#Drive genius 4 drivers#

In our testing, we surfed that engine’s wave of thrust to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, quicker than the rival Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz sedans we’ve tested. We predict outright thrills will still be reserved for the twin-turbo 3.3-liter V-6 model, with its 365 ponies. We’re hoping the new motor is tuned to impart the liveliness and athleticism the G70 strongly hinted at with the turbo 2.0-liter but never quite delivered.

#Drive genius 4 drivers#

Drivers will certainly feel the additional output over the former engine and shave a tenth or two off the sprint to 60 mph, which we measured at 5.8 seconds with the turbo 2.0-liter. The base G70 2.5T features a new turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder that sends 300 horsepower through an eight-speed automatic transmission to the rear wheels all-wheel drive is optional. The Sport Prestige trim brings just about every high-end feature Genesis has, including a head-up display, upgraded Brembo brakes, a 360-degree exterior camera system, nappa leather upholstery, a heated steering wheel, and a luxury microfiber headliner. We’ll soon see how it compares to the new 2.5-liter. Not only is the twin-turbo V-6 more powerful, but in our testing it was nearly as efficient as the now-retired 2.0-liter turbo-four. On top of that, an affordable starting price supplemented by an outstanding 10-year powertrain warranty makes the G70 a sensible choice with plenty of sporty upside.Įven the higher-end versions of the G70 represent a good value when compared to rival sports sedans, so we'd splurge on the Sport Prestige 3.3T model. And with a platform based on the Kia Stinger sport sedan-a car we celebrated for its “uncanny precision”-the G70's ride and handling go from unerring with the turbocharged four-cylinder engine to excellent with the top-shelf twin-turbo V-6. The cabin is equally beautiful and sleek, with Genesis challenging Audi for finesse and build quality. Purists can get rear-wheel drive all-wheel drive is an option. There’s stout power, a new engine putting the entry-level trim at about 300 hp, the top trim making 365 hp. Although the G70 is still in its first generation and entering its sixth year on the market, the South Korean sedan remains a strong foe to rival sport sedans. Its arrival launched an arrow at Fortress Germany, the European bastion of entry-level luxury and sport sedans that has fought off all challengers for more than 30 years. The G70 shows that Genesis found its own space and made its own bright light.