THE GENESIS G70 SPORTS SEDAN is critical to the success of the brand, so all eyes will be on the face-lifted model when it arrives in Australian showrooms in the first half of 2021.
Fresh design and enriched technology further align G70’s visual signature with the latest iteration of the brand’s “Athletic Elegance” design language, as seen on the all-new G80 sedan and first-ever GV80 SUV. Likewise, the new G70 benefits from the incorporation of the brand’s latest advanced-safety and driver-assistance technology, further elevating the ownership experience.
Comprehensive style update
The most athletic sports sedan offered by Genesis, the award winning G70 receives a performance and styling update.
Up front, the new G70 gains the brand’s signature Quad Lamps, featuring super thin LED lamps which stretch like wings of the Genesis emblem.
Viewed from the side, the new G70’s profile retains the familiar long hood and short front overhang. Four all-new wheel designs enhance its presence, and a new air extractor positioned aft of the front wheel designed to optimize airflow efficiency. The Parabolic Line adds an elegant touch over the muscular surfaces.
At the rear, Genesis’ signature Quad Lamp taillights and prominent Genesis text over the clean of the surface of the trunk lid shows an unmistakable Genesis identity. Dual exhaust tips and a body-coloured diffuser add the finishing touches to the sport sedan’s updates.
A total of 14 exterior colours will be offered, including two new metallic options and three matte finishes. Sedona Brown and Tasman Blue are the new metallic offerings, while Verbier White, Melbourne Grey and an all-new G70-exclusive colour, Bond Silver, make up the matte-finish options.
Driver-focused environment
The new G70’s driver-focused cockpit benefits from a number of useful improvements as well. A larger, wide-view 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system is positioned for easy reach at the centre of the dashboard, and features both a Genesis-exclusive user interface and over-the-air navigation updates. The instrument cluster is also enlarged to provide better readability, and the wireless smartphone charger is enhanced to provide improved charging speed.
Finally, windshield and front door acoustic glass enhances interior quietness, making an already appealing environment more serene for all.
Improved dynamic driving experience
The G70’s proven turbocharged, 2.0-litre, inline four-cylinder and twin-turbocharged, 3.3-litre, V6 carry over from the previous model, but now all models benefit from the newly added “Sports+” drive mode.
In addition, the 3.3-litre V6 with Sports package benefits from the addition of a Variable Exhaust Valve System, which gives the car a more aggressive exhaust signature, and a new Dynamic AWD System offers a built-in drift mode (something we suspect will be of very limited interest to G70 buyers, especially those over 50).
Improved safety and convenience
The new Genesis G70 includes a wide array of improved driver safety and convenience features including:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)
- Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC)
- Lane Following Assist (LFA)
- Multi Collision Brake (MCB)
- Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
- Back-up guide lamp
The new G70 comes standard with a 10.25-inch infotainment system, including:
- Over-the-air, wireless updates to the navigation system
- Genesis CarPlay
- Voice-recognition car control
- Valet Mode
- Remote 360-degree view
- Home Connect (Car-to-home, Home-to-Car)
- Phone Connect (Apple CarPlay and Android Auto)
In addition, the new G70’s optional equipment includes:
- Genesis Digital Key using NFC technology
- Intelligent Front-Lighting System (IFS)
- Wireless smartphone charging system
- Rearview monitor
- Built-in dash cam
New G70 Specifications
| Length | 4685 mm | |
| Width | 1850 mm | |
| Height | 1400 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2835 mm | |
| Drivetrain | Rear/AWD | |
| Engine | Petrol 3.3 Turbo | Petrol 2.0 Turbo |
| Displacement | 3342cc | 1998cc |
| Power (kW) | 272kW | 185kW |
| Torque (Nm) | 510 | 353 |
*Specifications and features listed are for Korean-market vehicles
Australian Market
The new G70 sports sedan will launch locally in the first half of 2021. The Australian model line-up and specification will be announced closer to launch.