Imagine going to someone’s channel, and complaining about how he talks. What a world we live in today. Motoman just keep being yourself we love it.

@SlipAngleG70

Ай бұрын

100%

@MotoManTV

Ай бұрын

That's what I thought, but hey, salty comments are part of the territory in this profession:)

@TheTruePrudentOne

29 күн бұрын

Facts!

@JaclynTrop

23 күн бұрын

I could listen to @motomantv talk forever.

@dontelindsey5846

2 күн бұрын

The guy is amazing

This car just feels special in a way a 3 series or Mustang or IS or S3/S4 do not. It looks unqiue, drives as good as anything in its class, has the perfect amount of tech (ie self driving goodies but physical buttons), and comes alive on a back road. I bought a new a G70 a couple months ago and I think its a worthy contrarian enthusiasts choice for a fun daily driver.

@MotoManTV

Ай бұрын

Agreed. To clarify a point from the episode: The Mustang @ US$52K, decent. At US$67K, makes one notice how well this is sorted on a road for far less money and you don't have to deal with the low rent interior. Granted not an Apples to Apples comparison, which is why you bring up the IS. A great car (you know I am a Lexus guy) but not to this level only because of the age of that platform. I would give this the nod over any Audi leaving the now better 3 series, because this exists, as the only serious competitor.

@juniorotero9030

20 күн бұрын

2019 g70 here bought it new I have 61k miles on it now could not have asked for a better daily ,now I’m looking to upgrade it for more power haha

One of the most well spoken reviewers on KZread. This is probably one of the best, if not THE best review of this car.

@21Dimen

28 күн бұрын

I used to have this and decided to trade it in for an electric GV70 which was VERY comfy and soft plush riding and I just fell in love, but honestly I sometimes regret my decision, because the G70 was just a BLAST to drive. I've driven an AMG C43 (the prev. gen, not the new 2.0 garbage) and an S5, and the G70 is BY FAR the best car to drive, most fun.

I bought the 2023 G70 3.3T RWD Prestige Elite. This is a seriously underrated car with so much power, balance, and they have tuned the stability control perfectly so you can hang the tail out without worrying it is going to snap around on you. It allows you to use the throttle to adjust your line through a corner. All this while being an excellent long distance car in Comfort mode. It’s been 100% reliable, needing only the scheduled maintenance. This car is a keeper! The BMW M340i was at least $15K more and not as nice, the Audi S4 was good but numb, the Mercedes C Series lineup is a complete mess, and the Acura TLX V6 SH-AWD is not as much of a driver’s car. It true these cars kind of cars focused of the driving experience and all around usefulness are getting harder to find.

Great review on a great car. I just wish I could afford it. My buddy has a V6 Stinger. When he bought it, I was blown away. What an awesome car. The G70 is another awesome car.

I love motoman, but please give us more reviews about more affordable cars! Might be boring to you but that's what normal people buy

@philhenderson3516

29 күн бұрын

Well.. blame auto manufacturers for not making everyday affordable cars more interesting! It's like everything affordable these days is a freaking FWD, CVT, 4 cylinder CUV...

Just got home from work and I'm checking in with the #CarBoss🔥🔥🔥

I appreciate the lack of screens, the traditional buttons, switches, and knobs. Also, We need a resurrection of traditional gear selectors and not the rotary or button gear selectors.

Great video! I have the Stinger with the 2.5t AWD and love the balance of power/performance with practicality. I admire the G70 but chose the Stinger because of it having the sport hatch. I hope Genesis will continue the G70 and give it with a body update offering the sportback hatch.

@MotoManTV

Ай бұрын

As mentioned in the episode, I thought for certain the Stinger would crush this in the sales department but I also thought no one would buy the V6 Stinger because it was too much money, instead, they would opt for the 4. WOW, got that one wrong. You can see my failed prediction from back in 2017 here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nGdtzbOGdJCuiNY.html

Talking with your hands makes the words come to life!

Great review, I have the same car 3.3 RWD prestige in Cavendish RED/Black and absolutely love it … considered the M340 for a while, but couldn’t justify 70K when optioned similar to what I have in my G70

Okay fellas....let me give u all my take on the instrument cluster! Think of the two most important instruments an airman has to have....then think of the two most prominent gauges on the first automobiles. So it's got to be speed and available fuel. At least that what I'd like to know if all my other fancy tech systems went south all of a sudden on US 50 across NV. So I like to pretend that some real car guy decided to keep the two most important information inputs to a driver in a lovely, completely legible old school format. Here's where I think of a fine timepiece, like a "Roller" or Omega....it's all in the dial and bezel, right....now move ur head around as u look at the speedo....the beautiful reflection of the bezel plus the increments of the numbers....graduated superbly for ease of understanding at a glance. Bottom line, relish the absolute beauty of those instruments, cause that stuff is going away and everything will be one big electronically projected "cluster f...k" from now on!! Thank u Genesis guys for saving a dial or two for we humans who love cars that make us want to actually drive!!!!!

Another awesome review, thanks for the time spent!

@MotoManTV

Ай бұрын

My pleasure!

Nicely done

I bought a 2023 Mallorca Blue V6 sport prestige. It was the first “expensive” car I have been able to afford in my life and I love it. I have the all wheel drive and it is still playful (slides around) even with all the safety systems on. You can feel the influence from Hyundai/Albert Biermann. Things I wish were different, better interior colors (they do a blue/ saddle in the SUV’s), metal shift paddles. Love all your reviews motoman, from a G70 owner you nailed this one.

20 years ago on May 27th, I bought my dream car, the first V series car, the CTS-V. I paid $51G. The fact that this car is only $57G, as tested, is incredible! Man, I just wish it had a manual...

You’re 100% spot on 🎯 with the Stinger! The mushiness and the very early oxidation of the trim are the primary reasons that the Stinger went bye bye. I looked at this vehicle before and after the Stinger but the lack of a hatch and almost Porsche 911 levels of rear seat room knocked the G70 off of the list.

Great review and a great car. I'm on my 2nd G70.

@MotoManTV

Ай бұрын

WOW! Congrats . . . first I have heard of a 'G70 loyalist'.

@pb602

28 күн бұрын

Actually, I'm on my second one two after upgrading from the 2.0T to the 3.3T

@dontelindsey5846

2 күн бұрын

​@@pb602I've been considering one. What are the pros and cons?

What I did was trade my 4 yr old stinger for one of these and I love this car. Interior is great want it to be a good daily commuter you have it take it out to the country road and have fun you have it. And the best warranty in the car biz. Not that either of my 2 Stingers ever need it.

I get such contradictory impressions from the G70. Some journalists say these aren't sporty enough, others suggest its quite capable! If I could I'd drive ome myself and finally get a clue

@KC-lg8qf

Ай бұрын

Same.....such mixed reviews

@21Dimen

28 күн бұрын

They're way more of a driver's car than any S audi for example, even than the C43.

@kenv8166

27 күн бұрын

Many journalist are spoiled by all the high-end sports cars.

@KC-lg8qf

27 күн бұрын

@@kenv8166 I believe this is a major problem as well. The drive a Ferrari......then suddenly the genisis is not sporty enough

Thanks MM for this review, had no idea that this car was continue in production. Makes me considering trading in my low mileage (and paid for) 2019 Stinger GT1. I’m in my early 70s and retired. Financing is not an option and raiding my retirement package not a healthy option. We can still dream.

I personally really like the updated styling. I’d love the 2.5t RWD with an LSD to save weight on the nose but I don’t believe this option exists. I don’t buy new so I can’t help the cause! Speaking of good things going away, would love an @motoman review of the Alfa Giulia 2.0 or QV.

@2bunphettered788

Ай бұрын

Good suggestion. Motoman loves imports!

This is good sport sedan from genesis😊

a few points. 1. i´m a sucker for white /ivory interiors. so this one looks so appealing for me. What the heck, i even find the interior of the new e-c3 from citroen appealing in the top trim with all its white bits. 2.Cars like this are why we save money. There´s no way i blow a ton of cash in an ev for a thousand reasons and a good, well balanced RWD ICE car is just so freakin´ desirable. 3. watching the video i see you enjoying it quite a bit so that gives me hope that other buyers will feel the same and hopefully they keep building this nice cars. 4. Electrification in my opinion is going into the "real" phase at this point. The average buyer, and not the "ev fan" is the one who has to make the purchase i don´t see any data pointing towards any sort of mass adoption except in some small countries were are heavily subsidized and ICE are heavily penalized. We have ICE for long time but regulators will continously try to defeat our will but ultimately there will be a reality check even for the hardest eco warrior politician so, as toyota said, there will be many electric cars but there´s no way everyone is driving evs even in few decades.

I had the Stinger GT. When Lexus announced the IS500, I bought that n/a V8. I also recently picked up a GR Corolla. I enjoy sport sedans and manuals. I'm doing my part to support the category. Great review of the G70

@MotoManTV

29 күн бұрын

a. You have impeccable taste. b. You are a true hero.

@dontelindsey5846

2 күн бұрын

​@@MotoManTValso rich 😄

Love my Genny!

oh, and if one phrase defines this video for its target audience.... "oh, and i can steer this car with the right foot". That says more to me than "upgrade to 800V arquitecture" or "only 30 minutes from 10 to 80%". :D

@christo6765

5 күн бұрын

good one!

To your question: I picked up a 2024 Giulia Quadrifoglio Carbonio Edition last week. I plan on keeping it forever. Would love to see you revisit the Giulia Quadrifoglio in its last year. I think it’s really the swan song of purist sports sedans. Obviously it’s a tier above the Genesis but a 1-2 year old example is the same as a new G70 or M340i.

Hot take, with the stinger gone this needs to cover the stinger's space too. Meaning a lot more fun colors. Let's get that magma edition orange over here 😂

@philhenderson3516

29 күн бұрын

The G70 is also getting discontinued though. Last model year will be 2025 as I understand it. There are no plans for a replacement so Genesis will no longer compete in the compact luxury sedan segment.

Ill give you one negative. That car is basically identical to the Kia Stinger, which I drove for 4 years. Awesome engine. But I am 6'2 and getting in and out of that car was a chore. I will admit I am over 50 also. Once I was in, it fit fine, but for me and nearly everyone else, the in and out were tough. Last year I bought a low mileage 2017 Genesis G90 5.0 AWD. Much easier to get in and out. I like it more than the Stinger. Not as fast (it aint slow), but I like it better for me. So, size. The G70/Stinger is not a -large- vehicle.

@MotoManTV

Ай бұрын

Appreciate the real world feedback.

@geoffreysimpson3286

29 күн бұрын

My god, the G90 competes with the Mercedes S-Class. Huge vehicles! I'm 77 years old and have had the 2022 G70 for 3 years. No problem getting into or out of, but I'm only 5' 9". G70 and BMW 3 series are small sports sedans, The G90 is not.

I drove the base version from a rental place. I was surprised how well it handles and the steering feedback. However, I was surprised it's in the "luxury" category when my mazda interior is just as nice or better. Still though, I'm considering buying one.

@CapELarry

Ай бұрын

Drive the upper trim and not the base. The interior is nicer.

@MotoManTV

Ай бұрын

Funny, I have NEVER seen one in rental service and let's just sayI travel A LOT!

@Nathanvoie

29 күн бұрын

​@@MotoManTV I rented it from Avis at the San Antonio Airport.

@christo6765

5 күн бұрын

@@MotoManTV AVIS!

That shot with the Mustang looks like Isle of Capri in SW Florida.😊

@MotoManTV

Ай бұрын

Keen eye! That is in Goodland, Florida - just east of Marco Island. A very local place called 'Stan's Idle Hour'.

@igorpetrasovic203

29 күн бұрын

​@@MotoManTV,I was there last Monday evening at Memorial day,in "Little bar".😆 That restaurant was ONLY ONE open there, all other restaurants were closed.😂 I visited Goodland after a good 10 years at least,I'm living in Fort Myers now,previously I lived on Marco Island. Goodland is such a tiny place,I can't believe we almost met in that Village. 🤣 Isle of Capri is located from other side of Marco island,as you probably know. This is funny,small world.

You've lost weight and look younger Motoman. 👍🏾 The styling of this car is simply fantastic. I see it on the road often. I'll be surprised if it gets discontinued, but in a world of SUVs, it's understandable. 😏 If I could afford it used, I'd buy it! 🤑💸

@MotoManTV

Ай бұрын

Thank you for noticing . . .

Lost me when they did the styling update a few years ago. Packaging on the manual version made me think someone within Genesis wanted it to fail.

I own one, so I’m doing my part

I bought this car last year and love it. Came off the new M2 and find this car to be way better and 20k cheaper with no brake dust and squeal issues.

@MotoManTV

29 күн бұрын

Germans do like their squealing . . .

In my eyes this particular spec is very tasteful and elegant. The lighter color scheme is welcome under the Texas sun.

I wish they would add a two door G70 coupe and convertible instead of killing it. They trademarked years ago all the GC numbers for coupes. We've seen some concepts but nothing real yet. Let's go Genesis!

I wish they would fix the asymmetrical gauge cluster and go full analog or full digital. This was the main flaw I found in the mid-cycle refresh (‘22+). Enough so I ended up buying a 2021 3.3 instead. Great drivetrain, driving dynamics, and most of all, an alternative to the Germans.

@bigden2755

24 күн бұрын

Come on.... with H U D, you don 't really look at the cluster unless a warning shows up......

I like the look of the genesis car. Ultimately I went with the 2020 M340ix at the time because the performance was much better. The genesis looks stunning and it’s a very good entry performance/luxury car. Personally I liked the KIA GT stinger look more. Shame that they are discounting all of these cars but the M340ix is a better performing car. If they provided a better tune and AWD then it might have appealed the buyers more.

I have always been and I hope to always be a sedan guy. Fewer choices for sedans compared to SUVs and trucks. I am only one man with a two car garage; so I am unable to do much about keeping these types of vehicles going. But my question for you is, this car or a 340i?

@MotoManTV

Ай бұрын

Good question, but you know I am broken. As such, neither. Would most likey do a slightly used M3 manual for the same money. Or, if I didn't need the rear doors, M2 every day, twice on Sunday.

So, how do you keep cars like these and lower carbon emissions? You mentioned it twice, but didn't elaborate.

My only gripe is with the gauge cluster. Why not go fully digital?! It’s like a clock that’s half digital and half analog. Even the climate control has become a screen.

I really like my thigh extender. Seems like a small thing, though many manufacturers make short seat bottoms.

@christo6765

5 күн бұрын

yea, most do not know how to design seat bottoms! My 1982 third gen Z28 had seat extenders!! Wake up world.

@stevewise1656

5 күн бұрын

@@christo6765 Yes! I have seat extenders in both my cars and the seats are already long and wide enough compared to Toyota. There seats in my experience are exceptionally short. I really wanted to try Toyota's so we bought two in brand new 2018 models and then sold them seven months later because the seats were uncomfortable.

The G70 was obviously absent from the Magma line up so isn’t the writing on the wall? 15:15

Hyundai/Kia quality is still an issue. Mine, with under 10,000 miles, was in service for 108 days in 2023. Servicing dealer and corporate were exceptionally terrible.

@biglee13m

Ай бұрын

had a Hyundai for 9 years. The car stayed flawless just with regular maintenance. So I bought a G70 3.3T after that. Also no issue.

@tony9554

29 күн бұрын

My 2019 stinger has not experienced the problems you describe.

@bigden2755

29 күн бұрын

What were the issues ??

❤🎉❤

No more G70 after 2025, per Genesis. Sad. :(

Don't take this the wrong way, but I feel you missing the point of why Civics and Accords still exist, or if you prefer Toyota Corolla and Camry. They are just more affordable than the G70.

@MotoManTV

29 күн бұрын

Didn't miss it at all. At US$30K for a BRAND NEW AWD Hybrid Camry - stellar deal and yes, orders of magnitude cheaper than this. And if I am honest, for a different buyer. But when Camrys and Accords can hit US$40K +, then I start thinking a 4 cylinder version of this for US$44K.

Great car, but too expensive. The more luxurious version of the Stinger, which was far less expensive, yet a bit too much more than the Accord 2.0T and Camry V6. How cars like these can help in fighting carbon emissions? They do not. If anything, the 3.3T is not fuel efficient.

nice,,, that mileage is really bad thou

First to buy cars, markups should be illegal.

This or the Giulia?

@MotoManTV

29 күн бұрын

I would rather drill a hole in my head than daily an Alfa. Hopefully I have not been unclear.

@mnejmantowicz

29 күн бұрын

@@MotoManTVA knife in the heart.

@93455Driver

29 күн бұрын

@@MotoManTV Wow, I thought the Alfa handling was supposed to be class leading for the sports sedan segment?

@bigden2755

29 күн бұрын

@@93455Driver Ya but what good is that if the car is always at the shop ...

@93455Driver

29 күн бұрын

@@bigden2755 But they are not always at the shop, reliability of ALL cars is way better than in the past. Yes, this is no Corolla, but it is also not at E92 or a pre IMS fix 911. I would rather have good handling with a few xtra trips to the dealer than a car that is not fun to drive that is super reliable.

Keeping my Stinger!

more co2 is good...the EV market is in trouble

OK, what I’m gonna do. I’m not gonna buy an electric car. That’ll help. Keep those cars on the road a little bit…lol😂

@David_Journey

28 күн бұрын

Motoman taught you to run a long hedge on cheap foreign oil. The government does not control long term oil prices, the “world” and OPEC does.

TBH...I'd buy the G70 over the M340!

@bigden2755

24 күн бұрын

Same options ?? You'd save a 20K$....

Great cars when new but their engine and transmission reliability is still like Russian roulette. You might get one that works and makes it 100k no problem or a piece of junk that grenades before 50k. And that kind of unsure feeling isn't going to entice people especially when your talking almost 50k

@SlipAngleG70

Ай бұрын

Nothing about what you said is true. Tons of G70s and Stinger's with high mileage and zero problems. Even highly tuned ones.

@air-headedaviator1805

Ай бұрын

I think specifically the high output 4 cylinders are the most volatile

@robertsestito6821

29 күн бұрын

Mostly from people with trash cam tunes of piggy backs

Sorry but I owned a 2020 G70 3.3t and it was good but not great. I’d go with a M340i any day. My good friend owns a M340i and it doesn’t really compare. If you’ve never owned either of them, then the G70 would be good for you. G70 transmission is terrible. It was slow and after 1 year, it was having issues changing gears, felt clunks until it warmed up. I had brake judder multiple times and dealer wanted to charge me by the 3rd time, terrible pads from factory. Dealerships were worthless trying to fix my issues. Service was terrible , valet was non existent. They would send tech in a Uber to pick up My car. They would take it for joyrides and lunch . I’d get my car back and pass seat was all the way back and my car smelled like fast food. Terrible service and Hyundai dealers. I tried 3 diff ones. Nothing like my previous luxury car dealerships. You get what you pay for , I went G70 to give them a shot and a great price I got for the 3.3t Prestige. Loved the cooled seats though and the factory audio system. Sold the G70 in less than 2 years. M340i is amazing and sounds even better. ZF8 speed is something else paired with that B58

@christo6765

5 күн бұрын

lets not forget about Dodge!

Shitted on Mustang 😂

I honestly expected the G70 to be better than what it is

@MotoManTV

Ай бұрын

I felt the same way about the original 4 cylinder, save for the manual. Then drove the V6, came away impressed thus started to respect the car more. We'll have to book the new 4 cylinder back in LA and try that out in MotoCanyon.

Best used car, never ebmver buy this new. Too much depreciation

@bigden2755

29 күн бұрын

They ALL depreciate .... SMH

Hyundai confirmed the G70 is being discontinued without a direct replacement. RIP.

@biglee13m

Ай бұрын

They are going to have an entry luxury car one way or another. It's a cash cow segment.

@TheBreakfastLover

Ай бұрын

​@@biglee13mthe GV70 SUV will be their entry model, while the midsize G80 will be their smallest sedan. No plan for any entry level sedan.

@shawnsefranek9468

Ай бұрын

Not confirmed yet

I still don't like those stupid double head and tail lights and the even stupider superman grill.

@bigden2755

29 күн бұрын

Who cares....

@christo6765

5 күн бұрын

those parallel lights are some of the most tasteful ideas in decades! supercar taste.

Motoman ignores the fact that electric engines have superior efficiency over gas counterparts. Is it on purpose? Stop the nonsense about government mandates. Nobody told GM to build a Hummer EV.

@MotoManTV

28 күн бұрын

Frequent viewers know well I encourage discussion and debate in these comments. Even if we disagree. Where do we disagree on your statement? It follows along with exact cherry picking of facts to force whole industries to keelhaul themselves based on a culture war. There was no discussion. No evaluation. No testing theories in small trials before ramping up EV production. No proving if we can commercialize battery production without compromising national security or understand the geopolitical ramifications. Nothing. It was 'Climate Emergency' and if you don't agree you're the problem. This in the face of reams of data showing we can achieve cleaner air - which no one will argue with. So with that as a backdrop, another item no one is going to argue is the efficiency of electric motors. But again, cherry picking facts. Why? How do you create the energy that goes into the battery? What rogue nations do we have do deal with in order to access the minerals? Now, yes, in time, a lot of this may be solved but Brussels and Washington setting the stage for an unrealistic and aggressive transition with the mandates is irresponsible at best. Some OEMs and other stakeholders tried to warn culture warriors turned law makers, but no dice. So now, OEMs around the world (employers) and their employees will bear the brunt this colossal overreach. How did this happen? Normal people didn't stand up to the wrong people crafting critical policy. As someone who has participated in the tech boom, run businesses his entire life and been a life-long car guy, I am no longer willing to sit here and say nothing when this 'nonsense' comes into my corner of the world. So to answer your question: The US government told GM to build the Hummer EV.

@David_Journey

27 күн бұрын

@@MotoManTV Thank you for extended response. The ICE engine is lesser efficiency well to wheel than EVs, including making of the electricity. Also there are policies and incentives to source the materials from US-friendly countries already. Let's not pretend that a framework does not exist. And nobody likes to choke on smog, and the transportation sector accounts for large part of that. The dieselgate showed how much OEMs can innovate going around government mandates. If you just follow what is happening to California summers and wildfires, the climate clearly changed. You can no longer insure wildfire-prone properties... So this is not just government mandate. It's a common sense strategy to curb emissions (yes, EVs are still better even if you account for one-time battery manufacturing emissions). And let's take a look at ICE too: speculating that foreign oil will be cheap forever is highly fragile way to go about our economy. The price of oil is dictated by world market, or OPEC at best. Not the US government, especially long term. And gas tax accounts for miniscule amount of the cost, so even lowering taxes would not cause a blip. At this point running a gas car is like hoping that you win the lottery of eternal future cheap oil. Chances are US needs to maintain and extend power generation capacity to power air conditioning and other power hungry means of consumption. EVs with their night charging aren't one of those things that really cause blackouts as some may love to point out.

@MotoManTV

23 күн бұрын

Appreciate your passion on the topic. While you and I agree on a couple of points here there are some key aspects that are again cherry picking and/or not true. One of the biggest misnomers of the push to electrify everything is a 'one size fits all' solution. Could not be further from the truth. Yes, there may be a 1% of 1% case in the right corner of the globe where well to wheel efficiency can be greater but one cannot make a blanket statement that is the case 100% of the time around the globe. In fact, it is the opposite. You then bring up a great point about the economics of the oil industry. No rational person in touch with economic and geopolitical stability is saying they want to rely on foreign sources of any energy - especially oil. The devil in this detail is hostile energy policies. That is what cripples every aspect of our global economy because the regulators are fighting a culture war through energy policy rather than trying to focus on clean air. Which brings us back to the mandates on OEMs. The car world was indeed a large culprit of emissions. Over the years they made huge strides in cleaning up their act - some on their own and some not so much. More importantly, they continue to improve as a moving target. However, if regulators really want to focus on clean air, they need to be looking at other actors in this telenovela. Yes, we could say logistics companies but even they are doing their part - the real movement needs to come from other nations. The US and Western Europe are doing themselves a disservice by hamstringing their economies while other world players run circles around us. This is python in waiting in the closet because it will cripple the Western world far quicker than most people will realize. Which brings us to a huge point you mentioned that is far closer to home for me, a Californian that is also a pilot. The answer to everything is *not* climate change. The wildfires you see on the news in American West - particularly California are a function of bad governance. Folks like Gavin Newsom talk a big game on 'Climate Emergency' all the while ripping apart the necessary controlled burn fire prevention budget and opening the door to risk, property and loss of life. Again, I discuss these topics in the episodes now more regularly because a culture war I NEVER asked for has creeped into my lane. Practicality and reality have been far too quiet for all the wrong reasons and it is now time for all of us to implement an old saying: 'Ask Why five times and only then you find the real answer'. Good discussion.

The front clip is real ugly. Also 3,900ish pounds is just too heavy for a less than midsized car. The whole state of the auto industry, even among enthusiast cars, is so dire and unexciting nowadays.