2026 Genesis G70: Kirkland Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2026 Genesis G70 at a Glance
The 2026 Genesis G70 is a compact luxury sport sedan offered in three trims at Genesis of Kirkland: the 2.5T from $43,450 MSRP, the 2.5T Prestige from $48,450 MSRP, and the 3.3T Sport Prestige from $53,600 MSRP. Those figures are for rear-wheel drive and come before the $1,395 destination charge. A 300-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter four powers the first two trims and a 365-hp twin-turbo 3.3-liter V6 powers the third, each paired with an 8-speed automatic and steering-wheel paddle shifters. All-wheel drive is available on every trim for roughly $2,000 to $2,100 more. The store is at 11930 124th Ave NE in Kirkland's Totem Lake area, and the sales floor is open seven days a week.
A sport sedan in a part of the country that buys SUVs
Spend ten minutes on 124th Avenue NE on a weekday and you'll count crossovers by the dozen. The G70 is the opposite of that. It's low, long in the hood, and it's the one Genesis sedan you can still order with rear-wheel drive as the standard setup (the bigger G80 and the GV70 SUV are all-wheel drive only for 2026). It competes for the same shoppers who look at compact German sport sedans, and its starting MSRP of $43,450 is usually what gets that conversation going.
Genesis of Kirkland sits in the Totem Lake neighborhood, part of the Lee Johnson Auto Family, and lists new G70 inventory on its website. Colors and trims move around week to week, so the practical move is to check the new inventory page or call (425) 517-8800 and ask what's on the ground before you drive over.
Two engines, three trims, one drivetrain decision
Every 2026 G70 uses an 8-speed automatic. What changes is the engine. The 2.5T and 2.5T Prestige share a turbocharged 2.5-liter four with 300 hp and 311 lb-ft of torque, rated by the EPA at 21 city and 29 highway mpg with rear-wheel drive (20 and 28 with AWD). The 3.3T Sport Prestige swaps in a twin-turbo 3.3-liter V6 making 365 hp and 376 lb-ft, rated 17 city and 25 highway with RWD (17 and 23 with AWD), and it adds a limited-slip differential and Brembo brakes that the four-cylinder trims don't have. Both engines call for premium gasoline.
The drivetrain choice is the same on all three. Rear-wheel drive is the base configuration, and AWD runs $2,100 more on the 2.5T and $2,000 more on the other two. Genesis also lists a limited-availability Prestige Graphite version above the Sport Prestige; it sits outside this guide, which covers the three trims below.
Pick your 2026 G70
G70 2.5T
from $43,450 MSRP (RWD)
The 300-hp turbo four with rear-wheel drive, the lowest way into a G70.
G70 2.5T Prestige
from $48,450 MSRP (RWD)
Leather seating, a Surround View Camera, and power-folding mirrors on the same engine.
G70 3.3T Sport Prestige
from $53,600 MSRP (RWD)
The 365-hp twin-turbo V6, a limited-slip differential, and Brembo brakes.
What shoppers say about Genesis of Kirkland
The store holds a 4.1-star average across 405 Google reviews, and the comments worth reading are the ones where a customer describes what the visit was actually like. Dave P. test drove a G70 this August and wrote: "Test drove a beautiful G70 with Elisa. She was an expert on the car and not pushy. She was more interested in what I wanted and needed than she was in just selling me something." Reza R. was weighing three brands when he walked in without an appointment: "Vadim was incredibly honest, responsive, and pressure-free. He genuinely wanted us to find a car that worked for us, encouraging us to test drive every model we had questions about."
Both names appear on the dealership's own staff page, where Elisa Daniel and Vadim Zemlyanoy are listed as Sales & Leasing Consultants. If you'd rather start from home, the store also offers online trade-in appraisals, a finance application, and vehicle delivery, and you can pick things up in person whenever you like.
Living with a G70 on the Eastside
Western Washington's weather is the first thing to plan around. Roads here are wet for a big part of the year, and a rear-wheel-drive sedan on good tires handles that fine for most people; those who head over the passes in winter, or who simply like extra grip, can add AWD. Every G70 carries Genesis's 5-year/60,000-mile new vehicle warranty and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, plus three years or 36,000 miles of complimentary scheduled maintenance. The store also describes a 3-day return or exchange promise on new vehicles (read the terms on its return and exchange page). How all of that plays out in the service lane is in the service & repair guide, and the pricing & leasing guide works through Kirkland's tax math.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Genesis G70 being discontinued?
Genesis hasn't announced an end date for the G70. The 2026 model covered here is on sale now, and the manufacturer's site already lists a 2027 G70 as well, so the nameplate is still active as of this writing.
Is there a 2027 G70, and how is it different?
Yes, genesis.com now shows a 2027 G70 starting at $43,800 MSRP. Its trim list shows 2.5T-powered versions only, which means the 3.3T twin-turbo V6 described in this guide is a 2026 model-year feature. If the V6 matters to you, ask the Kirkland team which 2026 Sport Prestige models are currently in stock.
Does the G70 come with all-wheel drive?
All-wheel drive is optional on every 2026 G70 trim, and rear-wheel drive is the standard, lower-priced setup. The extra cost is $2,100 on the 2.5T and $2,000 on the 2.5T Prestige and 3.3T Sport Prestige, based on the manufacturer's MSRPs.
Which 2026 G70 trim is the most powerful?
The 3.3T Sport Prestige, with 365 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque from its twin-turbo V6, compared with 300 hp and 311 lb-ft on the two 2.5T trims. It's also the only G70 trim with the limited-slip differential and Brembo brakes. The Sport Prestige guide has the details.
Is the Genesis G70 a luxury car?
Genesis is the luxury brand of Hyundai Motor Group, and the G70 is its compact sport sedan. Standard equipment includes a 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a heated steering wheel, and a full suite of driver-assist safety features, with leather seating arriving at the Prestige trim.
How much does a 2026 Genesis G70 cost?
MSRP runs from $43,450 for the 2.5T up to $53,600 for the 3.3T Sport Prestige in rear-wheel drive, before the $1,395 destination charge, taxes, and fees. The pricing guide lays out each trim with an estimated Kirkland tax figure.
Where can I see a G70 in person?
Genesis of Kirkland is at 11930 124th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. Browse the current new inventory, check the local offers, or call (425) 517-8800 to set up a test drive.
Three trims, one Totem Lake address
The short version of the lineup is simple. The 2.5T gets you the whole rear-drive sport sedan for the lowest price, the Prestige adds the cabin comforts, and the Sport Prestige adds the V6 and the hardware to go with it. Whichever one you lean toward, the best way to settle it is a drive on roads you actually use.
MSRP figures shown are for rear-wheel-drive configurations and exclude the $1,395 destination charge plus taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; all-wheel-drive versions run higher, and the dealer sets the actual selling price. Fuel-economy numbers are EPA estimates and real-world results will differ. Equipment and availability can shift with configuration and production timing; confirm current specifications and inventory with Genesis of Kirkland. Warranty and maintenance terms follow Genesis Motor America's published programs. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Genesis of Kirkland; staff named in reviews appear on genesisofkirkland.com/dealership/staff.htm.
