Although it shares its underpinnings with the Kia Stinger, the 2022 G70 kicks the luxury quotient up a notch and proves that the Genesis brand is a credible competitor in the entry-luxury segment. Going head-to-head with sports sedan leaders such as the BMW 3-series and the Mercedes-Benz C-class requires both an athletic chassis and a posh cabin—two things that happen to be the G70’s strengths. Not only does it deliver driving enjoyment and a nicely-trimmed interior, but the smallest Genesis sedan is also an exemplar for the brand’s bargain pricing, coming in several thousand dollars cheaper than its key rivals from Germany. This helps it earn a spot on our 2022 Editors’ Choice list. Not to mention its standard 10-year warranty package, which is more than double what most entry-luxury cars offer.
Overview this is only the g70s fourth year on sale and its 2022 mid-cycle refresh has only helped keep it competitive in addition its stellar performance excellent build quality value for the money and surprisingly luxurious fuel have given competitors pause as it has helped somewhat reset the bar for what a luxury car should be it competes against other small
Luxury sedans like the acura tlx alfa romeo julia audi a4 bmw 3 series cadillac ct5 infiniti q50 jaguar xf key stinger lexus is mercedes-benz c-class volkswagen ardian even though it is a little more well-rounded it is not quite attain the level of luxury that the g70 and many of its rivals offer foreign driving experience for 5 stars the g70s engine options
Give it plenty of power but the larger twin turbo v6 stands out from many competitors its standard rear-wheel drive sharp handling and firm suspension push it towards being a sports sedan rather than a luxury cruiser competitors like the 3 series and ct5 offer specific performance variants within their lineups but they cost thousands more than the v6 powered g70
Plus the 8-speed automatic is smooth and quick to shift the 113 horsepower advantage the v6 has over the turbo 4 should also be more than enough to keep any enthusiast happy value five five star the value offered by the genesis g70 makes stand out from the rest of the segment it carries a lower starting price than many of its rivals with more standard features
Offers a powerful twin turbocharged v6 engine and comes with a better warranty than any other competitor many standard technology features including the added heated front seats and new driver assistance safety systems help it stand out even further its interior is also one of the best in the class an area usually led by audi and b tech features for 5 stars the
G70s tech features align with segment competition especially with genesis edition of a new standard 10.25 inch touchscreen many competitors have smaller touchscreens but competitors like the bmw 3 series and audi a4 come standard with a large digital gauge cluster that complements their comparably sized touchscreen displays standard tech features on the genesis
G70 include apple carplay and android auto connectivity heated front seats a navigation system bluetooth a six-speaker audio system and free smart trunk and dual zone climate control optional features and those featured on higher trim levels include a 360 degree surround view camera a heated steering wheel wireless device charging a 15 speaker lexicon audio
System a power operated sunroof and a head-up display safety features four or five stars the 2022 genesis g70 is a very safe car it has earned a top safety pick plus award from the iis the only area in which the iis is not awarded the highest rating of superiors in its vehicle to pedestrian safety system in which it has been awarded the second highest rating
Of advanced unfortunately the nh saw has not yet rated the g70 standard safety features on the g70 include blind spot monitoring lane keeping assist automatic emergency braking forward collision warning with pedestrian detection rear cross traffic alert adaptive cruise control driver drowsiness monitor intersection assist vehicle exit warning and a rear seat
Reminder system practicality three five stars even though the g70 is classified by the environmental protection agency apa is a compact car its cargo capacity and passenger space are lower than average compare interior cubby space is also somewhat limited there are just 10.5 cubic feet of space in the trunk with an additional 3.5 cubic feet if you fold down
The back seats the audi a4 features 12 cubic feet of trunk space the bmw 3 series offers 17 cubic feet in the trunk an a lexus is has 10.8 all the seats in the g70 are comfortable and well bolstered but rear seat passengers have to contend with limited legroom and headroom that could be dismissed based on the car’s overall size but most competitors offer more
Spacious interiors at least the front seats are more welcoming to taller passengers styling and design for five stars the g70s exterior styling combines sporty and luxury elements to produce an attractive vehicle its 2022 refresh has brought it closer to the appearance of the larger and more luxurious g80 sedan but it’s low fairly wide stance makes and look
Athletic as well in addition the large grille is not egregious and does not detract from its appearance like some competitors the g70s interior is perhaps more attractive in its exterior it is simple but everything is thoughtfully laid out high quality materials and soft touch surfaces cover just about everything with a hint of sportness similar to the exterior
Leather upholstery comes standard on all but the base model trim with higher grade napa leather on the highest trim levels efficiency three five stars with the base engine and rear wheel drive the g70 returns epa estimates of 21 mpg in the city and 31 on the highway these numbers drop to 20 mpg city and 28 highway with all-wheel drive the 3.3 t rear wheel drive
Models zip to 18 mpg city and 27 mpg highway and adding all-wheel drive pushes it down further to 17 and 25 city and highway respectively these are amongst some of the worst epa estimates in the class as many competitors begin offering hybrid plug-in hybrid and electric options throughout their lineups what’s it going to cost me the base genesis g72.0 t starts
At 38 870 including the destination charge all 2022 g70s come standard with an 8-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive all-wheel drive is optional and also adds a heated steering wheel standard features include a 10.25 inch touchscreen apple cart play android auto power adjustable front seats a six-speaker audio system bluetooth 18 inch alloy wheels
Led headlights a hands-free smart trunk and dual zone automatic climate control standard driver assistance features include blind spot monitoring lane keeping assist automatic emergency braking forward collision warning with pedestrian detection rear cross traffic alert adaptive cruise control driver grouse in this monitor intersection assist and a safe exit
Warning system the genesis g70 3.3 t scored advance starts at 47 745 additional features from the base 3.3 t include a sunroof wireless device charging ventilated front seats a digital key allo gas and brake pedals a variable exhaust valve system and the 15-speaker lexicon audio system this is probably the trim we’d prefer it has all of the goodies you want in a
Luxury sport sedan and then some at a super competitive price the genesis g73.3 t sport prestige costs 51 475 it includes napa leather upholstery a microfiber suede headliner a head-up display a surround view camera system a heated steering wheel brembo brakes and a limited slip differential this was the model we tested the top tier genesis g73.3 t launch edition
Starts at 53 845 dollars and comes with special exterior and interior trim pieces and sevilla red and apple leather interior we are going to end this video right away if you have any query or information to share please leave a comment below thanks for watching
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2022 Genesis G70 Review, Pricing, and Specs | Is the Genesis G70 a reliable car? By Car Care
