Review: 2025 Genesis G70 3.3T Is A Feel-Good Sports Sedan, And Folks Are Finally Taking Notice

A sad truth about sports sedans is that no matter how many times we automotive journalists say how good a given model is, if it’s not a BMW 3 Series or, maybe, a Mercedes-AMG or an Audi RS model, nobody cares.

The Genesis G70 therefore started its life in hard mode. For starters, it was the first-ever premium sports sedan from a South-Korean automaker aimed directly at the German big three. It also came with no brand recognition, no racing heritage and powerplants that were great, but not exquisite like what the other three offered in their top-dog performance specifications. Yet, the little Genesis that could end up defeating all odds. It was adored by the automotive press (me included) for delivering a true, classic, sport sedan driving experience, all wrapped up in good looks, a well-appointed interior and Genesis’ notable value proposition.

Today, interestingly enough, and while the G70 remains an underdog in its respective segment, it’s recently been seeing better market growth than the established opposition. That’s absolutely impossible in a world where the BMW 3 Series exists and where folks are ditching sedans in favor of SUVs. Curious to see what the G70’s magic sauce is and, because I know this car very well, I figured I’d book it again for one more review.

2025 Genesis G70 First Impressions

A Classic, Good-Looking Sedan

Since the G70 received an important update in 2024, the car crossed the 2025 model year relatively unchanged. Only the Burleigh Blue Matte paint color is new this year. The rest is all the classic, love-it-or-hate design we’ve been served since the G70 was facelifted in 2022 (2020 in South Korea).

I like the way the G70 looks. That front fascia is unique to this car, and it preserves the classic sport sedan proportions. It’s also properly small in a world where everything seems to be growing in size. What I particularly appreciate about this car is that it’s not trying to be something else. It’s not trying to copy a German sedan, but rather presents itself as its own, elegantly styled and well-put-together South-Korean offering. Panel gaps are super-tight and the paint quality on my example was exquisite.

2025 Genesis G70 Exterior Dimensions

2025 Genesis G70: Differences Between The U.S. And Canadian Market

Not only is the G70 sold differently on both sides of the border, both markets use different business models. For instance, while Genesis sells its vehicles through a franchised dealer network in the U.S., Genesis Canada rather offers a combination of both franchised dealers and a corporate selling model, similar to Tesla. In Canada, you can also purchase your Genesis in pop-up stores in a mall, for instance, which you cannot do in the U.S.

The G70 is also offered in more trim levels in the U.S. specification. That’s because the car can be ordered with or without all-wheel-drive. In Canada, the G70 comes standard with all-wheel-drive. What you end up with is eight trim levels for the U.S. and only four in Canada, with a slightly different naming scheme throughout the lineup.

U.S. Versus Canada Lineup Breakdown And Starting MSRP (model tested in bold below)

Driving Impressions And Performance

Refined, Quick And Oh So Great

It’s unfortunate that Genesis still hasn’t taken the G70’s platform further to offer a true, M3-rivaling performance sedan. Although the automaker has hinted at the possibility of an upcoming MAGMA model, with concept cars that focus strictly on performance and driving, the 3.3T Sport you’re seeing here is, sadly, as potent as it gets for the G70.

That’s not to say the car is bad. I mean, the twin-turbocharged, 3.3-liter V-6 remains a gem of a powerplant, one with enough horsepower and torque on tap to take the fight to, say, a BMW M340i or an . The G70 3.3T’s 368 horsepower and 376 lb-ft of torque are simply no match for the top-dogs of the segment. It also doesn’t sound all that great.

But there’s so much fluidity, so much refinement coming out of this car, that you’ll quickly forget these shortcomings. Performance, acceleration and handling in a G70 are never brutal nor neck-snapping. Excessive G forces also won’t hurt your love handles, either. Actually, this is the most graceful of the sports sedans, the one that does what it needs to do on a winding bit of tarmac, or even a racing circuit, but never forgets its intended mission of being a luxury car.

2025 Genesis G70 3.3T Technical Specifications

The brakes are strong. The entire chassis loves to wiggle around on corner exits, like a true, rear-wheel-drive machine. Remember, the car I was driving was all-wheel-drive, but it never felt like it. Steering is precise, but also smooth and a bit vague. But a vagueness that suits the car’s classic, luxury promise. Even the eight-speed automatic transmission shuffles through gears in a velvety, smooth manner. Not as quick to react as a ZF 8HP from a BMW. But still highly effective. In other words, the G70 is old-money performance at its best. It feels like the stuff the Germans used to sell us back in the 1990s. It’s just a brilliant, feel-good driving machine.

2025 Genesis G70 Fuel Consumption

Status quo for the G70 3.3T’s fuel economy in 2025. Nothing to party about here as the V-6 engine isn’t fitted with any form of electrification, not even a mild hybrid setup. Although it is possible to order your G70 with a rather superb four-cylinder engine, the V-6 paired with all-wheel-drive, as per the EPA, gets only OK MPG numbers. In that regard, the G70 gets eaten alive by its more frugal German competition. I pulled an 18.8 MPG average after living with the car for an entire week.

EPA And As-Tested Fuel Consumption

Interior Design And Comfort

Classic Sport Sedan Vibes, Fantastic Seats, Limited Rear Legroom

At this point, the G70’s interior has become a very familiar place to be, and the 2024 update only improved what was already a solid cabin. My tester had a seriously gorgeous red quilted leather interior, which really cranked up the car’s premium promise. Build quality is also excellent in this thing, and while even some of the German offerings show some signs of cost-cutting through cheap plastics, there’s none of that in a G70.

Ergonomics are also a G70 strong point. You get a physical gear selector and physical buttons for the infotainment system. Yes, it’s possible to operate that tablet using your fingers, and it works just fine. But nothing beats smashing a button to get somewhere quick while driving. Everything is where it needs to be in this car, which adds an extra layer of greatness to the G70’s driving experience.

It’s also very comfortable. But I must warn you that if you happen to reside in the larger proportions of human physiognomy, like yours truly, you might find the G70’s interior to feel a little cramped. Furthermore, if a tall passenger is sitting up front, forget even thinking of slithering your legs behind those front seats. Rear legroom is best reserved for children.

2025 Genesis G70 Interior Dimensions

Technology And Ease Of Use

Easy To Comprehend And Quick To React

I mentioned the physical buttons for the infotainment system, but they act more as quick keys to access menus. You’ll still need to pinch and swipe to operate key functions in this system. Thankfully, the interface is fluid, quick to react and looks dashing in the process. Contrary to other models from Genesis, the G70 doesn’t have the rotary knob dial to operate the infotainment system. But it’s all fine, as this does precisely what’s expected of it. The fully digital instrumentation is classy, simple and not too loaded, exactly what you want from a sports sedan.

Cargo And Storage Space

Tiny Trunk

Like its rear legroom, the G70’s trunk isn’t all that spacious compared to its direct competition. For reference, it’s way smaller than a BMW 3 Series’ (16.9 cu-ft) and an Audi A4’s (12.0 cu-ft). Even the Mazda 3 sedan (13.2 cu-ft), a compact car that’s considered behind its rivals in that regard, has a larger trunk than the G70.

2025 Genesis G70 Cargo Space

The Most Underrated Sport Sedan On Sale

So, yeah. The 2025 Genesis G70 3.3T is still a lovely sport sedan! It’s a car that’s respectfully quick off the line, fun to drive, offers terrific handling and wraps you up in all sorts of enjoyable luxury amenities. It really is still the most underrated sports sedan on sale. It’s the underdog. The one nobody expected to be this good.

No wonder sales are doing well (in context). Perhaps people have finally listened to automotive journalists and have come to their senses when it comes to buying a good sports sedan. Or maybe the G70 is simply a victim of its own greatness. Whatever the reason, it’s always great to see a good car getting the attention it deserves. If we’re lucky, this will get Genesis to greenlight a second generation. Fingers crossed.