09/06/2021
The verdict: The updated 2022 Genesis G70 makes smart changes to frequently used areas — a more substantial refresh than most cars get after three years.
Versus the competition: Despite the changes, the G70 remains small for its class, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing; it puts the focus on the driving experience and luxury trimmings.
There’s no shortage of love for the Genesis G70 around Cars offices: We named the sports sedan our Best of 2019 when it debuted, then bought one for a year-long test drive and enjoyed 16,000 miles behind the wheel. Then the unthinkable happened: It lost to the newly redesigned BMW 3 Series in a head-to-head comparison.
For 2022, the Genesis G70 gets a number of changes that bring the fight back to the 3 Series and other redesigned players in the compact sports sedan class. The changes address some of our gripes about version 1.0 by boosting both its in-car tech and, to a lesser degree, the driving experience, through a new Sport Plus mode. The ’22 G70’s front and rear styling are also overhauled, bringing it in alignment with more recent Genesis redesigns and introductions, including the G80 full-size sedan and GV80 mid-size SUV.
