Genesis G70 Shooting Brake verdict
Should you buy one?
The Genesis G70 Shooting Brake is an unusual choice in a market dominated by very similar vehicles, and we like it all the more for that. In cold, hard terms, it’s not as good all round as the BMW 3 Series Touring, Audi A4 Avant and Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate, and if you want the best car for your money, you should go with the former.
But it’s still an engaging choice, especially considering the extra level of service your Genesis dealer will offer you as a customer. It’s not just appealing because it looks interesting. It’s also good to drive, with keen handling, and should be fun to live with if you enjoy attacking B-roads on a regular basis. Motorway refinement is also noteworthy, as is promise of good reliability.
However, it’s let down by an indifferent range of diesel and petrol engines and a lack of any sort of electrification. It also has a small boot compared to even immediate rivals, let alone proper load-luggers.
