Genesis introduced their first crossover a
little more than a month ago, and now it appears the company is considering a
shooting brake. According to Car & Driver, Genesis CEO William Lee
confirmed the company has a “study” for the G70 Shooting Brake.
Lee apparently didn’t confirm plans for
production, but the publication says the wagon would be based on the facelifted
G70 which is expected to be introduced next year. The model is stated to adopt
Genesis’ new design language which incorporates a crest grille and quad
lighting units as seen on the GV80 and G90.
Previous reports have also suggested the
facelifted G70 will drop the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that
produces 252 hp and 352 Nm of torque. It is
slated to be replaced by a new turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder that has
290 hp and 420 Nm of torque. That’s a significant
jump in performance, but the change could result in the six-speed manual being
dropped.
Getting back to the wagon, the G70
Shooting Brake is believed be to a European-focused model which would help
Genesis battle the Audi A4 Avant, BMW 3-Series Touring and Mercedes C-Class
Estate. While Genesis hasn’t been launched in Europe, executives have
previously suggested the brand could arrive in the next year or two.
It remains unclear if the G70 Shooting
Brake could be offered in the United States, but it would be an interesting
proposition as BMW and Mercedes don’t offer their entry-level wagons in
America. Instead, buyers are limited to the Audi A4 Allroad and Volvo V60.
