2025 Genesis G70 review
The Genesis G70 is a stylish compact luxury sedan that debuted as a 2019 model to take on the likes of the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. It derived its rear-wheel-drive platform from its corporate cousin, the Kia Stinger, though in a shorter overall length. It offers strong power from a pair of turbocharged engines, and all-wheel drive is available. Agile moves, attractive styling, and a luxurious cabin are strengths of the G70, but fuel economy and rear seat and cargo space are weaknesses.
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First generation Genesis G70
The G70 is a compact sedan with appealing style, agility, and value. It is powered by either a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder or a twin-turbocharged 3.3-liter V6. The 2.5 replaced a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder for the 2024 model year. The 2.0-liter engine was available with a six-speed manual transmission, but that transmission was dropped for 2022. All models now come with an eight-speed automatic transmission, and both engines are available with rear- or all-wheel drive.
The cabin combines luxury and technology, though space is tight in the rear seat and trunk. The G70 presents occupants with an eight-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen, the latter of which replaced an eight-inch unit for the 2022 model year.
Driver-assist features are plentiful. They include automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert with brake support, automatic high beams, adaptive cruise control, a driver attention monitor, a safe exit system, and a semi-automated driver-assist system for the highway. Also available are front and rear parking sensors, a surround-view camera system, and a blind-spot camera that displays a video feed in the instrument cluster when the driver uses a turn signal.
Model highlights
Rear- or all-wheel-drive luxury sedan
Launched with turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder or twin-turbo 3.3-liter V6
New turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder for 2024
Launched with six-speed manual and eight-speed automatic transmissions
Manual transmission dropped for 2022
Design refresh for 2022
Changes by year
Latest generation from 2019 - present
2025 Genesis G70
2024 Genesis G70
Highlights
New turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder base engine
Brembo® brake system extended to every model
New climate control display
Rear side airbags newly standard
Digital key newly offered
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2023 Genesis G70
Highlights
19-inch wheels became standard across the lineup
New 2.0T Sport Prestige trim
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2022 Genesis G70
Highlights
Revised front and rear styling
Infotainment touchscreen grew to 10.25 inches
New hands-on semi-automated driving technology
Manual transmission dropped
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2021 Genesis G70
Highlights
2.0T Sport trim discontinued
Increased standard equipment on V6 models
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2020 Genesis G70
2019 Genesis G70
Highlights
New compact luxury sedan from Hyundai’s Genesis luxury division
Second model for Genesis
Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder and twin-turbo 3.3-liter V6 engines
Six-speed manual and eight-speed automatic transmissions available
Eight-inch infotainment touchscreen
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Kirk Bell has been an automotive journalist since 2001, doing stints at Motor Authority, MSN Autos, and Consumer Guide. He's currently a freelance journalist with an interest in luxury and performance cars.
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