Early Owner Feedback

[R.K.]

Bit sad to see that the real-world G70 0-60 times are turning out so damned slow. 7.4 seconds for Alex on Autos. That's... really slow.

Wishing I had gone for the 3.3T at this point.

 

[R.K.]

I only use android auto, so i haven't noticed any of that. But i have noticed that the auto engine shut down is really random. It wont shut down some times and sometimes does and turns back on within seconds without me touching anything

I think the auto-off feature is affected by the auto climate control. If it decides it needs the AC pumping, it won't do the auto engine off.

 

[Alfer]

Bit sad to see that the real-world G70 0-60 times are turning out so damned slow. 7.4 seconds for Alex on Autos. That's... really slow.

Wishing I had gone for the 3.3T at this point.

Who are you racing that you need faster 0-60 times?

 

[R.K.]

Who are you racing that you need faster 0-60 times?

You're right, we should all drive 100 hp cars because who cares about speed, right? Think of the awesome gas mileage we'll get.

 

[Alfer]

You're right, we should all drive 100 hp cars because who cares about speed, right?

Pretty much. Unless you're taking it to the track, who really cares if it can go 100, 150mph or 0-60 in 5, 6 8 seconds.

I'd venture to guess 99.9% of us (heck most car owners) just use their cars to drive around in city traffic and some highway driving. ALl of which have posted speed limits.

I always chuckle at folks who think they need the worlds fastest car to run to the store with or drive across town. You'll never ever make full use of the "speed" or "quickness" you crave so much.

 

[R.K.]

Pretty much. Unless you're taking it to the track, who really cares if it can go 100, 150mph or 0-60 in 5, 6 8 seconds.

I'd venture to guess 99.9% of us (heck most car owners) just use their cars to drive around in city traffic and some highway driving. ALl of which have posted speed limits.

I always chuckle at folks who think they need the worlds fastest car to run to the store with or drive across town. You'll never ever make full use of the "speed" or "quickness" you crave so much.

It's odd for someone who doesn't like acceleration to hang out on a car forum. What parts of driving do you like?

 

[Alfer]

I don't enjoy driving for the sake of driving, but when I'm on the road, I like comfort, good tunes, and quiet ride, all of which the Genesis handles nicely. Not everyone feels the need to race every soccer mom who's on the road. Don't want to be one of those douchey drivers.

 

[NurburggreenG70]

Bit sad to see that the real-world G70 0-60 times are turning out so damned slow. 7.4 seconds for Alex on Autos. That's... really slow.

Wishing I had gone for the 3.3T at this point.

Is that with launch control?

 

[R.K.]

Is that with launch control?

No, his test for both engines was without launch control to better simulate normal acceleration.

3.3T was 4.5 seconds - right about where Genesis said it would be.

2.0T was 7.4 seconds.

 

[NurburggreenG70]

No, his test for both engines was without launch control to better simulate normal acceleration.

3.3T was 4.5 seconds - right about where Genesis said it would be.

2.0T was 7.4 seconds.

I guarantee all listed numbers are with launch control. Using LC will make a bigger difference with a smaller engine as it keeps it on boost, bigger engine is more forgiving with more torque. The 2.0 should hit sub 7 sec. With the LC.
That being said it was probably tested on the sport model rubber, and the octane used might matter too.. either way its not a slow car for the segment

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[tpman24]

I don't understand why so many people are freaking out about 0-60 on the 2.0T. Correct me if I'm wrong, but we don't have an official number from Genesis, right? The 7.4 second number is from one person and we don't know what conditions were present. It could've been completely heat-soaked for all we know. It's got a better power to weight ratio than my current car so it should be alright for me.

 

[NurburggreenG70]

I don't understand why so many people are freaking out about 0-60 on the 2.0T. Correct me if I'm wrong, but we don't have an official number from Genesis, right? The 7.4 second number is from one person and we don't know what conditions were present. It could've been completely heat-soaked for all we know. It's got a better power to weight ratio than my current car so it should be alright for me.

Ya, im stepping up from a lancer GTS and thats listed 0-60 time is 7.3 sec. I can tell you for sure the G70 trounces that. I think that 7.4 sec run was a dud.

 

[Beefer]

Pretty much. Unless you're taking it to the track, who really cares if it can go 100, 150mph or 0-60 in 5, 6 8 seconds.

I'd venture to guess 99.9% of us (heck most car owners) just use their cars to drive around in city traffic and some highway driving. ALl of which have posted speed limits.

I always chuckle at folks who think they need the worlds fastest car to run to the store with or drive across town. You'll never ever make full use of the "speed" or "quickness" you crave so much.

OMG...are you freaking serious?

Can I sell you my wheelbarrow? Cheap...0-60 is 3.2 hours.

 

[Alfer]

Totally serious.

 

[Edmguy]

Wishing I had gone for the 3.3T at this point.

Did you order a 2.0T without driving it? If you drove it and thought it felt good, then I wouldn't worry about what people are testing them at.

As for the extra power of the 3.3T, I can guarantee I use some of that extra power ever singe day. And that isn't driving like an ass, just having a heavier foot on a freeway onramp for instance. And even if I don't use the extra power, keeping up with traffic with little effort is nice too.

 

[devellis]

I don't enjoy driving for the sake of driving, but when I'm on the road, I like comfort, good tunes, and quiet ride, all of which the Genesis handles nicely. Not everyone feels the need to race every soccer mom who's on the road. Don't want to be one of those douchey drivers.

Why do you need a luxury car? You can get cars that are comfortable, that play good tunes, are quiet, and offer an arguably comfier ride for far less. With a G70, you're paying thousands (possibly tens of thousands) of dollars more for a performance oriented automobile. Why waste your money if that isn't what you want?

Might it be that you enjoy features beyond the minimum? If so, why not show others the courtesy of granting them the same prerogatives, even if their preferences are different from yours?

Do you want the capability to make phone calls from your car? Epidemiological evidence indicates that the mere presence of a phone in a car, even if not in use, increases the risk of an accident. [Redelmeier, 1998, personal communication] Do you actually talk on the phone when driving? That's associated with a four-fold risk, comparable to being legally intoxicated. And it's worth noting that this risk increase wasn't compared to the ideal, no-distractions driving situation but to "normal" driving with all its inherent distractions and sources of risk. The relative risk associated with phone calling would have been higher, but arguably less informative, if compared against a no-distractions, no-stress, no over-tired, no two-drinks-with-dinner driving standard.

http://www.sciencemag.org/news/1997/02/car-phone-use-quadruples-accident-risk

Have you noticed that these reviews involve driving on a track? have you noticed that at least some reviews observe that owners of cars like G70s will probably never bring their cars to a track but that doing so as part of a test is valuable for revealing characteristics that can be relevant to every-day driving?

Statistics like 0-60 times, top speed, braking distances, and crash test results aren't published and compared because of their literal, direct relevance to real world driving. After all, nobody is going to hurl your car via a cable propelled dolly toward a collision barrier. But all of those statistics are standardized indicators of various performance parameters that do have relevance to real-world situations. Perhaps you're not making the leap from the literal and specific to the conceptual and generalizable. But some of us are. And, for us, those indicators are important and informative.

 

[NurburggreenG70]

Why do you need a luxury car? You can get cars that are comfortable, that play good tunes, are quiet, and offer an arguably comfier ride for far less. With a G70, you're paying thousands (possibly tens of thousands) of dollars more for a performance oriented automobile. Why waste your money if that isn't what you want?

Might it be that you enjoy features beyond the minimum? If so, why not show others the courtesy of granting them the same prerogatives, even if their preferences are different from yours?

Do you want the capability to make phone calls from your car? Epidemiological evidence indicates that the mere presence of a phone in a car, even if not in use, increases the risk of an accident. [Redelmeier, 1998, personal communication] Do you actually talk on the phone when driving? That's associated with a four-fold risk, comparable to being legally intoxicated. And it's worth noting that this risk increase wasn't compared to the ideal, no-distractions driving situation but to "normal" driving with all its inherent distractions and sources of risk. The relative risk associated with phone calling would have been higher, but arguably less informative, if compared against a no-distractions, no-stress, no over-tired, no two-drinks-with-dinner driving standard.

http://www.sciencemag.org/news/1997/02/car-phone-use-quadruples-accident-risk

Have you noticed that these reviews involve driving on a track? have you noticed that at least some reviews observe that owners of cars like G70s will probably never bring their cars to a track but that doing so as part of a test is valuable for revealing characteristics that can be relevant to every-day driving?

Statistics like 0-60 times, top speed, braking distances, and crash test results aren't published and compared because of their literal, direct relevance to real world driving. After all, nobody is going to hurl your car via a cable propelled dolly toward a collision barrier. But all of those statistics are standardized indicators of various performance parameters that do have relevance to real-world situations. Perhaps you're not making the leap from the literal and specific to the conceptual and generalizable. But some of us are. And, for us, those indicators are important and informative.

Dont take it so personally bro. He has his preferences and you have yours.
I happen to care a lot about 0-60 times and a cars performance, but ultimately hes kinda right too, i will actually appreciate that performance less than 5% of driving time. The 0-60 times are definitely wrong, so no need to let them get you out of shape, g70 should easily best 7.4 without LC, and should smash that with the LC.

 

[R.K.]

Did you order a 2.0T without driving it? If you drove it and thought it felt good, then I wouldn't worry about what people are testing them at.

As for the extra power of the 3.3T, I can guarantee I use some of that extra power ever singe day. And that isn't driving like an ass, just having a heavier foot on a freeway onramp for instance. And even if I don't use the extra power, keeping up with traffic with little effort is nice too.

I did test drive it, but there was never a "start to 100" situation. Bunch of slow lights stuck behind other cars and highway driving. In the time since purchase I've noticed the somewhat sluggish starts.

 

[NurburggreenG70]

I did test drive it, but there was never a "start to 100" situation. Bunch of slow lights stuck behind other cars and highway driving. In the time since purchase I've noticed the somewhat sluggish starts.

Might wanna get ur car checked cus in sports mode mine pulls, definitely as well or better than my friends A4. What octane u run?
Keep in mind any minor performance dissadvantage compared to the A4 is easily acceptable because it runs great on regular, the A4 runs like garbage on anything but premium and isnt noticably faster... Ill take it.

 

[R.K.]

Might wanna get ur car checked cus in sports mode mine pulls, definitely as well or better than my friends A4. What octane u run?

91. And c'mon, the turbo lag is very pronounced. A lot of the reviews note that it's significantly worse that other cars in the class.