2019 Genesis G70: Korean Sport Sedan Goes Head-to-Head with Established German Marquees
Many people say the sport sedan is dead but Hyundai?s luxury subsidiary Genesis thinks otherwise. The 2019 Genesis G70 is the third and final sedan in the Genesis lineup, yet the third of six brand new models that are slated to debut by 2021.
But unlike the flagship G90 and midsize G80, the 2019 Genesis G70 is bred and engineered to deliver a sportier and more athletic driving feel. I found this interesting since the 2019 Genesis G70 has a longer wheelbase (111.6-inches) than the BMW 3-Series, Audi A4, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Overall length is also on the larger end of the scale compared to the German marquees at 184.5-inches. This tells me the 2019 Genesis G70 will offer driver-focused performance without ruffling your tail feathers.
The Proof is in the Pudding The new Genesis G70 was engineered by design and is equipped with the stiffest body structures in its class, according to the automaker.
?The foundation for any kind of car that performs well dynamically is an incredibly rigid platform,? said Albert Biermann, President and Head of Vehicle Performance, Hyundai Motor Group. ?That translates not only to performance, but how it feels down the road as well as safety achievement levels.?
The strategic use of aluminum for the hood and strut tower reinforcement bars enables the G70 to have a lower center of gravity. The car also benefits from an integrated frame that drastically reduces the number of physical parts needed to reinforce the chassis.
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