The name “Genesis” has become synonymous with luxury performance and design. With global dominance in the market, it’s hard to believe that the brand only became an independent marque in 2015. While it initially faced challenges gaining consumers’ attention and trust, car fans now eagerly await the release of each year’s Genesis G70 model. With available 365 hp and …
When you’re in the market for a high-end sporty sedan, the Genesis G70 is a contender. One major feature that sets it apart from all the rest, though, is its manual transmission option. Few vehicles these days actually have it. MotorTrend reviewed the G70 and gives their thoughts on the sedan. Does the manual gearbox …
The Genesis G70, with its upscale cabin, exciting performance, and near-perfect predicted reliability rating, is a real contender in the small luxury car segment. It packs a ton of great driver-assist features and, with a powerful V6 engine, handles as well as many luxury sports cars. The G70 also boasts excellent warranty coverage. So why …
The 2020 Genesis G70 is punching above its weight class. According to one review, even the beloved Lincoln MKZ was no match for the G70.
A 2.5-liter turbo engine won’t be coming to the 2022 Genesis G70. Is this a blow to its mid-cycle refresh, or will the car still be beloved?
Car-buying consumers may have their eyes on what lies ahead with 2021 model vehicles. But many automakers are already looking beyond and developing tech and designs for 2022 introductions. In fact, Genesis is already discussing some of its game-changing alterations for the 2022 Genesis G70. And it seems the automaker is taking a page from the Tesla playbook to …
There are some car brands that are complained about a lot. And for every brand, whether it’s one with tons of complaints or hardly any, there are certain models that are complained about more than others. Of course, this is largely due to the popularity of the brand or model. It turns out the Genesis …
If you take a peek into the luxury small car class, you’ll see some pretty average vehicles. But there’s one sitting among its class members that few people even know exists. The Genesis G70 has the makings of becoming a rising star in its class, but it’s not quite there yet. What do we really …
When the Kia Stinger first arrived in 2017, it marked Kia’s interest in stepping into a sporty segment of the sedan market. With a $33,090 starting price, the Stinger was priced aggressively, undercutting most of its closest competitors. As a result, sales for the sporty sedan have held steady since its unveiling. However, a quick …
It’s never great when a car has a recall, and it’s definitely not great when the recall happens soon after the car is released. Unfortunately, that’s what just happened with the 2021 Genesis G70, which already has a recall on its fuel pump jet nozzles. We’re not even in 2021 yet and here we are. …
The 2020 Genesis G70 and Alfa Romeo Giulia are thrilling rides, but one offers more practicality. Are you enticed by the added value?
Cars like the G70 show how well Genesis can deliver luxury at an affordable price. The Genesis G70 itself has won multiple awards and proven to be both a reliable and safe premium sedan. However, it’s not quite perfect. Minor manufacturing bugs aside, one critique of the G70 has been a lack of power. But, …
Despite the love it gets, the Kia Stinger and its corporate cousin, the Genesis G70, looked like they were on the chopping block. Happily, that’s not the case. Although it’s not getting a performance boost for 2021, the Stinger sports sedan is getting updated for 2022. Here’s what we know so far. 2022 Kia Stinger: …
For decades, a manual transmission offered better performance as well as better fuel savings than its counterpart the automatic did. Nowadays, though, automatics have come a long way. Now they can outperform a manual gearbox in most cases. Fuel efficiency ratings are usually higher in automatic systems as well. But there are still some people who …
With a surprisingly low starting price of approximately $36,475, the Genesis G70 is holding its own against its higher-priced luxury sports sedan competitors. However, while the affordable G70 offers both value and luxury, MotorTrend reports one thing that would make it truly perfect: a scaled-down version of the engine from the Genesis G90. Here’s what …
In an age where SUVs and trucks rule the automotive market, new sedans are quietly fading away from dealership lots. A handful keeps rolling off the production line in hopes they’ll soon get adopted. Performance sedans, like the Genesis G70, are on top of their game, despite the sales turning to the SUV market. But …
MotorTrend’s “Car of the Year” is praised for its stylish design, quality build, and list of high-tech features. Despite all this, the 2019 Hyundai Genesis G70 is plagued by one very strange problem. MotorTrend reviewers found something weird going on in the Genesis G70 when the weather went South. The Genesis G70 can’t see clearly …
Performance sedans used to be much more common than they are today, but they do still exist. Two of the newer ones are the Genesis G70 and the Kia Stinger. Kia’s is a mainstream offering while the Genesis G70 is a luxury car, but both have the same platform and share other parts, including the …
The 2021 IS’ updates, relatively minor as they are, are welcome. Lexus’ compact sports sedan has fallen behind the competition in some ways. And not just to its main rival, the BMW 3-Series. The Genesis G70 has been making a name for itself as a worthy 3-Series opponent. And arguably, the G70 is what the …
Every year, Consumer Reports rates vehicles depending on their driving experience, customer satisfaction, and reliability. A luxury car typically costs more upfront than a car in the non-luxury segment. So it’s important to know that you are paying for something with reliability to justify the extra initial cost. These are the most reliable luxury cars …
Cars with manual transmissions are a dying breed. They are becoming harder and harder to find on the used car market, and fewer car manufacturers are even producing cars with manual transmissions. Even sporty American muscle cars like the new mid-engine Corvette C8 ditched the manual transmission altogether, but that doesn’t mean they are gone …
Unfortunately, driving can sometimes be stressful. However, over the past few years, automakers have been designing cars and incorporating features that are geared toward simplifying and mainstreaming the way in which transportation and all of its intricacies take place. Many people were extremely excited to see news of the 2020 Genesis G70. So far, the …
In its inaugural year, the 2019 Genesis G70 was the top-ranked compact premium car for initial quality by J.D. Power and a finalist in U.S. News 2019 Best Luxury Small Car for the Money rankings with a score of 8.5 out of 10. For 2020, the Genesis G70 improved that score to 8.7 and earned …
Although they both come from the same parent company and offer many similar features, the Genesis G70 and the Kia Stinger do differ in a few key areas. Ranked as the No. 1 Luxury Small Car on U.S. News, the 2020 Genesis G70 is particularly notable for its safety, reliability, and engine strength. However, the …
Can a luxury sedan really be great for families? ‘Family vehicle’ is almost synonymous with minivan or SUV these days. However, there is a newer kid on the block that has been able to keep up with the competition and surpass them in some areas like style, safety, and value. The Genesis G70 is a fantastic luxury sedan for that …
