The Genesis G70 is a newcomer in the executive saloon market, but one that feels immediately at home. Although it’s up against the mighty BMW 3 Series and Audi A4, it’s trying to compete with the Volvo S60 and Jaguar XE as a quirky alternative to the German elite.
It’s a successful attempt that matches impeccable quality with style and technology to create a convincing 4-door saloon to lease.
Stunning Shooting Brake version.
Solid cabin quality.
Comfort-orientated suspension.
The Genesis G70 is a luxury car with a focus on cabin quality, comfort and style. Technology features, but it’s used only when necessary to create a calm, relaxed feeling in the car.
All that makes the G70 feel different from the established German brands and makes the Genesis a worthy rival for the Jaguar XE and Volvo S60.
Add in a little exclusivity and intrigue, as well as the practicality and looks of the Shooting Brake estate model, and the G70 becomes a really interesting proposition. Read our Genesis G70 review to see what our team thought of this refined ride.
With Genesis leasing, you simply ‘hire’ a new car for a fixed length of time, normally 2-5 years. You make affordable monthly payments until the contract ends. Then, you return the car to us – it’s as simple as that.
You can customise your contract to suit your personal needs, depending on different factors, such as annual mileage, how much you want to pay upfront and whether you want any servicing or maintenance packages included. We search for the best deal for you and once the agreement is finalised, we deliver your car for free.
So, if you’re looking for a luxury saloon, our Genesis lease deals are a great choice.
With 2 different body styles on offer, G70 customers can choose how practical they want their car to be. Opt for the saloon and you get a spacious cabin with lots of storage compartments and good rear legroom, while rear headroom is only a little tight for tall adults. You also get a 330-litre boot, which is a little small compared with the BMW 3 Series, but still big enough for suitcases, school bags or shopping.
If you choose the Shooting Brake, you get a more competitive 465-litre luggage bay. That’s closer in size to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate and Audi A4 Avant, and it gives you more than enough room for a family holiday. Because of the big tailgate, it’s also easier to load and unload. Better still, the higher roof line gives you more rear headroom, which will be a welcome feature for taller rear passengers.
For customers who want to keep fuel bills down, the diesel G70 is the one to choose. The 2.2-litre diesel engine has a healthy 200hp and returns well beyond 40mpg on the official economy test, which should make it very practical on long drives. For those covering such distances, it’s the obvious choice, but the petrol engines deserve a mention. Despite the difference in power, they both have similar economy figures, hitting up to 35mpg.
Without an electric or hybrid version, the G70 will have limited appeal to company-car drivers, but Genesis is rapidly launching electric versions of its existing models, so watch this space.
The Genesis G70 Saloon is a 4-door, 5-seat executive saloon with a choice of 3 trim levels and 3 engines.
The Genesis G70 Shooting Brake is a 5-door, 5-seat estate car available with a choice of petrol and diesel engines.
Trim Levels Available: G70 Premium, G70 Luxury, G70 Sport.
The Genesis G70 is offered in a choice of 3 trim levels, starting with the Premium model and rising through Luxury to the Sport model. All 3 come with navigation, parking sensors and a reversing camera, as well as a digital instrument display, and keyless entry and start.
The G70’s rivals are numerous and competent. First of all, it has to square up to the boss: the BMW 3 Series. That car merges practicality, quality, luxury and handling to create a great all-rounder, and it’s closely followed by the Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Then there are the alternatives, including the Jaguar XE, which majors on handling, and the Volvo S60, which focuses on technology and style. And that isn’t all. The classy Volkswagen Arteon is hot on those cars’ heels, as is the new Peugeot 508. All are good-looking, high-quality contenders.
Genesis is a new brand, so we don’t know much about its reliability record. That said, it is an offshoot of Hyundai, which has a great reputation, and the G70 comes with a 5-year, unlimited-mileage warranty.
The G70 Saloon has a 330-litre boot, which is about the same size as that of a Volkswagen Polo, give or take. The Shooting Brake model has 465 litres of space in the back, which is only slightly less than you get in a BMW 3 Series Touring.
The G70 comes in a choice of 3 trim levels, ranging from the basic Premium to the range-topping Sport, with Luxury as a comfort-orientated middle ground.
Yes, every version of the G70 comes with parking sensors and a rear-view camera.
The Genesis G70 Saloon has a small boot, but rear legroom is good and headroom is only limited for tall passengers. For those wanting more space, the G70 Shooting Brake has a much more competitive luggage bay and more rear headroom.
The G70 is a cool, exclusive alternative to the established executive saloons you see all over the UK. With a high-quality cabin, comfortable ride and impressive technology, it looks and feels different to more common rivals, but it doesn’t sacrifice luxury or style to achieve that.
If you’re looking for a Genesis G70 lease deal, rest assured you’ll get the best deal here at Vanarama. You can choose your budget, contract length and mileage, which allows you to tailor your deal to what you need. You can even add option servicing and maintenance packages for extra peace of mind. Leasing allows you to pay affordable monthly payments for your new car. Plus, if you’re not completely satisfied, we offer free returns within 30 days.
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