2022 Genesis G70 3.3t Review - A Compact Luxury Rocket
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I get my hands on the refreshed 2022 Genesis G70 twin-turbo v6. How does this stack up to other Asian luxury rivals from Lexus and Acura?
The new Genesis G70 strengthens brand identity, aligning all models with current “Athletic Elegance” design philosophy
Feature set improvements, including 10.25-inch touchscreen, complement connected luxury sports philosophy
Driving performance features gain additional drive mode and sensory-focused improvements.
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I forgot to mention that the doors close like you're getting into a vault. Super solid.
@Van-nk4ee
2 жыл бұрын
I live down the street from that spot lol
This guy has the most "buts" when reviewing this car. I've watched 7+ reviews of this car and you're so negative I had to stop watching 1/2 way through. You should stick with Toyota brand reviews 💀. You are 100% biased towards Toyota.
Pipes are like that because DI engines create a ton of silt like material, the added airflow helps keep things cleaner.
I actually like the silver diamond pattern on the doors Kirk. It's more distinctive like that
Only review where I have seen someone bash this interior. It really is a good interior.
@KirkKreifels
2 жыл бұрын
It's good, not great. Gv70 and gv80 are a different class of interiors...and price.
@johnnybaum7957
2 жыл бұрын
@@KirkKreifels GV70 interior is beautiful. g70 still has its old interior from its previous model.
@LegendsPizzaCo
Жыл бұрын
We have the gv70 and g70. The gv70 is nice with the ambient lighting but I prefer knobs. Much easier when driving to mess with.
The G 70 offers genuine leather seats but you cannot find on any trim level even in the I S 500 by Lexus
@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961
2 жыл бұрын
But the is and rc outsales the genesis g70 by a mile
@KirkKreifels
2 жыл бұрын
True. Some see the nuluxe as a benefit as it doesn't crack and is more durable 🤷♂️
@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961
2 жыл бұрын
@@KirkKreifels 👍
@GOINFINITI
2 жыл бұрын
@@KirkKreifels Geniune leather requires quality maintenance and understanding it is a natural material. Just clean it regularly, use some leather balm here and there, or even better - put a professional protective coating on it every year. like artdeshine leather and plastic coating. Although it is not "alive anymore" it requires taking care of - similar to your skin. Imagine you never washed for years and let your skin bake in hot sun and UV for hours - same thing. I've been driving leather interior cars for 25 years - never had any cracks, peeling, discoloration or whatever - but some people don't understand how leather works (dealerships don't know either so they don't know what to tell the customers) - so they have problems. I tried tons of synthetic leather interiors, from BMW, Mercedes, Lexus - for me - nothing beats the feeling of leather, let alone nappa leather.
@joskjj3625
2 жыл бұрын
@@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961 best selling vehicle that’s not a truck in the us is a Toyota RAV4,that doesn’t mean the rav4 is a good car,sales numbers don’t matter
Best Car under 50k on the market
Can you ask Genesis USA why they didn't include the 3D gauge cluster for the G70 in North America? Every other market has it available. The G70 is a sexy machine.
@ContentinMesa
2 жыл бұрын
American market still prefers the analog with cars. I don’t know why.
@KirkKreifels
2 жыл бұрын
I actually liked having the analog* speedometer on this car
@rahimi4762
2 жыл бұрын
The interior is very Hyundaiish
@genesisg7022
2 жыл бұрын
If you are a car renter (lease), digital may be a nice addition. But if you purchase cars, like I do, analog all the way. Check new car warranty as it relates to digital dash. Some manufacturers only cover it for a short time, and it's very expensive to replace.
@rahimi4762
2 жыл бұрын
@@genesisg7022 right now it’s bad to buy a car. They depreciate too fast, update on tech/ tech gets outdated fast , cars going to EV , unreliable
After driving the Acura & Lexus the g70 is definitely the better car. It feels solid and definitely more fun to drive and It doesn't feel like an old car . Being able to use the buttons/infotainment system is so much more easier to use while reacting much quicker then the Lexus & Acura. I helped a friend buy a car and not state my opinion on the three as she was picking out of the 3 and she went for the g70 over all and she never regrets it coming from a 3 series also. I'm excited to see what the next g70 will be like.
@AndRea-hg2up
2 жыл бұрын
I was also thinking to lease an IS but when I tested the G70, the interior felt much more refined, while being even more fun to drive. I did not expect to like it as much as I did.
@carstech2685
2 жыл бұрын
@@AndRea-hg2up that's how I felt when I first drove it
Is it just me that thinks this guy Kirk is a great car reviewer?
@rockefelleragent1357
2 жыл бұрын
No he is not a great reviewer on this car cause he said it feels handle worse than the TLX TYPE-S and IS350 when in fact this car handles about as good as the F80 BMW M3 at the road course track. Pretty retarded review if you ask me😂🤤
@KirkKreifels
2 жыл бұрын
@@rockefelleragent1357 did it look like I had a road course track to test cars? IS feels much lighter in the turns and TLX feels like it has quicker turn in. G70 gives you the feeling of a tourer. Super solid and comfortable.
@rockefelleragent1357
2 жыл бұрын
@@KirkKreifels You don't know how to drive then. Even Doug DeMuro says it feels better handling than the BMW M340i 😂🥱 Probably cause you didn't push the car to see how the chassis really shines under hard cornering under pressure.. You put these cars on the road course track the Type-S and IS350 will not survive after a few laps due to twisting (inferior chassis torsional rigidity). One of the reviewers said the G70 feels like that the chassis is so solid that it feels like it was carved out of a stone in one piece. The steering is stellar too. It got the lapt time of 1:53.89 at Inje Speedium race circuit, 0.03 sec slower than the F80 M3, and nearly 5 seconds faster than the Infiniti Q60 Red Sport.
@genesisg7022
2 жыл бұрын
Just you!
@RAZGR1Z
2 жыл бұрын
@@rockefelleragent1357 I hope Hyundai sees this bro.
I really like the G70. I just wish the base engine got the upgrade to the 2.5 like it's stinger twin. The 300hp in the 2.5 is plenty of power for much less money than the 3.3. The 2.0 in the genesis just doesnt cut it.
The 3.5T has 375 HP & 391 lb-ft of torque but not 390 HP Kirk
@KirkKreifels
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I knew 391 was right in some way 🤣
@rinbine2713
2 жыл бұрын
@@KirkKreifels Just see this.. Idiot. kzread.info/dash/bejne/lYOtrNRyocXTlrA.html&ab_channel=ThrottleHouse
This car is faster then the rcf with 472hp. I have both. Numbers are just numbers.
Great video , i was looking at this and the TLX type S , and I just had to go with the Type S after driving the two , and I like the interior better on the Type S and the driving experience as well , I live in Port Charlotte FL not to far from you , gotta love it here in FL, keep it up man
Forgot to talk about driver assist features which many are saying are on par or better than almost every other manufacturer right now
Got the turbo AWD model as a rental in Philly this weekend its pretty epic BMW better be paying attention.
You don't know how you feel about the oval exhaust enclosure, but I do (being PC or tactful I guess). I don't like them. I'll wait for the redesign. I do like the new luxury line in general, but I track some Genesis Facebook groups, and I can't help but notice the majority of Posts are about issues that leads me to believe these vehicles are "loose" and tend to squeak, rattle and roll within months of ownership and things actually break "prematurely". Appears Genesis has a ways to go in the dependability department.
@letsgobrandon5800
2 жыл бұрын
At the end of the day,it’s still a Hyundai and NOT a Toyota. Fact.
4:34 You know what, I'll take what i can get especially with the Acura TLX not having any outlets for rear passengers.
@imnotusingmyrealname4566
2 жыл бұрын
Adapters and splitters exist. One is definitely better than none.
@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961
2 жыл бұрын
Tlx is better .sorry sales show that
I like this G70 a lot. I am sorry to hear about the brake feel. Yikes. I just don’t get why this is so much smaller interior and exterior wise than the Stinger. That is my biggest issue with this car.
So sad Europe only gets this with the 2.0L and 2.2L diesel. That V6 would wreck the Germans.
@ameraboukoura6091
2 жыл бұрын
Hey you guys get the shooting brake, only downside is it doesn’t come with a tt v6
@imnotusingmyrealname4566
2 жыл бұрын
@@ameraboukoura6091 Well at least the 2.2 CRDi is a really good engine. It's also in the Sorento and Carnival (which we don't get in Europe dammit). 200 hp @ 3800 RPM and 325 lb-ft from 1750 to 2750 RPM.
@letsgobrandon5800
2 жыл бұрын
That’s because they tax the hell out of big engines.
@imnotusingmyrealname4566
2 жыл бұрын
@@letsgobrandon5800 And power and fuel consumption and...
@letsgobrandon5800
2 жыл бұрын
@@imnotusingmyrealname4566 sadly, we don’t get the Turbo Diesel, VW AG ruined that for the world, or at least in North America. The diesel , except in semis and large PU is over here . Sadly. F’in VW.
This is the first reviewer criticizing the interior on this model.
G70…when Bentley and a Toyota Camry have a baby
@letsgobrandon5800
2 жыл бұрын
And it’s a bastard……..
@RAZGR1Z
2 жыл бұрын
When the baby doesn't get the reliability gene from Toyota.
Very nice review....didn't sound like a bought and paid for ad....I own the G70 AWD twin turbo (2022) I've had it for a year. Your comments prove to be very accurate. I thought I was imagining the brake issues that you cited as well as the road feel. High speed highway driving makes me a little anxious which is something I've not experienced before in all my years of driving.. The car is so pretty, however, that I can't part with it. I'm constantly approached in parking lots regarding its good looks that feature the Siberian Ice paint job and black out alloys and trim. In any case, yours is the most accurate review that I've read on this updated G70.
@bigden2755
Жыл бұрын
What makes you anxious on the highway with this car ?? ... and ''not'' with other cars ??
Wished they did a similar layout of the infotainment display like they did for the new Sonata and Kia K5s. This G70 display placement just looks like any economy car in the market today. For $40k, it looks more like a last generation Sonata but with nicer looks.
At my local dealership(Round Rock, Texas) there are just four(4) G70s listed on their website. 3-2021, 1-2022. MSRPs from $41 to $50K. Wheelbase 111.6" which is right smack dab in the 'Mid Size' category(Camry, Accord, et al).
Badge aside, is this the best car in class?
@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961
2 жыл бұрын
Nope.its no match for mercedes bmw audi and lexus .plus sales show that
@wonseong4545
2 жыл бұрын
G70 = Motor trend car of the year
@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961
2 жыл бұрын
@@wonseong4545 so motor trade once said amc pacer has the car of the year
@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961
2 жыл бұрын
@@wonseong4545 sales show how poorly g70 and g80 is selling
@wonseong4545
2 жыл бұрын
@@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961 I think your just too much hating G70. Not only sales number shows whether it's good or bad. Genesis brand history is only 5~6 years and there dealership is still poor.
If I had the money, this would be the last car I would consider buying
@rahimi4762
2 жыл бұрын
TLX way better
@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961
2 жыл бұрын
@@rahimi4762 well said
@ishmamnaveel2198
2 жыл бұрын
I would definitely buy this
@LegendsPizzaCo
Жыл бұрын
Tlx isn't better in any category lol. The g70 kills it in every single review I've read. The tlx is under powered and terrible steering feel. You're the first person Pro TLx I've seen.
@LegendsPizzaCo
Жыл бұрын
You clearly don't have money then hahaaaa
This car is a true compact luxury sedan ready to take on the German luxury brands,way too go genesis
Wtb g70 3.3 with mt. Or the new body style with a manual transmission. Stupid hyundai Also tbh with the 2019-2021 2.0 MT vs the 3.3 AT. The manual is more fun. Lil slower to get to 150 mph but way more fun. Though would be nice to be able to get the to tech pack stuff on the Mt
Kirk next review make sure you wear long pants .
@KirkKreifels
2 жыл бұрын
No way. Too hot here.
@Barbwire710
2 жыл бұрын
Wait why? LOL.
Is this a gdi engine & if so how reliable is it. I like the car I’m just glad to see some sedans but exterior looks much better than interior.
can I drive the 3.3 Daily ? does it have a good comfort mode
I bought the 2021 G70 2.0T AWD trim. I love the car! Frankly, 252 hp are more than enough for me. I do not take this vehicle to the track. The car is very zippy. Great handling. Great steering. I love the jewel-like grille and the normal headlamps. I am NOT a fan of the Superman grille and split headlamps. I am quite okay with the boomerang side vents. This style of vents has been used in some BMW models. The rear end of the 2022 G70 is, IMHO, butt-ugly (pun intended). I agree with you...the fish-scale aluminum pattern does not appeal to me. Looks cheap. I enjoy the interior. I have classical tastes, so everything inside the G70 fits with my sensibilities.
@TheRedRaven_
2 жыл бұрын
Now I get it, you have confirmation bias. I was wondering why you comment negatively on every 2022 G70 video. Even worse though, you have the underpowered 2.0T which is slow.
@horridohobbies
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheRedRaven_ Why are you stalking me? Are you some kind of pervert?
@TheRedRaven_
2 жыл бұрын
@@horridohobbies Ehhh…I’m “stalking” the car and videos reviews on the car to make a purchase decision, not you, but thanks for the childish response. Yikes.
@horridohobbies
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheRedRaven_ Then why reply to my comments? This will surely not serve your purchasing decision. Talk about childish.
@TheRedRaven_
2 жыл бұрын
@@horridohobbies This is a public forum, opinions matter as much as the reviewer’s opinion in the video. You however are diluting constructive criticism and it’s clear your disposition is to artificially fabricate pessimistic opinions on the face lifted 2022 G70 simply because you own a pre-face lift spec model, the 2.0 at that. It’s confirmation bias but you have to go out of your way to bash a vehicle because of this. I watch a lot of car reviews on many makes and models, never saw anyone do the long winded, negative rants fueled by the confirmation bias you’re doing here on this platform, it’s frankly weird. That’s all I have to say, good luck with the 2.Slow, I drove them, they don’t stack up and honesty deserved the 2.5T from the Sonata N-Line anyway.
The 3.5 had 375 I believe not 390. My wife had the gv70 and i dont think the hp is that high. So you would only get 10 more hp with the 3.5 which would still be welcomed lol. But the 3.3 moves nice. I love my G70
The fake exhaust ovals are so bad it's a deal breaker.
So this or the lexus is500 Thoughts guys I need help I'm deciding between the twp
@RAZGR1Z
2 жыл бұрын
If you want soul IS500.
@Austinomon
2 жыл бұрын
@@RAZGR1Z if there's any chance lexus will update the interior of the is500 to be similar to the new NX I'd just get the IS tbh. The genesis just has a very well put together (up to date) interior. The lexus is nice but very old inside. But engine and looks wise it wins for me
Imagine if they make a new q50
@bigden2755
Жыл бұрын
LOL ... good one ...... Infiniti is slowly dying.... sadly !!
Strange review and in some ways out of line with the vast majority of other reviewers. Just felt too black and white in terms of things you gushed about and things that didn't come close to meeting your expectations.
@rahimi4762
2 жыл бұрын
He told the truth. TLX and IS better
@SlipAngleG70
2 жыл бұрын
@@rahimi4762 lol - better at what exactly? Very few would agree with that. Type-S is slow, overweight, lacking features, has the wrong drivetrain, small interior for a giant car... the list goes on. IS is stuck in the past with completely outdated tech and interior and is super slow.
@rahimi4762
2 жыл бұрын
@@SlipAngleG70 like I said, it’s still better. Better engineered, more solid, SHAWD, reliability, better interior
@rahimi4762
2 жыл бұрын
@@SlipAngleG70 dude, G70 interior is cheap just like Kirk said. Sat in one CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP. I just told someone here come the Hyundai/Kia group. Checkout Genesis Facebook page
@rahimi4762
2 жыл бұрын
@@SlipAngleG70 they should of put in a sportier GV70 for the interior
Dated interior? I think the interior of the 2022 IS 350 is much more dated than this interior. They don’t have the 360 camera or even memory seats.
That steering wheel though. 🤦♂️
95mph speed limits would be great instead of the max 60 where I live. It's takes forever to drive 300 miles!
@letsgobrandon5800
2 жыл бұрын
They’re 70 there on I-75 in Naples /Golden Gate , 95 mph was down in Mexico……
wow sheesh who cares that much about tail pipes
I love how the G70 offers so much for such a good price point, the only concern I have with these are the reliability. At the end of the day it’s still a Hyundai
@joskjj3625
2 жыл бұрын
Lexus is still a Toyota
@bigden2755
Жыл бұрын
Audi is still a VW
Awesome
Is it up to Europeans in driving character? Got the Looks and interior but last one I drive felt like plastic imitation drive feel . Tinny stereo, uncomfortable great looking seats and a bit of wheel hop in corners 😵
@imnotusingmyrealname4566
2 жыл бұрын
I'd say a BMW absolutely destroys this.
@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961
2 жыл бұрын
@@imnotusingmyrealname4566 so is mercedes audi and lexus plus acura sales also show that
It's a level above any Japanese competition, basically as any Genesis so far, especially in tech, even though this one is just a refresh. The downer for me is that there's no actual manual mode, but that's not critical. I do like an older and more physical cabin design and wish they added a rotary dial for infotainment, so you don't have to reach to the screen which distracts you more. So I'm in between RWD Stinger gt1, G70 AWD with no options or adding 8k for maxed out G70 RWD.
Interior looks average, could just be in a Sonata
@rahimi4762
2 жыл бұрын
Yep I said they same a d the Hyundai/Kia crowd came for me. TLX waayy better interior
G70 is very good but it lacks any brand prestige and the is and rc offers a better high quality interior and its a lexus plus sales wise g70 is very poor.99 per percent of genesis sales are suvs
@bigden2755
Жыл бұрын
It has nothing to do with sales.... !!!
I see the snowbirds are back…… The problem with Hyundai and Kia is that at the end of the day, it’s still a Hyundai. People know. In Naples, they definitely know and think poseur. Brand snobbery does exist. They know on Pine Ridge Road…..
@naveenthemachine
2 жыл бұрын
That’s no different than saying “The problem with Lexus is that at the end of the day, you’re just buying an over glorified Toyota”
@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961
2 жыл бұрын
@@naveenthemachine nope.lexus is rivals mercedes bmw and audi in sales while genesis cant even come close.sales show that
@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961
2 жыл бұрын
@@naveenthemachine toyota makes luxury vehicles themselves like alphard lc300 crown and century while hyundai and kia does not.in sales hyundai and kia only sold 56 and 52.000 sales while toyota sold 124000
@letsgobrandon5800
2 жыл бұрын
@@naveenthemachine true, but Toyota makes some of the best, most reliable cars in the world. What does Kia/Hyundai make?
@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961
2 жыл бұрын
@@letsgobrandon5800 well said
Meh. The G70 has always been, not quite good enough. There always seems to be this or that that's not up to par. Glad to see the Japanese are still on top somewhere.
@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961
2 жыл бұрын
Well said and i agree with you
@NileshR12
2 жыл бұрын
The next gen G70 will be way more impressive with the latest tech Genesis offers in the GV70 & G80
@SlipAngleG70
2 жыл бұрын
G70 won car of the year. It's almost universally acclaimed by every reviewer and publication. The Japanese car makers have been left behind.
@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961
2 жыл бұрын
@@NileshR12 g80 g70 and g90 are selling so badly now and lexus audi and bmw all will have a new gens in the case of bmw a facelift so sorry genesis will never outsale lexus mercedes bmw and audi
@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961
2 жыл бұрын
@@SlipAngleG70 but g70 and g80 is getting outsold by german and japanese rivals by a mile
If Lexus doesn't improve anything then I'm switching to being Gensis fan. I've been a Lexus fan since Day 1 so I really don't want to...
@KirkKreifels
2 жыл бұрын
Nothing is stopping you from enjoyed multiple brands...I like many!
@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961
2 жыл бұрын
Renz. Lexus sold 22.631 in oct and genesis only sold 5300.plus es sold 3500 and genesis g80 only sold 580 or 590 so this the truth and lexus outsold genesis by a mile so lexus does not need to worry about genesis .but you can buy what you want
@jsks76905
2 жыл бұрын
Sold my is350 for a G70.
@bigden2755
Жыл бұрын
@@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961 It has nothing to do with sales.... !!!