there are multi drive modes which when used offer slightly tightened handling and more steering feel. There is also a launch control feature to maximize off-the-line acceleration. The mechanical limited slip differential helps improve traction and acceleration out of the corners. Drivers can also choose from a variety of drive modes according to their personal preference or driving situation—Comfort, Eco, Sport, Smart or Custom. In Canada, the Sport trim gets an adaptive suspension system, as well as a limited-slip rear differential- so enhancing performance even more. With a deeply satisfying crackling exhaust note, eerily quick cornering, the G70 is a pure engineered sports sedan that is very quick.
To sum up, the G70 3.3T Sport can easily compete with the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes C Class, and Audi A4s of this world in terms of performance and betters them when it comes to value. For example, what comes as expensive option packages in the German cars is included as standard in the G70. Not a lot to complain about, the sleek coupe roofline , the rear seats will be tight of headroom.
The G70 offers satisfying performance and is a great car to drive. Luxurious, with a great interior and as standard equipment roster. Like all Genesis vehicles, the G70 is sold for a price that includes all the luxuries plus delivery and destination fees. The excellent number of ownership benefits include Genesis at Home concierge service, complimentary scheduled maintenance, Genesis Connected Services, map updates, and more, all for 5 years or 100,000 km. The buying experience is personalized and unique. Simply book a test drive online and Genesis will bring a test vehicle right to your home or office! The G70 is well worth considering if you want a premium performance sedan you will enjoy every day. 2024/5 Genesis G70 3.3T Sport – Priced from $64,000.
