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Value proposition in Sport Sedan cagtegory

Gman4me, 06/27/2020
updated 01/11/2021
2020 Genesis G70 3.3T 4dr Sedan AWD (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
27 of 28 people found this review helpful

I am a former BMW 540 with M package, BMW 435 with M package owner. My Genesi G70 3.3 prestige package lease is $140/month less than my previous BMW 4 series, a 5k savings of 36 months. Even if you check off every option on the BMW, the Genesis offers more for less. Many Thoughtful features abound such as brake hold, and passenger seat controls on drivers side as well as in the conventional spot for the passenger. Fuel economy is commensurate with a turbo 3.3L engine. Handling and steering are strong points with tires being the weak spot when driving aggressively. Engine is a bit coarse sounding at higher revs, not buttery smooth like the BMW inline 6. Adaptive cruise control works smoothly, and lane keep assist on the highway is way better than in my Audi Q5 or Porsche.. I would recommend this car as a daily driver for sport enthusiasts. In addition concierge service is excellent. They pick up my car and leave a loaner when service is needed. Car has been problem free in the last 13k miles. 2 Months after leasing the car Genesis sent me a carry on Travel Pro suitcase as a surprise gift. BMW nothing, Porsche a T-shirt. 18,000 miles later my review stands as written. Concierge service is a treat, Highway miles are fatigue free due to combination of adaptive cruise and lane keep assist. Great highway mileage. 28 mpg at a steady 75-80mph. With over 300 hp that’s impressive. Interior is holding up well with no signs of wear. Zero reliability issues or recalls.

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Love the car; customer experience, not so much

Marc , 08/14/2021
2021 Genesis G70 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful

I’ve had my 2021 G70 for a month now and I love the way it drives, looks, feels, and sounds. This is a Prestige with every bell and whistle available. The interior is amazing: I just sink in and enjoy the drive, even if it’s just to the store and back. But getting this car in my garage was a torturous process of awful local dealership experiences that evoked third-rate used car lots rather than a luxury brand (I ended up traveling 200 miles away to get this car). I went in for my first service today (locally) and the experience was just as bad. Genesis/Hyundai: train your people! You will never be a competitive luxury brand when every customer experience is a joke. Up your game. Don’t make me regret that I bought this car. The 5 stars is for the car ONLY. Customer experience is 1-star.

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Beautiful Blue G70 Sport

Anthony J., 07/19/2020
2020 Genesis G70 2.0T Sport M/T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful

Do not go into the dealership thinking that you're just buying and Hyundai. The Genesis is really in a class of its own even when the G70 is next to a Sonata, it stands out. The interior screams luxury, and the exterior says luxury with a dash of sporty.

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Converted from BMW

Kent, 05/06/2020
updated 11/09/2020
2020 Genesis G70 3.3T 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
23 of 27 people found this review helpful

I have owned 2 Lincolns's, 2 BMW's and 7 Cadillac's. Value, ride and handling is right up there, on the 3.3 liter. 2.0 was a bit sluggish. When you compare a fully loaded Genesis to the BMW there is no comparison when it comes to value. Traded a 4 year old BMW. 6 month update. No problems and service department is much friendlier with great follow up.

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A great 2 passenger sports car

Steve, 07/11/2020
2020 Genesis G70 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
21 of 25 people found this review helpful

If you frequently carry adult passengers in the rear seats or if you need large trunk space, forget this car. The G70 is effectively a 2 passenger sports car that happens to have rear seats. But if you want a luxurious sports car for yourself and one passenger, the G70 is a tremendous value! It is FUN to drive, provides a very comfortable ride and is of high quality throughout. Edmunds complains about plastic in the interior, but the only place that is obvious to me is the back of the front seats; but given that kids are the only likely rear seat passengers, a durable backing that will withstand kicking seems like a benefit to me. I opted for the 2.0 Turbo. Unless you are going to race, it has plenty of power. I think it is worth springing for the Premier trim level to get the options that come with it. I love this car!

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My 2nd Genesis - Didn’t Disappoint

Jim Xander, 08/05/2020
2020 Genesis G70 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
16 of 19 people found this review helpful

After being totally impressed, I traded in my aging 3.8 Genesis sedan for a new G70 2.0T. Understanding the two cars are quite different, the G70 has delivered an experience above my fairly high expectations. The ride is sporty and nimble without being harsh. The 2.0 engine does the job, especially when the tranny is in sport mode. I still get a nice grin when putting the car through it’s paces. For me, the car is just the right size. Me, my wife and three children all can enjoy the car without being super cramped. However, it is more comfortable with four passengers. I have the base model but the tech and safety features are on par for the class and check all the major boxes for what I was looking for. Overall, I couldn’t be happier with the purchase and could recommend the G70 to anyone considering a sports sedan in this price range.

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You’re buying a very expensive Hyundai

Genesis in FL, 01/26/2021
updated 08/02/2021
2021 Genesis G70 3.3T 4dr Sedan AWD (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
38 of 48 people found this review helpful

I am breaking this review down in two parts; car and dealership experience. The car is great, appears solid and competes with Lexus, BMW, Audi, etc. biggest complaint is the Infotainment system is directly from an everyday Hyundai. Not a bad thing in a 20k car, but not a great thing in a 50k car. Genesis is trying super hard to be a stand alone brand like Lexus is to Toyota. They’ll never achieve that while selling and servicing through Hyundai dealers. Worst buying experiences of my life which has left a really bad taste in my mouth for what otherwise should be a great car. Buying a premium brand and premium car should come with a premium dealership experience. Look elsewhere if you want all three. Update: I traded in as couldn’t handle Genesis Consumer Affairs…the dealers totally wear the pants. I’ve tried working with 5 different Hyundai dealers. You want to make an appointment or get a call back, suggest you just drop in and do in person. Don’t let the selling dealer sell you on loaner cars either. Those are like finding gold in a silver mine. Nice car, but you’re taking a complete gamble should you need manufacturer support, warranty work or service.

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Vehicle itself is Beyond Expectations until 25000

Mansoor A, 03/01/2022
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2021 Genesis G70 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
15 of 18 people found this review helpful

Flawless vehicle. Unbelievable ride and quality finish. Don’t buy this car based on its price. It’s barely $3500 less than similarly equipped Audi A4. Absolutely no complaints. It exceeds my expectations of what a sport sedan should be in every way. The only downside is that you will be buying this car from a Hyundai dealership. So, expect the salesman to treat you as if you are buying a $15,000 accent with poor credit. If you can get over that, then you’ll be very satisfied with the car itself. 8/2022 Update: Again, great car, but the service department at Hyundai refuses to look into a problem with alignment. I had them fix it twice and paid for it, but the alignment was still the same. They told me on the third try that I should replace The tires before they try again. Instead, I went to a private mechanic in Roswell Georgia called five brothers, and they fixed the alignment to perfection in about half an hour. Until Genesis gets its own dealerships and service departments, I do not recommend buying this car. 11/4/22 Update: Engine misfiring at 25,000 miles - the engine started shaking at idle and power would get cut off to the engine. By 27,000 miles, this became a common occurrence. Yes, the car is still under warranty but you need the time to take it to the dealership and then hope that they will actually fix the problem. I lost faith that a car this new could have engine problems. I traded it in for a 22 Camry V6. After owning between 12 to 15 different cars, this is the first time I have ever had an engine failure, let alone at such low mileage.

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Not what you’d expect from a “luxury” brand

Serra, 03/14/2020
2020 Genesis G70 2.0T 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
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I bought a brand new 2020 Genesis G70, and it kept making a loud clunking noise from what appeared to be coming from the front passenger side tire when making left turns, the driver side window made an awful clicking sound whenever it went up/down (as if there was too much pressure against the glass), the plastic part right next to the driver side window on the outside of the car would pop in and out when closing the driver side door, and the audio would randomly turn on when driving on bumpy roads. When I turned the music off, then the radio would automatically turn on. The first Blue Hands center (a Hyundai certified service center) I went to said nothing was wrong with the car when I brought up the clunking noise. So, I took it to another Blue Hands center, and the technician there said something must be on the road to cause the car to make that noise, which was utter bullshit. Since he didn’t exactly know what the cause was, he told me to go to Hyundai Service Center. A technician at Hyundai Service Center also claimed nothing was wrong and gave me yet another bullshit explanation saying that Genesis cars are rear-wheel drive cars, so they’re susceptible to making that clunking noise when driving through a crosswalk. I said, “Okay. Then, let me drive another G70 and see if that car also makes a similar sound.” They brought another G70 for me to test drive, and, low and behold, that G70 didn’t make any noise whatsoever. After driving the car for 3 months, a guy from the high tech division finally discovered what was wrong with the car - defected engine mounts. I drove my car every day for 3 months with that loud clunking noise. What frustrates me even more is the fact that everyone at Hyundai (Blue Hands, Hyundai Service Center) kept insisting nothing was wrong with the car. If nothing was wrong with it, then why the hell would it keep making that clunking noise??? I’m sure driving the car around with bad engine mounts for 3 months wasn’t good for the car - who knows what other damages it caused. I paid full price for a brand new car I thought I can trust. After having all these issues, I can no longer trust my car and don’t even want it anymore. If I was going to get a defected car like this, I would’ve just bought a used car instead. It sure would’ve saved me a lot more money. When people buy new cars, they want to feel like they can trust the car because it’s brand new. I’ve had to fix several things on my car already, and it’s only been 3 months! Update: After they made some adjustments to the driver side window, it no longer makes the weird noise as if there was too much pressure against the glass, but now the window rattles from side to side when driving on bumpy roads.

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Cosmetic issues

Lionel, 06/11/2021
2020 Genesis G70 2.0T 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

Overall performance great but when it's comes to the bronze and chrome finishes, Genesis did a poor job. My entire front end of is a hot mess after 6 months of ownership. The dealership will not replace the defects chrome on the windows nor the defects bronze on grill. I'm very disappointed.

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My 2021 G70 2.0T AWD Experience

Gene, 07/19/2021
2021 Genesis G70 2.0T 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I've had my G70 for about 1200 KMs (approximately 1000 miles) - 3 weeks. Here are the highlights the car feels solid and taut, handles very well and although you feel every imperfection in the road it is never harsh. The interior is a study for both functionality and design. There are so many features and design details. Everything is driver oriented, accessible and the materials are excellent. The technology is excellent, works well and can be easily turned on/off with physical buttons (thank you Genesis!). The overall luxury sports sedan experience is excellent and you combine that with a price that is more than competitive with the likes of Mercedes C-Class, Audi A4 and BMW 3 series, Lexus IS, etc. and you can see why this vehicle makes so much sense. Any cons? Of course no vehicle is perfect so here are mine. As you probably know by now this vehicle is small, therefore if you regularly shuttle more than 1 person around I would make sure you are ok with the tight dimensions (same with the trunk space). Also fuel economy is not great if you do mostly city driving like I do (I average about 20 mpg in the city with the AWD model). On a long distance highway trip a few weeks ago I got 36 MPG after a two hour drive. Finally I noticed a small rattle coming from the touchscreen display on hot days which I confirmed creaks when touched - this should be improved. I strongly recommend you check out the G70!

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WORTH THE MONEY

Corvette RM 2022 2LT, 11/27/2022
2021 Genesis G70 2.0T 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is my second Genesis sedan. First was a base G80 AWD and this a G70 2.0 AWD Elite. I love my G70 for the value quotient. Drives sporty and fells like a sport sedan with more than adequate power for everyday use. Solid brakes and real good steering wheel road feel. Brakes are more than adequate and confidence inspiring. Sport mode really brings things up to a different level of excitement. However, comfort mode is just perfect for daily use. Have not met a corner yet that I couldn’t master with my G70 2..0T. Hits the corners hard and comes out looking for more. Adequate trunk and rear seat room if you think it through. Great stereo and the interior layout is spot on intuitive. Seats are comfy and have lots of adjustments. They hold you in place quite well. Interior Materials look fine to this observer and love the way they look and feel. Could use a heated steering wheel but at the price it was well worth the money anyway. Wish it had a remote start on the key fob rather than on my phone but the car is such a good value it is insignificant imo. Ride at 75+ is quiet and confidence inspiring. If you don’t need the badge status you’ll find the G70 to be a great purchase with gobs of warranty thrown into the mix.

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Fantastic car, great value!

Cold Warrior, 01/10/2024
2021 Genesis G70 2.0T 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
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I've had plenty of cars in 45 years of driving, and the G70 is by far my favorite. It manages to equal or out-do the germans at almost everything for significantly less and since the badge doesn't carry quite the weight of BMW, Audi, or Mercedes, the value proposition is even more pronounced if you're looking at used or CPO options. Hardcore enthusiasts will point to the 3.3L Turbo as the one to get, but I have to argue that the 2.0L Turbo is a real winner. It has more than enough power and torque for pretty much anyone who's not going to take it on a track or street race it. Plenty of power to get you in trouble with the law if you don't watch it, and better fuel economy, plus a lower price. Available in RWD and FWD, I went for the AWD option. AWD has advantages that everyone understands in winter weather, but has definite plusses in warm dry climates as well when it comes to stability and the ability to put power down to all four wheels. The AWD system in the G70 is heavily rear wheel biased, especially in Sport mode. The 2021 in Elite trim gives you pretty much all the safety and driver assist functions you could need in a daily driven sport sedan. It lacks things like a 360º surround camera, blind spot cameras, heated steering wheel and ventilated seats, but those features can be found at higher trim levels. Personally, I can live without them. The interior is elegant, comfortable, and functional. If you're looking for an affordable luxury sports sedan, do yourself a favor and check it out. Maintenance costs will be far lower on the Genesis than any of the Germans and you'll get more bang for your buck.

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I think they hit a home run with this car

Rick, 12/17/2020
2020 Genesis G70 2.0T 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful

Purchased this car back in May and I got a ton of rebates, so the car was a great deal. I've got the 2.0 with the sports package, which includes the elite and prestige packages. I test drove both the 3.3 and the 2.0. The 3.3 was a rocket and really fun to drive, but just not practical for me. The 2.0 gave me all the power I needed, better fuel economy, plus, the ability to avoid speeding tickets. To date, I have been very pleased with my purchase. Here are the pros and cons per my experience with my car... Pros 1. Comfortable drive. Suspension is not too firm, not too soft. 2. Quality feeling interior 3. Cool tech features 4. Pretty good fuel economy for a 2.0 turbo pumping out 250+ HP/260 lb-ft of torque (I average about 26-27 mpg) 5. Only 7 months of ownership, but no major problems so far 6. Feels and looks way more expensive than what I paid for it. 7. I drive this car in eco mode a lot, but there's a noticeable difference in throttle response if I throw it into sport mode. If you want to have fun, that's the mode for you. 8. Great warranty 9. The genesis app that lets me remotely start/lock my car from anywhere. Cons 1. There is some issue with the sensors in front. Sometimes, when I'm driving and stopped in traffic, the front sensor will go off as if there was something moving in front of my car, but, really, it's just a car stopped in front of me. This happens randomly. If this gets addressed satisfactorily when I take my car in for servicing, my overall rating would go to 5 stars. 2. The back seat is cramped. BUT, adults do fit back there. My kids sit back there on occasion and they're 5'11" and 6'2". For a trip less than, say, 1 hour, it's ok. For a longer trip, if your rear seat passengers are around 6' or taller, they may want to kill themselves. 3. I'm fine with the 8" infotainment screen, but I sure would like that big monster they're putting in their cars now. 4. No specific Genesis dealership near me. I purchased my car at a Hyundai dealership. If they want to set themselves off as a high-end luxury brand, then you need to provide that level of service at a specific Genesis dealership. The one thing I can't comment on is the servicing of the vehicle, to include the pickup and car loaner feature they have. I have not taken my car in for servicing yet since I haven't put enough miles on it.

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Best compact sports sedan

Dax, 11/03/2022
2020 Genesis G70 3.3T 4dr Sedan AWD (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
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Such a great experience. Tight car. Great suspension. Fast car. Great tech. TECH COMPLAINTS: I wish it had wireless Apple CarPlay. Tried best reviewed third party adapter bought on Amazon but it was buggy. I wish brake auto-hold would stay on by default. Wireless charger for Apple devices in cases is spotty but just needs several minutes to start working. HUD is helpful. But I’m constantly changing the brightness for daytime for cloudy and sunny. The wheel on steering wheel for selections is easy to push down accidentally. Gets annoying after a while. Sometimes after coming to a stop behind a car at a traffic light, the system still beeps as if I’m too close to it. But that happens 2 seconds after I’ve already stopped. That's a little quirk but gets old after a while. DRIVING/MPG: Acceleration is delayed slightly and then it’s a rocket. Six cylinder in normal driving rarely turns on turbo. That increases longevity and engine reliability. I expect the four cylinder would activate more often. Highway MPG officially is 26. But I got consistently 29 and 30 going between 60 and 80 MPH and using both mid grade and 93 octane gas. Really great for a six cylinder. In-town, with several minutes of running parked, I get 19 combined. I keep it in the ECO setting all of the time. Other cars I’ve driven really reduce performance but this one doesn’t. I haven’t tested the modes thoroughly in aggressive conditions but driving regularly I can’t tell a difference between sport and ECO in transmission, acceleration, and suspension. Steering tightens up. If there is a change, it’s meant for more aggressive driving. EXHAUST: Many YouTube reviews for the model try to capture the exhaust sound. It sounds weak and small. But in real life, it's not that way at all. All 3.3T models were impressive. They had low tones that mics don't capture and had a solid purr. Sounds great outside when accelerating. It's a gentle but formative powerful sound. Inside, you miss all of that, too. I sounds like a engine that's not extra powerful. Still sounds better than most V6 engines. Some sound like 4-cylinders, but not this model. The engine sound that's supposed to be coming through speakers, like all the YouTube reviews mention, I can't tell a difference. Overall, it's still a better experience than usual. BACK SEAT: Back seat is great for kids of all sizes. Front facing car seats also work well. But seating is uncomfortable for front passengers if baby carseats are rear facing. I’d never recommend the car if you have a kid under 1 year old at least. COSMETIC ISSUES: Several 2019 G70 models I test drove from 2019 had their screens separating in the edges behind its glass. My 2020 didn’t. Also, fThe trim on some looks like it has imperfections but it’s actually residue from tape from original delivery. It just needs some special cleaning. Even with all that, I still recommend the car. Beautiful and quality interior, great driving experience.

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The Motor Trend Car of the year (2020)

D M in Illinois, 06/10/2024
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2020 Genesis G70 3.3T 4dr Sedan AWD (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
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This beutiful sports sedan is as fun to drive as is it is good looking. Great hot V6 turbo engine is smooth and great sounding. It's a secret high(er) class car than a BMW or Mercedes without the "snob" appeal badge. MT rated it better than all other cars - and it is living up to that praise for me thus far. No problems at all so far with anything. Update 12/10/24 - Still loving this car. Fun to drive, and I make excuses to use this G70 over my other vehicle.

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Best daily driver you can get right now!

Big Brah, 12/22/2020
2020 Genesis G70 3.3T 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

If you are thinking about getting a G70, just do it!! You will not regret your decision, especially if you get the V6 3.3T Lambda engine. This car is fun, fast, and very well built. The craftsmanship and quality feel is amazing. Everything is real; if it looks like that material, it is that material, no fake stuff!! The engine and transmission is amazing. Although the engine is not a rev happy "over squared" design, it is ready at any notice to shoot up the RPMs and move. The Lambda V6 3.3T in this vehicle is by far one of the nicest engines I have driven. A lot of people complain about the 8-speed transmission being a little slow, but I think it shifts perfectly fine and crisp. The interior is built to last. If you don't require much, you will be perfectly at home with almost too much comfort. My favorite thing is the ventilated seats on sweaty days. My main focus of this review is how the G70 drives. As stated before, the engine has tons of power at any moment, is very responsive, and has tons of passing power/acceleration. No one will ride your butt in this car, just smash the gas and watch them disappear in the rear mirrors! It is amazing for highway travel. It hums at a low 1,500rpm @55mph, and about 1,800rpm @80mph. This engine will not scream at you for making it do its job. Not only is it a highway cruiser, but is super fun on the back roads. You almost always run out of real estate before you have to step on the brakes from accelerating (brakes are great too).I wouldn't say it has snap oversteer, but the front-end plows in first before you feel the rear slide out, so you can feel how hard you can push it. Maintenance is tricky, but doable. It requires 7.26qts of oil, which is a decent amount. But, if you are smart, you can get reasonably priced parts, as it is shares a lot of parts with Hyundai/Kia's. To change the oil, you have to remove some under panels, which is annoying, but reasonable. It does have a oil filter cartridge, no spin on type, not a huge fan of those. It also is pure GDI, so carbon build-up is possible on the valves. But with just those few complaints, everything is very accessible in the engine bay for a twin turbo V6. SUMMARY: You will mostly likely buy/lease this car and not want to let it go!

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A Great Value Luxury Car

Mike- Hawaii, 03/11/2023
2020 Genesis G70 2.0T Sport M/T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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Great car, great lease that covers all scheduled maintenance, free loaner with pickup and delivery to your home.

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2020 genesis g70 it's a money pit

Elle, 07/29/2021
2020 Genesis G70 3.3T 4dr Sedan AWD (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
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So to start off I had literally the worst sales person ever who I literally refuse to deal with. I bought a model that was driven by a ceo in Toronto for 11k clicks it's got the sport, turbo 3.3 bs. On the pick up day they tell me it's not ready yet and they have to detail it and fix the brake !? The sales guy was so unprofessional I told him that's something I should have known before purchase. The the finance team hands me the keys and sends me off instead of delivering it and showing you how to use the car. Oh and they tried to sell me the car with summer tires in the middle of winter ! Why is this an issue ? ( Tired cost literally $3g on this thing). Sure enough any small pot hole will take out your tires so first month in that happened $1000 off the bat. Now a year later the AC is busted and apparently warranty is only for 1 year or 200000 kms. So that's not covered. They just quoted me $450 for a recharge. The wireless charger also broke ...the wireless connect services didnt work since day 1. And every damn 5k clicks this thing goes in for service. Not to mention insurance is alot too almost $300 a month I'm 27 female and have a good driving record. It's a money pit.

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5 out of 5 stars

A win a Zip

Tariq, 08/08/2020
2020 Genesis G70 2.0T Sport M/T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 10 people found this review helpful

I have never been a Korean Car fan. A friend suggested me about Genesis. He advised me that years of Sony are over and Samsung is the new king. So I decided to try it. What a craftsmanship and details. Inline 4 Engine but with enough horse power and torque.

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NOT for a senior

pvk, 01/19/2022
2021 Genesis G70 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 21 people found this review helpful

i found the seat to be too low for my age and taste. SO i gave up on trying the car.

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1 out of 5 stars

not a lux

George, 04/03/2021
2020 Genesis G70 2.0T 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 29 people found this review helpful

exterior ok! engine ok! good pick-up, interior cheeep plastic everywhere, screems hyunday!

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Too much money..

Nick, 07/12/2020
2020 Genesis G70 2.0T 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
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It's a heck of a buy anyway you look at it.

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Mercedes Killer

Billy G, 11/30/2023
updated 06/03/2024
2020 Genesis G70 2.0T 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
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I love my Beautiful Genesis G70 Still one of the most beautiful cars. I have owned her since 2020 and she has been fantastic 😁😁😁

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Worst Service Department

admire, 08/08/2024
2020 Genesis G70 3.3T 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
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Genesis wants to be considered a luxury brand but their service department is a joke. At Lexus they bend over backwards to make sure you are taken care of the moment you show up for service. Genesis has a recall on my G70 and the dealership 5 miles from my house says they dont have any available times to perform the recall for the next 7 months. SERIOUSLY? I try to go to a less convenient location and their website wont allow me to schedule any times there either. I have called numerous times and only get voicemail without a return phone call. Genesis Corp was no help either. I will be selling and moving back to Lexus soon

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Drive by a BMW.. (And activate their hate)

Mr. Smith , 09/10/2024
updated 03/20/2025
2021 Genesis G70 3.3T 4dr Sedan AWD (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
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This car is a phenomenal piece of art! A wide stance like a Maserati. And a low classy growl with refinement. A constant attention grabber. I’ve owned a ghibli. A BMW, and a Mercedes (the newer cheaper ones) Their guts should be worn for garters- compared too the quality I’ve touched here, today! If your momma asks (child.. where’s all your money gone?!) Tell her you’ve bought a piece of investable, drive-able, art!!

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Glad I stayed in the family!

Tom, 06/27/2021
2020 Genesis G70 3.3T 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
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Owned a Hyundai for years, looked at the Audi A4 and multiple BMWs but ultimately decided on a new 2020 G70 3.3T prestige. Amazingly fun to drive, no issues at all at 4900 miles. It gets plenty of compliments and most people can’t believe the price tag for what it comes with standard. Even if I know I’ll be in traffic, I am always excited to drive my G70.

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Genisis is a truly amazing vehicle

Earl, 05/13/2022
2020 Genesis G70 2.0T 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
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The Genisis G70 is absolutely gorgeous

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First new car I have ever bought

Anthony, 06/27/2021
2021 Genesis G70 2.0T 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
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This is the first brand new car I have ever bought and it was money well spent. I got the red exterior with brown leather interior G70 Elite. Absolutely gorgeous car and pretty quick really. Not necessarily quick off the line because it doesn't hit its power band until the turno spools up but once it does she gets up and goes. Overall awesome car and very glad I bought it.

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