2022 Genesis G70 | Luxury Sedan Family Review
Thanks to my day job at Kelley Blue Book, I drive and review lots of cars. This new 2022 Genesis G70 is one of them. The Genesis competes with compact luxury sedans like the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, & Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In this video, we drive the Genesis G70 to review its positives and negatives from a family perspective.
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2022 Genesis G70
3.3L Twin-Turbo V6
365 hp, 376 lb-ft
8sp Automatic Transmission
18city/27hwy RWD
Base: $37,525 plus dest.
As-Tested: $50,900 RWD Sport Prestige
During our review of this 2022 G70, we tested a range of practical details including passenger space, cargo space, child seat accommodation, safety features, infotainment, handling, steering, performance, acceleration, overall refinement, price, and value. How did it go? Watch and see. #MicahDrives
00:00 2022 Genesis G70 Review
0:15 Information Explosion
0:42 Interior Review
1:45 Cargo Space
2:33 Safety Features
3:37 Family Friendly?
3:58 Arm Rest Test
4:25 Exterior Review
5:23 Driving Impressions
7:58 Evie Drives
9:45 Blind Spots
10:35 Emotion Factor
11:53 Infotainment Review
13:20 Engine Choices
13:55 Highway Driving Assist Review
14:27 Which Genesis G70 trim is best?
15:14 Genesis G70 Competitors
15:58 Synopsis
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The G70 is stunning. It really wears the Genesis design language well.
This was fun liking the husband wife format. Matty does the interior reviews with his wife Beth but I prefer this format where the two of you have a conversation about the car while driving.
Me and my wife's new game is to take a shot of coffee whenever a GoPro fails.
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
(Hearts racing on a Sunday morning) ☕️
Nothing beats a sedan for looks, driving dynamics and seating comfort (for the driver). Come from an SUV or CUV and you'll notice. I don't think I'll ever give them up as long as they sell them just to sit up higher.
The G70 really looks amazing both from the inside and out!
I tried to keep it alive! I’m one of the very few people who bought the G70 with a manual. I have no regrets. It’s an awesome daily.
@tedsmith2186
2 жыл бұрын
Interested in your thoughts - a lot of reviewers said the manual version was mediocre. But I'm interested in finding a used one since it came with the Sport package (LSD, brakes, etc.) and 2.0. What kind of gas mileage are you getting? The V6 seems to be very thirst.
@Ryan-de9ox
9 ай бұрын
@@tedsmith2186have you made your purchase? I’m thinking the g70 2.0 manual is what I’m looking for.
@tedsmith2186
9 ай бұрын
@@Ryan-de9ox @Ryan-de9ox I looked at and drove a lot of cars since I wrote that comment. I drove a manual 2.0 Sport G70 and enjoyed it. The transmission wasn't like a Miata, but it was still fun. I didn't get to push it much, but the handling was definitely very good. My biggest issue was that the asking prices 18 months ago were not great. Dealers were still asking mid- to upper-$30k's. These days they have come down a lot: they're now in the mid- to upper-$20's. If I was buying now, I'd be much more likely to get one. But I needed a car last year, so I ended up going for one of the original inspirations for the G70: a 2004 e46 BMW 330i with the ZHP Performance Package and 6-speed manual transmission. It was a fraction of the price, and it's a lot of fun to drive. Of course, its a nearly 20 year old BMW, so I've put a lot of time and money into refreshing it. But it's been a (mostly) fun project and should hopefully last for at least another 100k+ miles (currently at 150k).
I am seriously considering buying one of these as they are seriously impressive for the money. Considering a slightly faster M340i is $15,000 more than the 46k mid range 3.3t rwd I want! That's a lot of money to be put to use, since the germans have gotten seriously over priced for marginally better performance and lackluster resale. Not to mention the long term repair's and durability, and standard maintenance cost at the dealer of the germans are much higher. Plus the warranty of 10 year/100k miles, Genesis is killing it.
@borninhk1
2 жыл бұрын
But the material quality/fuel economy is superior in the M340I. I have the M340i, but seriously considered the G70!
@JohnLee-db9zt
2 жыл бұрын
@@borninhk1 So what? I owned 3 different BMWs in the past 12 years, all crap reliability. All of them started to break down after 30k miles, one at 18k miles. By far the worst reliability ever of all cars I’ve owned. I don’t give a crap if Genesis gets a couple miles worse in gas mileage as long as it’s reliable. If you can afford luxury cars, gas mileage is the least of your concern. As for “better” material quality of i340, it better for $15k more. My next vehicle will be the G70 or GV70.
@whatchis1120
2 жыл бұрын
@@borninhk1 I'm sure material quality is questionable in some spots. I'm not concerned about mpg under its below 15mpg, plus $15k pays for a lot of gas.
@brittoncoil2518
2 жыл бұрын
@@borninhk1 honestly I disagree. Genesis has very nice materials inside
@thomaschristopherwhite9043
2 жыл бұрын
I honestly could do away with the "Technology" they cram into German cars. No point in a super high tech car if you have to have it fixed every 6 months and cost an arm and a leg to do so.
I think this is one of the best looking cars you can buy. That grill that Genesis is putting on all of their vehicles is amazing!
Love how happy you guys are during the review It’s also so good for a child to hear the parents laugh and have a good time, it will benefit your child in many great ways in the future because it’s such a great environment for her.
I went to a Hyundai showroom to check out (and eventually left leasing) the pocket friendlier Ioniq, but was blown away by the beauty of the fancy Genesis showroom models. Exquisite sculpture, maybe one day I'll splurge and drive one of these beauties off the lot. I think if you see a G70 in person you'll really appreciate how gorgeous it is.
@gabevillarreal96
Жыл бұрын
You are speaking the truth! Just bought a 23' g70 silver with the RED INTERIOR! Stunning vehicle. A little snug width wise but awesome inside and out!
When I saw the rear seat leg-and-head room, I thought, nah, this isn't for me. But then I thought about how often I have rear seat passengers (hardly ever), so overall, I think this is a really nice car! Bolstie the Bolster, huh? Well, as long as he doesn't speak (and scares the crap out of me while driving alone) then I am fine. He's sort of cute anyway. Many nice design elements on this car, but what really caught my attention was the awesome metal window trim piece at the rear window/C pillar (9:57) As always, a great, fun, family car review! 🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
Bolstie says “hi”. 👋
@benderaviation
2 жыл бұрын
@@MicahMuzio Bolstie looks like he was set loose on this universe by Pickle Rick
What a joyful review you guys. This is basically what a review for ever day drivers should be.
I can’t afford my G70 on my Walmart salary alone, I have to use it for my Lift and Grub Hub jobs also.
@LafemmebearMusic
2 жыл бұрын
Making fun of poor people who want nice things too is shitty and not the vibe 🤦🏾♀️👀🖕🏾
Great video! I have the same color G70 with a light gray interior. It's a fun car to drive. 🙂
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and weighing in. I always love hearing from actual owners. Cheers!
@dansourile5444
2 жыл бұрын
What color is that?? It's gorgeous.
@purplelexus5399
2 жыл бұрын
@@dansourile5444 it’s called Tasman Blue.
What a great channel. Beautiful family. So nice to see Micah.
So stunning. Very elegant looking inside and out. I love that Genesis makes proper rwd cars. Wished Genesis would have given it the GV70 powertrains as the G70's 2.0T engine is a dog. Really my only gripe. Hope they make a Sportier version to compete against the M340i or M3. In the 3.3TT trim, this would get my money when shopping given its looks, sporty driving, and generous equipment levels.
Best looking luxury sports sedan on the road IMO...includes 3 series and C-Class. Absolute stunner..
For drivers like the V60, pull along side them and tell them their tire looks low. Then smile as they pull over and get out of everybody's way.
Imagine you're driving your Volvo and you come home to watch your favorite motoring family on KZread only to hear this. lol.
Great review and the GoPro is over heating because the brightness is high and it’s making the camera hot . Maybe turning down the brightness to 30-50% and that should help because I noticed my battery last longer and the camera doesn’t get that hot.
Hey look!!! No shiny black plastic!!!👍👍
It's not "fish scale" every car reviewer has been struggling with naming this pattern. It's called perlage and has been used in watches' movements for more than a century.
That car is stunning. Love the colors except for red stitching. Great review as usual.
Genesis is really challenging the competition with their great value propositions. I live in the city, but in a hilly area and my Tesla does that same thing where it thinks I'm driving into a parked car on a curve by my house. Kind of annoying. I need to turn down the sensitivity of that feature.
Lovely..Car and Family. Thanks.
Great review and video. Love the energy between you and the family it was fun to watch
Great seatbelts! Good looking car. Great review.
Great video Micah!😸
We need more whole family reviews.
oh my god the nature is fenomenal! Where did you film this ?
Thanks for the review. Booked mine today. 😊
I really hope they'll bring the G70 interior up to date and in line with the GV70 soon! It's so classy, and one of the only things that stopped me from buying/leasing this was the touchscreen only thing, and the new Genesis interiors address that!
@hassansaeed2724
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly! I think that and a true active exhaust, this car would be near perfect!
I have the 2022 Launch addition G70! And simply love it!!!
Good review, Muzio's! Only 10 cubic feet of trunk capacity? TINY. I would buy the V6TT version anyway.
What’s the exterior color ? It’s gorgeous. It seems like you are driving 2 different cars at times during the video
@johnholst
2 жыл бұрын
It's called Tasman Blue. It's really sharp!
Happy labor day weekend to you all. Great video as always.
The exterior reminds me of a tightly tailored tux.
Man do I love me a spring loaded latch flap!!!
SERIOUSLY AWESOME! great review n ill be subscribing!!! I wish i cld go driving with my wife like that. Yr wife has great hair too! Love from Australia
"Will anyone ever learn?" Kids ask the real questions
Great review, as always. Heck of a good looking car, too!
G90s are becoming collectible since only 2000 units have been sold each year since its creation. The design of the 2019 is going to age very well. It is very gangster looking.
A beautiful car and the lights are awesome
the G70 is a very pretty car, and really step up this model design. However the are getting pretty pricey as most luxury cars. I think if the they expanded the rear seats/trunk it would be a good sporty luxury car for entry level luxury cars
Great review.... Btw, is that color '' tasman Blue'' ??
That’s a gorgeous car. Also Evie has a little bit of a lead foot. LOL
So gorgeous sedan 🥰😍🤩
Thanks Bolstie!
Couldn't be happier with our '19 3.3L. 25k miles .. time for an upgrade? Only competition ... the GV70
"Will anyone ever learn?"
Great review. Incredibly thorough. Great production value. NOW.... HOW COME YOU AND SEEMINGLY NOBODY ELSE TALKS ABOUT THE COLOR! I am pretty sure this is the Tasman Blue, but it sure would be nice to see that, hear that from you. And sadly, after watching many reviews elsewhere, you KZreadrs just skip over, or forget the color. Or don't even comment on it. Seems odd. Color matters to most car buyers. Anyhow.. EXCELLENT review and production. Just a little .02.
@bigden2755
11 ай бұрын
Totally agree
I like the slotted metal plate where your left foot rests. The top left corner of that would be the perfect place for a floor mounted dimmer switch. That way you don't have to move either hand on the wheel to move the dimmer stalk while on those twisty mountain roads at night! (Ok, Ok, integrate it with the stalk so either will work.) Did I hear right that the tachometer has a tenuous relationship with the actual engine RPM? Interesting feature!
Always amusing 👍🏼Nice Vegas for two ride
Given the the styling of the car (which I like), I was expecting the interior dimensions to be on the generous side.
Word of the Day: that "fish scale" pattern is called Perlage. A pattern of concentric overlapping engraved circles, used in watch movements.
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
I love learning new things. Thanks for sharing!
Suggestion: make family friendliness a scale? Seems like this would be a good car for a small / young family, though in the end Micah I agree it may just not be as family friendly a choice as something with a touch more space? Or is that trunk really the big killer on that notion?
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
A family friendliness scale is a great suggestion.👍
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
@@Brian-jv8iy I've noticed the same thing about a 10 point scale. It's essentially useless. Good thinking about the 3 point.
This and its suv counterpart are so good 💙 hope alls well Micah *buuuarrp*
Hope you get to test the IS500 and compare to the G70. Great review!
Oh my I didn't realize how small these were!
I think that the new GV70 with the new 2.5 L T or 3.5 L TT is a better option for a small family.
Hey, wrap the case of your GoPro in white and it won't overheat anymore. Use tyvek paper (fed ex packaging) or white tape. Just don't wrap the front so you don't get glare from the reflection.
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
Good suggestion. We’ll give that a try!
i think it would be helpful to mention tgat other trim levels offer more chrome bits, not-black wheels; and, new interior colors for '22 include "Dune" ( peanut butter) and " Velvet Burgundy" ( purple)...
Hey Family! Shopping winter tires for the newish 2020 Stinger RWD GT line. All seasons are 225/45/18's....living in Reno we don't have terrible conditions for very long...but still need the traction for small hills and slushy conditions. Bet you have a good answer even though you've only been at elevation for a short time...Please and thank you three!
@CanadianMax
2 жыл бұрын
Why don't you swop to all weather tires? They are not as good as winters but are better than AS. Irrespective, 225/45 18 is the right size.
100,000 white van review ... okay, cool. When do you do the shirtless review? ;) I would advise that you pick a vehicle that's not family friendly. Like, a sporty, 2-seat convertible.
Please let ur wife drive as well and also ask her and ur sweet daughter for their opinions. Just my two cents. Would really take ur review to another level. Thanks 😊
Not "cheap" which connotes poor build quality and materials, but the more appropriate term is "more affordable..."
Safety is 👑/10 airbags n more safety features🙏🏿🙌🏿👏🏿
Very much not stupid but then again I’m a subscriber.
I hate the trend of trunks getting smaller, and those with goose neck hinges even if they are recessed. I have a 2013 Mazda6, not a luxury car by a longshot, but it has struts and about 16 cu. inch of space. Huge as compared to even a new Mazda6, Accord or even the luxury segment.
Love the car and side note evie's hair is nice and thick
Beautiful
Micah in shorts?! Either I’m barely noticing or this is a first.
Yuri was awesome in this video.
I want to see you guys review the refreshed Kia Stinger
Not a fan of the grill, it reminds me of Toyotas except at least this doesn't look angry. Otherwise I really like how fancy it is.
FWIW, I prefer the less pointy grill on the GV70.
Love the G70. Only thing I don’t like is the lag even in sport+.
I never liked that space beneath the HVAC controls. Interior looks cheap compared to the G80 and GV SUV range.
G70 Next gen Coming Next year ?
@johnholst
2 жыл бұрын
No. In fact, there may not be a new ICE G70 at all. The company just announced that they are phasing out all of their ICE cars by 2025. I'm really sad about that!
She from scooby do?
Micah, that is a hefty "as-tested" price. Probably should have bought a '19 2.0t 6sp instead of my WRX and your video is yet more proof I should have done the Genesis route. Sure, "STI money" for a slighly less capable car, but I think the G70 would be a much nicer place to be in my 30 minute commute. The WRX is nice, but it draws way too much attention from "other" cars (and I don't have the STi wing either).
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
For commuting, yeah, the G70 might've been a more sensible choice. But the WRX definitely has its charms. As they say, "love the one you're with".
@CanadianMax
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry? You think the Genesis is less capable than a WRX STI?
Dream of best , g70
Does the G70/G80 have interior ambient lighting, like the GV80?
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Nice Hyundai you got there!
Hi guys, what is the name of the colour of this vehicle?
The g70 is a great second car for families. If you have to have two because parents work and need to commute, why get two SUVs? Get one SUV and one small, sporty car.
What color is this trim?
Im here for the family test lol. #dadlife
An undeniably appealing "sports" sedan. But there's one major fail in the refresh. While KIA, Hyundai, and Genesis have all replaced the relatively uninspiring 2.0L four cylinder engine in (at my last count) at least 9 vehicles with a much more powerful and nearly identically fuel efficient 2.5L turbo four banger, in many cases with a new wet clutch DCT, Genesis has elected to leave the previous two liter engine in the G70. The choice is especially puzzling considering that the new engine is the base motor in the Genesis GV70 SUV, the G80 sedan, and the G70's closely related cousin, the KIA Stinger. With the new engine in the Stinger the 0-60 performance improved by nearly 2 seconds, making it only about a half second slower than the 3.3L twin turbo GT versions. (5.1 vs 4.7 seconds). Similar improvements should have been expected in the G70. So why did Genesis fail to improve the performance of the base (and considerably more affordable) G70? The most plausible explanation is that the brilliant minds at Genesis felt improving the base model would cannibalize sales of the more expensive 3.3L version of the G70. And God knows overall sales of the G70 have been dismal. (Only 4800 units sold in the US in the first half of 2021. And according to my local Genesis dealer nearly all their sales are the V6 version. ) Still, it seems odd that with such terrible sales figures for the G70 Genesis would be interested in improving overall sales even if it means less profit on the lower priced base version. Most observers expect next year's model of the G70 to make the switch to the 2.5L turbo engine in the base trim. And since the Stinger will almost certainly be dead after 2022 the Genesis won't have to be embarrassed by the stronger selling KIA. But at least for this year, Genesis apparently decided not to show any love for the base version of their sports sedan.
And where is the recepie?? 🙂
18 mpg for Uber driver?
The car looks so elegant on the outside but I really dislike the red accents on the interior, looks like it belongs in an STI or something, wish it was all black, or subtle white/brown accents instead.
Thank goodness for those knee holes! :D
The backseat is too tight for UBER.
I want to like this car but didn't realize how small it really was. A uselessly TINY trunk and all other interior and exterior dimensions within about 1 inch or less of a Mazda 3 Turbo AWD means I would save about $17,000 dollars and go with the Mazda, a no brainer.
Who drives Uber with a G70 😂
Not sure what to make of this review....
Yay, another sportish sedan in murder black. Why no bright, happy times are coming colors? Oh. Right. That's why....
Jerk! That was funny!