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2027 Genesis G70

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2027 models.

Genesis G70
Pictured: 2022 Genesis G70 2.0T Prestige, front left, 09-09-2023. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Compact Cars
Body styles
4dr Sedan 2.5l, 4dr Sedan 3.3l
Engines
2.5L 4-cyl turbo
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
24 combined · 21 city / 29 hwy
Length
184.3 in
Curb weight
3,926–4,065 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 24 MPG combined, 24% below the 2027 compact car average of 31.4 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 6 similar 2027 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2027 Genesis G70 is a compact car offered with a 2.5L 4-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 184 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,926 lb (4dr Sedan 2.5l).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway), 24% worse than the 2027 compact car average of 31.4 MPG, for an estimated $3,400 a year in fuel.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

What changed for 2027

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2026 G70 — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2026; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2026 G70 →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
4dr Sedan 2.5l184.3 in72.8 in55.1 in111.8 in62.6 / 62.6 in3,926 lb52/48
4dr Sedan 3.3l184.3 in72.8 in55.1 in111.8 in62.6 / 62.6 in4,065 lb54/46

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
G70 RWD2.5L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive21 / 29 / 24-24%$3,400373
G70 AWD2.5L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive20 / 28 / 23-27%$3,550385
5/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
5/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $5,000Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
31.4 MPG2027 Compact Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2027 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2027 Genesis G70.

Similar 2027 compact cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2027 Genesis G70 (this car)24 MPGNot rated0
2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class29 MPGNot rated0
2027 BMW 2 Series31 MPGNot rated0
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class33 MPGNot rated0
2027 BMW i5328 miNot rated0
2027 Audi S e-tron300 miNot rated0
2027 Audi RS e-tron278 miNot rated0

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2027 Genesis G70.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2027 Genesis G70 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2027 Genesis G70 in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Other G70 years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2026 G7024184.3 inNot rated01
2025 G7024183.9 inNot rated01
2024 G7024183.9 inNot rated03
2023 G7025183.9 inNot rated124
2022 G7024183.9 inNot rated232
2021 G7025183.9 inNot rated46
2020 G7025183.9 inNot rated313
2019 G7025183.9 inNot rated563

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Genesis. How we calculate this →