Genesis introduced the facelifted G70 months ago, but the company has been tight-lipped about the US-spec model. That’s starting to change as the automaker has quietly launched a reservation configurator, which reveals an assortment of details about the upcoming sedan.
The entry-level G70 has a familiar
turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and comes equipped with LED quad
headlights as well as 18-inch alloy wheels. Buyers will also find heated
leatherette front seats with 12-way power adjustment on the driver’s side.
Other niceties include an 8-inch LCD display in the instrument cluster and a
10.25-inch infotainment system with GPS navigation.
An assortment of driver assistance systems
will come standard including Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Highway
Driving Assist, Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Following Assist. There’s also
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance
Assist and Safe Exit Warning. Buyers looking for more luxury can upgrade to the
2.0’s Prestige trim which adds a sunroof and larger 19-inch alloy wheels. The
model also comes equipped with leather seats, a wireless smartphone charger, a
power tilt / telescopic steering wheel and aluminum trim. Rounding out the highlights
are rain-sensing wipers, park distance warning and a 15-speaker Lexicon premium
audio system.
G70’s equipped with the twin-turbo
3.3-liter V6 engine are slightly different as they come standard with a
sport-tuned suspension, beefier brakes and 19-inch alloy wheels. The base
twin-turbo variant also has a lot of content from the 2.0 Prestige including
leather seats and aluminum trim. One step above is the G70 3.3T Sport Advanced
which has a dark chrome grille, a variable exhaust system and unique 19-inch
alloy wheels. The model also has ventilated front seats, alloy pedals and
special trim – among other things.
Moving up the trim ladder is the G70 3.3T
Sport Prestige which has Nappa leather seats, a microfiber suede headliner and
a heated steering wheel. The model also boasts a Brembo braking system, a
limited-slip differential and an adaptive suspension.
Genesis will offer a
Launch Edition based on the G70 3.3T Sport Prestige. It features a Verbier
White or Melbourne Gray matte paint job as well as 19-inch lightweight alloy
wheels. The special edition also comes with an exclusive Obsidian Black and
Sevilla Red interior. Full details should be released in the coming weeks, but
Car & Driver says the Launch Edition is limited to 500 units.