G70 Shooting Brake – I must admit that sometimes I struggle to understand why the old-fashioned station wagon isn’t more popular these days. 
Here is a stylish, practical, and comfortable vehicle that has an abundance of luggage space.
Inside its all luxury and comfort. Heated and ventilated quilted Nappa leather front seats, large driver digital instrument cluster including dash cams for blind spots.
Other technology includes a 10.5-inch infotainment system with inbuilt navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay connectivity and an extensive Genesis Active Safety Control suite.
Powering the G70 Shooting Brake is 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder producing 179kW and 353Nm and driving the rear wheels via an advanced in-house developed eight-speed automatic transmission.
Ride and handling can be modified by the drive mode select function.
For the more enthusiastic drivers there is selective Drive Mode with 5 settings: Eco, Comfort, Sport, Sport+ & Custom.
It’s quiet, smooth, and compliant to drive and reasonably responsive. I would love to see a version with the 3.3L twin turbo V6 engine and AWD. That would be special.
The Genesis G70 Shooting Brake Sport is priced from around $76,700 plus the usual costs and its great value.
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Some other Genesis G70 Articles
- Genesis G70 Shooting Brake 2022 Review
- G70 Genesis Sports Luxury Saloon 2022 Review
- 2020 Genesis G70 Sport Review
- Genesis G70 3.3 Ultimate Sport 5 Best Features
- Genesis G70 2.0T Radio Review
- Genesis G70 Ultimate Sport Sedan 2020 Review
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Station wagons are almost a rare vehicle these days. They are there but buyers have to look for them.
Buyers could look at the Peugeot 508 GT Sportswagon, or Mazda6 Wagon, VW Passat R Line Wagon, Subaru Outback XT, Citroen C5 X and the Audi A4 Avant
Genesis G70 |
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Model |
G70 Shooting Brake |
| Model Price | $76,727 MLP* |
| Engine | 2.0L 4 Cyl Turbo petrol |
| Drivetrain | 8 step Sports AT RWD |
| Battery Capacity / type | N/A |
| Power | 179kW @ 6,200rpm |
| Torque | 353Nm @ 1,400 – 3,500rpm |
| Fuel ADR | 9.1L/100km Euro 5 |
| Fuel on Test | 10.3 L/100k |
| Fuel capacity | 60L |
| Range (WLTP) / efficiency | 870km Max |
| Fast Charge / Home (240V) | N/A |
| Safety | Five star ANCAP (Dec 2018) |
| CO2 Emissions | 211g/km |
| 0-100kmh/Top Speed | 6.4 sec / 235km/h |
| Servicing | 12 Mth / 10,000km – Free 5yr/50,000km |
| Warranty | 5yr/ Unlimited km with |
| Roadside Assist | 5Yr. conditional roadside assist |
*MLP Includes GST and LCT but excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and dealer delivery. See your dealer for RDAP. Does not include price of options. Some features mentioned in the article are options. RDAP means Recommended Drive Away Price (without options but including all other charges)
| Overall Rating | 88/100 |
| Behind the Wheel | 9 |
| Comfort | 9 |
| Equipment | 9 |
| Performance | 8 |
| Ride and Handling | 9 |
| Practicality | 9 |
| Fit for Purpose | 8 |
| Style / appeal | 9 |
| Technology/connectivity | 9 |
| Value for Money | 9 |
| Dimensions | Genesis G70 Shooting Brake |
| Overall Length | 4685mm |
| Wheelbase | 2835mm |
| Width | 1850mm |
| Height | 1400mm |
| Wheels | 19 X 8.0 F 19 X 8.5 R Alloy |
| Tyres | 225/40R19 F + 255/35R19 R |
| Max ground clearance | Up to 130mm |
| Wading Depth | N/A |
| Approach | N/A |
| Rampover | N/A |
| Departure angle | N/A |
| Turning Circle KTK | 11.0m |
| Boot Capacity Min | 465L |
| Boot capacity Max | TBC |
| Battery Weight | N/A |
| Kerb Weight | 1699kg |
| Payload (kg) | 471kg |
| GVM (kg) | 2170kg |
| GCM | 3370kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1200kg |
| Tow Ball rating | 75kg |
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