The Genesis G70’s impressive list of standard features is complemented by a generous warranty and good touchscreen. For all three, we give it points above average and land at an 8 for features.
The G70 is available with one of two engines in several configurations. A 2.0-liter turbo-4 or 3.3-liter V-6 are available in Standard, Elite, Prestige, and Sport trim levels with an automatic transmission. A 6-speed manual transmission is available, but only with the Standard trim level, rear-wheel drive, and a 2.0-liter turbo-4. Base 2.0T Standard cars cost $36,445, including destination, and fully loaded 3.3T Sports with all-wheel drive run up the score to more than $54,000. All-wheel drive is optional on every trim, except on cars equipped with manual transmissions, and costs $2,000 more. We can’t have it all, folks.
The 2.0T Standard includes nearly all the equipment we’d ask for in a luxury compact car. Base cars get 18-inch wheels, power-adjustable front seats, automatic climate control, and a power-opening trunk. Those cars also include an 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility and three USB ports.
Buyers looking for more luxury conveniences should step up to the Elite versions, which cost $4,600 more on 2.0T models ($1,450 more for 3.3T versions), and add leather upholstery, premium audio, parking sensors, heated and cooled seats, navigation, and a power-adjustable steering wheel. We think it’s worth the extra charge for leather and comfort.
Fully loaded Sport models add a surround-view camera system, a wireless smartphone charger, softer leather seats, an adaptive suspension, 19-inch wheels, heated rear seats, and a head-up display.
Sedans with the 3.3-liter engine are equipped similarly, but include a standard limited-slip differential.
Every G70 gets an extensive warranty that includes 5 years/60,000 miles bumper-to-bumper coverage including three years of included maintenance, with complimentary valet service to pick up and deliver your vehicle.
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