Genesis' new model was an instant hit when it was introduced in 2018. With a 365-horsepower, twin-turbo V6 or a 252-horsepower four-cylinder turbo, this is the first compact luxury sedan to come out of Korea and measure up against the European elite. Purists will love the fact that a manual gearbox is available with a rear-wheel drivetrain, but all-wheel drive makes this vehicle easier to live with all year round.
Have you seen the rankings of the best auto brands and models for predicted reliability that U.S. magazine Consumer Reports published this week? Subaru leads the industry for 2025, and 8 of the 10 most reliable brands are from either Japan or South Korea. But what about the least reliable?
The G70 is not the best-selling vehicle in the Genesis lineup, let alone the best-selling car in the compact luxury segment (the Germans still rule, remember), but this surprisingly dynamic and refined Korean sedan still makes a pretty solid case. Among other things, the brand offers a completely unique and …
Every now and then a car comes along that surprises us. Maybe it's in the design, maybe the drive or maybe in the amenities, but something about it grabs your attention and makes you take note of the vehicle you’re piloting. Well, the 2021 Genesis G70 3.3T Sport surprised me …
Despite being only five years old, Hyundai’s luxury brand has built a lineup where each and every model can easily be compared to the finest German vehicles out there. The refreshed G80 midsize sedan and all-new GV80 midsize SUV are two examples that particularly stand out with stunning build quality.
Genesis sold 1,119 units of the G70 compact luxury sedan in Canada last year, well below the totals of the BMW 3 Series (5,908), Mercedes-Benz C-Class (4,582) and Audi A4 (3,917). Even Acura, Infiniti and Lexus posted higher numbers than the Korean brand in this market segment. While the G70 …
Compact luxury cars don’t shine like they used to, but several big names still deserve consideration. What are the best buys in the segment for Canadian drivers? The team at The Car Guide has analyzed all the various models available and identified the top three for 2024. Truth be told, …
Super Bowl LVIII is only hours away and we can’t wait to see the rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. The Car Guide has compiled many of the car commercials you’ll be able to watch before, during and after the Big Game. Now, let’s focus …
Revised and improved two years ago, the Genesis G70 compact luxury sedan gets more enhancements for 2024. Without a doubt, the most significant one is found under the hood. The turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine is replaced by a 2.5-litre unit shared with the G80 midsize sedan as well as the …
Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Compact luxury cars are no longer a match for compact luxury SUVs, which keep eating away at their market share. That being said, these cars remain solid picks—and a good …
While Genesis is still just a few years old, it has gone on a product offensive since last year. After launching with a rebadged Hyundai Genesis in 2016 (sold as the Genesis G80 ), the brand added the G70 and G90 , two more cars in a segment full of …
Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Compact luxury cars are selling in lower numbers these days, but they still retain a strong reputation among consumers. Audi Leads the Way For 2021, the Audi A4 and A5 …
Introduced in 2017, the Genesis G70 is getting a serious update for the 2022 model year. Aesthetically, the brand’s entry-level car—which shares its platform with the Kia Stinger —takes a page from recent Genesis products. The signature quad lamps and massive, diamond-shaped grille are similar to those on the new …
Originally introduced for 2019, the Genesis G70 sports sedan is the Korean luxury brand’s youngest and best-selling model. A mid-cycle update will likely occur for the 2021 or 2022 model year and it will include a more powerful base engine, according to new report by Car and Driver . Hyundai …
Someone once wrote that pizza delivery is simply one of the foundations of civilization, at least in his household. Well today you can get almost anything delivered to your doorstep including a luxury sedan like the Genesis. To watch all our most up to date content, check out our TV …
As Graeme says. it's called the Genesis and don't you dare call it a Hyundai ! It's the company's first attempt at creating a luxury brand as in Lexus, Infiniti etc. The first product out the door is the G90. (This segment originally aired on Motoring TV 2017 Episode #21) …
Korean auto makers Kia & Hyundai have taken their lumps over the years, usually with questions of quality. Well Kia recently became the first non-premium car maker in 27 years to finished first in the J.D Power Initial Quality study. Now Hyundai is moving uptown by developing its own premium …
Motoring TV recently held it's 1 hour Car of the Year Special on the TSN network where we picked the best in class for 2017. Here are the nominees and winner in the Prestige category. (This segment originally appeared on Motoring TV 2017 episode #6) …
When Hyundai launched the Genesis sedan in 2008, it shocked the automotive world. The Genesis won North American and Canadian Car of the Year awards, and earned praise from auto journalists everywhere, including Motoring TV friend David Booth, who said back in 2008 that with his eyes closed he could …
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