2023 Genesis G70

The G70 is offered in two trims, 2.0T and 3.3T, and base prices range from $40,245 to $45,745.

The trim names are representative of their engine displacements. The 2.0T features a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that generates 252 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque while the 3.3T is equipped with a 3.3-liter turbocharged V6 that puts out 365 horsepower and 376 pound-feet of torque from a low 1,300 RPM all the way through 4,500 RPM. Both engines send power through an eight-speed automatic (with paddle shifters) to the rear wheels and offer an all-wheel-drive system for $2,000. The 3.3T adds launch control and offers a mechanical limited-slip differential.

The 2.0T earns an EPA-estimated 21 miles per gallon city, 31 MPG highway, and 25 combined. With all-wheel drive, those figures drop by 1, 3, and 2, mpg points, respectively. The performance-oriented 3.3T is rated at 18, 27, and 21 combined, while the all-wheel-drive powertrain archives one less point across the board. Premium fuel is recommended and, in any configuration, the G70 is far less efficient than any of the German competition.

The G70 stretches to 184.4 inches, rides on a 111.6-inch wheelbase and sits 72.8 inches wide – nearly within an inch of the BMW 3-Series. Inside the G70 seats five although rear passengers are afforded just 34.8 inches of legroom and 36.9 inches of headroom which is tight but larger than others in the segment. The G70 most notably falls short in the trunk, where its volume is just 10.5 cubic feet of space. At least a split-folding rear seat is standard.

The G70 is well equipped with active safety technology. Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian braking, full-speed adaptive cruise control with lane centering, blind-spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert and safe exit warning, and automatic high beams are standard. The 2.0T’s Sport Prestige package further includes front and rear parking sensors and rain-sensing wipers while the 3.3T’s package includes a blind-spot view monitor in the digital gauge cluster and a surround-view camera.

While the 2023 model hasn’t been tested, the 2022 G70 earns a Top Safety Pick+ from IIHS with Superior vehicle-to-vehicle crash avoidance and Advanced vehicle-to-pedestrian avoidance. Its headlights are rated as Good.

The standard G70 is equipped with a 10.25-inch touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, SiriusXM, and navigation with over-the-air updates while three USB ports handle charging duties. The Sport Prestige package adds a premium 15-speaker (up from six) audio system and a wireless phone charger.

The standard G70 is equipped with 19-inch wheels (new for 2022), a twin exhaust outlet, heated mirrors with integrated turn signals, proximity entry with hands-free trunk opening, leatherette seating surfaces with 12-way power-adjustability for the driver and eight-way for the passenger, heated front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an eight-inch driver information display, a dual-zone climate control system, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.

The Sport Prestige Package is offered for $4,200 and adds a host of features such as uniquely designed 19-inch wheels, dark chrome grille and window surrounds, power-folding mirrors with auto-dimming, and Genesis logo puddle lights, a sunroof, and acoustic front door glass. A number of premium upgrades are also found inside including leather seats with ventilation and 12-way power-adjustability for the passenger seat with easy-exit programming, unique aluminum trim, memory driver positioning, and a power tilt and telescoping steering wheel.

The base trim of the G70 with the larger engine builds on the 2.0T - Standard trim but gains a sport-tuned suspension, dual exhaust, and a variable-ratio steering system and picks up many of the 2.0T Sport Prestige’s features such as leather seats, power-folding mirrors, memory positioning, and a 12-way power passenger seat. The Sport Advance Package ($4,300) features an active exhaust system, a digital key, a power trunk, ventilated front seats with adjustable bolsters and leg extensions, a sunroof, and dark chrome grille and window trim. The 3.3T’s Sport Prestige Package is $8,700 and adds adaptive dampers, high-performance brakes, Nappa leather seats, a microfiber headliner, and a head-up display.

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