G70 Sport 2.0T 6 Speed Owners-- how is the gearbox and shifting experience?

[Scamp]

This is the one thing I haven't heard much about, and I'm curious to know how you guys are liking/disliking it.


Is the gate notchy? Is the clutch soft? Anything you could elaborate on would be awesome!

 

[g70manual]

Great question! Some of the reviewers have said that it's an improvement over the shifters from hyundai cars like the elantra sport but feedback from anyone here would be great.

 

[arms.aaron]

Yes...we need feedback on the 6MT.

 

[canucklehead604]

As far as i know there aren’t any owners yet, we are still awaiting delivery coming this summer.

But there are reviews trickling in, albeit with sparse info on the 6MT. I look forward both to further review feedback and my own test drive, hopefully soon. I am not familiar with Hyundai’s, let alone gearbox function. The test drive may make or break a potential deal.

Coming from a G37S 6MT, the bar is not set very high even with my aftermarket clutch pedal, but after a recent M240i 6MT test drive i have that actuation in my mind. Hopefully the G70 6MT comes close to the M240.

 

[Edmguy]

I thought originally I heard they were going to be available later... Might not be any owners yet.

I hope I can get one as a loaner one time!

 

[PD705]

Well, it's been quite a while since I've weighed in on anything here... But I can guarantee there are no owners yet. There are currently only 3 in Canada, and the keys to all of them are on my desk. .

As far as the shift action goes, this is my own opinion, so take it with a grain of your favourite sodium-based product: the lever has a nice heft to it, a clean shift action, and positive engagement. It feels substantial due to the mechanical linkage, and the gates are spaced right to ensure even fast shifts are easy. The clutch is progressive and grabs in the top half of the pedal - I'd personally prefer it to bite a little lower, but you quickly learn to adjust. Drive mode selection plays a huge role in the manual car because Sport sharpens the throttle quite a bit. For the Canadian cars, the manual also has a noticeably lighter-feeling front end, as it's the only version offered in RWD.

I won't go so far as to say the gearbox deserves a spot in the same breath as industry legends like the S2000 or Miata, but it's a very slick unit and certainly far above average. I'd definitely rank it over the 6MT offered in the BMW 3-series.

 

[GenesisYEG]

Well, it's been quite a while since I've weighed in on anything here... But I can guarantee there are no owners yet. There are currently only 3 in Canada, and the keys to all of them are on my desk. .

As far as the shift action goes, this is my own opinion, so take it with a grain of your favourite sodium-based product: the lever has a nice heft to it, a clean shift action, and positive engagement. It feels substantial due to the mechanical linkage, and the gates are spaced right to ensure even fast shifts are easy. The clutch is progressive and grabs in the top half of the pedal - I'd personally prefer it to bite a little lower, but you quickly learn to adjust. Drive mode selection plays a huge role in the manual car because Sport sharpens the throttle quite a bit. For the Canadian cars, the manual also has a noticeably lighter-feeling front end, as it's the only version offered in RWD.

I won't go so far as to say the gearbox deserves a spot in the same breath as industry legends like the S2000 or Miata, but it's a very slick unit and certainly far above average. I'd definitely rank it over the 6MT offered in the BMW 3-series.

Thanks for the impressions, PD.

 

[g70manual]

Well, it's been quite a while since I've weighed in on anything here... But I can guarantee there are no owners yet. There are currently only 3 in Canada, and the keys to all of them are on my desk. .

As far as the shift action goes, this is my own opinion, so take it with a grain of your favourite sodium-based product: the lever has a nice heft to it, a clean shift action, and positive engagement. It feels substantial due to the mechanical linkage, and the gates are spaced right to ensure even fast shifts are easy. The clutch is progressive and grabs in the top half of the pedal - I'd personally prefer it to bite a little lower, but you quickly learn to adjust. Drive mode selection plays a huge role in the manual car because Sport sharpens the throttle quite a bit. For the Canadian cars, the manual also has a noticeably lighter-feeling front end, as it's the only version offered in RWD.

I won't go so far as to say the gearbox deserves a spot in the same breath as industry legends like the S2000 or Miata, but it's a very slick unit and certainly far above average. I'd definitely rank it over the 6MT offered in the BMW 3-series.

Do you happen to know if the 6MT will do auto rev-matching?

 

[canucklehead604]

also, does the 6MT have a hill-hold feature?

 

[PD705]

No, it doesn't have auto rev-match - just the old-fashioned do-it-yourself variety! To that end, the pedals are perfectly-placed for heel-and-toe.

Yes, it does have a hill-hold feature.

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[g70manual]

No, it doesn't have auto rev-match - just the old-fashioned do-it-yourself variety! To that end, the pedals are perfectly-placed for heel-and-toe.

Yes, it does have a hill-hold feature.

Thanks for letting us know!

 

[canucklehead604]

^^ great, thank you for the info!

 

[sev1]

Thanks! How is the throw? Long?

 

[Drezz]

Curious to know when 2.0T w/ manual will start getting delivered. Whoever gets one--let us know!

 

[canucklehead604]

^ +1. i placed a pre-order deposit back in March and am awaiting a test drive this summer.

 

[Drezz]

Some of the new reviews have comments on this topic if you click around.

From Car & Driver: The clutch-pedal action is moderate, neither particularly light nor heavy, and the shifter similarly takes a modicum of effort to slide into the easily found gates. The throws are slightly longer than we’d like, and there’s just a little more distance between the brake and gas pedals than is ideal for heel-and-toe execution; there’s opportunity, perhaps, for a short-shift kit or a wider brake pedal for aftermarket parts shops aiming to get in early on the G70. The engine’s output and responses are good if not particularly characterful, with abundant torque at low rpm.

And Automobile Magazine: For the grand finale, I arranged to spend a few hours wandering the New England countryside with a manual-transmission-equipped G70. Hyundai doesn’t offer a stick with their high-end luxury trims, but manual cars do get the Brembo brakes from the Sport package. This transmission is everything a stick-shift aficionado could want, with a medium-heft clutch, precise (if slightly stiff) shift throws, and well-spaced ratios, though the engine’s flat torque delivery makes it hard to pick the wrong gear. I liked it so much that I seriously considered ditching my flight home and stealing the car.

Other reveals--the U.S. 2.0T Sport Manual will have leatherette but not have a sunroof?? Yet will have the ventilated seats.

I like the diamond-quilted seats, but this tradeoff might be OK. I rarely use the sunroof in my Volvo S60 T5 [manual] for anything besides venting, and I don't like the wind noise from it on the highway. In one video review I watched, the reviewer said the ventilated seats are very effective. [But I hope the 2.0T Sport Manual has the upgraded sound system.]

Also, the tradeoffs should help keep the price down a bit.

 

[canucklehead604]

^ it seems the US spec 6MT is different than the CAD spec. CAD gets quilted Nappa leather, upgraded sounds system, sunroof, but no cooled seats (!!!). US gets cooled seats, but no leather or sunroof. also, US gets different interior colour options.

here's a 6MT-centric review:

2019 Genesis G70 2.0t 6-Speed – Save The Manuals!

 

[g70manual]

Redline reviews estimated the 2.0T sport to be at or near the $40k mark. I sure hope that is wrong. That combined with the 7.1 second 0-60 time that was achieved with the 2.0t automatic is concerning.

Then again the jalopnik.com review of the 2.0T sport 6mt was very favorable.

 

[Drezz]

Redline reviews estimated the 2.0T sport to be at or near the $40k mark. I sure hope that is wrong. That combined with the 7.1 second 0-60 time that was achieved with the 2.0t automatic is concerning.

Then again the jalopnik.com review of the 2.0T sport 6mt was very favorable.

I'm going to be optimistic and say the 2.0T Sport RWD-Manual will be just under $40K, like $38-39K.

 

[volnedan]

Redline reviews is my favorite video blog vehicle site, and I consider Sofyan's opinion very similar to mine when he reviews cars with a manual. For my expectations, I think the 6MT version will suit my needs, coming from a 2014 A4 manual. The build configuration will probably frustrate many people shopping this car, but it's perfect for me as it keeps the cost down for options that I don't really care for. Sunroof is almost never used in my cars, and the leatherette quality is good enough for me, especially since it has heated and cooled seats.
The only thing I don't like about the US version is the missing exterior "sport" elements found on CAN versions and the 3.3T Sport model, such as the dark finish 5 spoke wheels and the dark chrome accents. The 19" wheels still look good, but I prefer the 5 spoke version. Maybe I can trade with someone up North that likes the pitchfork design wheels and make everyone happy.

Other than that I can't wait to test drive one!