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Motor Trend
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- Motor Trend
2026 Genesis G70 Review: Expert Insights, Pricing, and Trims
Don't count the Genesis G70 out just yet. As the compact luxury sedan that won our 2019 Car of the Year award nears the end of its first generation, Genesis makes minor updates to streamline the features on offer. Rivals to the 2026 Genesis G70 include the Tesla Model 3, Alfa Romeo Giulia, and BMW 3 Series. What's New The 2026 G70 lineup sees some new content, but Genesis discontinues more features than it adds. Basics Electronically controlled suspension discontinued Power trunk no longer available on all trims 360-degree camera view standard on 3.3T models and available on 2.5T Prestige Exterior Capri Blue replaces Tasman Blue and Burleigh Blue Updated wheel design for 2.5T Prestige Aluminum trim available on 2.5T Prestige Interior Standard heated steering wheel on 2.5T AWD and above Beige, Gray, and Sport interiors discontinued for 2.5T models Nappa leather and microfiber suede headliner discontinued Alloy pedals discontinued on 2.5T Prestige What We Think Our 2019 Car of the Year returns for 2026, continuing its legacy of blending luxurious appointments with sporty driving dynamics. Although Genesis eliminates some features for the new model year, the 2026 G70 appears to remain a strong value proposition. There are quicker offerings in the segment, but the 2026 Genesis G70's subjective pleasures rival longer-established automakers. Its powerful engines feel gutsy when pushed but exhibit a relaxed character while tootling around town or cruising on the highway. It excels as a luxury car, too, with excellent build quality and interior materials. The 2026 Genesis G70 does have some weak aspects, though. Standard equipment goes well beyond the basics, but doesn't include the new tech features and larger displays offered on other models. The ride can get choppy, the second row isn't the roomiest, and trunk space is down compared to rivals. First introduced for 2019, the Genesis G70 is starting to show its age, as well. Still, the G70 remains a compelling pick for those who love to drive but don't want to sacrifice comfort or convenience. We hope Genesis continues to offer enthusiast-friendly models when the G70's time is inevitably up. Top-Ranked Competitors: BMW 3 Series Alfa Romeo Giulia Mercedes-Benz C-Class MotorTrend Tested Entry-level versions of the 2026 Genesis G70 carry over with a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine developing 300 hp and 311 lb-ft of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard, with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive available. A rear-wheel-drive G70 takes 5.7 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph. All-wheel-drive models require 5.9 seconds. For perspective, the four-cylinder BMW 330i only takes 5.3–5.4 seconds with RWD or AWD. An upgrade to the optional 3.3-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 engine producing 365 hp and 375 lb-ft of torque brings the G70's 0–60-mph time down to a mere 4.5 seconds. For comparison, the BMW M340i xDrive we tested needed just 3.8 seconds to hit 60 mph. MPGs and Range We expect the 2026 Genesis G70 will log similar EPA ratings to the 2025 model. It's most efficient with the base 2.5-liter engine and rear-wheel drive, returning 21/29 mpg city/highway. With all-wheel drive, those figures fall slightly to 20/28 mpg. The competing 2025 BMW 330i is a paragon of efficiency at 28/35 mpg with RWD and 26/34 mpg with xDrive AWD. With the larger 3.3-liter V-6, the G70's fuel economy takes a tumble. Rear-wheel-drive models return 17/25 mpg, and all-wheel-drive models are rated at 17/23 mpg. For comparison, the BMW M340i is only marginally less efficient than the 330i despite its much more powerful I-6 engine, rated at 27/33 mpg with rear-wheel drive and 26/33 mpg with all-wheel drive. The G70 2.5T has the most range, at 379 miles. With all-wheel drive, that figure drops slightly to 363 miles. The BMW 3 Series has a lot more range—484 miles with RWD and 452 miles with AWD. With the 3.3-liter engine, the G70's numbers fall to 316 and 300 miles, respectively. Meanwhile, both of the M340i's drivetrain layouts are good for 452 miles of range. Safety Ratings and Features For 2025, the Genesis G70 receives Good scores in all crashworthiness categories evaluated by IIHS. It also gets a top score in the headlights test. LATCH ease of use is rated Marginal, the second-lowest score. Genesis equips the 2026 G70 with a robust suite of active safety features. We've found the driver assistance systems to be useful in our testing. Automatic high-beams Front and rear automatic emergency braking Side cross-traffic alert Intersection collision avoidance Blind-spot monitoring Lane keeping assist Adaptive cruise control Cargo Space and Interior Room The 2026 Genesis G70's front row is roomy, but the second row feels tight. Cargo space is down compared to rivals. Technology Infotainment Genesis outfits every 2026 G70 with a standard 10.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with built-in navigation, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. Unlike other Genesis models with a single panel for all digital functions, the G70 still uses a second 8.0-inch display and semi-analog instrument cluster. A head-up display is available. The 2026 Genesis G70's cabin has a total of four USB-C ports. Only higher trims come equipped with a wireless charging pad. Sound System The G70's base sound system is a six-speaker arrangement. A 15-speaker setup from Lexicon is also available. Available Upgrades Heated steering wheel Ventilated front seats Power-folding side mirrors with Genesis logo puddle lamps Value Standard Features Genesis equips the 2026 G70 with a standard 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive. The sport sedan rides on 19-inch wheels and a fully independent suspension. All models use Brembo brakes. Inside the cabin, the G70 features standard leatherette upholstery with heated front seats. All models have a proximity key and pushbutton start. There's an 8.0-inch gauge cluster display alongside an analog gauge, a 10.3-inch infotainment display, and four USB-C ports. Safety features include forward collision avoidance assist, lane keeping assist, lane following assist, driver attention warning, blind-spot collision warning, rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist, a rearview camera, safe exit warning, and a rear occupant alert. Recommended Trim Genesis offers the 2026 G70 in eight trims: 2.5T RWD 2.5T AWD 2.5T Sport Prestige RWD 2.5T Sport Prestige AWD 3.3T Sport Advanced RWD 3.3T Sport Advanced AWD 3.3T Sport Prestige RWD 3.3T Sport Prestige AWD Models with the 3.3-liter engine are compact rockets, but the base 2.5-liter four-cylinder still has plenty of grunt. For that reason, we'd go for rear-drive Sport Prestige trim to get the leather seats, sunroof, and ventilated front seats. Pricing for the G70 should start around $44,000 and reach nearly $60,000 for the 3.3T Sport Prestige AWD model. The 2026 Genesis G70 2.5T Sport Prestige RWD is our goldilocks, stickering for less than $50,000. The Sportiest 2026 Genesis G70 All Genesis G70s are fun to drive, but the most enthusiast-oriented are the pair of 3.3T Sport Prestige models, which receive a limited-slip differential, Brembo brakes, and a variable exhaust system. In prior years, Genesis equipped electronically controlled suspension, but that feature has been discontinued for 2026 in favor of a passive setup.
Business Mayor
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Mayor
Genesis G70 shows its wild side with fearsome new Track Day Special Concept
As the premium sub brand of Hyundai, Genesis is possibly not the first manufacturer you think of when it comes to track-only performance cars – but that hasn't stopped it from creating the new G70 Track Day Special Concept. The G70, in its facelifted form, launched in the UK back in 2021 and while some markets got a 3.3-litre V6 from the Kia Stinger GTS, Britain made do with four-cylinder petrol and diesel power. Advertisement – Article continues below However, the G70 Track Day Special Concept shows just what it is capable of. As the name suggests, it won't be a production car, but according to the Korean firm it 'symbolises one of the many emotionalising steps Genesis is taking as a brand'. A 'one-of-a-kind project', the G70 Track Day Special Concept takes inspiration from the Genesis Track Taxi Nordschleife – a modified version of the G70 saloon that regularly takes passengers on a high-speed ride around Germany's fabled Nürburgring. The G70 Track Day Special Concept gets the same chassis tweaks as the Track Taxi, including lowered suspension, plus 19-inch wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres. There are also bonnet vents, front and rear tow cables and a huge rear wing, to go with front canards. The concept car also gets a rather bold livery with Nordschliefe script and a massive G70 logo on the side. For the endurance-racer look, there are yellow-tinted headlights and extra front foglights too. While Genesis has yet to confirm what's under the bonnet, we expect power for the G70 concept to come from the same twin-turbocharged 3.3-litre V6 that features in the Track Taxi, with 365bhp and 510Nm of torque. Power goes through an eight-speed automatic transmission to the rear wheels for a 4.5-second 0-62mph time. Latest Genesis G70 deals
IOL News
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- IOL News
South Africa's 2025 Car of the Year is . . .
The new-generation G70 model, which is built right here in South Africa, beat 17 other finalists for the overall prize. This marks the eighth time a BMW has claimed the top honour in the competition, staged by the South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ) for the past 39 years and sponsored by Old Mutual since 2023. The Suzuki Swift took second overall place in the competition, while the BMW M5 hybrid secured third spot. 'Locally-produced at the BMW's Rosslyn facility, the latest X3 is a beacon of the local industry's capabilities and exceptional manufacturing standards. The German sport-utility vehicle edged ahead in the scoring, thanks to its high refinement levels, innovative design, high level of digitisation and relative value for money,' the SAGMJ said. The organisation also lauded the Suzuki Swift, for upping the ante considerably over its predecessor, particularly in the area of safety, where six airbags are now standard across the range. Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel The South African COTY competition is one of a handful in the world that stage physical testing days for the finalists. To that end, the 17 finalists for 2025 were put through their paces back in March, in a three-day evaluation process that included various modules at Zwartkops Raceway and nearby road routes. Previous South African Car of the Year winners 2024: BMW 7 Series 2023: Ford Ranger 2022: Toyota Corolla Cross 2021: Peugeot 2008 2020: Jaguar I-Pace 2019: Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2018: Porsche Panamera 2017: Opel Astra 2016: Volvo XC90 2015: Porsche Macan S Diesel 2014: Porsche Cayman S 2013: Porsche Boxster 2012: Hyundai Elantra 1.8 GLS 2011: VW Polo 1.6 TDI and BMW 530d 2010: VW Golf 6 1.4 TSI Comfortline 2009: Honda Accord 2.4i Executive 2008: Mazda 2 1.5 Individual 2007: Honda Civic 1.8 VXi 2006: Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI 2005: Volvo S40 2.4i 2004: Renault Mégane 1.9 dCi 2003: VW Polo 1.4 TDI 2002: Audi A4 1.9 TDI 2001: BMW 320d 2000: Renault Clio 1.4 RT 1999: Alfa Romeo 156 T-Spark 1998: Ford Fiesta Fun 1997: BMW 528i 1996: Audi A4 1.8 1995: Opel Astra 160iS 1994: Opel Kadett 140 1993: BMW 316i 1992: Nissan Maxima 300 SE 1991: Opel Monza 160 GSi 1990: BMW 525i 1989: Toyota Corolla GLi Executive 1988: BMW 735i 1987: Mercedes-Benz 260E 1986: Toyota Corolla GLi IOL
West Australian
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
Genesis reveals wild, track-ready sedan, but will it actually release a BMW M3 rival?
The Genesis G70, Korea's rival for the BMW 3 Series, may not be long for this world, but that hasn't stopped it receiving a track-ready overhaul… again. The Genesis G70 Track Day Special Concept is a one-off project vehicle produced by Genesis Motors Canada that builds on the previously revealed G70 Track Taxi Nordschleife . In fact, it's fitted with the same suspension setup and 19-inch wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres as the Track Taxi. However, it gains a more aggressive bonnet with vents, as well as a huge rear wing. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . It's not as orange as the Track Taxi, and instead of the whole vehicle being painted in the lurid hue, it's reserved for graphics that run down the side of the vehicle and across the top of the windscreen. The Track Day Special Concept also features front and rear tow points and yellow running lights. It's the latest take on a hot G70, following the Track Taxi which is being used – as the name suggests – to provide rides around the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Each of the Track Taxis in this fleet is powered by a 3.3-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 producing 274kW of power and 510Nm of torque. While they're finished in Genesis' retina-searing Magma Orange hero colour, the Korean luxury brand has yet to reveal a fully fledged G70 Magma production vehicle. 'We are now gauging demand from the market, if we develop this one. Now we are under study,' Genesis global boss Mike Song told Australian media in January . The company had previously said all of its models will get a hotter performance version under the new Magma sub-brand, which debuted in 2024 with hotted-up concept versions of the GV60 , GV80 Coupe and G80 . Genesis hasn't explicitly said what each Magma vehicle will receive over the models they're based on, though more power, revised suspension tuning and more aggressive visuals are expected. When asked whether Australia will get access to all Magma production models, Mr Song said: 'Yes, except the G90.' 'G90 we don't have right-hand drive. Any one [country] that has [right-hand drive], we'll have the Magma model.' But will the G70 be around long enough to receive a Magma makeover? It entered production back in 2017 and, though a facelift was revealed in 2020, it would appear the G70 is at the end of its lifecycle. There has been a mix of overseas reports and comments from Genesis itself suggesting the G70 could either be replaced by an electric model or axed entirely. Genesis vice president of global communications Till Warternberg even suggested to Road & Track that a next-generation G70 could come with a lower base price, giving the brand a lower entry point. He also confirmed the model hadn't been cancelled, though development of the G70's replacement would appear to be in flux. The G70 is both Genesis' oldest model and its slowest seller in Australia. 'It's up to the market, still we don't kill it. Still we don't announce what the next-generation G70 looks like,' Mr Song told Australian media in January . 'For G70 especially, this is our first model, and still there are customers who really love their G70 and who really want to have their G70, so it's still going on. So it's not time to think of the next-generation of G70 yet.' Sedans remain popular in South Korea, but even there G70 sales have dropped off significantly during its run. Last year, the G70 – including the Shooting Brake wagon – was Genesis' second lowest-volume vehicle in South Korea with 2361 sales, ahead of only the GV60 (590 sales). In Australia, it was dead last in the lineup with just 45 deliveries, though looking at overall export sales it was Genesis' third best-selling vehicle with 13,902 sales, behind only the GV70 (19,191) and GV80 (28,657). It was also its third-best seller in the crucial US market. The Genesis boss scoffed at the idea of dropping sedans. 'Definitely we need to have the balance in our lineup. We don't want to kill all the sedans just because we don't see any big volume forecast,' he said. '[A] hundred per cent SUV brand? I don't think so.' MORE: Everything Genesis G70
7NEWS
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Genesis reveals wild, track-ready sedan, but will it actually release a BMW M3 rival?
The Genesis G70, Korea's rival for the BMW 3 Series, may not be long for this world, but that hasn't stopped it receiving a track-ready overhaul… again. The Genesis G70 Track Day Special Concept is a one-off project vehicle produced by Genesis Motors Canada that builds on the previously revealed G70 Track Taxi Nordschleife. In fact, it's fitted with the same suspension setup and 19-inch wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres as the Track Taxi. However, it gains a more aggressive bonnet with vents, as well as a huge rear wing. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. It's not as orange as the Track Taxi, and instead of the whole vehicle being painted in the lurid hue, it's reserved for graphics that run down the side of the vehicle and across the top of the windscreen. The Track Day Special Concept also features front and rear tow points and yellow running lights. It's the latest take on a hot G70, following the Track Taxi which is being used – as the name suggests – to provide rides around the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Each of the Track Taxis in this fleet is powered by a 3.3-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 producing 274kW of power and 510Nm of torque. While they're finished in Genesis' retina-searing Magma Orange hero colour, the Korean luxury brand has yet to reveal a fully fledged G70 Magma production vehicle. 'We are now gauging demand from the market, if we develop this one. Now we are under study,' Genesis global boss Mike Song told Australian media in January. The company had previously said all of its models will get a hotter performance version under the new Magma sub-brand, which debuted in 2024 with hotted-up concept versions of the GV60, GV80 Coupe and G80. Genesis hasn't explicitly said what each Magma vehicle will receive over the models they're based on, though more power, revised suspension tuning and more aggressive visuals are expected. When asked whether Australia will get access to all Magma production models, Mr Song said: 'Yes, except the G90.' 'G90 we don't have right-hand drive. Any one [country] that has [right-hand drive], we'll have the Magma model.' But will the G70 be around long enough to receive a Magma makeover? It entered production back in 2017 and, though a facelift was revealed in 2020, it would appear the G70 is at the end of its lifecycle. There has been a mix of overseas reports and comments from Genesis itself suggesting the G70 could either be replaced by an electric model or axed entirely. Genesis vice president of global communications Till Warternberg even suggested to Road & Track that a next-generation G70 could come with a lower base price, giving the brand a lower entry point. He also confirmed the model hadn't been cancelled, though development of the G70's replacement would appear to be in flux. The G70 is both Genesis' oldest model and its slowest seller in Australia. 'It's up to the market, still we don't kill it. Still we don't announce what the next-generation G70 looks like,' Mr Song told Australian media in January. 'For G70 especially, this is our first model, and still there are customers who really love their G70 and who really want to have their G70, so it's still going on. So it's not time to think of the next-generation of G70 yet.' Sedans remain popular in South Korea, but even there G70 sales have dropped off significantly during its run. Last year, the G70 – including the Shooting Brake wagon – was Genesis' second lowest-volume vehicle in South Korea with 2361 sales, ahead of only the GV60 (590 sales). In Australia, it was dead last in the lineup with just 45 deliveries, though looking at overall export sales it was Genesis' third best-selling vehicle with 13,902 sales, behind only the GV70 (19,191) and GV80 (28,657). It was also its third-best seller in the crucial US market. The Genesis boss scoffed at the idea of dropping sedans. 'Definitely we need to have the balance in our lineup. We don't want to kill all the sedans just because we don't see any big volume forecast,' he said. '[A] hundred per cent SUV brand? I don't think so.'
