2021 Genesis G70 pricing and specs detailed: Upgraded luxury challenger takes aim at Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Jaguar XE and Mercedes C-Class

Genesis has confirmed pricing and specification for a comprehensively upgraded version of its G70 mid-size luxury sedan.

With additional safety tech, enhanced multimedia, tweaked powertrains, and a refreshed interior and exterior design, the new G70 is on-sale now, with pricing from $63,000 before on-road costs, making the point of entry $3700 more expensive than before.

Offered in 2.0-litre four-cylinder and 3.3-litre V6 petrol form, the rear-wheel drive G70 is positioned as a “sports luxury sedan”, and remains the entry-point to the Genesis brand’s four model line-up.

The car’s design makeover is dominated by a narrow, split-headlight treatment, and larger ‘crest’ grille, balanced by similar ‘quad lamp’ tail-lights at the rear, as well as an integrated boot lip spoiler, beefy twin exhaust outlets and a body coloured diffuser (on the V6).

Inside, there’s the promise of greater personalisation options including new upholstery materials and trim elements, as well as a 10.25-inch multimedia display and a 12.3-inch 3D digital instrument cluster in ‘Luxury Package’ variants.

The G70 range starts at $63,000 with the 2.0T, powered by the Hyundai Group’s 2.0-litre ‘Theta II’ turbo four-cylinder engine producing 179kW/353Nm, and driving the rear wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission.

As the name implies, the $76,000 3.3T Sport (an increase of $3550 over its predecessor) is powered by a revised version of the 3.3-litre ‘Lambda II’ twin-turbo V6 petrol engine, sending 274kW/510Nm, again to the rear wheels, via an eight-speed auto.

A modest 2kW power increase for the V6 comes courtesy of changes to the dual-mode variable exhaust system.

Standard equipment on both models includes, chromic mirrors, a panorama glass sunroof, ‘touch type’ front door handles, a larger, more powerful wireless charging pad (able to accommodate bigger devices), leather-appointed interior trim (including quilting and geometric patterned inserts), 12-way power-adjustable heated and ventilated front seats (with four-way lumbar support for the driver), dual-zone climate control, keyless entry and start, rain-sensing wipers, a 10.25-inch multimedia touchscreen, satellite navigation (with live traffic updates), nine-speaker audio with digital radio, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, and 19-inch alloy wheels.

Inside, is a 10.25-inch multimedia display and a 12.3-inch 3D digital instrument cluster.

As well as a more powerful V6 engine, the 3.3T Sport adds ‘Electronic Control Suspension’, a dual muffler, active variable exhaust, a Brembo brake package, a limited slip differential and a new “track-focused” ‘Sport+’ drive mode. 

A ‘Sport Line Package’, is a $4000 option on the 2.0T (included on the 3.3T Sport) adding dark chrome window trims, black ‘G Matrix’ air guides, a dark chrome and black grille, sports leather seats, suede headliner, alloy pedal trims, aluminium interior trim elements, the limited slip differential and Brembo brake package, as well as 19-inch sport alloy wheels.

The ‘Luxury Package’, available on both models for an extra $10,000, brings safety and convenience features including, ‘Forward Attention Warning’, the ‘Intelligent Front Lighting System’, an acoustic laminated windscreen and front door glass, Nappa leather appointed interior, suede headlining, electronic steering wheel adjustment, a 12.3-inch 3D digital instrument cluster, a head-up display, 16-way electric driver’s seat (with memory), heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, a power rear tailgate, and 15-speaker Lexicon premium audio. ‘Matte Paint’ is also a $2000 option available on both models. 

Safety is even more of a focus in the new G70, with added active tech including a ‘Junction Turning’ capability on the ‘Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist’ system (Genesis-speak for AEB) which already features vehicle, pedestrian, and cyclist detection.

Matte Paint is a $2000 option available on both models.

Also new is ‘Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist - Rear’ ‘Safe Exit Warning’, ‘Blind Spot View Monitor’, ‘Lane Following Assist’, ‘Surround View Monitor’, ‘Multi Collision Brake’, ‘Rear Occupant Alert’, and ‘Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist.’  

This is on top of existing crash avoidance features like ‘Lane Keeping Assist’, Driver Attention Warning’, ‘High Beam Assist’, and ‘Smart Cruise Control’ (including ‘Stop & Go’ function).

Passive safety measures now include 10 airbags (including front centre and rear side bags).

The chassis has been tuned (in Australia) for local conditions, and Genesis has also maintained its five-year/unlimited km warranty, as well as five years complimentary scheduled servicing, plus ‘Genesis To You’, ‘Valet Service’ and 24/7 roadside assist for the same period.

2021 Genesis G70 pricing before on-road costs: