What is the Genesis G70?
The G70 is Genesis’s compact luxury sports sedan and the smallest of its G-series saloons. Its four-door layout gives the range a more compact, driver-focused option. Genesis became a standalone brand in 2015, and the G70 made its debut in 2017. Its design follows the brand’s Athletic Elegance approach, with signature details such as the crest grille and two-line lights.
Generations and engines
The G70 has one generation in the model history: the first generation, code IK, began in 2019 and continues today. A design update brought its styling into line with the wider Genesis range.
Engine choices vary by market. In the UK, the range spans 2.0 to 2.2 litres, with petrol and diesel options and listed power from 145 kW (197 PS) to 245 kW (333 PS). In the United States and Canada, listed petrol engines span 2.0 to 3.3 litres.
How economical is the Genesis G70?
The lowest listed UK consumption is 6.3 L/100 km on the WLTP test. In the United States, the lowest listed figure is 9.4 L/100 km, and the best combined EPA rating is 25 MPG. Canada’s lowest listed figure is 10 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test. The procedures differ, so results from Europe, the USA and Canada are best read within their respective markets.
Where is the G70 sold?
The G70 is listed in the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada. The listed years are 2021–2026 in the UK, 2019–2027 in the US and 2019–2026 in Canada. It completes the Genesis sedan range alongside the G80 and flagship G90.
Questions and answers
How many generations of Genesis G70 are there?
One: the first generation, code IK, began in 2019 and continues today.
What engines does the G70 have?
The UK listing spans 2.0–2.2-litre petrol and diesel engines; US and Canadian listings span 2.0–3.3-litre petrol engines.
What is the G70’s lowest listed fuel consumption?
6.3 L/100 km on the UK WLTP test. The lowest listed US EPA figure is 9.4 L/100 km, and Canada’s NRCan 5-cycle figure is 10 L/100 km.