2024 Genesis G70 Sedan

　　2024 Genesis G70 Review

　　byChase BierenkovenContributor

　　Chase Bierenkoven has been writing about cars in his head since he was a child. Now, he does it for real, covering automotive news and producing reviews for outlets like zzdcar, Forbes Wheels and CarBuzz. Chase's career as an automotive journalist began in 2020, and he has already written scores of road tests. Some favorites of Chase's include the Dodge Challenger 392, Mazda Miata, Kia EV6 and Bentley Bentayga. Outside his work with cars, Chase is often found justifying his latest broken German sports car to anyone that will listen or enjoying the outdoor spaces of his native Colorado.

　　2/27/2023 (updated 10/27/2023)

　　

What You Need to Know

The G70 enters 2024 with a new 2.5-liter turbocharged engine making 300 horsepowerBrembo performance brakes are now standardClimate controls are now handled with a touch interfacePart of the first G70 generation introduced for 2019

　　What is the G70?

　　The G70 is Genesis' smallest sedan, and when it came out in 2019 it was clear from the beginning that the South Korean automaker was ready to take the fight to the big dogs from Germany. The G70 has remained a strong contender in the class, but recent updates and redesigns from the competition mean this underdog needs a refresh to stand a fighting chance. To that end, for 2024, Genesis is giving the G70 a new base engine with more power, enhancing the interior and introducing new features.

　　What's under the G70's hood?

　　The big news for 2024 is the G70's new base turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder, which replaces the turbo 2.0-liter that graced the 2019-2023 model. Genesis says the new 2.5T G70 will produce 300 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque, an increase of 48 hp and 51 lb-ft from last year. In addition to more grunt under the hood, all G70s will also now come with Brembo performance brakes. Of course, you can still opt to upgrade to the turbocharged 3.3-liter V6 with 365 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque. We expect that both powertrains will be available in either rear- or all-wheel drive.

　　How's the G70's interior?

　　Powertrain aside, the bulk of the G70's changes are focused in the cabin. While the automaker hasn't released images yet, Genesis says that the G70's interior will have a new frameless rearview mirror and a touch climate display, possibly similar to the display we've seen in newer Genesis models. There are also changes to the interior trim and key fob, but at this time, we don't know what these entail. Finally, two new color combinations are available for the interior: a two-tone black/gray and black/beige.

　　The G70's interior is already handsome and well laid-out, and we hope that the modifications that Genesis has made to the 2024 model don't negatively affect our impressions.

　　zzdcar says

　　The performance updates for 2024 have the potential to transform even the base G70 into a sport sedan. We're hopeful that other changes — including the new climate touch display — haven't negatively impacted the current model's everyday functionality.

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2024 Genesis G70 2.5T 4dr Sedan (2.5L 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

　　$192/mo  for G70 2.5T

　　G70 2.5T

　　2.5T 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A) - $41,500 MSRP2.5T 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A) (Most Popular) - $43,600 MSRP3.3T Sport Advanced 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A) - $49,950 MSRP3.3T Sport Advanced 4dr Sedan AWD (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A) - $52,050 MSRP

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　　$165/mo

　　Avg. Midsize Car