I really hope this brand succeeds in Europe. They are selling a ton of them worldwide! Stunning lineup.

@AutoSocialUK

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, I think people will start to notice them soon!

Is the small 'screen' facing you actually a sensor to monitor if the driver is awake?

I am a bit disappointed that we don’t get the 3.3 litre twin turbo V6 in the Genesis G70. This has 370 horsepower and 376 pound feet of torque, with an 8AT and either RWD or AWD. The acceleration figures (0-100kmh) are 4.7 seconds (RWD) and 5 seconds (AWD). As well as North America, the twin turbo V6 is also available in the Middle East, South Korea and Australia.

@GrahamReid34

2 жыл бұрын

Ok stato

@DaveDVideoMaker

2 жыл бұрын

@@GrahamReid34 No need for the stato thing nephew Graham.

Pretty informative review. Personally, I like the dual headlight feature on the car, especially with the dal's on. I'm not sure why the review has so many clips of the pre-facelift G70 though. You're doing a review of a 2nd gen car, but you're showing clips of a gen 1 car. And the side plastic pieces are actually functional. It's a bit unnecessary the way they designed it, but the bottom portion of the vent is real, and used for brake cooling. If you look closely from within the wheel well, you'll be able to see the slit and the inside of the vent.

Just picked up the 3.3 awd. Bang for buck - can't beat it.

@AutoSocialUK

2 жыл бұрын

Now that's a proper engine!

Genesis is favorably reviewed in the USA, and the cars and SUVs are designed for the US market, I think. The front end split headlights is a brand design feature found across the board on their vehicles now and looks better on the larger vehicles like the G80 here. At least now Genesis has its own distinctive look rather than its imitation of features from Mercedes and Audi. Apparently, Hyundai hired many engineers and designers from Audi and BMW to develop the new Genesis designs and to engineer the ride, handling, etc. My opinion, for what its worth, is that Genesis has great cars and SUVs for the price (and even price-independent). But the marketing effort in the US lacks the factors needed for to break into the upper echelon brands. One notable factor is that they are sold in Hyundai dealers. Lexus dealers especially are "quite an experience" in the USA. They set the standard for treating the customer "like royalty." Genesis at Hyundai -- not so much. The great looking shooting brake is not available in the US unfortunately. Based on what we see from Hyundai/Kia, I expect to see hybrid and colete EVs from Genesis soon. ( interesting that you mention the Stinger from Kia which is beloved by auto reviewers here, but failed to generate sales.)

Tish… 31 of 50 US states do require front plates, along with 3 out of 10 Canadian provinces. It was just a styling decision, much like with Alfa Romeos, which sell very few cars in North America. Hope you’re enjoying your holidays!

Great effort by the Koreans, lovely interior and the one to go for is the petrol V6!!

Here is one fact about Genesis. The only European countries that Genesis is sold are the UK, Germany and Switzerland. It’s currently not for sale in other European countries like France, Italy or Spain. But Genesis is hopeful to expand to other European nations.

I enjoyed watching the Video Review. Different to most of Its rivals but looks very nice

It's a great alternative to the German rivals. Have you tried the Kia Stinger which many view as the best alternative to the German rivals in this class? If not, please do a video review of the Kia Stinger.

I'm an Audi A5 driver looking to change early 2024 and the Genesis G70 has definitely peaked my interest.

I really like it. I'd be happy sitting in the cabin. We won't get Genesis in Ireland, but perhaps the odd one will be imported. I can't see many BMW and Mercedes owners changing to one of these, though. But, I'd be intrigued to see how they sell.

That is a gorgeous car these are getting popular in Los Angeles where I live I was looking at GV-80 but was to expensive for me and I settled for a 2022 Kia Sorento SX and I love it

Needs the V6. Like the big three premium brands you should always get them with a big engine. If you don’t you may as well go mass market as the whole car is designed to allow for the big engine and you get much less space inside/boots pace than a VW etc with a transverse four cylinder

This car is a bit of a dark horse and Tish you’re right, this should be offered in a plug-in hybrid as that would help drastically with benefit in kind tax! Although it’d be hard work for them to produce something efficient as the regs get tighter every year!

Good looking car, but needs a better engine. Enjoy your videos but the audio track on this was out of synch a number of times and was a bit distracting. Keep up the good work.

@AutoSocialUK

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, problem with editing on the plane 😅 I must have done something to one clip that chucked it out. Sorry it will be better next time

Trying to interpret the jumping in the thumbnail 😂. Recently subbed to your channel, find your format thorough, informative and objective 👍.

Bonjour , À quand une nouvelle vidéo sur votre petite lupo gti 😉

Thanks for review but unfortunately Genesis do not deliver to my wee part of the UK as was initially interested in their GV60 EV.

@AutoSocialUK

2 жыл бұрын

Oh really? That’s interesting? What part is that?

@talkandplay

2 жыл бұрын

@@AutoSocialUK Northern ireland.Disappointing as was keen on the GV60.

Love genesis products it's just a shame that it's outta my price range also like their electrified models but still expensive

That was educational Tish. Heard of Genesis but didn't know they were from the Hyundai stable !! They would have to be some car to lure the executives away from the big 3 German boys though. I would agree about the front the front lights....They don't suit the car.

Honda Accord type head lights that run from the grill down the arch would work much better on it.

The little screen tracks your eyes btw

I like it. A 3.0 L engine would be fun but it would be difficult to use that speed on UK roads and the worse fuel economy would hurt

@AzovSS

Жыл бұрын

"UK roads" yet we have ford mustangs having 5.0 litre V8 engines with 450+ bhp.... so why would a 3.0 litre engine such a bother? bloody joke

Great video as always, Tish! Hope you’re having a great time on vacation! I actually seriously considered a G70 3.3T Sport back in 2020 when I was getting ready to get a new car. You are seriously missing out on the V6 - loads of torque and it doesn’t run out of steam at high RPMs like many turbo engines - but we are missing out on the wagon in the US. I personally thought the G70 3.3T Sport I test drove handled better than the old F30 3 Series and the current A4. Plus the value was incredible - in the low $50k region for a fully equipped model. I do prefer the design of the pre-facelift, though. The split lights at starting to grow on me, but time will tell. Keep up the great work, pal!

I really don't like the heart shaped front. I'd prefer if the bottom was flat.

This is the Infiniti all over again. I give them 4 years in the UK until they're gone again.

Quite like the looks but who is going to buy it. Not for a business sale, no rax advantage. Not for private buyer as it unlikely to have good residuals. Think it's a 2 year placeholder for the move to full EV.

@AutoSocialUK

2 жыл бұрын

It does feel like a place gap - I’m looking forward to the electric G70 or whichever will replace it, as I’ve heard some of the electric models are far superior in a lot of ways.

Informative review, thank you. In current times (May 2022), the brand is less important as a manufacture's delivery time-line of an ordered new car. I paid a deposit for a BMW on 30th April 2021. Car was built in Feb 2022 in South Africa. Arrived in Germany awaiting a RAM to be fitted end of April 2022. We are now coming to end of May 2022 (Car still in Germany still missing a RAM) and UK BMW, could only say expect delivery delay from now till 2023. It is also a high model, a M model and full spec. 13 month wait and counting towards 18 months. Point being, if a manufacturer can make and deliver in a reasonable time-frame (6 months), previous brand loyalty or like, will be replaced by access and speed of delivery. I'm close to becoming one of those that brand like is rapidly declining to who can get me into a new car under 12 months!

@AutoSocialUK

2 жыл бұрын

That is a very good point thank you, I heard MG are now closing their order books due to demand. I’m not sure anyone has the advantage anymore.

Phil Collins has entered the chat

OK in the US, but will hardly sell in the UK.

*reviews gen2 G70 while showing video of gen1* "nice, of course, nice, kind of, nice nice nice kind of"

I agree with the reviewer. Genesis made a grave error in introducing its cars with the wrong engines for 2022, and onwards.

@AutoSocialUK

2 жыл бұрын

I think they're just not bothered to invest in combustion engines which is a shame!

I had the same thoughts going on as you mentioned about some of the "shortcomings" of the G70 (especially involving unnecessary styling cues and those headlights), Tish. And like you, I would certainly favor the Shooting Brake (wagon in my country, the US) over the sedan because of the lack of legroom in the back (though I personally liked how you looked when you were sitting there ;) ). Not sure how many diesels (like the one you tested) will sell, given how massively expensive the cost has risen for it lately (nearly $7/gallon here!), and Genesis missed out by not offering some form of hybrid option here. And speaking of striking, you looked the part, Tish (just as gorgeous in leggings as you are in a dress! or miniskirt). :)

Yeah Hyundai designs have been quite... weird lately. Some design elements look pretty cool, others just look bizarre or even downright tacky.

@AutoSocialUK

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they’re definitely being bold either way and it’s paying off on a lot of occasions, I just think sometimes less is more with their styling 😅 well, unless it’s the i20N and then give me all the spoilers 😂

Diesel's are still very relevant, even though they're being demonised by pretty much everyone these days. Most vans, trucks and heavy machinery are all still diesel. Ships, trains etc - all diesel. Every generator ever made is diesel. When people call diesel's 'oil burners' it annoys me - a modern diesel car (with DPF and adblue) is actually very clean and economical - in fact, modern diesel's output less emmissions per km than most petrol's. Less than 20 years ago, diesel's were the future, but now they're being pushed into extinction because everyone's in love with EV's these days - aren't they?

@AutoSocialUK

2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting, I agree with most of that!

*Sedan

@DaveDVideoMaker

2 жыл бұрын

In the UK, they call it saloon. As a Brit myself, I prefer to call it sedan.

@AutoSocialUK

2 жыл бұрын

Last time I used the term Sedan, my fellow British got very mad. It’s Saloon here in the UK 🇬🇧

@lot6129

2 жыл бұрын

@@AutoSocialUK Just stirring u, and its a Wagon not a Estate...LOL

@lot6129

2 жыл бұрын

@@DaveDVideoMaker Saloon is where u go to have a drink,,,lol

@davidellis1079

2 жыл бұрын

@@lot6129 The place where you go for a drink is called a pub. A saloon is a place with swing doors where the old gunslingers used to meet up in the old cowboy films. 🤠 😉😂