Author Topic: Best look at the upcoming G70 so far. (Read 127715 times)

quadzilla · « **Reply #700 on:** January 20, 2019, 08:05:58 am »

I also really like the size of the G70. Would be perfect for me.

ChaosphereIX · « **Reply #701 on:** January 20, 2019, 08:20:09 am »

small? Its the right size for the segment, and personally to me it is huge.

Got to check one out yesterday, nice car with a very attractive interior.

Jaeger · « **Reply #702 on:** January 20, 2019, 08:22:30 am »

Ditto on size. My car pooling days will be behind me by the time my next car purchase rolls around. So I won't need anything bigger than this. The hatch configuration of the Stinger really does hold appeal for me though.

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #703 on:** January 20, 2019, 08:50:45 am »

Quote from: quadzilla on January 20, 2019, 08:05:58 am

I also really like the size of the G70. Would be perfect for me.

i haven't been in one, but it's likely the perfect size for me...as long as it isn't smaller than my Rio5, i'm good.

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #704 on:** January 20, 2019, 08:52:25 am »

Quote from: DKaz on January 20, 2019, 12:07:38 am

The red G70 to the left is stunning.

it's the colour i'd likely pick (i love the blue too, but my wife's Sorento is blue and we don't want two blue cars)...plus, with the Red, you can get that red stitching inside with the top trim...looks especially sharp.

Jaeger · « **Reply #705 on:** January 20, 2019, 09:18:08 am »

Red G70 with graphite wheels is total hotness. Still think I'd go for Nurburgreen though.

dkaz · « **Reply #706 on:** January 20, 2019, 09:37:33 am »

It’s like Mazda’s soul red, it goes from deep red to bright red depending on the angle. Its a gorgeous paint colour. It’s a real shame more people aren’t buying these and I think it’s the fact that people just aren’t aware.

quadzilla · « **Reply #707 on:** January 20, 2019, 10:25:38 am »

Quote from: DKaz on January 20, 2019, 09:37:33 am

It’s a real shame more people aren’t buying these and I think it’s the fact that people just aren’t aware.

Even how much I really like this car I would have to take a pass just because all the dealers are > 75 kms away from me and it isn't like I live in the boonies or the Maritimes.

Railton · « **Reply #708 on:** January 20, 2019, 10:52:34 am »

Quote from: quadzilla on January 20, 2019, 10:25:38 am

Quote from: DKaz on January 20, 2019, 09:37:33 am
It’s a real shame more people aren’t buying these and I think it’s the fact that people just aren’t aware.

Even how much I really like this car I would have to take a pass just because all the dealers are > 75 kms away from me and it isn't like I live in the boonies or the Maritimes.

Yup. They better pop out an strong/competitive CUV or two soon as well.
Railton

OliverD · « **Reply #709 on:** January 21, 2019, 01:46:20 pm »

Car and Driver's review of the manual model is disappointing: https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a22727067/2019-genesis-g70-manual-by-the-numbers/

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #710 on:** January 21, 2019, 04:04:38 pm »

Quote from: OliverD on January 21, 2019, 01:46:20 pm

Car and Driver's review of the manual model is disappointing: https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a22727067/2019-genesis-g70-manual-by-the-numbers/

yup...as we suspected...the manual with the 2.0T is meh.

the real goodness is in the 3.3T AWD.

Great_Big_Abyss · « **Reply #711 on:** January 21, 2019, 04:11:20 pm »

Quote from: dirtyjeffer on January 21, 2019, 04:04:38 pm

Quote from: OliverD on January 21, 2019, 01:46:20 pm
Car and Driver's review of the manual model is disappointing: https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a22727067/2019-genesis-g70-manual-by-the-numbers/
yup...as we suspected...the manual with the 2.0T is meh.

the real goodness is in the 3.3T AWD.

The Sport weighs 3688lbs. 250hp isn't a whole lot to motivate that amount of weight in the sport sedan category. It's a similar power-weight ratio as the Civic SI.

rrocket · « **Reply #712 on:** January 21, 2019, 04:45:00 pm »

Quote from: Great_Big_Abyss on January 21, 2019, 04:11:20 pm

Quote from: dirtyjeffer on January 21, 2019, 04:04:38 pm
Quote from: OliverD on January 21, 2019, 01:46:20 pm
Car and Driver's review of the manual model is disappointing: https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a22727067/2019-genesis-g70-manual-by-the-numbers/
yup...as we suspected...the manual with the 2.0T is meh.

the real goodness is in the 3.3T AWD.

The Sport weighs 3688lbs. 250hp isn't a whole lot to motivate that amount of weight in the sport sedan category. It's a similar power-weight ratio as the Civic SI.

Plus is sounds "meh" and the manual itself seems to be "meh".

https://www.autoblog.com/2019/01/10/2019-genesis-g70-review-comparison/

Davep · « **Reply #713 on:** January 21, 2019, 09:10:21 pm »

250 hp is fine with me. It's more than any car I have previously owned. That said, I have owned much lighter cars with a perhaps better power to weight ratio. But in this day and age of "stunt driving" charges, I'd rather not have to bail my car out of an impound lot.

The transmission issue surprises me. It sounds like a simple bushing fix, but maybe the engine harshness is transmitted through the linkage? Perhaps, the flexible linkage is a compromise?

The other bugaboo is the staggered wheel size. I will buy a car for year round usage. Staggered wheels and snows is a PIA!

rrocket · « **Reply #714 on:** January 21, 2019, 09:15:12 pm »

Quote from: Davep on January 21, 2019, 09:10:21 pm

The other bugaboo is the staggered wheel size. I will buy a car for year round usage. Staggered wheels and snows is a PIA!

You don't need staggered for the winter. Just buy an extra set of wheels and run a "square" set-up...like I did with my IS-F.

Davep · « **Reply #715 on:** January 21, 2019, 09:18:39 pm »

Quote from: rrocket on January 21, 2019, 09:15:12 pm

Quote from: Davep on January 21, 2019, 09:10:21 pm

The other bugaboo is the staggered wheel size. I will buy a car for year round usage. Staggered wheels and snows is a PIA!

You don't need staggered for the winter. Just buy an extra set of wheels and run a "square" set-up...like I did with my IS-F.

One problem solved.

Thanks.

rrocket · « **Reply #716 on:** January 21, 2019, 09:22:55 pm »

Quote from: Davep on January 21, 2019, 09:18:39 pm

Quote from: rrocket on January 21, 2019, 09:15:12 pm
Quote from: Davep on January 21, 2019, 09:10:21 pm

The other bugaboo is the staggered wheel size. I will buy a car for year round usage. Staggered wheels and snows is a PIA!

You don't need staggered for the winter. Just buy an extra set of wheels and run a "square" set-up...like I did with my IS-F.

One problem solved. Thanks.

I'm here to help!

For example, on my IS-F the tire sizes are 225/40/19 Front, 255/35/19" Rear.

I'm running 245/45/18 all around for winter. Probably should have went 225s in retrospect...but what I have works well.

rrocket · « **Reply #717 on:** January 21, 2019, 09:24:10 pm »

BTW...has anyone seen the absolutely insane numbers people are getting from a tune on the V6 Kia Stinger??

The same type of tuning on the G70 would be bonkers!

Patrick_D1 · « **Reply #718 on:** January 22, 2019, 10:57:48 am »

Quote from: rrocket on January 21, 2019, 09:24:10 pm

BTW...has anyone seen the absolutely insane numbers people are getting from a tune on the V6 Kia Stinger??

The same type of tuning on the G70 would be bonkers!

The JB4-tuned cars with bolt-ons are pushing close to 500 whp. Not that we can advocate for that...

As for the winter tire fitment, the factory stagger is irrelevant - overall diameter is identical front-to-rear for all fitments, so you can square up with no issues. In fact, all of our factory-approved winter sets for G70 are -1 square setups.

aquadorhj · « **Reply #719 on:** January 22, 2019, 10:59:06 am »

seen one driving around locally.

wife commented that it has nice presence. it's looked pretty good.