2024 Genesis G70 Review: Prices, Specs, and Photos
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What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Genesis G70? What does it compare to?
The 2024 Genesis G70, a compact sports sedan, dresses up potent powertrains with luxury amenities. Rivals include the Audi A4, Cadillac CT4, and BMW 3-Series.
Is the 2024 Genesis G70 a good car?
Yes. It looks good, is a blast to drive, and gets some fun updates for 2024, including a new base powertrain and some styling tweaks. The G70 earns a TCC Rating of 7.0 out of 10—for now. We’ll update this review when we’ve driven the new model and when Genesis publishes prices for the updated vehicle. (Read more about how we rate cars.)
What’s new for the 2024 Genesis G70?
This year, Genesis replaces the G70’s base 2.0-liter turbo-4 with a 2.5-liter turbo-4 and upgrades to Brembo high-performance brakes across the lineup. The 3.3-liter turbocharged V-6 stays on board as the more potent option. Genesis embellishes the front end with a new engraved badge, and freshens the cabin with a few new features. Finally, a couple new paint colors and upholstery choices make an appearance.
The G70 has a sleek profile, with stacked front lighting flanking the signature shield grille. The sides flow into muscular haunches that frame standard 19-inch alloy wheels and wrap around to a taut tail with more slim, stacked lighting.
Inside the G70 wears simple and clean lines. Most details are purely functional, though this year Genesis adds a few more flourishes, like patterns to dress up some surfaces, new two-tone upholstery options, a new climate display, and a new frameless rearview mirror. Heated seats come standard, and cooled front seats are available. The cabin is hardly spacious, with a cramped second row and small trunk, but it’s thoughtfully designed and finished.
The new turbo-4 makes 300 hp, an upgrade of 48 hp over last year’s model, and comes with rear-wheel drive standard and all-wheel drive optional. The G70 is even better with the 3.3-liter twin-turbocharged V-6, good for 365 hp and capable of a 60 mph run in 4.5 seconds.
The standard 19-inch wheels yield a stiff ride in most configurations, though Sport Prestige models get adaptive dampers that take the edge off.
The IIHS awards the Top Safety Pick+ rating, and Genesis supplies automatic emergency braking, active lane control, and adaptive cruise control.
How much does the 2024 Genesis G70 cost?
Genesis hasn’t yet announced pricing for the 2024 G70, but we expect it to start at around $41,000 for the base model with the new turbo-4, or about $47,000 for the V-6 model. Budget another $2,100 or so for all-wheel drive. Standard fare includes synthetic leather upholstery, a 10.3-inch touchscreen, and 19-inch wheels.
Where is the 2024 Genesis G70 made?
Genesis builds the G70 in South Korea.
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