I have a G70 2.0T so the 3.3t will be much more powerful.
I cannot say enough horrible things about FCA. If you car has any issues be prepared to be angry a lot. I used to get Chysler and Dodge minivans as loaner vehicles.
Here is what I wrote on the Giulia forum:
https://www.giuliaforums.com/forum/289-alfa-romeo-giulia-general-discussion/43996-bought-genesis-g70-ask-me-anything-1.html
So the lease is up in a few months so I have been planning on the "next" vehicle. I didn't want another Alfa as the parent company, Chrysler, pissed me off so bad...not going to cover all of my issues here.
Anyway, I had been looking at many, many cars: Audi A4, A5, Merc C, Mazda (really wanted to see the new Mazda3 hatch), Volovo S60 (new one), Infinity Q50, Lexus IS. I had been stalking the Genesis G70's online through reviews and news.
They finally got off the truck this past weekend here in Houston. Went to "just look" - still have 3 months left on the lease - and fell hard. Plus, the dealer basically paid off the lease (so now I have 2 cars
).
I bought a G70 2.0T Prestige with AWD in Black and the Grey Interior.
First impressions:
- The car isn't as hard charging as the Giulia. It will get down and move but not in that "oh this car is fast" type of way.
- Driving is much more "Asian" than Italian or even German. Meaning that the steering is sharp/precise but heavy - feels like a Mazda or an IS Lexus. Brakes are not as twitchy at low speeds and the pedal feel is pretty heavy but easy to modulate. Suspension is firm but not harsh - over big bumps she stays planted and flat but doesn't kill your tail bone.
- The car was designed for a shorter person. I'm 6'1" and in my boots hard to get fully comfy. The bottom cushion could use a touch more padding and be a bit longer. Plus, the front of the bottom cushion doesn't tilt up far enough for me. I drive in a pretty aggressive (knees up) type of posture and there is a gap between my thighs and the bottom cushion. I still think it'll be comfy on an all day drive, however.
- If you are a tech guy/gal this car is great. Has all the toys!
- Hello AC seats!
- Hello starting the car from my phone. I walked to the car in the 30 degF garage this morning and the seat and wheel and car was already warm.
- Hello HUD
- Hello 360 camera
- Hello Qi charging
- Hello Android Auto and CarPlay
- Hello auto-opening trunk
- Hello traffic on the navi
- The backup camera/360 camera fills up the touchscreen!
- The auto start/stop stays off in Sport Mode automatically!!!!!!!!! (turns out to not be true)
- Seems like it always starts in Comfort mode though (so by default the AutoS/S is on) - maybe you can change this but I haven't figured out how yet.
- There is a custom setting for the car tuning
- The limo-style front-passenger seat is neat but silly in the US and especially in a sports sedan
- For a while at least, I'm the only person in a 10 mile radius to own one
- The interior is very nice but a bit "over the top". There are like 3 colors of thread between the seats and doors. Multiple textures of metal inlay. Multiple plastics. Multiple piping choices on the seats. The leather isn't as nice feeling as the Alfa (even though it's a Nappa leather)
- The USB is not voice controlled, I loved this on the Alfa "Play Megadeth" then boom
- The voice control works a lot better in the G70
- The Alfa Lusso package is just beautiful inside and out. The G70 is nice but nowhere in the same league
- The light interior of the G70 still came with BLACK CARPETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That's all I have right now...
