Description
The Genesis G70 (Korean: ???? G70) is a four-door compact executive sedan manufactured by the Korean luxury automaker Genesis.
As an all-new nameplate, the G70 debuted on September 15, 2017, at a global launch event in Seoul’s Olympic Park.The G70 is Genesis Motor’s third model and was designed to compete with compact executive and entry-level luxury saloons/sedans. The Genesis G70 was named the 2019 North American Car of the Year.
The Genesis G70 was under development for several years and was previewed by the Genesis New York Concept shown at the 2016 New York International Auto Show. The design was penned by German auto designer Peter Schreyer, who is also responsible for designing the related Kia Stinger. Development of the G70 took place at Hyundai Namyang R&D Center in Hwasung, South Korea.
The exterior design shares cues from the other two Genesis models, the G80 and the G90. The grille features Genesis’ corporate design, with functional air intakes along the bottom and side. The LED headlights operate with separate daytime running lights. The rear has an athletic stance framed by LED taillights and dual-exhausts.
The interior’s center console is constructed out of soft-touch plastics, leather & genuine metal accents that are angled slightly towards the driver. The layout has three large knobs for the climate controls, an eight-inch touch screen, and a small electronic shifter. Technology features include a 15-speaker 660W Lexicon audio system, 8-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto support and a heads-up display. Quilted leather seats and generous touches of brushed aluminum and stainless steel create an environment rich beyond the G70’s price tag.
