The sedan is just as stylish, but it’s also more practical.
Genesis’ eagerly awaited European entry was announced last week, with the G80 and GV80 joining the G70. But there is one luxury car headed to the Old Continent. The G70 Shooting Brake is a sleek wagon that will compete with the likes of the Mercedes C-Class Estate, BMW 3 Series Touring and the Audi A4 Avant.
It is almost identical in size to the sedan it was based on. It measures 4,685 mm (184.4 in) long, 1,850mm (72.8 inches) wide and 1,400mm (55.1 in tall. The G70’s long-roof G70 has a identical 2,835mm (111.6 in.) wheelbase. Although the footprint is unchanged, engineers have been able to increase cargo capacity by 40% over the standard. Genesis has installed a split-folding rear bench that folds in 40:20 and 40 to aid practicality.
The G70 Shooting Brake is inspired by the updated sedan, which was unveiled in South Korea in September 2020. It largely mirrors the design of its three box cousin. The corporate Two Lines logo has been retained and is slightly stronger on the wagon model, where the split taillights are visible.
It is quite the eye-catcher and will be an interesting alternative to the German trio. We expect everything to be the same as its sedan counterpart, but technical specifications will be available in due course. This car features the 2.0T and AWD badges. It will be interesting to find out if the Shooting Brake will be available with RWD or the larger 3.3-liter V6.
Genesis will be making its debut in Europe this summer. It will first appear in Germany, Switzerland and the UK, before moving on to other markets. At launch, the G80 sedan will be available along with the GV80 SUV. The G70 and GV70 models will follow soon. Two additional electric vehicles, including the Electrified HTML80, will be arriving in Euro land within the next year.
We don’t know the names of the two EVs, but we do know that one is a dedicated electric vehicle. Another EV could be the GV70 EV, as it is listed in a Hyundai Motor group product roadmap presentation to investors. It’s expected to arrive in 2022.