Genesis makes little things matter

Genesis knows everything has to be wellexecuted to turn consumers away from the established luxury players, so the little things matter.

Take this particular small thing that charmed every passenger, from retiree to grade-schooler. On the inside part of the passenger’s seat, above and across the center console, are two buttons to slide the seat forward, or fold the seatback. The driver or the rear seat passenger

seats for the sake of dynamic design. In short, the car looks good, and you’ll look good getting in and out of it.

Genesis carries what it calls “ath-

nappa leather seats and door panels blend with the brushed aluminum trim pieces to create a sophisticated cabin that isn’t ostentatious. The only Hyundai family resemblance is the infotainment system, which is simple to use and not overburdened with submenus. This easy- to- use effectiveness applies to high- fidelity voice commands and

in 4.5 seconds, according to Genesis. It’s essentially the same powertrain as the larger, heavier Kia Stinger.

Turbo lag is minimal, steering is direct and the G70 soaks up the road while still staying close to it. There’s no lean but plenty of mean in the G70 with Prestige trim.

The question is whether it exceeds the class benchmark, the BMW 3-Series. The new M340i is a tad quicker but expected to be about $10,000 more. But whatever the case, if you’re in the market for a luxury sport sedan, checking out the G70 is worth your while. Don’t be that dude hung up on dated misconceptions.