The 2022 Genesis G70 is a first-rate luxury sedan, coveted for its rich interior comfort, sporty powertrains, and excellent warranty coverage. Better yet, the G70 outdoes luxury competitors with its reasonable price, and it manages to do so without skimping on upscale features.
Power and Performance
You have two engine options available for your G70, and the engine you get depends on which trim model you select. The 2.0L RWD and 2.0L AWD models use the base engine, a (you guessed it) 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine. It’s pretty powerful, offering 252 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque and the kind of smooth, refined performance that you’d expect from a luxury model.
If you prefer a sportier performance, the G70 certainly delivers one with its 3.3T RWD Sport and 3.3T AWD Sport models. These generate 365 horses and 376 pound-feet of torque via a 3.3-liter turbocharged V6 engine.
The Genesis G70 also gives you access to a long list of performance upgrades, with lots of sporty potential. For example, the dual exhaust system creates a little power boost. And, when the going gets curvy, the available sport-tuned suspension provides an extra lively ride.
Standard:
- 2.0L turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine (252 hp, 260 lb-ft)
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Rear-wheel drive
Optional:
- 3.3L turbocharged V6 (365 hp, 376 lb-ft)
- Eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle-shifters
- All-wheel drive
- Performance brakes
- Brembo braking system
- Dual exhaust
- Sport-tuned suspension
- Variable gear ration steering
- Variable exhaust valve system
- Limited-slip differential
- Electronically controlled suspension
Exterior Features
With its new front and rear styling, the 2022 Genesis G70 looks swanky and ultramodern. Add your choice of flashy wheels to compliment the sedan’s sleek lines and streaks of LED lighting. And the G70 color scheme, with exterior options like Siberian Ice and Himalayan Gray, adds to the sedan’s high-class style.
Standard:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- LED Quad Headlights
- Hands-free smart trunk with auto open
Optional:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- 19-inch unique sport alloy wheels
- Lightweight multi-spoke 19-inch wheels
- Aluminum trim
- Aluminum trim with sport pattern
- Dark chrome grille and daylight opening
- Wide sunroof
- Power-folding side mirrors with logo lamp
- Front side acoustic-laminated glass
- Matte finish paint (Verbier White or Melbourne Gray)
Exterior colors:
- Uyuni White
- Alta White
- Vik Black
- Himalayan Gray
- Savile Silver
- Adriatic Blue
- Tasman Blue
- Siberian Ice
- Havana Red
- Mallorca Blue
- Black Forest Green
Interior Features
For 2022, the Genesis G70 also gets an updated dash design, which is home to a bigger infotainment touch screen. After you settle into the G70 driver’s seat and have a look around, you’ll appreciate this sedan’s high-end materials and attention to detail. Every trim model coddles you with a power driver’s seat and heated front seats. And available features, including Nappa leather seating trim and driver’s seat memory settings, create a very attractive drive indeed.
Standard:
- 12-way power driver’s seat with four-way power lumbar support
- Leatherette seating surfaces
- Heated front seats
Optional:
- Nappa leather seating surfaces
- Microfiber suede headliner
- Heated steering wheel
- Integrated Memory System
- Ventilated front seats
- Power tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel
- Power-folding side mirrors with logo lamps
- Front passenger walk-in device
- Front passenger four-way lumbar support
- Alloy pedals
Interior colors
- Obsidian Black
- Obsidian Black/Storm Gray
- Obsidian Black/Velvet Burgundy
- Obsidian Black/Dune
- Obsidian Black/Sevilla Red
Technology
The G70’s new infotainment system features a bigger, 10.25-inch HD touch screen. Compared to the smaller version, this larger interface is increasingly user-friendly, which means you can keep most of your attention where it belongs — on the road up ahead. And the Multi-Information Display shows you real time driving data on a configurable 8-inch LCD screen.
Since this is a luxury sedan, the Genesis G70 also provides some very luxurious option. Add the 15-speaker Lexicon premium sound system for a rich entertainment experience. And a wireless charging pad means you can keep your smartphone battery going, even if you accidentally left your USB cord at home.
Standard:
- Premium 10.25-inch HD navigation screen
- 8-inch color LCD Multi-Information Display
Optional:
- 15-speaker Lexicon premium audio system
- Wireless device charging
- Heads-Up Display
Safety and Security
Every G70 includes a tech-savvy list of standard safety aids. Features like forward collision avoidance and lane keeping assist provide an extra layer of digital protection at no extra cost. A rear occupant alert makes sure you don’t forget about your kids and pets. And the cruise control system includes a stop-and-go feature that keeps you chugging along, even when traffic isn’t exactly flowing.
EPA ratings vary according to which G70 powertrain you select. If you’re shopping for the thriftiest possible commuter, pair the base four-cylinder engine with rear-wheel drive. Note that all of these powertrains require premium gasoline.
- 2.0L four-cylinder, RWD: 24 mpg combined (21 city/31 highway mpg)
- 2.0L four-cylinder, AWD: 23 mpg (20/28 mpg)
- 3.3L V6, RWD: 21 mpg (18/27 mpg)
- 3.3L V6, AWD: 20 mpg (17/25 mpg)
2.0L RWD
The entry-level G70 is loaded with luxury goodies. Comfort abounds with leatherette seat trim and heated front seats. And there’s also plenty of convenience to go around, thanks to the standard hands-free smart trunk with auto open. The base infotainment lineup includes coveted features, from navigation to complete smartphone integration.
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- 12-way power driver’s seat with four-way power lumbar support
- Leatherette seating surfaces
- Heated front seats
- LED Quad Headlights
- Hands-free smart trunk with auto open
- Premium 10.25-inch HD navigation screen
- 8-inch color LCD Multi-Information Display
- Rearview camera with parking guidelines
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Junction Turning
2.0L AWD
This model adds to the base lineup with sporty all-wheel drive. Its eight-speed automatic transmission also includes paddle shifters for better control of your G70’s performance.
- All-wheel drive
- Eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters
3.3T RWD Sport
Upgrade to the 3.3T RWD Sport for a bigger engine and a healthy list of high-performance features. Items like the sport-tuned suspension, performance brakes, and dual exhaust put a definitively sporty twist on your everyday drive. You even get a few extra comfort and convenience features with this model, such as leather upholstery and a power tilting-and-telescoping steering wheel.
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- 3.3L twin-turbo V6
- Performance brakes
- Dual exhaust
- Sport-tuned suspension
- Variable gear ration steering
- Leather seating surfaces
- Integrated Memory System
- Power tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel
- Power-folding side mirrors with logo lamps
- Aluminum trim
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Front passenger walk-in device
- Front passenger four-way lumbar support
3.3T AWD Sport
This model adds to the 3.3T RWD Sport model with — you guessed it — all-wheel drive.