Oh. My. God. I think I want to go back to bed and start today over again. Fourth upload is the charm. Every time we tweaked this video Adobe Premiere has some kind of insane hissy-fit and caused something else to go wrong. UGH.
THAT, right there, is why I gave up on Premiere. Crashes, crashes, stutters, crashes... When I built this computer specifically for video editing at home for a TV Station, I put on Davinci Resolve, and never looked back. The only crashes I've had are all OS related (total of 2 in almost a year). Plus it renders in 75% of the time Premeire took. And at a total cost of $0USD, I'm saving money every time I use it...
Carl Wilson Davinci is the one that crashes on my PC, plus its interface very different from Premiere and FCPX. As long as it doesn’t crash for you, 👍🏼.
I'm very Happy with my 2019 Genesis G70 purchase . Over 39k miles in 16 months of ownership and no problems. As Alex stated, the 2021 model year is going to cost more. My Genesis G70 is my personal vehicle. I don't carry passengers or a lot of cargo. If I need to carry passengers or cargo, I have 2 other vehicles for that. 98% of the time, I'm in it by myself, Occasionally my wife will join me. Because I'm on the freeway a lot, I appreciate the spare tire. For me, that was a deal breaker on other vehicles that I test drove. When I test drove the BMW and Mercedes (2019 model year), I didn't get any enjoyment from them . Even though I was in a new vehicle, it felt old. Maybe because the body style hasn't really changed in 5 years. Especially the interior of the BMW. Audi, a beautiful car, unfortunately it doesn't come with rear wheel drive only. I'm very Happy with my Genesis G70! I'm not a brand snob, because I'm not, I have a Beautiful car, and a Wonderful driving experience everytime I'm on the road. I'm not one of those guys, when stopped at a stop sign, is looking around to see if anyone is looking at my German car. It's how my Genesis G70 makes me feel. I feel GREAT!
@@mrsj1417 actually it was 39k miles, but now it's over 40k miles. I live in Southern California, I'm a commuter. A minimum of 100 miles per day. And I don't Baby my Baby ! The only thing that I won't do, and that is race. I love to drive fast, but I will not risk my life racing. Plenty of people have tried to goat me into racing, but life is already too short, why risk making it shorter.
@@mrsj1417 a lot of cars have issues when they are under warranty, a lot of people want to know how often the car is going to be at the dealer. So 36k without any trouble is actually really good. I had a focus st that I had to take to Ford multiple times for poor running issues, gas tank had to be replaced, they had to update the computer to fix an idling issue, this was at 30,000 miles
I leased a 2020 G70 3.3t Prestige, I traded in a 2017 Lexus IS200t, the difference in power is night and day, that was my main reason for the switch. I pay 30 more a month for payment and 8 dollars more a month for insurance. Connected services are included with G70. I paid 17 a month for Lexus connected services. Lexus dealer experience is much better BUT I don’t plan on visiting the dealer often since G70 has valet. Overall I am very impressed with the G70, you get a lot for your money. The Lexus is better built overall, it felt more solid but not my much, this is obviously “first world problem” If you are car shopping, do yourself a favor and drive the G70. I got quotes for S4, M340i, c43 and they were all very pricey. C43 maintance package was 3k alone, insane. G70 has mainteance included for 36months. G70 was very budget friendly compared to the others I mentioned. What I really wanted was the 365HP which puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. It’s faster than 80% of cars out on the road and if you really need to have more power, add that JB4.
Thanks to Alex review and your comment I have scheduled a drive test in 3 hrs for the same 3.3 T prestige. I’m a impulsive buyer and pretty sure I will get it. Thanks for sharing
@@vstan9023 i'm sorry to say this (not really), but the power feels the same as the Stinger, you'll really get the car.. it just make me giggle when i drove it. what killed the deal for me as the auto start-stop. i just couldn't. do let us know how it goes for you. congratulations in advance. lol
So you're saying your brand new car has more features than your 3 year old car? Shocking. And the Genesis was less expensive than Mercedes et al? Unreal. People who need 365 hp are usually overcompensating anyway; that's a given. At the end of the day, you're still driving a Hyundai product. Not sure why you seem surprised that it's cheaper than the others.
I was ready to dismiss this car, but ASlex showed me that this is another underrated gem by Genesis Genesis is ready to become the next great luxury car brand I predict the 2020's decade will be the decade of Genesis
Having owned Mercedes E class, BMW 3 series, Volvo, and Audi S4 in the past (still have an Audi A6), and currently owning a Genesis G90, I would choose the G70 over the competition. The value, reduced maintenance costs, and and increased reliability I’ve experienced with Genesis makes any other decision a frivolous one. While I still love the other brands for the unique yet subtle characteristics that come with them, there’s simply not enough sensory nor “seat of the pants” difference FOR ME to justify spending $5000 to $15,000 more for essentially the same experience - specialty model’s notwithstanding.
I have a G70 3.3T Elite. Best car ever owned and I get compliments on it all the time. Casablanca white with tinted windows, red Brembo brakes and it looks extremely sharp. Very nice powerful ride and very quite. No one mentioned the stereo/sound system which is awesome. It also has nice nighttime puddle lights, lighted door handles, folding mirrors, ventilated and heated seats, drivers adjustable seat bolster and the seat retracts when you get in and out, headlamps that turn with the steering wheel, self leveling headlights and tons of other features that are all significant cost extras on other brands. Yes, small back seat and truck but It is not a "family" car. I consider it a luxury performance car. Yes it is the best car around that no one has ever heard of. Poor marketing by Genesis. Not one issue in a year of driving and averaging 21.6 MPG average.
The Q50 looks nice on the outside but where Infiniti failed miserably is their center console and infotainment system. My buddy owns a q60 red sport and he can’t believe how shitty that system is in comparison with my G80 sport.
The interior isn't bad it's the infotainment that fucks up the Q50 but it's still better than the Lexus IS and Acura TLX. I'm actually on my 2nd Q50. I had a '14 Q50 3.7 awd and now I have the '19 Q50RS 3.0t but my next car is gonna be the refreshed 2022 Genesis G70 3.3t which is the Best in segment in my opinion, all they need is a performance version to battle AMG, RS, Polestar, etc.... Hyundai-Genesis/Kia is the new benchmark in every segment, poised to take the 👑... Great Review I've seen the refreshed version with the new design language and it's fuckin beautiful btw.. 👌🏾👌🏾
JaDereon Starr damn feels good to hear someone say that the Koreans are the new benchmark for luxury 🙋♂️😊 I’m at my second Genesis (3.8 then the 3.3T) and my third Korean car since 2013 Kia Optima SX. I cannot justify spending my hard earned money on another new car then Genesis anymore. I just wish Genesis can bring out the G80 Sport again with over 400hp on a two turbo 6 cyl and I’m sold again.
@@bacvain Exactly you're basically paying for a badge unless it's 1 of the performance models. You get more for your 💰 and you lose none of the 🚗 with Genesis. It's unique and different I prefer that to the unevolutionary German Trinity.
Love the new theme! Memories of that Boston station growing up, and Sagan's 'Cosmos'. Suggestion: Would love to see in-car views of your acceleration and braking tests. Would only add about 30 seconds and show a lot about the character of the car.
Thank you for a masterly presentation with rapid-fire and thorough comparisons between vehicles. I changed from the BMW 440xi to the Genesis G70 3.3T AWD and have not regretted it. Very happy with my decision.
Great video, love the new intro as well. It’d be really cool if you could include this car for the compact luxury comparisons with the 3 series, A4, TLX, C class and the IS as it clearly deserves a spot up there.
I am a 3 month owner of the G70 3.3t AWD sport trim. I like it a lot. I traded my 2017 Type R for it. Before that I had a modded 2011 SHT I sedan modded . The G70 if fast and drives great, lots of ppl comment on it and look at it. The main complaints are having to take it to a Hyundai dealer for service.
As always Alex has some of the best reviews, and I’m always so jealous of his background, he’s got quite the compound and it looks so gorgeous, I encourage you to check out his other channel where he shows all the projects he does around his mountain top compound it is enviable, thanks Alex
I think the G70 is the more "balanced" vehicle option and what you get for the price I'm perfectly fine with the more "balanced" vehicle. Sidenote, this thing is fun as hell to drive.
Hi Alex. Thanks for the in depth review of the G70. I ended up buying a 2023 3.3 Sport Prestige a few weeks ago. I would say I preferred it over the German competition for some abstract reasons. One, the "all touch screens, all the time" approach that Mercedes and BMW have adopted was a total turn-off for me. Especially after BMW went even MORE touchscreen with their mid-cycle refresh of the M340i. Seems like this is a risk with Audi also, given what VW has done with the user interface of the current GTI. Two, since I prefer buying over leasing, I did not want to get stuck with German brand repair and maintenance costs once the car is out of warranty. Three, the G70 keeps getting described as similar to previous generation BMWs as far as its driving dynamics go. Four, I prefer the exterior styling of the G70 over that of the Germans, and you won't see yourself coming and going, since nobody is buying them. :D :D :D. Five, I have no brand loyalty toward the German makes, since the closest I've ever come to driving a German luxury car is a GTI and a Jetta. So, I don't have an actual driving experience in a German luxury brand, so I have no idea what I'm missing, other than the infuriating user interfaces. :D :D :D
Still the best looking car in the class to me...i want fell something when I look at what i drive. So, id go G70. I need Infiniti to update that Q50, I feel like its been the same for like 10 years now.
New to the channel. The review was great, informative and well presented. I especially found the segment on model comparison really useful and thought it a great, as well as unique way to conclude the review. Thank you.
Seems like Genesis is giving everyone the best of both worlds. They have the driving dynamics & interior quality of the Germans plus the standard active safety & value of the Japanese.
I gave serious thought to buying one. But ended up with a new Volvo S60. The trip to the dealer gave me a chance to sit in one. To me the interiors are beautiful but not comfortable. The seat was very hard and pressure points in too many places. The Volvo seats were much more comfortable.
Alex, great review as always. I am looking at buying my first new car soon and the G70 is a strong contender. It’s just a hard sell on fuel economy when my 10 year old VW gets better gas mileage with the same displacement and similar power. Definitely looking forward to seeing what engines the refresh brings.
@@joshua9073 Yes, plenty of power in a relatively tiny package. Onramps are my personal roller coaster 😁 but definitely beginning to show its age. Hence the search for a new car.
It’s been very difficult to get one because Hyundai doesn’t want “Hyundai” dealers selling them. They want the dealerships to create a Genesis dealership and separate the customer experience. I’m not sure if this is still true, but that’s what happened initially. You probably still wouldn’t see a bunch on the road even if they were widely available though.
Alex, I would choose the car that is the best value in the segment and therefore choose the G70. My biggest gripe with the G70 is the poor fuel economy compared to its competitors. I think I personally would choose the Lexus ES350 as my second choice again because of the value proposition this vehicle represents. Also, I love the naturally aspirated Toyota V6 engine!
If the Genesis G70 is between five - ten thousand dollars cheaper than the competition, a smart person would use that savings to pay for the extra fuel cost, that's what I do. As far as the Lettuce IS 350, BORING! Life is too short to be bored to death, but Hey! it's your life, I understand if you choose a slow painful death!
The G70 is a compelling offer, just love the fact that things like the ventilated seats are available on medium and higher trims. If I was going BMW, I would get a used M2! Informative review as ever.
I'm in Canada, so before I start realize that. When I tried to get a G70 and G80 I got shafted by a bad dealer experience. But the entire value proposition goes out the window when you factor in incentives. I lease. The Genesis does not make a good lease. You can usually get a better lease on other brands like BMW and Audi. When I was shopping, the Germans gave me more for my trade, had better residuals, incentives, and the lease payment dropped considerably compared to the Genesis who didn't want to negotiate and suddenly the "value" was gone. I also had maintenance plans tossed in for apples to apples. Now, I can't get BMW/Audi serviced where I live so I tried to go the Genesis/Hyundai route, but that didn't work out at all. They sold the car said I wanted to someone else 30 mins after I said I wanted it. We left for lunch expecting to come back and sign papers. I gave 2 months notice I was coming, and drove to another province to test drive the two cars.
I know you don’t really respond to comments… But glad you threw a little remix on the music! Also would love to see you become more interactive with viewers. I feel like it’s a one-way conversation.
Lloyd Collins he’s more interactive on Facebook, usually if you comment soon after he makes a post. Also, the new intro music was done by someone he met on the Facebook page.
I live in northern California and I've seen a good amount, they tend to blend in with normal traffic though. I was going to buy a used one but they get bought up so fast its crazy. I could only find badly abused ones
Love the comparisons, I'm definately getting one of these 2020s, but I'm going to wait until they're 3 years old and will be looking for a used one around 35k miles. The interesting thing about the G70s value proposition compared to the 330 is that it goes away for used versions. A 2-3 year old used 330 with similar features and in similar condition is cheaper than the same year of a G70. So, if you're buying used the BMW seems like the no brainer unless you want to put keep it forever, then the IS may be the more reliable long term option. But, if you want to buy a 3 year old luxury sports sedan, keep it for 5 years, then sell it the 330 seems like the way to go.
Could you compared the performance of the G70 with the 330i. Not vehicle brochures numbers please, rather the sense of speed as you press the accelerator for both cars
Oh I can tell you because I drove a 330 while my g70 3.3T was in the shop because the Pizza delivery man swiped me. It's night and day. The G70 pulls hard throughout the tach. The 330 tries and it's smooth but not at all exhilarating. I don't know how the 2.0 stacks up, though. I imagine the BMW would
Obtained the G70 3.3T after three BMWs over the past decade or so (BMW 530i, 530Xi & 440Xi Gran Coupé, interspersed with the Cadillac CTS ). Overall it has more “extras”, better steering feel, the adaptive suspension is much more compliant and comfortable than the BMWs, better and lower cost service and warranty, improved safety features - and of course much lower price. I’m going to stick with it!
Infiniti is still around? I thought they're long gone out of business. Quality and reliability is Nissan's biggest enemy because they can never defeat them.
@Shinidoshi that's why we don't have French cars in the US anymore. When they break they break for good and eventually break your wallet too by trying to fix them. Nissan has always been one of the least reliable Japanese manufacturers. However, after acquisition by Renault things got even worse for Nissan. Their so called "luxury" division Infiniti will probably get shut down eventually. At least they can try to save their parent company Nissan, that way their name won't become a history.
Don’t understand your comment about Genesis being all rear wheel drive. That’s only in southern states-there are plenty of AWD’s sold in northern states (I just leased one)!
@@XavierMathewsEntertainment When I was shopping for a compact sports sedan, rear wheel drive only, was number one on my list. I'm sick of front wheel drive vehicles. Since I live in Southern California, I don't need all wheel drive. Nothing like putting your foot into it, and having the rear wheels push you! WOW! My G70 has Plenty of push!😁
I have to say that I've owned every trim level of the G80 so far and I just tried a G70 yesterday. I was very underwhelmed with the seat comfort. The padding was much, much too firm, and this was a used one with 20k miles on it. It's a shame because every other aspect of the car was what I was looking for. I just couldn't see myself being in this for my +10 hour road trips and remaining comfortable.
Love the overall shape and stance of the G70. The grill & backend as well. But for my taste they added too many extra bits to the exterior. So close to being clean but crosses the line in to the overdone. The big wing logo and especially those boomerang chrome side things. I still like it better than most, just because it's new and different. And clearly it has a lot going for it other than it's exterior. The backseat is tighter than Alex let on, I think. I'm his size and sat in back in one. Not much legroom. Really handles shockingly well for a Korean car though. Its hard to believe , but for the class only the Giulia and the 3 series are better, and not by much. Not sure how they were able to leapfrog over Lexus & Infiniti in driving dynamics but in my opinion they clearly have, so amazing job there. I prefer the infotainment in the 3 series. The G70 interior is nearly on par though. Nice materials. Most of the others, especially the Benz, are more comfortable inside, I think. The G70 is quite low to the ground. I think this is what surprised me the most when I first saw one in person, how low the roofline was, even though the size & shape are similar to the Benz. More like a sports car than a typical luxury sedan. Some may like this though. There's enough headroom in front, because the seating position is also low. But I wouldn't get this if you have a driveway with a sharp angle. Or if you have trouble getting in and out of low cars. When I opened the backdoor and just sat on the edge of the back seat, with my legs sticking out the backdooor, the roofline came to the base of my neck. That's how low it is. Yes, I could duck my head and get in back, but from outside the roof is quite low and the backdoor opening fairly small. It's almost as if it were meant to be a coupe.
Maybe you got bad taste! The side vents are beautifull and functional ,so they are needed. The Genesis G70 is not for everyone, Thank God ! The Genesis G70 is a beautiful car, as well as its counterpart ,the beautiful Kia Stinger Gt. I feel that the Kia Stinger Gt is youthful and the Genesis G70 is Young Luxury!. Your choice, Youthfulness or Young Luxury! Hee Hee! The Kia Stinger Gt is a beautiful youthful family sedan, the Genesis G70 is a beautiful Young Luxury sports sedan. If you consider it a coup, then maybe people would stop complaining about the back seat and small trunk. My 2019 Genesis G70 is my personal vehicle. My Daily Driver. I own 2 other vehicles, a SUV, and a large sedan,which I can use If I need to haul passengers or large cargo. Every automotive journalists have said it has a small backseat and trunk. So everyone should already know this before they go out shopping .There's no reason for anyone to purchase/lease this vehicle and then complain about the small backseat or small trunk. If you have only one vehicle, then look into the Beautiful Kia Stinger Gt. You'll have wonderful performance, roomy back seats, and large cargo area in the back. Because of these features, I feel that the Kia Stinger Gt is a youthful family sedan. Carry the family to the beach or park, then head to the track or golf course with your friends. My kids are adults, hence the Genesis G70, my personal daily driver. I named her "The Beast ". Yes I'm the beauty Hee Hee!. I don't believe in Babying my Baby! Because of what I do to her, Is the reason that I call her "The Beast "
Good change to the intro Alex, but it's still somehow dated..... still carrying the Atari game music... How about adding some more animation around the logo, like tires, cars, front and rear lights while adding sound effects in the music, like exhaust sound or starting engines.... I don't know Alex, just giving you some feedback.
Seems like really good value for features and performance. In Canada we can get the G70 3.3T in RWD or AWD. Another similar car I am considering is the Cadillac CT5-V 3.0TT Sport. It costs a little bit more and is not quite as fast, but it has a bit more sophistication and in Canada at least, has 4 years of maintenance and 6-year powertrain warranty included. Another advantage the Cadillac has is a vastly larger dealer network. I do like the Mercedes C43 AMG, but it is more expensive again and the required after-sales regular maintenance is VERY expensive.
CT5-V is a nice one, in my region the leases were very expensive. I would’ve loved the C43 especially with performance exhaust but very expensive compared to G70. Like you mentioned the maintenance package on c43 is insane, I was quoted 3k for mainteance alone. I ended up with G70, it truly is great for the money and the 3.3tt is more than most people need. It’s Fast!
a surprising amount of room in the back seat?... was he paid to say that or did the back seat get bigger? i Have A 2020 g70 and there is No Room in the back seat unless your 120lbs and thin... great car though i love it
I'm somewhat surprised that Genesis didn't shift to the new 2.5L and 3.5L turbo engines for the 2021 G70 as they have for the G80 and GV80. That, I assume, is planned for 2022. Considering that the 2.5L turbo is an option in the Hyundai Sonata and KIA K5 performance models as well as in the KIA Sorento for 2021 and most puzzling as the base engine in the KIA Stinger, that's something of a disappointment.
Looked at this car very seriously against the 330i, C300 and Audi A4/A5 this spring. It’s a nice car that has a lot of power for the money. It’s interior just felt a little snug and not as premium as the others. I also don’t think the exterior looks that good. Lots of different styling that sort of makes it look like a knockoff. Ended up with the A5 Sportback because it just looks and felt the more premium. Ended up being quite a bit less (leftover 2019) and although a 4 cylinder, Audi makes a great 2.0T.
I previously owned a 2018 A4, which I traded in for a G70 3.3T Sport this year, and while I agree Audi's 2.0T is excellent and maybe the best 2.0T on the market (or was when I bought it), I strongly disagree about the idea of it feeling more premium. I got the top-end trim with every bell and whistle on the A4 and while some parts were nicer than the Genesis interior, the Genesis interior also blows away the A4's interior in other areas: Specifically, the alcantara trimmed roofliner is nicer than the A4's standard cloth, the diamond quilted leather seats and door panel and contrast stitching dash trim is nicer, the lexicon audio system utterly destroys Audi's B&O system (at least to my ears), and has more attractive metal grates than the Audi's plastic ones. Seats have far more adjustable settings, and while the thigh bolsters and tilt steering and trunk on the A4 were all manual, on the Genesis they are all electric. I also on my A4, had constant complaints of creaking panels, vibration feedback on the speakers, and other annoying noises that I spent over a year trying to get resolved by the dealerships. So far I have had none of that on my Genesis. Overall I can't endorse this car to people enough, it absolutely holds a candle in terms of premium feel, fit and finish, to its German luxury rivals. I do agree with complaints about the trunk size and back seat however. This is not a family car. But it is perfectly fine for a single person or a couple, who may occasionally want to have an extra passenger or two for short trips around the city. It certainly couldn't beat the A5 Sportback for practicality. I love that hatch.
@@trendmonger83 Love your take! I purchased my Genesis G70 April 2019, I purchased it for me. It's my daily driver. Just passed 40k miles in a little over 16 months of ownership. I have had no problems. And I don't Baby my Baby! I have 2 other vehicles. So if I need to carry passengers or cargo, I use my other vehicles for that. I Love when I say My Genesis G70! Just me and The Beast (that's what I call her, The Beast)! I'm the Beauty! Hee Hee!
I'm 6' 1" and I cannot sit behind myself in the G70. Well, I can physically pry myself in and out, but I wouldn't want to travel anywhere for any amount of time. I *do* however love the vehicle. The Stinger has more room in the back seat but it's not a luxurious amount of room by any means. Apparently the 2021 Stinger will have the 2.5 L turbo but not the 3.5 L turbo. My understanding is that the 2.5 & 3.5 engines are designed for better fuel economy and emissions. That sure would be great, but apparently no Kia wil be getting the 3.5 V6 twin turbo for 2021.
The Genesis G70 is a compact sports sedan, the Kia Stinger Gt is a mid size sedan. Genesis G70 is more of a personal vehicle, where as the Kia Stinger Gt is more of a family vehicle.
Here’s hoping they make a hatchback or wagon version. That would be sweet. The interior still seems too much like a Hyundai and I think Genesis should try a little harder to differentiate it. Otherwise I’m excited about Genesis as a whole and where they’re headed.
The only thing about Tesla that excites me, is how fast it goes from 0-60. Other than that, an iPad on the dash does absolutely nothing for me. I do understand why people like their battery operated toys!
This is only faster than the IS 350 if it is a 3.3T, but if you're sticking with the 2.0T which is more closely priced to the is 350 than the 3.3T is, you're hitting weaker performances.
Alex, I lament the loss of the original intro. Genesis will probably go #downmarket as soon as they establish their upmarket credibility and within 18 months you will be reviewing a 33K 'Genesis' based on the Hyundai Accent. As recent automotive history has taught us, the truly distinguishing mark of any exclusive luxury brand is their ability to shamelessly sell derivative facsimiles like the FWD rubbish peddled by BMW and Mercedes. ;-)
I want, but I don't need lol, I have a 2013 s60 and a 2012 mustang gt, this is like slamming the two together it seems like. But I also really want that new bronco... I need a 6 figure income lol
It really depends where you live. I live in Southern California, as a Genesis G70 owner, I do see them. I mostly see Genesis G80. Occasionally I see Genesis G90 and Genesis G70. Don't forget, Genesis is a new Vehicle Company. There are a lot of Brand Snobs out there. They love the car, but rather be seen in a German vehicle. You know the type, everytime there're at a stop sign, always looking around to see if anybody's looking at them.
I am seriously shopping the G70. Not because of the price but because of the really poor service experience I have had with a couple of the European brands. Slow and indifferent service at a premium price gets old after a while.
I'm glad that they used the space for a spare tire. Too many manufacturers are not putting a spare tire into their cars. 95% of my driving is done on the freeway. Which is why after a little over 16 months of ownership, I have over 40k miles on my Genesis G70. I love having a spare tire. The hell with a fix a flat.
It’s a really nice car but a non starter for anyone with a family. I looked at a bunch of luxury sports sedans this past year. The G70 is a fantastic value and has a very well made interior but the back seat and trunk are a joke. I ended up with a 340i. The G70 is limited to a tiny demographic of well-off car enthusiasts who are childless, don’t need a functional back seat, but don’t want to go all the way to a coupe.
I agree, that a compact car is not a family sedan. I purchased my Genesis G70 for me. My sons are Adults. If I needed the passenger and cargo space and I didn't have 2 other vehicles (which I do), I would have purchased the Kia Stinger Gt.
I've got a family and I have one. But, I just drive my SUV when I go places with the family. The G70 is for me alone. It's better for me than just having a coupe though, because I can pick the kids up from school if I have to. For long trips though, it's a no go if the kids are coming along.
Oh. My. God. I think I want to go back to bed and start today over again. Fourth upload is the charm. Every time we tweaked this video Adobe Premiere has some kind of insane hissy-fit and caused something else to go wrong. UGH.
Alex on Autos I blame it on the jingle. It is being ornery and causing havoc. Everyone loves you no matter what.
Alex, You have obviously brought upon the wrath of the gods by tampering with your #sacred intro music .
THAT, right there, is why I gave up on Premiere. Crashes, crashes, stutters, crashes...
When I built this computer specifically for video editing at home for a TV Station, I put on Davinci Resolve, and never looked back.
The only crashes I've had are all OS related (total of 2 in almost a year).
Plus it renders in 75% of the time Premeire took. And at a total cost of $0USD, I'm saving money every time I use it...
Carl Wilson Davinci is the one that crashes on my PC, plus its interface very different from Premiere and FCPX. As long as it doesn’t crash for you, 👍🏼.
There seem to still be issues at 1530 ish where letters top right I.e. cabin noise seem to flicker.
I'm very Happy with my 2019 Genesis G70 purchase .
Over 39k miles in 16 months of ownership and no problems.
As Alex stated, the 2021 model year is going to cost more.
My Genesis G70 is my personal vehicle. I don't carry passengers or a lot of cargo.
If I need to carry passengers or cargo, I have 2 other vehicles for that.
98% of the time, I'm in it by myself, Occasionally my wife will join me.
Because I'm on the freeway a lot, I appreciate the spare tire.
For me, that was a deal breaker on other vehicles that I test drove.
When I test drove the BMW and Mercedes (2019 model year), I didn't get any enjoyment from them . Even though I was in a new vehicle, it felt old. Maybe because the body style hasn't really changed in 5 years.
Especially the interior of the BMW.
Audi, a beautiful car, unfortunately it doesn't come with rear wheel drive only.
I'm very Happy with my Genesis G70!
I'm not a brand snob, because I'm not, I have a Beautiful car, and a Wonderful driving experience everytime I'm on the road.
I'm not one of those guys, when stopped at a stop sign, is looking around to see if anyone is looking at my German car.
It's how my Genesis G70 makes me feel.
I feel GREAT!
Wow your year-old car with 16k whole miles hasn't had any problems? That's amazing.
@@mrsj1417 actually it was 39k miles, but now it's over 40k miles.
I live in Southern California, I'm a commuter. A minimum of 100 miles per day.
And I don't Baby my Baby !
The only thing that I won't do, and that is race. I love to drive fast, but I will not risk my life racing.
Plenty of people have tried to goat me into racing, but life is already too short, why risk making it shorter.
@@mrsj1417 a lot of cars have issues when they are under warranty, a lot of people want to know how often the car is going to be at the dealer. So 36k without any trouble is actually really good. I had a focus st that I had to take to Ford multiple times for poor running issues, gas tank had to be replaced, they had to update the computer to fix an idling issue, this was at 30,000 miles
You just sold me this car! Thank you!
You have the 2.0 ot 3.3t?
I leased a 2020 G70 3.3t Prestige, I traded in a 2017 Lexus IS200t, the difference in power is night and day, that was my main reason for the switch.
I pay 30 more a month for payment and 8 dollars more a month for insurance.
Connected services are included with G70. I paid 17 a month for Lexus connected services.
Lexus dealer experience is much better BUT I don’t plan on visiting the dealer often since G70 has valet.
Overall I am very impressed with the G70, you get a lot for your money. The Lexus is better built overall, it felt more solid but not my much, this is obviously “first world problem”
If you are car shopping, do yourself a favor and drive the G70.
I got quotes for S4, M340i, c43 and they were all very pricey. C43 maintance package was 3k alone, insane. G70 has mainteance included for 36months.
G70 was very budget friendly compared to the others I mentioned. What I really wanted was the 365HP which puts a smile on my face every time
I drive it. It’s faster than 80% of cars out on the road and if you really need to have more power, add that JB4.
Thanks to Alex review and your comment I have scheduled a drive test in 3 hrs for the same 3.3 T prestige. I’m a impulsive buyer and pretty sure I will get it. Thanks for sharing
@@vstan9023 i'm sorry to say this (not really), but the power feels the same as the Stinger, you'll really get the car.. it just make me giggle when i drove it. what killed the deal for me as the auto start-stop. i just couldn't.
do let us know how it goes for you. congratulations in advance. lol
So you're saying your brand new car has more features than your 3 year old car? Shocking. And the Genesis was less expensive than Mercedes et al? Unreal. People who need 365 hp are usually overcompensating anyway; that's a given. At the end of the day, you're still driving a Hyundai product. Not sure why you seem surprised that it's cheaper than the others.
mrsj1417 so what are you driving now?
@@vstan9023 If you do purchase/lease the Genesis G70, let us know what color you get.
Picked the G70 2 years ago. Still loving it!
I was ready to dismiss this car, but ASlex showed me that this is another underrated gem by Genesis
Genesis is ready to become the next great luxury car brand
I predict the 2020's decade will be the decade of Genesis
Having owned Mercedes E class, BMW 3 series, Volvo, and Audi S4 in the past (still have an Audi A6), and currently owning a Genesis G90, I would choose the G70 over the competition. The value, reduced maintenance costs, and and increased reliability I’ve experienced with Genesis makes any other decision a frivolous one. While I still love the other brands for the unique yet subtle characteristics that come with them, there’s simply not enough sensory nor “seat of the pants” difference FOR ME to justify spending $5000 to $15,000 more for essentially the same experience - specialty model’s notwithstanding.
Aptly put 👍
*g70 looks has best interior and exterior among all the models* 😍👍
Gv80 has the best interior.
Not even close. Have you seen the g80 and gv80?
I have a G70 3.3T Elite. Best car ever owned and I get compliments on it all the time. Casablanca white with tinted windows, red Brembo brakes and it looks extremely sharp. Very nice powerful ride and very quite. No one mentioned the stereo/sound system which is awesome. It also has nice nighttime puddle lights, lighted door handles, folding mirrors, ventilated and heated seats, drivers adjustable seat bolster and the seat retracts when you get in and out, headlamps that turn with the steering wheel, self leveling headlights and tons of other features that are all significant cost extras on other brands. Yes, small back seat and truck but It is not a "family" car. I consider it a luxury performance car. Yes it is the best car around that no one has ever heard of. Poor marketing by Genesis. Not one issue in a year of driving and averaging 21.6 MPG average.
The Q50 is a case of “nice face, shame about the cabin.” The G70 and 3 series are definitely my top picks.
The Q50 looks nice on the outside but where Infiniti failed miserably is their center console and infotainment system. My buddy owns a q60 red sport and he can’t believe how shitty that system is in comparison with my G80 sport.
The interior isn't bad it's the infotainment that fucks up the Q50 but it's still better than the Lexus IS and Acura TLX. I'm actually on my 2nd Q50. I had a '14 Q50 3.7 awd and now I have the '19 Q50RS 3.0t but my next car is gonna be the refreshed 2022 Genesis G70 3.3t which is the Best in segment in my opinion, all they need is a performance version to battle AMG, RS, Polestar, etc.... Hyundai-Genesis/Kia is the new benchmark in every segment, poised to take the 👑... Great Review I've seen the refreshed version with the new design language and it's fuckin beautiful btw.. 👌🏾👌🏾
JaDereon Starr damn feels good to hear someone say that the Koreans are the new benchmark for luxury 🙋♂️😊 I’m at my second Genesis (3.8 then the 3.3T) and my third Korean car since 2013 Kia Optima SX. I cannot justify spending my hard earned money on another new car then Genesis anymore. I just wish Genesis can bring out the G80 Sport again with over 400hp on a two turbo 6 cyl and I’m sold again.
@@bacvain Exactly you're basically paying for a badge unless it's 1 of the performance models. You get more for your 💰 and you lose none of the 🚗 with Genesis. It's unique and different I prefer that to the unevolutionary German Trinity.
@@J_Starr007 f you...... Lexus is a real luxury company unlike infiniti...genesis ..and Acura #wannabes
Love the new theme! Memories of that Boston station growing up, and Sagan's 'Cosmos'. Suggestion: Would love to see in-car views of your acceleration and braking tests. Would only add about 30 seconds and show a lot about the character of the car.
Agreed!
You don't have to wait too long to see the refresh. It's supposed to be released in Korea next month. It looks very cool!
Thank you for a masterly presentation with rapid-fire and thorough comparisons between vehicles.
I changed from the BMW 440xi to the Genesis G70 3.3T AWD and have not regretted it. Very happy with my decision.
Best looking car in class.
Great video, love the new intro as well. It’d be really cool if you could include this car for the compact luxury comparisons with the 3 series, A4, TLX, C class and the IS as it clearly deserves a spot up there.
Nice job with your content as always Alex.
I am a 3 month owner of the G70 3.3t AWD sport trim. I like it a lot. I traded my 2017 Type R for it. Before that I had a modded 2011 SHT I sedan modded . The G70 if fast and drives great, lots of ppl comment on it and look at it. The main complaints are having to take it to a Hyundai dealer for service.
I like the change to your intro music, Alex.
with hyyndai/kia hiring tons of people from bmw's M division and designers from audi/bently etc... the brand is getting interesting
As always Alex has some of the best reviews, and I’m always so jealous of his background, he’s got quite the compound and it looks so gorgeous, I encourage you to check out his other channel where he shows all the projects he does around his mountain top compound it is enviable, thanks Alex
Man that new intro is classsss! Love it
I am strongly looking into the G70.
I think the G70 is the more "balanced" vehicle option and what you get for the price I'm perfectly fine with the more "balanced" vehicle. Sidenote, this thing is fun as hell to drive.
Hi Alex. Thanks for the in depth review of the G70. I ended up buying a 2023 3.3 Sport Prestige a few weeks ago. I would say I preferred it over the German competition for some abstract reasons. One, the "all touch screens, all the time" approach that Mercedes and BMW have adopted was a total turn-off for me. Especially after BMW went even MORE touchscreen with their mid-cycle refresh of the M340i. Seems like this is a risk with Audi also, given what VW has done with the user interface of the current GTI. Two, since I prefer buying over leasing, I did not want to get stuck with German brand repair and maintenance costs once the car is out of warranty. Three, the G70 keeps getting described as similar to previous generation BMWs as far as its driving dynamics go. Four, I prefer the exterior styling of the G70 over that of the Germans, and you won't see yourself coming and going, since nobody is buying them. :D :D :D. Five, I have no brand loyalty toward the German makes, since the closest I've ever come to driving a German luxury car is a GTI and a Jetta. So, I don't have an actual driving experience in a German luxury brand, so I have no idea what I'm missing, other than the infuriating user interfaces. :D :D :D
Still the best looking car in the class to me...i want fell something when I look at what i drive. So, id go G70. I need Infiniti to update that Q50, I feel like its been the same for like 10 years now.
Oh.my.god! I loooovveeee the updated theme tune! Just so awesome, love your reviews and this channel. 🐻🙌🏾
Can’t wait for a comparison of this and the TLX type S
The new TLX isn't even on the road ans it is being left in the dust.
Norm T oh hey norm, haven’t seen you hate on Acura/Honda in a while. Good to have you back
New to the channel. The review was great, informative and well presented. I especially found the segment on model comparison really useful and thought it a great, as well as unique way to conclude the review.
Thank you.
Alex, you should cover the adaptive cruise control and also the ‘phone App. which allows remote start, locking and unlocking
Seems like Genesis is giving everyone the best of both worlds. They have the driving dynamics & interior quality of the Germans plus the standard active safety & value of the Japanese.
I gave serious thought to buying one. But ended up with a new Volvo S60. The trip to the dealer gave me a chance to sit in one. To me the interiors are beautiful but not comfortable. The seat was very hard and pressure points in too many places. The Volvo seats were much more comfortable.
Alex, great review as always. I am looking at buying my first new car soon and the G70 is a strong contender. It’s just a hard sell on fuel economy when my 10 year old VW gets better gas mileage with the same displacement and similar power. Definitely looking forward to seeing what engines the refresh brings.
Which VW do you have if I may ask? I’m on my 5th. I’ve had Jettas, a Passat, and currently a Tiguan and GTI
@@joshua9073 2009 GLI.
Nicholas Isola not bad! You still happy with her ?
@@joshua9073 Yes, plenty of power in a relatively tiny package. Onramps are my personal roller coaster 😁 but definitely beginning to show its age. Hence the search for a new car.
what you prefer g70 or acura 2021 tlx or g80
I keep hearing how great the G70 is but are but I rarely see one on the road. I’m not throwing shade.
I'd bet it's because most people have no clue it exists.
B- Rad plus I think it's overpriced at over 50k when you can get the much more spacious g80 with the 3.3 t-gdi for a little over 50k.
It’s been very difficult to get one because Hyundai doesn’t want “Hyundai” dealers selling them. They want the dealerships to create a Genesis dealership and separate the customer experience. I’m not sure if this is still true, but that’s what happened initially. You probably still wouldn’t see a bunch on the road even if they were widely available though.
THANK YOU SIR, seems like all(most) the TH-cam reviewers are on Genesis bandwagon but I don't see them on my local streets either.
saw one last month, in white. i thought it was a BMW still i saw the badge. it was a beauty.
Alex, I would choose the car that is the best value in the segment and therefore choose the G70. My biggest gripe with the G70 is the poor fuel economy compared to its competitors. I think I personally would choose the Lexus ES350 as my second choice again because of the value proposition this vehicle represents. Also, I love the naturally aspirated Toyota V6 engine!
If the Genesis G70 is between five - ten thousand dollars cheaper than the competition, a smart person would use that savings to pay for the extra fuel cost, that's what I do.
As far as the Lettuce IS 350, BORING!
Life is too short to be bored to death, but Hey! it's your life, I understand if you choose a slow painful death!
The new intro is great! Curious to know your thoughts of this car vs a Tesla Model 3 LR AWD.
The G70 is a compelling offer, just love the fact that things like the ventilated seats are available on medium and higher trims. If I was going BMW, I would get a used M2! Informative review as ever.
I'm in Canada, so before I start realize that. When I tried to get a G70 and G80 I got shafted by a bad dealer experience. But the entire value proposition goes out the window when you factor in incentives. I lease. The Genesis does not make a good lease. You can usually get a better lease on other brands like BMW and Audi. When I was shopping, the Germans gave me more for my trade, had better residuals, incentives, and the lease payment dropped considerably compared to the Genesis who didn't want to negotiate and suddenly the "value" was gone. I also had maintenance plans tossed in for apples to apples. Now, I can't get BMW/Audi serviced where I live so I tried to go the Genesis/Hyundai route, but that didn't work out at all. They sold the car said I wanted to someone else 30 mins after I said I wanted it. We left for lunch expecting to come back and sign papers. I gave 2 months notice I was coming, and drove to another province to test drive the two cars.
I know you don’t really respond to comments… But glad you threw a little remix on the music! Also would love to see you become more interactive with viewers. I feel like it’s a one-way conversation.
Lloyd Collins he’s more interactive on Facebook, usually if you comment soon after he makes a post. Also, the new intro music was done by someone he met on the Facebook page.
RK1BulletBait FB is like Olschool hiphop! Love it, but it’s olschool
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I own a 2015 Toyota Camry LE sedan. What's a good luxury sedan to trade up to?
I’m sorry Alex you were a little confusing when you said they are killing off the manual transmission. So no more manual after this model year?
Like the changes to the intro Alex! Much better than the green theme. -Ryan
Love the new opening logo and music!
I can't wait to see them back in the UK, especially GV60
Infinity going going gone in Australia. Have never taken off with the buying public and there are 2 year old models (new) being offered for sale.
My top 3 will be the MB C-Class, G70 and BMW 3Series in that order.
These look great; unfortunately I haven’t seen one on the road yet.
They all ova florida
I live in northern California and I've seen a good amount, they tend to blend in with normal traffic though. I was going to buy a used one but they get bought up so fast its crazy. I could only find badly abused ones
I live in Southern California, they are here!
One thing absolutely did right was black chrome trims!
What’s the ETA for the 2021 version/refresh coming to the us?
at ~18:00 the BMW 3 series is the "benchbark"?
I hope Genesis soon makes a M3/RS4 rival model
I would take this car over any luxury car.
your pick G70 or Acura Tlx
Love the comparisons, I'm definately getting one of these 2020s, but I'm going to wait until they're 3 years old and will be looking for a used one around 35k miles. The interesting thing about the G70s value proposition compared to the 330 is that it goes away for used versions. A 2-3 year old used 330 with similar features and in similar condition is cheaper than the same year of a G70. So, if you're buying used the BMW seems like the no brainer unless you want to put keep it forever, then the IS may be the more reliable long term option. But, if you want to buy a 3 year old luxury sports sedan, keep it for 5 years, then sell it the 330 seems like the way to go.
Wow...non led rest turn signals???
Could you compared the performance of the G70 with the 330i. Not vehicle brochures numbers please, rather the sense of speed as you press the accelerator for both cars
Oh I can tell you because I drove a 330 while my g70 3.3T was in the shop because the Pizza delivery man swiped me. It's night and day. The G70 pulls hard throughout the tach. The 330 tries and it's smooth but not at all exhilarating. I don't know how the 2.0 stacks up, though. I imagine the BMW would
Obtained the G70 3.3T after three BMWs over the past decade or so (BMW 530i, 530Xi & 440Xi Gran Coupé, interspersed with the Cadillac CTS ). Overall it has more “extras”, better steering feel, the adaptive suspension is much more compliant and comfortable than the BMWs, better and lower cost service and warranty, improved safety features - and of course much lower price. I’m going to stick with it!
Infiniti is still around? I thought they're long gone out of business. Quality and reliability is Nissan's biggest enemy because they can never defeat them.
@Shinidoshi that's why we don't have French cars in the US anymore. When they break they break for good and eventually break your wallet too by trying to fix them. Nissan has always been one of the least reliable Japanese manufacturers. However, after acquisition by Renault things got even worse for Nissan. Their so called "luxury" division Infiniti will probably get shut down eventually. At least they can try to save their parent company Nissan, that way their name won't become a history.
My G37 from 2009 at 140000 miles still runs without any issues from the engine, transmission etc. Buddy’s Q60 is an entirely different story.
Hyindai's 3.3t is easily modded to push up to 500hp. But Im looking forward for their new 3.5t, it should be more efficient and powerful!
Reupload?
I would take it over the German brand’s any day because they are money pits as they age. Great review
Nice quality video! Thanks
Don’t understand your comment about Genesis being all rear wheel drive.
That’s only in southern states-there are plenty of AWD’s sold in northern states (I just leased one)!
It’s completely a rear wheel drive brand and this is a RWD platform. So even tho there are AWD options it’s still a RWD platform. Which is amazing.
@@XavierMathewsEntertainment When I was shopping for a compact sports sedan, rear wheel drive only, was number one on my list.
I'm sick of front wheel drive vehicles.
Since I live in Southern California, I don't need all wheel drive.
Nothing like putting your foot into it, and having the rear wheels push you!
WOW! My G70 has Plenty of push!😁
2020 seen changes for Alfa Romeo infotainment system. Now a touch screen, apple CarPlay and android auto.
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The BMW in me: alright everyone give me some space
they never have sales for them. I always see genesis dealership having markup prices on them. Not worth paying extra for it.
I have to say that I've owned every trim level of the G80 so far and I just tried a G70 yesterday. I was very underwhelmed with the seat comfort. The padding was much, much too firm, and this was a used one with 20k miles on it. It's a shame because every other aspect of the car was what I was looking for. I just couldn't see myself being in this for my +10 hour road trips and remaining comfortable.
Love the overall shape and stance of the G70. The grill & backend as well. But for my taste they added too many extra bits to the exterior. So close to being clean but crosses the line in to the overdone. The big wing logo and especially those boomerang chrome side things. I still like it better than most, just because it's new and different. And clearly it has a lot going for it other than it's exterior. The backseat is tighter than Alex let on, I think. I'm his size and sat in back in one. Not much legroom. Really handles shockingly well for a Korean car though. Its hard to believe , but for the class only the Giulia and the 3 series are better, and not by much. Not sure how they were able to leapfrog over Lexus & Infiniti in driving dynamics but in my opinion they clearly have, so amazing job there. I prefer the infotainment in the 3 series. The G70 interior is nearly on par though. Nice materials. Most of the others, especially the Benz, are more comfortable inside, I think. The G70 is quite low to the ground. I think this is what surprised me the most when I first saw one in person, how low the roofline was, even though the size & shape are similar to the Benz. More like a sports car than a typical luxury sedan. Some may like this though. There's enough headroom in front, because the seating position is also low. But I wouldn't get this if you have a driveway with a sharp angle. Or if you have trouble getting in and out of low cars. When I opened the backdoor and just sat on the edge of the back seat, with my legs sticking out the backdooor, the roofline came to the base of my neck. That's how low it is. Yes, I could duck my head and get in back, but from outside the roof is quite low and the backdoor opening fairly small. It's almost as if it were meant to be a coupe.
Maybe you got bad taste!
The side vents are beautifull and functional ,so they are needed.
The Genesis G70 is not for everyone, Thank God !
The Genesis G70 is a beautiful car, as well as its counterpart ,the beautiful Kia Stinger Gt.
I feel that the Kia Stinger Gt is youthful and the Genesis G70 is Young Luxury!.
Your choice, Youthfulness or Young Luxury! Hee Hee!
The Kia Stinger Gt is a beautiful youthful family sedan, the Genesis G70 is a beautiful Young Luxury sports sedan. If you consider it a coup, then maybe people would stop complaining about the back seat and small trunk.
My 2019 Genesis G70 is my personal vehicle. My Daily Driver.
I own 2 other vehicles, a SUV, and a large sedan,which I can use If I need to haul passengers or large cargo.
Every automotive journalists have said it has a small backseat and trunk. So everyone should already know this before they go out shopping .There's no reason for anyone to purchase/lease this vehicle and then complain about the small backseat or small trunk.
If you have only one vehicle, then look into the Beautiful Kia Stinger Gt.
You'll have wonderful performance, roomy back seats, and large cargo area in the back.
Because of these features, I feel that the Kia Stinger Gt is a youthful family sedan.
Carry the family to the beach or park, then head to the track or golf course with your friends.
My kids are adults, hence the Genesis G70, my personal daily driver.
I named her "The Beast ". Yes I'm the beauty Hee Hee!. I don't believe in Babying my Baby! Because of what I do to her, Is the reason that I call her "The Beast "
wish if G70 V6 came in a manual trans with RWD
Jaguar XF did you mean Jaguar XE??
Hi Alex when are you going to review the current gen bmw 3 series?
Teslas aren’t that good with quality tho
Super excellent. Third times a charm.
Four really...
Alex on Autos 😀
Good change to the intro Alex, but it's still somehow dated..... still carrying the Atari game music... How about adding some more animation around the logo, like tires, cars, front and rear lights while adding sound effects in the music, like exhaust sound or starting engines.... I don't know Alex, just giving you some feedback.
Seems like really good value for features and performance. In Canada we can get the G70 3.3T in RWD or AWD. Another similar car I am considering is the Cadillac CT5-V 3.0TT Sport. It costs a little bit more and is not quite as fast, but it has a bit more sophistication and in Canada at least, has 4 years of maintenance and 6-year powertrain warranty included. Another advantage the Cadillac has is a vastly larger dealer network. I do like the Mercedes C43 AMG, but it is more expensive again and the required after-sales regular maintenance is VERY expensive.
CT5-V is a nice one, in my region the leases were very expensive. I would’ve loved the C43 especially with performance exhaust but very expensive compared to G70. Like you mentioned the maintenance package on c43 is insane, I was quoted 3k for mainteance alone. I ended up with G70, it truly is great for the money and the 3.3tt is more than most people need. It’s Fast!
a surprising amount of room in the back seat?... was he paid to say that or did the back seat get bigger? i Have A 2020 g70 and there is No Room in the back seat unless your 120lbs and thin... great car though i love it
nice review
Acura TLX Type-S is getting left in the dust and it is not even on the road!
Alex, how would you compare G70 to 2021 TLX?
I'm somewhat surprised that Genesis didn't shift to the new 2.5L and 3.5L turbo engines for the 2021 G70 as they have for the G80 and GV80. That, I assume, is planned for 2022. Considering that the 2.5L turbo is an option in the Hyundai Sonata and KIA K5 performance models as well as in the KIA Sorento for 2021 and most puzzling as the base engine in the KIA Stinger, that's something of a disappointment.
Looked at this car very seriously against the 330i, C300 and Audi A4/A5 this spring. It’s a nice car that has a lot of power for the money. It’s interior just felt a little snug and not as premium as the others. I also don’t think the exterior looks that good. Lots of different styling that sort of makes it look like a knockoff. Ended up with the A5 Sportback because it just looks and felt the more premium. Ended up being quite a bit less (leftover 2019) and although a 4 cylinder, Audi makes a great 2.0T.
I previously owned a 2018 A4, which I traded in for a G70 3.3T Sport this year, and while I agree Audi's 2.0T is excellent and maybe the best 2.0T on the market (or was when I bought it), I strongly disagree about the idea of it feeling more premium. I got the top-end trim with every bell and whistle on the A4 and while some parts were nicer than the Genesis interior, the Genesis interior also blows away the A4's interior in other areas: Specifically, the alcantara trimmed roofliner is nicer than the A4's standard cloth, the diamond quilted leather seats and door panel and contrast stitching dash trim is nicer, the lexicon audio system utterly destroys Audi's B&O system (at least to my ears), and has more attractive metal grates than the Audi's plastic ones. Seats have far more adjustable settings, and while the thigh bolsters and tilt steering and trunk on the A4 were all manual, on the Genesis they are all electric. I also on my A4, had constant complaints of creaking panels, vibration feedback on the speakers, and other annoying noises that I spent over a year trying to get resolved by the dealerships. So far I have had none of that on my Genesis. Overall I can't endorse this car to people enough, it absolutely holds a candle in terms of premium feel, fit and finish, to its German luxury rivals. I do agree with complaints about the trunk size and back seat however. This is not a family car. But it is perfectly fine for a single person or a couple, who may occasionally want to have an extra passenger or two for short trips around the city. It certainly couldn't beat the A5 Sportback for practicality. I love that hatch.
@@trendmonger83 Love your take!
I purchased my Genesis G70 April 2019, I purchased it for me. It's my daily driver. Just passed 40k miles in a little over 16 months of ownership. I have had no problems.
And I don't Baby my Baby!
I have 2 other vehicles. So if I need to carry passengers or cargo, I use my other vehicles for that.
I Love when I say My Genesis G70!
Just me and The Beast (that's what I call her, The Beast)!
I'm the Beauty! Hee Hee!
I'm 6' 1" and I cannot sit behind myself in the G70. Well, I can physically pry myself in and out, but I wouldn't want to travel anywhere for any amount of time. I *do* however love the vehicle. The Stinger has more room in the back seat but it's not a luxurious amount of room by any means.
Apparently the 2021 Stinger will have the 2.5 L turbo but not the 3.5 L turbo. My understanding is that the 2.5 & 3.5 engines are designed for better fuel economy and emissions. That sure would be great, but apparently no Kia wil be getting the 3.5 V6 twin turbo for 2021.
The Genesis G70 is a compact sports sedan, the Kia Stinger Gt is a mid size sedan.
Genesis G70 is more of a personal vehicle, where as the Kia Stinger Gt is more of a family vehicle.
This isn’t a competitor to the Jaguar XF.. XE is the direct competitor.
Here’s hoping they make a hatchback or wagon version. That would be sweet.
The interior still seems too much like a Hyundai and I think Genesis should try a little harder to differentiate it. Otherwise I’m excited about Genesis as a whole and where they’re headed.
I love G70 but the exterior look doesn’t seem quite right to me. It’s juuuuuuust almost there tho.
The upcoming 2021 has a more visually striking design
My next car
You forgot the Tesla M3 LR. It’s cheaper w similar performance. There’s a reason why it outsells all the competitor combined.
The only thing about Tesla that excites me, is how fast it goes from 0-60.
Other than that, an iPad on the dash does absolutely nothing for me.
I do understand why people like their battery operated toys!
This is only faster than the IS 350 if it is a 3.3T, but if you're sticking with the 2.0T which is more closely priced to the is 350 than the 3.3T is, you're hitting weaker performances.
Alex, I lament the loss of the original intro. Genesis will probably go #downmarket as soon as they establish their upmarket credibility and within 18 months you will be reviewing a 33K 'Genesis' based on the Hyundai Accent. As recent automotive history has taught us, the truly distinguishing mark of any exclusive luxury brand is their ability to shamelessly sell derivative facsimiles like the FWD rubbish peddled by BMW and Mercedes. ;-)
I want, but I don't need lol, I have a 2013 s60 and a 2012 mustang gt, this is like slamming the two together it seems like. But I also really want that new bronco... I need a 6 figure income lol
coming from ur previous upload
A lot of TH-cam car reviewers like Genesis but I hardly see Genesis cars on the road.
It really depends where you live. I live in Southern California, as a Genesis G70 owner, I do see them.
I mostly see Genesis G80. Occasionally I see Genesis G90 and Genesis G70.
Don't forget, Genesis is a new Vehicle Company.
There are a lot of Brand Snobs out there.
They love the car, but rather be seen in a German vehicle.
You know the type, everytime there're at a stop sign, always looking around to see if anybody's looking at them.
I am seriously shopping the G70. Not because of the price but because of the really poor service experience I have had with a couple of the European brands. Slow and indifferent service at a premium price gets old after a while.
Nah...get a Lexus or Infiniti .....real luxury
Their styling leaves Lexus in the dust..
New intro is good. Partially like movie intro.....😉
I really like this G70. I really wish the trunk was at least 14.5 or so. Oh well. You can't have it all.
I'm glad that they used the space for a spare tire.
Too many manufacturers are not putting a spare tire into their cars.
95% of my driving is done on the freeway. Which is why after a little over 16 months of ownership, I have over 40k miles on my Genesis G70.
I love having a spare tire. The hell with a fix a flat.
NO genesis in France,Belgium,Netherlands, England, Poland, Spain, etc.. What Earopean options are you talking about?
He's talking about European car brands compared to Genesis, not European availability of Genesis.
@@waffle911 oh, ok.
It’s a really nice car but a non starter for anyone with a family. I looked at a bunch of luxury sports sedans this past year. The G70 is a fantastic value and has a very well made interior but the back seat and trunk are a joke. I ended up with a 340i. The G70 is limited to a tiny demographic of well-off car enthusiasts who are childless, don’t need a functional back seat, but don’t want to go all the way to a coupe.
I agree, that a compact car is not a family sedan.
I purchased my Genesis G70 for me.
My sons are Adults.
If I needed the passenger and cargo space and I didn't have 2 other vehicles (which I do), I would have purchased the Kia Stinger Gt.
perfect analysis on the demographic.
The demographic is the young professional
I've got a family and I have one. But, I just drive my SUV when I go places with the family. The G70 is for me alone. It's better for me than just having a coupe though, because I can pick the kids up from school if I have to. For long trips though, it's a no go if the kids are coming along.
I usually have a car seat in the back of mine. The g80 sport may be a better fit but I'd wait for the new model.
2022 G70 better be a sportback like the Stinger
Yes the BMW 3 series gets better MPG but remember it only has a 800lb payload
Compared to the G70s 1000. Not
To mention the G70 is much more powerful.
If it had a lil more rear leg room.