Genesis G70
Genesis G70 was built from 2017 to the present, as a 4-door sedan; 5-door shooting brake. Powertrain: Gasoline: 2.0 L Theta II T-GDi I4; 2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi I4; 3.3 L Lambda II T-GDi V6; Diesel: 2.2 L R II CRDi VGT I4. Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive; Front-engine, all-wheel-drive. Size: 4,685 x 1,850 x 1,400 mm (L x W x H). Weight: 1595 - 1778 kg (2.0T/2.5T sedan); 1690 - 1840 kg (2.2D/3.3T….
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
The Genesis G70 () is a compact executive car manufactured by the Korean luxury automaker Genesis, a luxury division of Hyundai Motor Group. It is offered as a four-door sedan and, for European markets, as a five-door shooting brake. The G70 debuted on September 15, 2017, at the global launch event in Seoul's Olympic Park. Genesis Motor's third model, the G70 was designed to compete with compact executive sedans and serves as the brand's entry-level model, positioned below the larger G80 and G90 sedans. In 2019, the G70 was named the North American Car of the Year. The sedan received a facelift in 2020, and a five-door shooting brake variant followed for European markets in 2021.
Powertrain
At launch, the Genesis G70 was offered, depending on market, with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 252 hp (188 kW) and 260 lb⋅ft (353 N⋅m) of torque, a 3.3-liter twin-turbocharged V6 producing 365 hp (272 kW) and 376 lb⋅ft (510 N⋅m) of torque, and a 2.2-liter turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine producing 199 hp (148 kW) and 325 lb⋅ft (441 N⋅m) of torque. Genesis estimated that the LSD-equipped 3.3-liter V6 RWD model could accelerate from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 4.7 seconds.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Against the other wagon models in this database (42 with this body type). Computed from the dimensions in the specifications, so it changes as the database grows.
- 98 mm below the median of 4,783 mm, and shorter than 67% of the 30 other wagon models in this database.
- 92 mm above the median of 1,758 mm, and wider than 59% of the 32 other wagon models in this database.
- 40 mm below the median of 1,440 mm, and lower than 81% of the 27 other wagon models in this database.
- 75 mm above the median of 2,760 mm, and longer than 61% of the 33 other wagon models in this database.
- Fuel use (combined)22 mpg = 10.7 L/100 kmEPA fueleconomy.gov, model year 2026, median of 4 listed variants (19 to 24 mpg)
- Fuel cost per 100 km16.0510.7 L x your fuel price
- Fuel cost per 10,000 km1605consumption x distance x your fuel price
Costs are in your own currency: they use the prices you enter above.
Who it suits
- Executive and chauffeur use: the saloon body prioritises rear-seat comfort and a quiet cabin.
Check before you buy
- Check the emissions equipment (particulate filter, NOx treatment) and the destination country's emissions rules; some markets restrict used diesels.
- Test the four-wheel-drive system (transfer case, differentials) and look for uneven tyre wear.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Kenya. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
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Can I import a Genesis G70 from Japan?
By production year alone, Genesis G70 is inside the age window for Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2042); Canada (2032); United Kingdom (2027); Australia (2042). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Genesis G70?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: Gasoline: 2.0 L Theta II T-GDi I4; 2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi I4; 3.3 L Lambda II T-GDi V6; Diesel: 2.2 L R II CRDi VGT I4.
How big is the Genesis G70?
4,685 mm long and 1,850 mm wide and 1,400 mm tall, on a 2,835 mm wheelbase (4-door sedan; 5-door shooting brake). For container loading, use the container packer.
How much fuel does the Genesis G70 use?
The US EPA lists a combined 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) for model year 2026, the median of 4 listed variants. Your own figure depends on driving and condition.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
- fueleconomy.gov (EPA) (2026)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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