The Genesis G70 ( ko, 제네시스 G70) is a four-door

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sedan manufactured by the Korean luxury automaker

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, which is owned by Hyundai Motor Company. The G70 debuted on September 15, 2017, at a global launch event in

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. The G70 is Genesis Motor's third model and was designed to compete with compact executive and entry-level luxury saloons/sedans. The Genesis G70 was named the 2019

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Overview

The Genesis G70 was under development for several years and was previewed by the Genesis New York Concept shown at the 2016 New York International Auto Show. The design was penned by German auto designer

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, who is also responsible for designing the related

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. Development of the G70 took place at

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Namyang R&D Center in Hwasung, South Korea. The exterior design shares cues from the other two Genesis models, the G80 and the G90. The grille features Genesis' corporate design, with functional air intakes along the bottom and side. The

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headlights operate with separate daytime running lights. The rear has an athletic stance framed by LED taillights and dual-exhausts. The interior's center console is constructed out of soft-touch plastics, leather & genuine metal accents that are angled slightly towards the driver. The layout has three large knobs for the climate controls, an eight-inch touch screen, and a small electronic shifter. Technology features include a 15-speaker 660W

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audio system, 8-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay,

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support and a

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. The interior appointments on the G70 include quilted leather seating surfaces, along with brushed aluminum and stainless steel trim. File:Genesis G70 2.0T Sport IK Platinum Silver (2) (cropped).jpg, Genesis G70 2.0T (pre-facelift) File:Genesis G70 2.0T Sport IK Platinum Silver (9) (cropped).jpg, Rear view File:2019 Genesis G70 3.3T, front 12.26.19.jpg, Genesis G70 3.3T (pre-facelift) File:2021 Genesis (Hyundai) G90 3.3T white interior view in Brunei.jpg, Interior

Yearly changes

2019

For 2019, the electronic parking brake was made standard, and an optional electric power trunk was made available to buyers. A 12.3-inch (31.2cm) 3D gauge cluster was also made an option for South Korean-market 3.3T-equipped G70s.

2020

Changes include offering the 12.3-inch 3D gauge cluster as an option to the 2.0T model, as well as making it an option to export markets. For 2020, the 3D gauge cluster was made available to export markets, and became an option for 2.0T-equipped G70s. A carbon fiber package was made optional in South Korea, which includes carbon fiber-appointed outside mirrors and interior trim.

Facelift

On September 8, 2020, Genesis announced a facelift G70, which went on sale in the South Korean market on October 20th. The facelift incorporates new corporate design cues from the GV80 crossover SUV and second generation G80 sedan, including new front and rear bumpers, headlights, taillights, and a new grille design. Interior changes include an optional 10.25 inch (26cm) infotainment screen with

and Apple CarPlay capabilities. Whereas the changes were generally well-received in the North American market, the changes were polarizing in the Korean market. There were many evaluations that the design of the previous model was better, and in particular, the tail lights were criticized for looking forcibly inserted. The facelift G70 was released as a 2022 model in the United States, where the optional manual transmission was also discontinued. File:Genesis G70 Facelift Classic-Gala 2022 1X7A0089.jpg, Genesis G70 (facelift) File:Genesis G70 Facelift 1X7A5728.jpg, Rear view File:Genesis G70 IK FL Natural Leather Package Obsidian Black Sandstorm Gray two-tone (2).jpg, Interior

Shooting Brake

In May 2021, Genesis introduced a station wagon version of the G70 specifically for European markets, called the

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. The rear end has undergone the biggest changes, where the roof is longer and slightly sloping. The trunk space is slightly larger than the sedan. Powertrain options are either a 2.0L turbocharged Theta II gasoline engine or a 2.2L R II diesel engine, both of which are mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Interior and exterior images of the G70 Shooting Brake were unveiled on May 12, 2021. The G70 Shooting Brake went on sale in Europe in the second half of 2021. In South Korea, it was officially released on June 27, 2022. The models are included in the Gasoline 2.0 Turbo Premium and Gasoline 2.0 Turbo Sport Package. It expands the open area by moving the trunk junction forward based on the appearance of the existing G70 model. 4:2:4 seats and 465 liters of basic trunk space were applied, securing a maximum loading space of 1,535 liters. It is equipped with 10 airbag systems, front collision prevention assistance, rear-seat passenger notification, and lane maintenance assistance. In addition 10.25-inch display, Genesis Carpay, and voice recognition vehicle control technology are applied.

Powertrain

The Genesis G70 is offered with a 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine with and of torque, a 3.3 litre twin-turbocharged V-6 engine with and of torque, and a 2.2 litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine with and of torque. Genesis estimates that acceleration from will take 4.7 seconds with the LSD equipped 3.3 litre V-6 RWD model. The transmission is either an 8-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual, which is only available on the 2.0 litre 4-cylinder model. Buyers are able to choose between

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, with the manual transmission coming only with rear-wheel drive. Starting with the 2022 model year, the manual transmission is no longer offered.

Safety

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Awards

* Best Luxury Sedan for 2019 – '' Ruedas ESPN (10/18)'' * 2019 Car of the Year – ''MotorTrend'' (11/18) * 10Best list – ''

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'' (11/18) * Best Deluxe Car – Hispanic Motor Press (11/18) * IIHS Top Safety Pick + (12/18) *

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(01/19) * 2019 Car of the Year – ''AutoGuide (01/19)'' * Shift Award – 2019 Vehicle of the Year – ''Roadshow by CNET'' (01/19) * Overall Best of 2019 – ''Cars.com'' (02/19) * 2019 Driver's Choice – Best Luxury Car – ''MotorWeek'' (02/19) * 2019 Sport Sedan of the Year – ''Esquire'' (03/19) * 2019 Best New Car – ''Autotrader'' (04/19) * 2019 Sedan of the Year – ''Popular Mechanics'' (04/19) * 2019 Best New Car – Luxury Sedan – ''Good Housekeeping'' (04/19) * 2019 10 Best Interior – ''Ward's Auto'' (05/19) * 2019 Best Panoramic Sunroof Sedan – ''Southern Automotive Media Association's'' (05/19) * 2019 Best Winter Sedan – ''New England Motor Press Association'' (05/19) * 2020 Best New Family Car Award Winner – Luxury Sedan – Good Housekeeping (04/20)

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