LESS than every week after it was teased on Instagram, the Genesis G70 Taking pictures Brake has been formally revealed by the Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) forward of its native arrival within the third quarter of 2021.
Aimed squarely on the European market, the Taking pictures Brake’s reveal comes lower than a fortnight after Genesis confirmed it might be establishing itself throughout mainland Europe and the UK.
Measuring 4685mm lengthy, 1850mm large and 1400mm tall, the G70 Taking pictures Brake shares all of its dimensions with the forthcoming sedan – due right here subsequent month – together with its 2835mm wheelbase.
That isn’t the case inside nonetheless with the wagon boasting a claimed 40 per cent improve in rear cargo area over to the sedan with the rear seats capable of be folded in a 40:20:40 association.
Visually, the Taking pictures Brake appears equivalent to the sedan by way of its key options: it has the identical crest grille/quad headlight association on the entrance, largely setting the tone for the acquainted ‘Two Traces’ design philosophy utilized to the physique sculpting and tail-lights.
The brand new capturing brake silhouette lends the Genesis a really Porsche Panamera-like silhouette and stance, particularly on the rear with its slightly rounded hind quarters.
Whereas the Two Traces theme is clearly current right here, the Taking pictures Brake flaunts a novel new rear lighting signature with 4 new lights embedded into the tailgate in an effort to assist distinguish it higher from the sedan.
Identical to the important thing automobile dimensions, the wagon’s inside is equivalent to the sedan’s with infotainment duties being taken care of by a prominently mounted 10.25-inch touchscreen system boasting over-the-air wi-fi updates, Valet mode and CarPay.
Going by the press photographs and different Genesis fashions, different world commonplace gear highlights look to incorporate a digital instrument cluster, automated local weather management and stop-start system along with the standard suite of HMG security goodies.
There has nonetheless been no official phrase on the Taking pictures Brake’s powertrain line-up nonetheless it might be cheap to anticipate it to characteristic the identical 179kW/353Nm 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder in addition to the 272kW/510Nm twin-turbo 3.3-litre V6 earmarked for the sedan.
Genesis Motor Europe managing director Dominique Boesch stated the model was delighted to disclose a automobile tailor-made particularly to European tastes forward of its arrival out there.
“The G70 Taking pictures Brake marries luxurious and European automotive heritage with our design philosophy of Athletic Magnificence,” she stated.
“Our fifth automobile in Europe, the Taking pictures Brake will stand aside by its distinctive design; it’s a clear assertion of our dedication to the area.”
Genesis Australia has bought 29 examples of the present G70 to date this yr ending April, accounting for a slender 0.7 per cent share of the $60,000-plus medium automobile section.
