Verdict
B
Performance Saloon · South Korea · 2017-Present
Genesis G70
Genesis G70 — spec data and generation history.
Years
2017-Present
Generations
1
Segment
Performance Saloon
Hyundai's premium-brand BMW 3 Series rival — same N3 platform as the Kia Stinger, longitudinal engine, rear-wheel drive (or AWD). Engineered under Albert Biermann, the same ex-BMW M man behind the i30 N and Stinger GT. UK got the 2.0 T-GDi (245 bhp) and the 3.3 V6 Twin-Turbo (365 bhp). Premium cabin, Brembo brakes, mechanical LSD on the V6. Genesis arrived late to the UK (2021) and the brand awareness is still tiny — but the car itself drives like a serious 3 Series alternative, especially with the 3.3 V6.
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2017-Present
IK
→
3.3 V6 Twin-Turbo — 365 bhp, 0-62 in 4.7s.
Verdict
B
BHP
365
0–60
4.7 s
Top
168 mph
MPG
23 mpg
Used
$30,000-$53,000
- + Drives genuinely well — Biermann-tuned chassis
- + 3.3 V6 Twin-Turbo serious shove
- − Tiny dealer network in UK
- − Resale weak (brand awareness)
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2017-Present · IK
- Lambda II 3.3 V6 oil consumption (early)
- Brembo pad squeal
- Adaptive damper sensor faults
- Touchscreen reboots on early cars
Rivals
BMW 3 Series · Audi A4 · Mercedes C-Class · Kia Stinger