The 2022 Genesis G70 sport sedan at Genesis of West Knoxville is a high-energy, exhilarating drive. Critics find the AWD Genesis G70 3.3T fun to handle, especially when traveling from zero to 60 in 4.7 seconds is your idea of "fun." The 3.3T adds the extra variety of adaptive dampers so you can adjust to a softer or firmer ride with more attitude. Adaptive suspension uses sensors to monitor the road and adjusts shocks to smooth out the drive.
The Genesis driving experience
The Genesis G70 3.3T for 2022 leans into corners with confidence. Reactions to steering and your pedal commands are smooth and responsive. Behind the wheel, you'll feel the 2022 G70 3.3T communicating the quality of road grip clearly and authoritatively. Suspension manages the car's sense of balance as you move through turns. When you're on a long trip and want more refinement, switch into the Comfort mode.
For fun on the highway, switch to the Sport mode
With the Sport adjustment, you'll see that the transmission and throttle rise to a more highly-energized outlook so the ride is more dynamic. Stability is still firm but you feel a little more freedom rather than restraint. If you really want some fun, turn on the Sport+ mode. It's like letting the tiger out. The engine roars louder and steering feels more focused and you feel more in control.
Driving the new 2022 Genesis G70: Can competitors keep up?
As an entry-level luxury sedan, the new Genesis G70 for 2022 has placed itself in a tough category, taking on the likes of the BMW 3-series and the Mercedes-Benz C-class. Expectations in this neighborhood include the ability to drive with authority on highways, handle capably and demonstrate genuine acceleration when you're passing big rigs on the highway. Fortunately, the new Genesis G70 at Genesis West Knoxville knows how to deliver.
Performance characteristics
The base engine for the new G70 is a turbo four with 252 horsepower, managed by an eight-speed transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard, all-wheel drive is available. Editors at Car & Driver reported their hearts skipped a beat when taking the twin-turbo V6 out for a test drive. They couldn't help but appreciate the more forceful 365 horsepower and 376 lb-ft of torque. Drivers around Knoxville and Maryville TN will feel the same.
Ride and handling
In every powertrain arrangement, the ride and handling have been described as expertly balanced. Suspension is influential enough to smooth out bumpy road surfaces, and the G70 stays even-handed as it's powering its way through twists and turns. Feedback from the road to the driver's hands feels authentic. All good reasons to take the new G70 out for a drive on the most interesting roads you can find near Sevierville or Oak Ridge TN.
Analysts report that the new 2022 Genesis G70 lets you adjust the driving experience by navigating through the driving modes. Your choices are Comfort, Sport, Sport+, Smart or Custom. Each mode will recalibrate the stability control, steering, throttle, transmission and your own emotional state. A good example: Select the new Sport+ mode and you'll get a shift pattern that's sportier and an adrenaline level that's elevated.
Surrounding the driver with luxury
To minimize distractions, the touchscreen is a nice, big 10.3 inches. Graphics are crisp and high resolution while interior leather contributes to the Genesis G70's upscale feel. Even at the standard trim, you'll appreciate the 12-way power adjustable front seats and upper trims can add a 15-speaker Lexicon audio system. Learn more about the new Genesis G70 then drive it and see for yourself soon at Genesis of West Knoxville.
