Spyshots of 2021 G70 facelift

[jrivera68p]

Ck the korean Genesis website , online building tool is up. There can see the specs and different interior colors. Sport + package adds 5hp because of the electronic exhaust valve I presume.

 

[jrivera68p]

Some crazy hi-res pics....scroll to the gallery at the end...

Genesis G70 Live Photos & Videos - Korean Car Blog

We already have seen first official pictures & information about the new Genesis G70, which updated the sport sedan with “Athletic Elegance” design language, as seen on the all-new G80 sedan and first-ever GV80 SUV. Now its time to see the real deal through this live pictures gallery as well as...

thekoreancarblog.com

For some reason...really digging this one...

https://thekoreancarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/genesis-g70-facelift-live-photos6.jpg

Nice just missing a carbon fiber rear lip spoiler

 

[Backslack]

Matte gray @7:07:

 

[LanceP]

It looks like they got rid of the Seek/Track buttons and the console lid over the wireless charging tray.
The button under the heating steering wheel is the “Air Purification Mode”. I wish we got this feature in the US.

 

[YEH]

Yes it did- here's the Korean price sheet:

https://www.kia.com/content/dam/kwcms/kr/ko/files/XCK/price/price_stingermeister.pdf

And Charlie's test drive:

I recall the Stinger 2.0T didn't sell well in Korea while the G70 2.0T did, so there was little incentive for Genesis to add the 2.5T to their home market. It's a different story here though where the 2.0T barely sells compared to the 3.3TT. At the very minimum, I expect that we'll get the 2.5T.

Ha, don't know where my mind was when was the that up (was thinking about the Sonata which kept the 2.0T in Korea), when had watched that video (and others) and discussed the 2.5T Stinger over on the Stinger forum.

Basically 2 likely scenarios.

Either keeping the 2.0T for Korea (and other markets like Australia), but upgrading to the 2.5T for NA, or eschewing any engine upgrades due to the next gen G70 arriving sooner rather than later.

The Stinger getting the upgrade in Korea due to it likely having an extended life-cycle with its fate still to be determined.

 

[ryan_g]

So essentially who here is getting the facelift and who is getting the next Gen model?

I'm thinking I'll try to end my current lease early and get into the facelift for another 3 years (really want the valved exhaust), then snag the next-gen model which should arrive around that time given typical model cycles (generally ~6 years).

Color choice depends on the combinations offered in the States. If they offer the Sport package with the light grey interior like they are in Korea now, I'll probably stick with blue paint and get that interior. If they don't offer it, but only offer the black interior with red stitching as seems to be the case on the Korean configurator, then I'll likely be going white on red (assuming the red makes it over here).

 

[Beefer]

I'm thinking I'll try to end my current lease early and get into the facelift for another 3 years (really want the valved exhaust), then snag the next-gen model which should arrive around that time given typical model cycles (generally ~6 years).

Color choice depends on the combinations offered in the States. If they offer the Sport package with the light grey interior like they are in Korea now, I'll probably stick with blue paint and get that interior. If they don't offer it, but only offer the black interior with red stitching as seems to be the case on the Korean configurator, then I'll likely be going white on red (assuming the red makes it over here).

I was thinking the same. But I simply cannot justify getting into a new car when I drive about 5 miles/week.

 

[Beefer]

Full promo clip...

This exhaust sounds amazing...

Ok...I admit it...growing on me big time...

 

[ryan_g]

I was thinking the same. But I simply cannot justify getting into a new car when I drive about 5 miles/week.

That is entirely valid I'm still driving close to 200/week (mostly on weekends) so it makes a bit more sense.

 

[ryan_g]

One of the things that really dumbfounds me about Genesis that I have literally never seen any other automaker do is that the US social media channels act like business as usual when a new car is revealed. They don't post anything at all about it until the North American debut, and it was the same thing with the G80 and GV80. I understand that it's the Korean model that was unveiled, but other automakers will at the very least acknowledge that a new model or redesign has debuted, regardless of whether or not it's in US spec. It makes sense to not release full specs for the US market yet, but to not even mention the refresh when it's being promoted on their global channels AND being prominently featured by automotive news outlets makes absolutely no sense.

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[Beefer]

One of the things that really dumbfounds me about Genesis that I have literally never seen any other automaker do is that the US social media channels act like business as usual when a new car is revealed. They don't post anything at all about it until the North American debut, and it was the same thing with the G80 and GV80. I understand that it's the Korean model that was unveiled, but other automakers will at the very least acknowledge that a new model or redesign has debuted, regardless of whether or not it's in US spec. It makes sense to not release full specs for the US market yet, but to not even mention the refresh when it's being promoted on their global channels AND being prominently featured by automotive news outlets makes absolutely no sense.

Their social media guy has covid. He’ll come around soon.

 

[Backslack]

Basically 2 likely scenarios.

Either keeping the 2.0T for Korea (and other markets like Australia), but upgrading to the 2.5T for NA, or eschewing any engine upgrades due to the next gen G70 arriving sooner rather than later.

The Stinger getting the upgrade in Korea due to it likely having an extended life-cycle with its fate still to be determined.

I don't think we'll be getting a new G70 anytime soon, seeing as they put in a bunch of money for the tooling of the wagon for a European launch that won't come for at least another year.

It'll be very interesting to see what engine options are offered with that wagon.

 

[Trixie86]

Their social media guy has covid. He’ll come around soon.

04 Nov

 

[Slip_Angle]

I agree the car should get the 2.5T or boost the 2.0T higher but there is no reason to change the 3.3T. It's got plenty of power and is among the top few in the class right now in terms of real world acceleration. I'm thinking Genesis did a cost benefit analysis on fitting the new engines and decided the cost was outweighed by the potential profit with the refresh. With the SUV models, it would make sense because they sell in higher volumes. The 3.5T is only 10HP more and 15ft/lbs more over the 3.3T and that is unlikely to change performance much.

Anyways, I really like the refresh but I also really like my car. Bottom line is that Genesis is really kicking butt and it's only getting better.

 

[Aquineas]

I think the G70 will get the 3.5 a year or two in the future. The engines are the same bore, so really it's a question of the rods and whatever NVH-reducing changes they've made to the block and/or pistons (and it very much sounds like they've done something to make it less thrashy around 4K RPMs). They're probably even using the same tooling. Eventually it will get to a point where it's actually cheaper to have the 3.5 everywhere, rather than have two different, very similar engines.

I wonder if the variable exhaust will make it to North America?

 

[YEH]

I don't think we'll be getting a new G70 anytime soon, seeing as they put in a bunch of money for the tooling of the wagon for a European launch that won't come for at least another year.

It'll be very interesting to see what engine options are offered with that wagon.

You may be right, but at the same time, automakers like to space out the launches of not only new models, but even bodystyles.

The new 4 Series coupe is launching now, with the Gran Coupe doing so at a later time - well after the 3 Series launched.

So even if the estate launches within the next year, it's not out of the realm for the next gen G70 sedan to launch the year after that.

Aside from the front clip, Genesis did fewer upgrades than Kia did with the Stinger (even something as rudimentary as the rear view mirror, where the Stinger now gets a frameless one), which hints at saving such upgrades for the new model (can't see Genesis letting the Stinger be ahead in a # of areas for too long).

If the 2G estate launches say, a year to a year and a half after the new G70 sedan, that still leaves 2-2.5 years of sale for the 1G estate.

And considering how the wagon just looks like they extended the roofline and added a hatch, doesn’t seem like there would be that much retooling.

Another possibility is waiting to upgrade to the 2.5T so that it coincides with the launch of the estate and the GV70.

 

[Beefer]

I agree the car should get the 2.5T or boost the 2.0T higher but there is no reason to change the 3.3T. It's got plenty of power and is among the top few in the class right now in terms of real world acceleration. I'm thinking Genesis did a cost benefit analysis on fitting the new engines and decided the cost was outweighed by the potential profit with the refresh. With the SUV models, it would make sense because they sell in higher volumes. The 3.5T is only 10HP more and 15ft/lbs more over the 3.3T and that is unlikely to change performance much.

Anyways, I really like the refresh but I also really like my car. Bottom line is that Genesis is really kicking butt and it's only getting better.

I’m less worried about power over the benefits of being less thirsty with Smartstream.

With our tiny tanks...getting sick of refueling so often. Although...it’s like once a month now...LOL.

 

[BadTrainDriver]

G E N E S I S would be the first thing removed from the back of the boot...

 

[Aquineas]

G E N E S I S would be the first thing removed from the back of the boot...

I don't mind it so much, but it's for a highly subjective reason. I remember as a kid seeing badges or nameplates on American cars at the time and hating when a badge or nameplate had letters that were connected. I felt like they were just cutting corners and couldn't be bothered to have individual letters.

 

[Beefer]

Another thing I noticed when building the car on the SK site...looks like they took away the gray stitching.

I have not played with every color combo...but looks like they only allow red.

If gray stitching does not come to NA...and forced with red...I will go to the GV70 (if gray stitching) or Audi. I cannot stand (with a serious passion) having red in my car. No offense to anyone.

That's why I went on such an insane hunt to get my current car.

Update: I just tried every color combo on the Sport. No gray stitching. To add...if you want black seats in any exterior color you have to have red stitching. Who gets a f'ing brown car that has red stitching on the inside. GROSS. And those red seat belts are the most hideous thing I have ever seen. Fingers crossed for NA market. Bring back Luc !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!