Genesis G70

Genesis G70
Overview
ManufacturerGenesis Motor (Hyundai)
Model codeIK
ProductionSeptember 2017 – present
Model years2018–present (Middle East)
2019–present (North America)
AssemblySouth Korea: Ulsan
DesignerPeter Schreyer (pre-facelift)
Luc Donckerwolke (facelift)[1]
Body and chassis
ClassCompact executive car (D)
Body style
Layout
  • Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
  • Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
PlatformHyundai M2
RelatedKia Stinger
Powertrain
Engine
  • Gasoline:
  • 2.0 L Theta II T-GDi I4[3]
  • 2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi I4
  • 3.3 L Lambda II T-GDi V6[3]
  • Diesel:
  • 2.2 L R II CRDi VGT I4
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,835 mm (111.6 in)
Length4,685 mm (184.4 in)
Width1,850 mm (72.8 in)
Height1,400 mm (55.1 in)
Curb weight
  • 1,595–1,778 kg (3,516–3,920 lb) (2.0T/2.5T sedan)
  • 1,690–1,840 kg (3,726–4,057 lb) (2.2D/3.3T sedan)
  • 1,650–1,875 kg (3,638–4,134 lb) (shooting brake)

The Genesis G70 is a compact luxury car made by Genesis since 2018.

History and features

The Genesis G70 was previewed by the New York concept at the New York International Auto Show in 2016.[5] The car was later launched in 2017 in the global launch event in olympic park in Seoul.[6] The car was designed by Peter Schreyer that worked previously in Audi and developed later the Kia Stinger (that shares its platform with the G70).[7] The car has a 2.0 liter a 2.5 and a 3.3 turbo liter V6 gasoline engines and a 2.2 liter diesel engine with a 6-speed manual transmission and a 8-speed automatic transmission.

In 2020 it was facelifted in North America. The facelift was praised but in South Korea it was criticized with some people saying the pre-facelift was better.

Shooting Brake version

The Genesis G70 has a Shooting Brake version made mainly for Europe and launched in May 2021.[8] It was later put on sale on the same year.[9] in June 2022 it was launched in South Korea.[10] The Shooting Brake version has a 2.0 liter turbocharged gasoline engine and a 2.2 liter diesel engine with only a 8-speed automatic transmission.

Markets

The Genesis G70 is sold worldwide its sold in North America, Australia, South Korea and other regions while the Shooting Brake version is sold in Europe and South Korea.

References

  1. ↑ "Luc Donckerwolke and the International Team Behind the Design of the Genesis G70". MotorTrend. 2017-10-27. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
  2. ↑ Attwood, James (2021-05-12). "New Genesis G70 Shooting Brake is Europe-specific estate". Autocar. Haymarket Media Group.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Genesis G70 faster, lighter than Kia Stinger GT". Motoring.com.au. 2017-04-14. Retrieved 2017-05-23.
  4. ↑ Silvestro, Brian (2018-03-09). "The 2019 Genesis G70 Is Getting a Six-Speed Manual". Road & Track. Retrieved 2018-03-17.
  5. ↑ Capparella, Joseph (2016-03-01). "Genesis New York Concept: Subdued-Looking Sports Sedan Previews an Upcoming 3-series Rival". Car & Driver. Retrieved 2017-05-23.
  6. ↑ "Genesis Newsroom". www.genesisnewsusa.com. Retrieved 2017-12-05.
  7. ↑ Szymkowski, Sean (2017-04-18). "Genesis G70 to be faster, lighter than Kia Stinger GT". Motor Authority. Retrieved 2017-05-23.
  8. ↑ "The G70 Shooting Brake is the first Genesis designed for Europe". 《TopGear》. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Genesis G70 Shooting Brake Revealed in Full, and We Want One". 《CarAndDriver》. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  10. ↑ "2022 Genesis G70 Shooting Brake (car review)". EXHAUST NOTES. Retrieved June 10, 2022.
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