What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Genesis G70? What does it compare to
The 2024 Genesis G70, a compact sport 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 6.5 out of 10. (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 twin-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 is simple and clean. 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 digital climate display, and a new frameless rearview mirror. 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 the Sport Prestige V-6 model gets 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, blind-spot monitors, automatic high beams, and several other safety features.
How much does the 2024 Genesis G70 cost?
Genesis offers the G70 in 2.5T or 3.3T models. The 2.5T has Standard and Sport Prestige trim levels, while the 3.3T is available in Sport Advanced and Sport Prestige trims.
The G70 2.5T Standard costs $42,695 2.5T and comes equipped with synthetic leather upholstery, power-adjustable heated front seats, an 8.0-inch digital instrument cluster, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a hands-free trunk, and 19-inch alloy wheels. All-wheel drive runs $2,100.
The lineup ranges up to $55,545 for a 3.3T Sport Prestige model.
Where is the 2024 Genesis G70 made?
Genesis builds the G70 in South Korea.
—Senior Editor Kirk Bell contributed to this report.