Genesis G70 MT
 

So, my dad is about to pull the trigger on one of these. I went out to the dealer with him today and got to drive it.

Cons: some turbo lag and lack of grunt at very low revs, but I guess that's any entry level car these days. Shift throws a bit long and clutch take up weirdly deep.

Pros: It basically feels like a modernized E46 otherwise, which is pretty high praise IMO. Sturdy handling and feels light on its feet. Build quality seems quite high.

Overall I like it quite a bit. It's a good looking car, but could do without the chrome engine vents and door handles.

This particular example was delivered into dealer inventory on Saturday.

Interesting. I expect they'll be as rare as hen's teeth.

is your dad getting a MT?

Yes

Cool. I had heard these were supposed to be decent cars.

Looks good. I think i actually prefer that interior to all the competition. Its upscale and modern without being gimmicky or overwrought. Actually does kind of look how the e46 interior woudl look if modernized for today

I didn't ask about requirements, but the Hyundai dealer in my town does not, and will not sell them. Maybe they don't have enough customer satisfaction?

I have to go to a Genesis dealer up in Greer if I want to check one out. (25 miles away)

That's because Genesis is now a brand, not just a model. They have their own dealer network now...

got some cool parents on this forum:) Your dad and JST mustang MT dad

Saw these at the the SF auto show. Very cool inside and out. Great choice.

Don’t think I didn’t see the LMB M5 in the background. =)

Apropos (haven't watched it yet)

https://youtu.be/tnsv8ow8W-w

Have they found a way to not make the interior smell like toxic chemicals yet? Probably my biggest annoyance with Hyundai's stuff, I feel sick shortly after getting into one.

Definitely a decent-looking car, pretty derivative and no new ground broken in the styling department. It looks like any Infiniti or Lexus from the last ten years except in the front where it doesn't have those marques' overwrought grilles.

There are hardly any RWD/MT sedans out there. Hell, there are hardly any MT's that are not econobox or sports car.

While I never got wholly used to the Macan, one of the things I miss least is the PDK. Competent, but not the best in delicate/tight garage maneuvers. Something to be said for a good old clutch... It was certainly competent and more efficient. I could be in 5th gear by the time I went one block at 30mph, no way even with the most diligent shifting, I could keep the revs so low.

Yes.

In terms of 2019 model year, the G70 is the ONLY luxury brand that offers one unless you count the 4 seater BMW M6 Grand Coupe.

Why wouldn't you count it

Also the M2 is still available with a manual I think. And Porsche offers manuals on 911s...

4 seats and BMW calls it a coupe not a sedan :dunno:

Those are not sedans

Oh missed that part. Thought we were just talking luxury brands with manuals.

He's picking this car up tonight.

When I read this, at first I thought I was in Alex's "fuck it" thread and got kind of excited for him. Then I realized what happened.

I mean, happy for your dad, but

Woo hoo... I dig it. Life was hard without an MT for me. I found things to dislike about a perfect PDK setup.

Same. :lol: