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Genesis G70 Shooting Brake is a gorgeous AWD station wagon

Genesis G70
Written by Nizam Shaikh

Genesis has unveiled the new G70 Shooting Brake in pictures. The name ‘Shooting Brake’ refers to the car body style, quite popular in the European market. The theme has its roots deep into the European market and a reoccurring theme in the premium luxury sector.

Genesis G70 – Design & Styling

Genesis has revealed that the G70 Shooting Brake is designed with the European customer in mind. The design of the G70 Shooting Brake is carried over from the G70 sedan along with an element of practicality. The G70 Shooting Brake features an enhanced boot and robust exterior details, following the Genesis design philosophy, ‘Athletic Elegance.’

The Genesis G70 Shooting Brake comes with the signature Crest Grille on the front and Quad headlamps on the outside. The G70 Shooting Brake features a sprinter’s pre-race posture, an ‘Athletic Elegance’ trait from the brand’s design philosophy. The Genesis G70 Shooting Brake features a large glasshouse and a “floating type” integral spoiler on the profile. On the inside, the G70 Shooting Brake features a driver-focused design inspired by the new G70 sedan. The brand reveals that the interiors resemble the cockpit of a fighter jet. 

Genesis G70 – Dimensions and Powertrain

The Genesis G70 Shooting Brake measures 4,685 mm in length, 1,850 mm in width and 1,400 mm in height, with a 2,835 mm wheelbase. The boot space in the Shooting Brake is 40% larger than the G70 sedan. The rear seats feature a 40:20:40 split format. Powering the Genesis G70 is likely to be a 2.5-litre engine producing 290 Hp of power and 420 Nm of torque. The brand is also likely to offer a 3.3-litre V6 engine in the US market. 

Genesis has announced that the brand will be commencing European sales later this year. The brand will start with Germany, followed by the UK and Switzerland. 

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