Genesis G70 full pricing and features revealed

The 2021 Genesis G70 has been given a wide range of extras and upgrades in a bid to take on its rivals from the likes of BMW, Mercedes, Audi and Lexus.

The Kia Stinger’s classy cousin set out to be a compromise between sports and luxury when it came to Australia in 2019, more than packing a punch in its features compared to other cars in the segment.

For the 2021 update, the G70 has undergone a plethora of cosmetic and mechanical changes, all aimed at giving buyers more gear in standard guise before looking into option packs.

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Model Range and Pricing

Prospective G70 buyers have six different ways to order their new car, with four trim levels for the base 2.0L turbo four-pot and two variations of the 3.3L twin-turbo V6 (all prices are Manufacturer’s List Price)

The only individual option outside of the packages is matte paint, available on all variants aside from the base 2.0T for an extra cost of $2,000

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Features

Both 2.0T and 3.3T models have gone through a $5,000 price hike for the 2021 G70, though an increased list of equipment across the range compared to the standard kit on the old model arguably makes the price difference justifiable.

The entry-level 2.0T gets as standard:

The Sport Line package for the 2.0T and 3.3T Sport (aside from the new adaptive suspension with Sport+ mode), add:

The Luxury Package for both the 2.0T and 3.3T is more about the interior than the exterior and adds:

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Engine, transmission and fuel economy

Two engine choices are available in the revised G70, the same as the outgoing model it replaces.

The cheaper option of the two is the 2.0L turbo four-cylinder engine, producing 179kW and 353Nm

Those wanting a bit more grunt can spend an extra $13,000 to get the acclaimed V6 engine, a twin-turbo, 3.3L unit which now makes 274kW and 510Nm thanks to a new variable, dual-muffler exhaust system.

Fuel consumption remains in line with the previous iteration of the model which had the same eight-speed automatic gearbox sending power to the rear wheels, standing at 9L/100km for the 2.0T and 10.2L/100km for the 3.3T.

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Dimensions

Even though the look of the G70 has changed, its overall size has not. It’s still 4685mm long, 1850mm wide and 1400mm high with a wheelbase of 2835mm.

Weight depends on engine and trim, starting with the 2.0T which varies from 1613 to 1699kg, jumping up slightly to 1719 and 1769kg for the bigger V6 engine.

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Safety

A lot of the safety tech carries across from the 2019 version of the G70 to the 2021 model, including:

Genesis has integrated more of its new safety features in the G70 as standard, such as:

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Warranty and servicing

As with the rest of the Genesis range, the G70 includes a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty, also receiving the Genesis-To-You concierge/courtesy vehicle service, valet service and 24/7 roadside assistance.

Also included in the purchase of a G70 is free scheduled logbook servicing in the first five years or 50,000km of ownership, covering labour and parts when services are undertaken at a Genesis dealer.

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Availability

The 2021 Genesis G70 will be available in Australia now.