Competitive and Attractive Alternative to German Luxury Sedans
Having owned various Italian and American sports and luxury vehicles we wanted to experience something a little different. As we both find the usual suspects lacking in appeal (the styling of current BMW's, the drive trains on the latest Mercedes, the bland interiors of Audi) we decided to look a bit further and Genesis caught our eyes. Having previously owned two problem free (but slightly rattly) Kia Stingers, their close cousin the G70 3.3 V6 twin Turbo AWD seemed an interesting proposition. As we were replacing our secondary vehicle it seemed a good idea to try out a less expensive car than the range topping G90 to see whether Genesis quality and service lives up to the brands claims.
The 2025 G70 is a traditionally styled compact luxury sports sedan and so far it has not disappointed in any way. After one month and 1,100 miles it remains rattle free and everything works as it should. The only significant criticism would be that the back seat is cramped compared with the BMW 3 Series or Audi A4, but as we normally only carry two people and the seat is adequate for smaller folks or short journeys this was a minor consideration.
The overall quality is the best of any car we have owned and the interior is more comfortable and better finished than any of its closest competitors. I recently had the opportunity to compare it against a 2023 BMW 530e (UK spec) which I drove for 1,500 miles over two weeks, and in real world use (distinct from motoring journalist testing) the G70, despite being a smaller vehicle was equally competent on the road and a more comfortable, luxurious place to be. The supple Nappa leather seating is a step above that in its rivals with both the BMW and Mercedes offering man made leather at a similar price, a factor that for me is a deal breaker in a luxury car.
And then there is one deciding factor that swung us to the Genesis over any of it’s rivals – a real analogue physical speedometer! Why have all the manufacturers gone over to electronic screens? I have yet to meet a person over the age of 30 – i.e. someone that can actually afford a $50,000 car – who does not prefer a traditional analogue dashboard. To tell the truth, even our younger friends are impressed with the classic design of the G70 and dream of one day owning such a car.
We love our G70 and when our main car is due for replacement in a year or two we will seriously consider the Genesis G90, it may be the perfect luxury car for someone spending their own money if only they would give us back our analogue speedometer and tachometer.
Recommended
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