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CAR REVIEW
It seems a peculiar move by Genesis to effectively launch a brand in the UK with a product that isn’t new. The G70 is fresh to UK eyes, but scratch beneath the surface and elements of the interior and powertrains betray this isn’t a brand-new car, and in this class, that’s enough to put it onto the back-foot from day one.
That said, it’s an easy-to-operate device with strong equipment levels, decent refinement and genuinely arresting looks. The ownership package looks healthy too. It isn’t a patch on the best in class to drive, but you could argue that only matters to a handful of enthusiasts these days, now connectivity, cost per month and sheer brand value matters more. The G70 might be able to hold its own, but it probably needs replacing sooner rather than later if it’s to avoid ‘doing an Infiniti’.
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Genesis G70
WHAT'S THE VERDICT?
“The G70 might be able to hold its own, but it probably needs replacing sooner rather than later if it’s to avoid ‘doing an Infiniti’”It seems a peculiar move by Genesis to effectively launch a brand in the UK with a product that isn’t new. The G70 is fresh to UK eyes, but scratch beneath the surface and elements of the interior and powertrains betray this isn’t a brand-new car, and in this class, that’s enough to put it onto the back-foot from day one.
That said, it’s an easy-to-operate device with strong equipment levels, decent refinement and genuinely arresting looks. The ownership package looks healthy too. It isn’t a patch on the best in class to drive, but you could argue that only matters to a handful of enthusiasts these days, now connectivity, cost per month and sheer brand value matters more. The G70 might be able to hold its own, but it probably needs replacing sooner rather than later if it’s to avoid ‘doing an Infiniti’.
Genesis G70 Review 2023 | Top Gear
One of those classic ‘nice if you like to stand out from the herd’ cars. More relaxed than sporting, but will anyone notice?
