Genesis G70 - Review, Specs, Pricing, Features, Videos and More
| Our Rating | 3.9/5 |
| Price | $39,150 - $46,750 |
| Engine | 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder / 3.3-liter turbo 6-cylinder |
| Power | 252 hp / 365 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft / 376 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | RWD / AWD |
Pros | Eye-catching looks, strong engines, engaging dynamics |
Cons | Tight rear seats, middling tech suite, thirsty engineas |
Bottom Line | The Genesis G70 does what the Infiniti G35 did two decades prior: offers a genuine BMW 3 Series alternative. It's sharp to drive and look at, even if it can't quite match the polish of the BMW's drivetrain (or tech). |
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2022 Genesis G70 Review: First Drive
You didn’t envy the Genesis team tasked with giving the G70 its mid-cycle update.
Improving on greatness is tough. When the G70 showed up on the scene for 2019 it wowed critics, including this very publication when we named it our 2019 Car of the Year. Genesis stole BMW’s lunch money, building a better compact sport sedan than the venerable 3 Series, yet also undercutting it.
In the three short years since, Genesis has spread its distinctive Athletic Elegance design language across its rapidly expanding lineup. As the final hold-out, now it’s time for the G70 to get the twin-line treatment. Thankfully, Genesis hasn’t messed with the basics, producing a satisfying compact sport sedan that continues to offer outstanding dynamics at a remarkable value. Now it even looks cooler, too.
Acura TLX Type S vs Genesis G70 Comparison: Sport Sedan Shoot-Out
Back in the early aughts Acura put Type S branding on several of its cars, which I remember well because for a short period of time, I sold them.
The CL, TL and RSX were all Type S cars, and they were the ones that got me excited to go the showroom everyday.
Those heady days of 2002 didn’t last long, however, and soon those cars became extinct as Acura moved away from precision crafted performance and into a long winter of entry-level luxury boredom. Thankfully, the brand emerged from its decade-plus doldrums in 2016, with an all-new NSX and a rededication to precision crafted performance. Acura was back.
And while it took a few years, Type S is back too, with TLX and MDX variants that are built for performance.
Detailed Specs
| Price | $39,150 - $46,750 |
| Engine | 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder / 3.3-liter turbo 6-cylinder |
| Power | 252 hp / 365 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft / 376 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | RWD / AWD |
| Transmission | 8AT |
| Fuel Economy (city/hwy) | 17–21 mpg / 26–31 mpg |
| Cargo Capacity | 10.5 cu ft |
Our Final Verdict
Genesis G70
Overall | 3.9 |
| Performance | 8.0 |
| Features | 8.0 |
| Comfort | 7.0 |
| Quality and Styling | 8.0 |
| Value | 8.0 |
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