GENESIS Motors Australia has launched an evocatively styled Taking pictures Brake variant of its G70 sedan, which is claimed to mix the very best traits of a sportscar and a station wagon.
Priced from $79,000 plus on-road prices, the newcomer is powered by a 179kW/353Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine linked to the rear wheels by way of Genesis’ proprietary eight-speed computerized transmission.
Whereas the front-end design of the G70 Taking pictures Brake is characterised by the Korean premium model’s signature quad-lamp structure and crest grille, the newcomer departs from its sedan sibling’s styling with twin parabolic physique strains that intensify the wheel-arch flares and a swoopy rear spoiler that seems to drift above the single-piece glass hatch.
Behind the quirky tailgate is baggage quantity of 465 litres, in contrast with 330 litres for sedan (VDA figures). The G70 Taking pictures Brake’s hatch is electrically operated and may be opened robotically by an individual carrying the car’s good key.
The brand new mannequin’s normal specification is claimed to mix the G70 sedan’s Luxurious and Sport Line Packages. A Brembo brake bundle and restricted slip differential fitted are commonplace, as are touch-type door handles, electro-chromatic mirrors, in addition to a panoramic sunroof.
A no-cost non-compulsory Sport Line Styling Bundle is obtainable. It incorporates a Sport Line inside, 19-inch sport alloy wheels, sport grille and darkish chrome exterior highlights.
With the usual Luxurious Bundle, the Taking pictures Brake’s inside options quilted Nappa leather-based trim mixed with aluminium trim inserts. The non-compulsory Sport Line styling bundle provides sportier quilting, bespoke swirl-patterned aluminium inserts and sports activities pedals.
Normal inside appointments embrace a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster (with 3D perform), a ten.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system that provides smartphone-mirroring expertise and incorporates a surround-view monitor, a dual-zone local weather management system with heated- and ventilated entrance seats, laminated facet glass and a wi-fi cellphone charger.
By way of the protection suite, G70 Taking pictures Brake comes geared up with 10 airbags (together with a entrance centre facet airbag and rear facet airbags), in addition to an intensive array of Genesis Lively Security Management driver help and superior lively security applied sciences.
Amongst these methods are ahead collision and driver consideration warning with main car departure alert, forward- and rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance help with junction turning perform, blind-spot cameras and collision-avoidance help, adaptive cruise management with stop-and-go perform, lane-keeping and following help, adaptive headlights, secure exit warning and rear occupant alert.
Included within the bundle from new are a five-year/limitless kilometre complete guarantee, complimentary scheduled servicing for 5 years/50,000km and 5 years’ entry to the Korean luxurious model’s concierge, courtesy car and valet companies plus a premium roadside help program.
