A luxury division of Hyundai Motor Company, Genesis is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Despite its South Korean roots, Genesis is quite comparable to German luxury brands like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi. The cheapest new Genesis model is a thing of beauty. Even with its more affordable price, the 2023 Genesis G70 remains the epitome of luxury and performance. Here’s a look at what the 2023 Genesis G70 has to offer consumers in the luxury segment. 

A look at the 2023 Genesis G70  

A luxury four-door sedan that gives the likes of the BMW M340i and the Audi A4 a run for its money, the 2023 Genesis G70 is one of the more affordably priced sedans in the segment. However, even with its more affordable price, the G70 doesn’t skimp on luxury. There are two trim levels available on the G70, including the baseline 2.0T trim and the upper level 3.3T trim. 

Despite its luxury status, the Genesis G70 is quite an affordable option within the segment. Genesis starts the baseline 2.0T trim at $39,400. This trim features an RWD drivetrain with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 252 hp. The 2.0T trim also features an eight-speed automatic transmission. The base trim level can also be upgraded to an AWD drivetrain, which bumps the starting MSRP to $41,500. 

Here’s what the cheapest new Genesis has to offer 

The cheapest new Genesis G70 gets decent fuel economy, averaging 21 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway. The 2.0T trim with the AWD drivetrain gets slightly dampened fuel economy, averaging just 20 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. The baseline G70 comes standard with 19-inch alloy wheels, a 10.25-inch touchscreen navigation system, a hands-free smart trunk with auto open, heated outside mirrors, and forward collision-avoidance technology. 

Consumers also have the option to upgrade the baseline G70 2.0T trim to the Sport Prestige package for an extra $4,500. The Sport Prestige package brings a ton of additional amenities to the luxury sedan, like 19-inch sport alloy wheels, a wide sunroof, and power-folding outside mirrors. On the interior, the Sport Prestige package also upgrades the leatherette seating to full leather and brings ventilated front seats, Lexicon premium audio, and wireless device charging to the sedan. 

What comes with the upper-level Genesis G70 trim level? 

Along with the baseline 2.0T trim, consumers have the option to upgrade to the upper level 3.3T trim level. Genesis offers the 3.3T with RWD at a starting MSRP of $44,900. Like the baseline trim, the 3.3T trim can be upgraded to an AWD drivetrain which increases the starting MSRP to $47,000. The upper-level Genesis G70 sports a twin-turbo 3.3L V6 engine producing 365 hp. 

Like with the baseline trim, Genesis offers package upgrades on the 3.3T trim level. The Sport Advanced package adds an additional $4,300 to the MSRP, while the Sport Prestige package adds an extra $8,700. The Sport Prestige package on the 3.3T trim brings ultimate luxury to the sedan with Nappa leather seating, a heated steering wheel, a surround-view monitor, a blind-spot view monitor, the top-of-the-line Brembo braking system, and electronically controlled suspension. 

Based on price, features, and performance, The 2023 Genesis G70 is one of the most affordable small luxury cars on the market today. If you’re looking for a more affordable way to enter the luxury segment, the cheapest new Genesis G70 is the way to go.