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2019 GENESIS G70: EQUIPPED TO COMPETE

 G70 is offered in five trim levels, ranging from Advanced to Sport  Limited-run Dynamic and Design Special Edition models available at launch

Note to editors: This is the last of four product-related press releases in the lead-up to the U.S. market launch of the 2019 Genesis G70.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 10, 2018 – The 2019 Genesis G70 takes an aggressive approach to the competitive, entry-level luxury segment. Wrapped in a sleek, elegant design, and with driver-focused performance features to cater to serious

drivers, G70 embodies the Genesis ethos of respect while showcasing the future direction of the brand’s identity.

G70 is offered in five trim levels: Advanced, Elite, Prestige, Dynamic and Sport. Every G70 comes standard with class-leading active and passive safety technology, refined interior appointments and driver-focused features.

The list of standard features on the 252-hp, G70 Advanced 2.0T trim is competitive.

Rear-wheel drive is standard; the AWD Package, available on all trim levels except 2.0T Sport with the 6-speed manual , adds HTRAC all-wheel drive and a heated steering wheel.

Exterior

 LED daytime running lights  LED taillights  Heated outside mirrors with  18-inch alloy wheels with Michelin integrated turn signal indicators all-season tires  Smart trunk

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Interior

 Proximity key with push-button start  Stainless steel front door sill plates  12-way power driver’s seat including  Power windows with front and rear four-way power lumbar auto-up/down  8-way power passenger’s seat  Electronic parking brake  60/40 split-folding rear seat  Dual automatic climate control  Perforated leather-wrapped steering  Auto-dimming rear-view mirror with wheel and shift knob HomeLink  Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

Multimedia

 HD Radio  2 front USB ports; 1 rear USB port  7-inch color LCD multi-information  Genesis Connected Services display telematics  8-inch display audio screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, and rearview camera with parking guidelines

Safety

 Forward Collision Avoidance with  Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Pedestrian Detection Go  Tire Pressure Monitoring System  Lane Keep Assist with individual tire pressure indicator  High Beam Assist  Driver Attention Warning  Blind-Spot Collision Warning with  7 airbags: dual front, front side, side Rear Cross-Traffic Collision curtain, and driver knee Warning

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To the Advanced 2.0T trim level, G70 Elite 2.0T adds:

 Full LED headlights  Rain-sensing windshield wipers  Front passenger seat walk-in device  Integrated Memory System  Front and rear parking sensors  Power tilt and telescopic steering wheel  Power-folding, auto-dimming exterior  Heated and ventilated front seats mirrors  Lexicon 15-speaker audio system  Integrated navigation system with with Quantum Logic Surround and complimentary lifetime traffic Clari-Fi Music Restoration updates Technology  Leather seating surfaces  Sunroof  Genesis logo approach lights  Aluminum door and console trim

G70 Prestige 2.0T adds even more feature content:

 Power driver seat cushion extension  Head-up display  Front passenger four-way power  Qi wireless charging pad lumbar  Nappa leather seating surfaces with  Surround-view monitor luxury quilting  Heated rear seats  Low Beam Assist  Dinamica microfiber headliner

Aimed at drivers who want even more performance, G70 Dynamic 2.0T adds:

 Limited-slip differential (RWD only)  19-inch alloy wheels with summer tires (F P225/40R19, R P255/35R19)

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The pinnacle of performance is G70 Sport 2.0T, which builds on feature content from

G70 Prestige 2.0T.

 19-inch alloy wheels with summer  Nappa leather seating surfaces with tires (F P225/40R19, R P255/35R19) sport quilting (choice of red or gray contrast stitching with black interior)  Limited-slip differential (RWD only)  Dark chrome grille and daylight opening  Copper headlight bezel accents  Alloy pedals  Dark tint taillight covers

G70 Sport 2.0T comes standard with an automatic transmission, and a 6-speed

manual gearbox is available with even more performance-oriented equipment (RWD only).

 Multi-plate type limited-slip  Sport exhaust system differential  Brembo braking system with  Manual parking brake performance brake pads

Standard features on the 365-hp, G70 Advanced 3.3T generously reinforce its sport-

sedan image, adding to or replacing content on G70 Advanced 2.0T. Rear-wheel drive

is standard.

 Multi-plate type limited-slip  Power tilt and telescopic steering differential wheel  Brembo braking system  Dual exhaust  Sport-tuned suspension  Steering with variable gear ratio  Alloy pedals  Integrated Memory System

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 Full LED headlights  Integrated navigation system  Genesis logo approach lights  Aluminum door and console trim  Leather seating surfaces with  Power driver seat bolster heating and ventilation  Power driver seat cushion extension  Front passenger seat four-way power lumbar  Front passenger seat walk-in device  Power folding, auto-dimming outside mirrors  19-inch alloy wheels & summer tires  Lexicon 15-speaker audio system (F P225/40R19, R P255/35R19); all- with Quantum Logic Surround and season tires for AWD models Clari-Fi Music Restoration Technology

To the Advanced 3.3T trim level, G70 Elite 3.3T adds:

 Low Beam Assist  Front and rear parking sensors  Sunroof  Qi wireless charging pad  Rain-sensing windshield wipers

G70 Prestige 3.3T adds even more feature content:

 Head-up display  Surround-view monitor  Dinamica microfiber headliner  Heated rear seats  Nappa leather seating surfaces with luxury quilting

The ultimate in driver-oriented performance is the G70 3.3T Sport.

 Electronically controlled suspension  Alloy pedals  Copper headlight bezel accents  Dark tint taillight covers  Dark chrome grille and daylight  19-inch alloy wheels with summer

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opening tires (F P225/40R19, R P255/35R19) for RWD and AWD variants  Nappa leather seating surfaces with sport quilting (choice of red or gray contrast stitching with black interior)

Two limited-run Special Edition models will debut at launch: the G70 Dynamic Edition

and G70 Design Edition. Based on G70 3.3T Sport, these models embody the essence of G70 performance and styling, respectively. Available in Havana Red with a black interior with red contrast stitching, the performance-tuned G70 3.3T Dynamic Edition

optimizes weight with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires (replacing Pilot Sport 4) and a tire repair kit, adds performance brake pads, and offers a bespoke key cover. The 3.3T Design Edition will be painted in exclusive Black Forest Green and will feature a cream-

colored interior with a contrasting, dark green upper instrument panel. A premium cabin air filter, embossed Genesis winged logo headrests, and a bespoke key cover complete the Design Edition package. Both special-edition models will be available

with either RWD or AWD.

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2019 GENESIS G70: SPECIFICATIONS

2.0T 3.3T

Engine

Type DOHC 16-valve Inline DOHC 24-Valve V6 Twin Four-Cylinder, Gasoline Turbo Dual CVVT Direct Injection (GDI), (Continuous Variable Tuned Intake System Valve Timing), Gasoline (TIS) Direct Injection (GDI), Variable Intake System (VIS) Materials Aluminum Block and Aluminum Block and Head Head Displacement 2.0 liters / 1,998 cc 3.3 liters / 3,342 cc Bore & Stroke 86.0 mm x 86.0 mm 92.0 mm x 83.8 mm Horsepower 252 @ 6,200 rpm 365 @ 6,000 rpm (hp) Torque (lb-ft) 260 @ 1,400 - 4,000 rpm 376 @ 1,300 - 4,500 rpm

Valves per Cylinder 4 4 Compression ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1

Transmission

6-speed 8-speed Electronic Automatic with SHIFTRONIC™

Manual Manual Shift Mode and Lock-Up Torque Converter (ratio : 1) (ratio : 1) First 3.848 3.964 3.665

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Second 2.317 2.468 2.396 Third 1.623 1.610 1.610 Fourth 1.233 1.176 1.190 Fifth 1.000 1.000 1.000 Sixth 0.794 0.832 0.826 Seventh - 0.652 0.643 Eighth - 0.565 0.556 Reverse 3.985 2.273 2.273 Final Drive 3.538 3.727 3.538 Transmission 2.0 9.2 9.7 Fluid (quarts)

Suspension

Front McPherson Suspension with Hollow Stabilizer Bar and High- Performance Gas Shock Absorber

Rear 5-link Suspension with Solid Stabilizer Bar

Steering

Type Rack Mounted Motor-Driven Power Rack Mounted Motor- Steering (R-MDPS) Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) with Variable Gear Ratio (VGR) Overall Ratio 12.5 12.5 Turns, Lock to 2.4/2.3 2.4/2.3 Lock (RWD/AWD) Turning Circle 36.1/37.4 36.1/37.4 (ft.)

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Brakes/Tires/Wheels

6-speed 8-speed Electronic Automatic with SHIFTRONIC™

Manual Manual Shift Mode and Lock-Up Torque Converter Front Power Power Assisted 12.6-in. Power Assisted 13.8-in. Assisted 13.8- Ventilated Disc Brembo Ventilated Disc in. Brembo Ventilated Disc Rear Power Power Assisted 12.4-in. Power Assisted 13.4-in. Assisted 13.4- Solid Disc Ventilated Disc in. Brembo Ventilated Disc Optional Performance Brembo braking system Tires P225/45R18 – All season Standard: P225/45R18 – All season (AWD) F: P225/40R19 / R: P255/35R19– Summer (Standard RWD, Optional

AWD) F: P225/40R19 / R: P255/35R19– Summer (Optional) Wheels Front: 18-in. Multi-Spoke Front: 19-in. Multi-Spoke Alloy (18 x 8.0J) Alloy (19 x 8.0J)

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Rear: 18-in. Multi-Spoke Rear: 19-in. Multi -Spoke Alloy (18 x 8.0J) Alloy (19 x 8.5J) Spare Tire Tire mobility 18-in. (T135/80R18) 18-in. (T135/80R18) kit

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in.) 111.6 Overall Length (in.) 184.4 Overall Height (in.) 55.1 Overhang, Front (in.) 31.7 Overhang, Rear (in.) 41.1 Coefficient of Drag (Cd) 0.28 (0.29 with 19- inch wheels)

Interior Dimensions

Head Room Front (in.) 39.7 (36.9 with sunroof) Rear (in.) 36.9 Leg Room Front (in.) 42.6 Rear (in.) 34.8 Shoulder Room Front (in.) 56.3 Rear (in.) 54.6 EPA Passenger Volume (cu. ft) 93.8 EPA Cargo Volume (cu. ft) 10.5 EPA Total Volume (cu. ft) 104.3

Capacities

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6-speed 8-speed Electronic Automatic with SHIFTRONIC™

Manual Manual Shift Mode and Lock-Up Torque Converter Fuel (gallons) 15.8 15.8 15.8 Engine Oil 6.0 6.0 8.1 (quarts)

Curb Weight

RWD 3580 3516 3774 AWD - 3673 3887

Fuel Economy

City MPG 18 22/21 18/18 (RWD/AWD) Highway 28 30/28 26/25 MPG (RWD/AWD) Combined 22 25/23 21/20 MPG (RWD/AWD)

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Genesis Motor America America, LLC is headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif. Genesis is a

global luxury automotive brand that delivers the highest standards of performance, design and innovation. A total of six new Genesis models, including the flagship full- size G90 luxury sedan, mid-luxury G80 and G80 Sport sedans and soon-to-arrive G70

near-luxury sport sedan, will launch by 2021 and compete with the world’s most renowned luxury car brands. All Genesis vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by an industry-leading warranty with enhanced roadside assistance and concierge services.

In just the first half of 2018, Genesis has won highest-ranked brand in the automotive industry awards for quality and owner satisfaction from highly-respected, third-party

experts Consumer Reports, JD Power and AutoPacific.

For more information on Genesis and its new definition of luxury, please visit www.genesis.com

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