2023 Genesis G70 Sedan

　　

2023 Genesis G70 Review

byMark TakahashiCorrespondent

　　Mark Takahashi has worked in the automotive industry since 2001. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Mark has also contributed to Motor Trend, Auto Aficionado, Chevy High Performance and several motorcycle magazines in various roles. Mark is also a juror on the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards and can be seen regularly on the zzdcar YouTube channel and sometimes representing the company in media interviews.

　　, rating written byMark TakahashiAssociate Manager, Vehicle Testing and Operations

　　Rex Tokeshi-Torres has worked in the automotive industry for over 17 years. Rex is a vehicle testing technician and photographer at zzdcar and is responsible for coordinating vehicle testing and logistics, organizing data, and capturing photos for the site and social media. He has written over 100 vehicle-related articles and has rated, tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. He has also contributed content to Autobytel, Autotrader, Automobile, the Associated Press and DSport along with various motorsport teams. His affinity with cars started because of Hot Wheels and his love of modifying cars. He occasionally drives Subarus.

　　European brands have dominated the luxury sport sedan class for decades. BMW practically invented the segment with its 3 Series in the 1970s. Japanese brands mounted a challenge in the 1990s with Lexus, Infiniti and Acura, and now the Genesis brand from South Korea is turning up the heat. Helping to lead that charge is the 2023 Genesis G70, the smallest and sportiest sedan in the lineup.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2023 Genesis G70 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$185/mo  for G70 2.0T

　　G70 2.0T

　　2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) (Most Popular) - $39,400 MSRP2.0T 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) - $41,500 MSRP3.3T 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A) - $44,900 MSRP3.3T 4dr Sedan AWD (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A) - $47,000 MSRP

　　vs

　　$165/mo

　　Avg. Midsize Car

　　Last year, the G70 received a rather significant refreshening, with updated exterior and interior styling, a larger infotainment screen and new driver assist features. Sadly, the manual transmission was discontinued, but all of the G70's praiseworthy elements return. They include a potent V6 engine, sharp handling, a lot of features for the money, and a very generous warranty. For 2023, a few features get moved from the options list to standard equipment, further enhancing the G70's value proposition.

　　The 2023 Genesis G70 is a more affordable alternative to other sporty sedans in the class, such as the Audi S4, BMW 3 Series and recently redesigned Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The G70 has a lot going for it besides pricing, but it also has a few items that can stand improvement, as called out in our Expert Rating below. It's getting tantalizingly close to meeting the expectations set by those European rivals, though.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Average

　　7.6

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

7.5/10

　　How does the G70 drive? The G70 has a potent V6 and good steering feel, and it's easy to drive. The turbocharged V6 develops 365 horsepower, making it one of the quickest in class, and it sprints to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds. With a healthy 376 lb-ft of torque on tap, the G70 doesn't have to do much downshifting, either. But we did find the transmission a little reluctant to downshift when we eventually called for it.

　　There's potential for the G70 to be a fun car to drive, but we found it a bit floppy in the corners. Its all-wheel drive lacks sophistication, and the all-season tires don't deliver the grip to balance out the power. Tires also affect braking numbers. Our test car came to a stop from 60 mph in 125 feet, which is subpar for the class.

　　

Comfort

8.0/10

　　How comfortable is the G70? The seats deliver the all-day comfort we expect from Genesis, and the suspension does a nice job of absorbing sharp bumps. The G70 has a noisier cabin than other luxury competitors. It's a very quiet cruiser on smooth roads, but road noise on rough pavement can be intrusive. The climate control does a good job of maintaining cabin temperature, and the seat heaters work quickly.

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