I have to say it, the G70 needs a new transmission ASAP

[Bhavie]

Again as I said get a new Genesis G70 2022 then let’s hear.

Another opinion from a separate reviewer saying if you in an old G70 you need a new one because to him it feels bettered well.

I'm going to upload a video review saying the 2022 g70 gives you wings.

Can't wait to see your thread about it.

 

[Husky]

Again as I said get a new Genesis G70 2022 then let’s hear.

Another opinion from a separate reviewer saying if you in an old G70 you need a new one because to him it feels bettered well.

TEST DRIVE: 2022 Genesis G70 -- Could it Take Down the 3 Series?

After driving the updated 2022 Genesis G70 3.3T, its combination of fun, driving dynamics, and comfort could make it the best in its class.

www.bmwblog.com

There were, however, some issues. Firstly, its suspension tuning was out of whack. It was both too firm and too sloppy. Not horribly so but it had nothing near the composure of the 3 Series, Audi A4, or Alfa Giulia. Secondly, its engine, while more than powerful enough, lacked any sort of enthusiastic noise. Lastly, the eight-speed automatic transmission tuning was fine but it was confused at times and a bit sluggish on manual upshifts.



Now, Genesis has kept what was great about the pre-facelift car; its excellent steering and great chassis; but mostly fixed its issues.

…

Thankfully, though, Genesis seemingly fixed the transmission. Maybe I’m just nuts but this new car’s eight-speed felt better than I remember, with quicker shifts in manual mode and better shift logic when left to its own devices.

With words like "Maybe I’m just nuts" and "felt better than I remember" , it's hardly a compelling or scientific argument for evidence of a revised transmission or tune.

 

[Jerms3]

Again as I said get a new Genesis G70 2022 then let’s hear.

Another opinion from a separate reviewer saying if you in an old G70 you need a new one because to him it feels bettered well.

TEST DRIVE: 2022 Genesis G70 -- Could it Take Down the 3 Series?

After driving the updated 2022 Genesis G70 3.3T, its combination of fun, driving dynamics, and comfort could make it the best in its class.

www.bmwblog.com

There were, however, some issues. Firstly, its suspension tuning was out of whack. It was both too firm and too sloppy. Not horribly so but it had nothing near the composure of the 3 Series, Audi A4, or Alfa Giulia. Secondly, its engine, while more than powerful enough, lacked any sort of enthusiastic noise. Lastly, the eight-speed automatic transmission tuning was fine but it was confused at times and a bit sluggish on manual upshifts.



Now, Genesis has kept what was great about the pre-facelift car; its excellent steering and great chassis; but mostly fixed its issues.

…

Thankfully, though, Genesis seemingly fixed the transmission. Maybe I’m just nuts but this new car’s eight-speed felt better than I remember, with quicker shifts in manual mode and better shift logic when left to its own devices.

What’s the point in getting the 2022 one then? By your logic of the “expert reviewers” are always right that same article also says this……

Prior to driving this facelifted G70, if you were to ask me what the best car in its segment was, I would have said it depends on what you want. You want the best driver’s car? That’s the Alfa Romeo Giulia. You want the best engine and transmission? BMW 3 Series. Nicest interior? Mercedes C-Class. And, to be honest, those are all still probably true.

 

[GV80Fan]

I’m really surprised at the disappointment reported here on the G70. I’m new to Genesis and am very impressed by the model lineup selection. The smoothness and perfect shift points of the transmission were one of the most important reasons I bought the new 3.5 GV80. However, my top priority is luxury performance not racing. If I put mine in Sport mode I’m happy as a clam and fully satisfied on all levels. The first thing I thought reading this report is that the G70 tranny must be defective. The second thing I thought is that the tranny performance is easily evaluated on a test drive before buying the car. I’m just posting this to say I think Genesis can make a great transmission, and it has, with the GV80. Perhaps the transmission is not as perfectly matched with the G70?

 

[Bhavie]

I’m really surprised at the disappointment reported here on the G70. I’m new to Genesis and am very impressed by the model lineup selection. The smoothness and perfect shift points of the transmission were one of the most important reasons I bought the new 3.5 GV80. However, my top priority is luxury performance not racing. If I put mine in Sport mode I’m happy as a clam and fully satisfied on all levels. The first thing I thought reading this report is that the G70 tranny must be defective. The second thing I thought is that the tranny performance is easily evaluated on a test drive before buying the car. I’m just posting this to say I think Genesis can make a great transmission, and it has, with the GV80. Perhaps the transmission is not as perfectly matched with the G70?

Again, the general consensus is that the g70 tranny is good.

There are a few people that called it crap but they were discredited pretty rapidly. They expected it to be as robust and quick as the tranny on a M3 CS, which you probably realize is delusional. I also think a part of them just wanted to talk it down since it was in house instead of a ZF.

It is a good transmission, and very capable. It has held up well (so far) to performance tuning and relatively high HP and torque numbers.

The only issue I have with this, as discussed in another thread, is the TCU adaptive learning sometimes go out of whack causing poor shifts. This is a software problem and not a hardware one. Hopefully you don't run into this problem. Anyhow it is discussed elsewhere.

Also, please don't call this thread a report. It's not. It's a bunch of ill advised individuals that frankly don't know what they're talking about. Remember this forum only makes up a very small portion of all G70 owners. Issues are magnified here.

 

[Jerms3]

I’m really surprised at the disappointment reported here on the G70. I’m new to Genesis and am very impressed by the model lineup selection. The smoothness and perfect shift points of the transmission were one of the most important reasons I bought the new 3.5 GV80. However, my top priority is luxury performance not racing. If I put mine in Sport mode I’m happy as a clam and fully satisfied on all levels. The first thing I thought reading this report is that the G70 tranny must be defective. The second thing I thought is that the tranny performance is easily evaluated on a test drive before buying the car. I’m just posting this to say I think Genesis can make a great transmission, and it has, with the GV80. Perhaps the transmission is not as perfectly matched with the G70?

Been driving my “outdated and obsolete” to someone 2020 G70 for 2 years now since new has about 45K Km on it and honestly nothing wrong with the transmission at all, been loving it since day 1, drives smooth, shifts quick enough, nothing beats it when it comes to value to performance for compact sport sedans.

Like @Bhavie said, it’s only a select few that have ever complained about the transmission but they’re comparison was ridiculous, basically saying the G70 transmission is shit because it’s not as good as another vehicles transmission.

 

[Devilsfan118x]

I mean I was coming from a 2012 G37 so this transmission feels like heaven to me.

 

[GV80Fan]

Again, the general consensus is that the g70 tranny is good.

There are a few people that called it crap but they were discredited pretty rapidly. They expected it to be as robust and quick as the tranny on a M3 CS, which you probably realize is delusional. I also think a part of them just wanted to talk it down since it was in house instead of a ZF.

It is a good transmission, and very capable. It has held up well (so far) to performance tuning and relatively high HP and torque numbers.

The only issue I have with this, as discussed in another thread, is the TCU adaptive learning sometimes go out of whack causing poor shifts. This is a software problem and not a hardware one. Hopefully you don't run into this problem. Anyhow it is discussed elsewhere.

Also, please don't call this thread a report. It's not. It's a bunch of ill advised individuals that frankly don't know what they're talking about. Remember this forum only makes up a very small portion of all G70 owners. Issues are magnified here.

Thanks for the clarification. I appreciate it. I’m glad the transmission dissatisfaction was not universal for the G70. Per your recommendation I retract my use of the word “report.”

 

[GV80Fan]

Been driving my “outdated and obsolete” to someone 2020 G70 for 2 years now since new has about 45K Km on it and honestly nothing wrong with the transmission at all, been loving it since day 1, drives smooth, shifts quick enough, nothing beats it when it comes to value to performance for compact sport sedans.

Like @Bhavie said, it’s only a select few that have ever complained about the transmission but they’re comparison was ridiculous, basically saying the G70 transmission is shit because it’s not as good as another vehicles transmission.

I’m very glad you are happy with your vehicle. Even though I don’t own a G70 but the GV80 instead, I know how important a great transmission is and wanted to chime in. I once got a brand new Ford Mustang GT and its automatic transmission was very rough shifting (I think between 2nd and 3rd) and the problem took all the pleasure out of driving it. I traded it in after a few months cause it couldn’t get fixed (the dealer didn’t think it was enough of a problem because the car was still able to get from point A to point B. The lack of smoothness was not considered a real problem to them). I am very impressed with the Genesis 3.5 engine and transmission. Best of luck and enjoyment to all. Glad to hear there is no pervasive problem.

 

[Slip_Angle]

Screw good, the G70 transmission is GREAT! Smooth shifts, 8 speed, reliable. It just works and I never drive the car and think it's annoying. It always does what I want it to do and it's always in the right gear.

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[Husky]

Just to add a bit more color, and support of the G70 tranny. I have a 2010 911 with the PDK (praised by auto journalists around the world - even though I still would prefer a manual) and paddle shifters. When I drive the G70 after having been in the Porsche, I don't feel that the shifting is a disappointment. Both cars do an admirable job of interpreting the intentions of my right foot. Sure, in Sport Plus mode the PDK shifts faster and harder when driving it hard, but in normal or regular Sport mode I don't notice a difference. In fact, the PDK responds much slower to the request for a gear change when using the paddles than the G70. I realize my PDK is eleven years old now, and they've probably improved, but still.

 

[Husky]

I should point out that the PDK is actually a dual clutch "manual", which makes the comparison to the G70 even more impressive.

 

[csu87]

Again as I said get a new Genesis G70 2022 then let’s hear.

Another opinion from a separate reviewer saying if you in an old G70 you need a new one because to him it feels bettered well.

TEST DRIVE: 2022 Genesis G70 -- Could it Take Down the 3 Series?

After driving the updated 2022 Genesis G70 3.3T, its combination of fun, driving dynamics, and comfort could make it the best in its class.

www.bmwblog.com

There were, however, some issues. Firstly, its suspension tuning was out of whack. It was both too firm and too sloppy. Not horribly so but it had nothing near the composure of the 3 Series, Audi A4, or Alfa Giulia. Secondly, its engine, while more than powerful enough, lacked any sort of enthusiastic noise. Lastly, the eight-speed automatic transmission tuning was fine but it was confused at times and a bit sluggish on manual upshifts.



Now, Genesis has kept what was great about the pre-facelift car; its excellent steering and great chassis; but mostly fixed its issues.

…

Thankfully, though, Genesis seemingly fixed the transmission. Maybe I’m just nuts but this new car’s eight-speed felt better than I remember, with quicker shifts in manual mode and better shift logic when left to its own devices.

again, there is no difference in the drivetrain between the 2022 and the previous. the only thing they MIGHT have changed would be a different tranny tune, but that hasnt been confirmed or even stated anywhere by genesis, and if it was done, it would be something they would push out to the older cars as well.

What was done was cosmetic inside and out, and some suspension tuning with drive mode tuning. maybe you are confusing adding a sport + mode as a completely new TCU tune? While it is a new "tune", its not an overall TCU tune. It is a new drive mode tune.

 

[V1s1on1]

Like I said the tuning was revised. The one he references he drove in a Cañada was the prior G70 model. “It is so much better” Folks in here mad at Genesis get the 2022 in here complaining about how a older models cars transmission works.

. 15 min mark he explains

19 min mark “with the updates to the transmission tuning it is far less clunky” So I guess they heard the complaints and fixed some of how it effected the drive without needing a new gear box.

 

[V1s1on1]

again, there is no difference in the drivetrain between the 2022 and the previous. the only thing they MIGHT have changed would be a different tranny tune, but that hasnt been confirmed or even stated anywhere by genesis, and if it was done, it would be something they would push out to the older cars as well.

What was done was cosmetic inside and out, and some suspension tuning with drive mode tuning. maybe you are confusing adding a sport + mode as a completely new TCU tune? While it is a new "tune", its not an overall TCU tune. It is a new drive mode tune.

Bro this is a transmission thread that was my Post context you are restating what my initial point was that there was a tuning change which people argued against. In fact slick you are arguing against in your own post in this silly a$& thread. “Hasn’t been confirmed”

 

[V1s1on1]

Screw good, the G70 transmission is GREAT! Smooth shifts, 8 speed, reliable. It just works and I never drive the car and think it's annoying. It always does what I want it to do and it's always in the right gear.

Agreed this whole thread is so very odd. The car tranny is a very solid as tuned in new models.

 

[csu87]

Bro this is a transmission thread that was my Post context you are restating what my initial point was that there was a tuning change which people argued against. In fact slick you are arguing against in your own post in this silly a$& thread. “Hasn’t been confirmed”

There has been nothing saying the 2022 got an updated transmission tune and no evidence of it either. The only confirmed thing is they have messed with the drive modes, which includes shift points. That isn't a tranny tune.

I havent been talking about anything other than the transmission....

 

[Beefer]

Just close this idiotic thread.

 

[Regor60]

I own a beautiful White colored G70 (3.3 V6); let me tell you, it’s a hell of a car. It’s got launch control and it’s 365HP and 376TQ put a smile on your face. However you can’t just expect an engine to do all the work for you and perform like butter when you’ve neglected it’s transmission?(It’s name by itself is a testament to what’s it’s designed to do in the first place, it transmits the power from the engine to the wheels and how effectively it can do that job varies.) Likewise, Hyundai’s in-house designed 8-speed automatic transmission is pure dogshit, holy Hell I’m not even exaggerating, it needs a ZF 8 speed transmission or maybe even the Veloster’s Dual-Clutch transmission. I for the life of me can’t understand why they thought this 8 speed would be adequate for a performance model, this car was designed to compete with likes of the C class and they gave it an automatic that practically granny shifts through the gears. When on full throttle, each gear switch sends the dial back to 4500RPM which means the engine has to keep working harder and this causes drivetrain loss, a dual clutch or even a properly designed automatic (*cough cough* the ZF 8 speed) can keep the engine reving easily at 5300-5400RPM all while staying close to it’s next shift point. This 8 speed that my G70 came with is about the only complaint I have with it and they need to change that. I’ll show a comparison between a pull I did and one done in Alfa Romeo with a ZF 8 speed and the difference will be seen evidently.

OP is a lightweight moron, clearly

 

[G-344937]

Get a TCU tune and see how it performs.

Hey off subject, how do like your lozic tunes? How's the support if ever needed?how big are the differences?