What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Genesis G70? What does it compare to?

The G70 is a compact luxury sport sedan. Compare it to the BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, plus the Cadillac CT4. 

Is the 2025 Genesis G70 a good car?

It’s a fine choice, so long as top fuel economy isn’t your goal. The G70 has standout styling, balanced handling, and good power, plus approachable tech inside. It’s a 6.3 on the TCC scale. (Read more about how we rate cars.)

What’s new for the 2025 Genesis G70?

A new matte blue paint hue has been added to the palette. Otherwise, the G70 enters 2025 unchanged. 

Styling tweaks last year brought a fresh version of the brand’s shield-like grille, plus the stacked headlights and taillights were revised. The G70 is just as attractive as ever, with sinewy proportions and lovely detailing outside. It’s even better inside thanks to a terrific driver-focused dash with just the right amount of fuss. Don’t look for too many interior color and trim options, though. At best, you’ll have three upholstery and trim hues from which to select. 

The G70 comes in two flavors, with the added option of all-wheel drive in either setup. The 2.5T features a robust 2.5-liter turbo-4 rated at 300 hp and 311 lb-ft of torque, while the V-6 uses a twin-turbo 3.3-liter V-6 pegged at 365 hp and 376 lb-ft. Either way, power goes to the wheels through a smooth 8-speed automatic transmission. The base car is plenty quick—so peppy, in fact, that the V-6’s main advantage is its sonorous snarl. 

Fuel economy isn’t a G70 strong suit. Estimates range from a somewhat lousy 24 mpg combined for a turbo-4 model with rear-wheel drive to just 19 mpg combined for an all-wheel-drive twin-turbo V-6. 

These cars ride firmly and corner with limited lean. Good steering heft and feedback are assets, though the steering can have a slight dead feel on center. Top-end models offer adaptive dampers to smooth out the ride with big wheels and a limited-slip differential for added grip in hard cornering. Strong Brembo brakes bring the G70 to a halt quickly.

The G70 has a stylish interior with convenient controls and a big touchscreen. Its front seats are terrific, but rear-seat riders will find limited space. And the 10.5 cubic-foot trunk is almost insultingly small. 

This model is light on recent crash-test data, though the tests that have been performed have had terrific results so far. All models have good driver-assistance tech, including adaptive cruise control that can be used with a highway driving assistance system for short stints of hands-free motoring. 

How much does the 2025 Genesis G70 cost?

The G70 starts at $43,250 with rear-wheel drive, while all-wheel drive is $2,100 more. Twin-turbo V-6 versions cost $51,700 to start. 

These cars are well-equipped in any form, with a good 10.3-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, power-adjustable and heated front seats, and 19-inch alloy wheels. 

Where is the 2025 Genesis G70 made?

In South Korea.