Genesis G70

Genesis G70
Overview
ManufacturerGenesis Motor (Hyundai)
Model codeIK
ProductionSeptember 2017 – present
Model years2018–present (Middle East)
2019–present (North America)
AssemblySouth Korea: Ulsan
DesignerPeter Schreyer (pre-facelift)
Luc Donckerwolke (facelift)[1]
Body and chassis
ClassCompact executive car (D)
Body style
Layout
PlatformHyundai M2
RelatedKia Stinger
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,835 mm (111.6 in)
Length4,685 mm (184.4 in)
Width1,850 mm (72.8 in)
Height1,400 mm (55.1 in)
Curb weight
  • 1,595–1,778 kg (3,516–3,920 lb) (2.0T/2.5T sedan)
  • 1,690–1,840 kg (3,726–4,057 lb) (2.2D/3.3T sedan)
  • 1,650–1,875 kg (3,638–4,134 lb) (shooting brake)

The Genesis G70 (Korean: 제네시스 G70) is a four-door compact executive car manufactured by the Korean luxury automaker Genesis, a luxury division of Hyundai Motor Group.

The G70 debuted on September 15, 2017, at the global launch event in Seoul's Olympic Park.[5] It is Genesis Motor's third model and was designed to compete with compact executive and entry-level luxury saloons and sedans. In 2019, the Genesis G70 was named the North American Car of the Year.[6]

  1. ^ "Luc Donckerwolke and the International Team Behind the Design of the Genesis G70". MotorTrend. 2017-10-27. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
  2. ^ Attwood, James (2021-05-12). "New Genesis G70 Shooting Brake is Europe-specific estate". Autocar. Haymarket Media Group.
  3. ^ a b "Genesis G70 faster, lighter than Kia Stinger GT". Motoring.com.au. 2017-04-14. Retrieved 2017-05-23.
  4. ^ Silvestro, Brian (2018-03-09). "The 2019 Genesis G70 Is Getting a Six-Speed Manual". Road & Track. Retrieved 2018-03-17.
  5. ^ "Genesis Newsroom". www.genesisnewsusa.com. Retrieved 2017-12-05.
  6. ^ NACTOY (2019-01-14). "Winners of the 2019 North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year Announced: Genesis G70, Hyundai Kona/Kona EV, and Ram 1500". North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year. Retrieved 2022-10-23.