It looks like the upcoming Genesis G70, which shares
the same platform and engines as the Stinger, won’t have that problem. Car and Driver found the official fuel economy
figures on the EPA’s website that reveals a manual option for the sporty sedan.
According to EPA, the manual transmission will be offered on the turbocharged
2.0-liter four-cylinder motor. That engine produces 254 horsepower and 260
pound-feet of torque.
While the G70 will also be offered with a 3.3-liter
twin-turbo V6, that engine will exclusively be paired to an eight-speed
automatic gearbox. We’d love to get a manual transmission for the more potent
motor, but at this point, we’re just happy to see Genesis doing its part to
help save the manuals.
According to the same report, there’s a good chance
that the manually-equipped G70 in the U.S. will closely mirror its Canadian
brethren. If that’s the case, that means the only available manual option will
be a rear-wheel-drive 2.0T Sport trim that comes with some other athletic
features, including a limited-slip differential, a head-up display, Brembo
brakes, and 19-inch wheels.
For enthusiasts that care about the G70’s fuel
economy figures, the most efficient sedan features the 2.0-liter four-cylinder
engine and the six-speed automatic gearbox. That vehicle can get 22 mpg in the
city and 30 mpg on the highway. The least efficient model is equipped with the
3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 and the eight-speed automatic transmission. With
all-wheel drive, the sedan’s fuel economy is rated to be 18 mpg in the city and
25 mpg on the highway.
The G70 with the manual gearbox falls in the middle
with a rating of 18 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. While 22 mpg
combined from a compact sedan isn’t great, being able to row through the gears
ourselves is something we’re looking forward to.
