In 2021, when electrification is booming, we can see the end of fuel vehicles at a glance. Most family cars are generally spacious and comfortable. Who has the courage to lead with sports? It is one of those few brands.
Genesis originated from South Korea. At first, there were different opinions within Hyundai Motor on the operation of this brand. Should we launch Genesis models under the Hyundai brand, or should we make the Genesis brand independent? The results came in 2015, and in September of the same year, Genesis was launched in the United States as an independent. Some data show that from 2015 to 2021, the sales volume of the entire series of SUVs has exceeded 100,000 units. In addition to North America, which has the largest sales volume, South Korea and the European market also made considerable contributions. Genesis has achieved initial success.
This year, Genesis finally came, entered China, and was named Genesis. From April to now, three new cars have been introduced one after another. To say that the mid-to-large flagship SUV GV80 and the luxury executive sedan G80 are a bit far away from us young people, the G70, a mid-sized luxury sports sedan with a strong sports orientation that has just been launched, is undoubtedly the Genesis. The third beautiful card that Si plays to young Chinese consumers.
At first glance, among domestic luxury brand models, the Cadillac CT5 is the most suitable target group for it. Willing to give up space comfort and pursue control and driving. When the sports pioneer CT5 meets the new niche G70, who can be better?
Genesis G70 offers a total of 3 models. The standard price of the luxury version and flagship version are RMB 249,800 and RMB 321,800 respectively. The Edition 1 limited edition specially created for the Chinese market is sold as standard. The price is RMB 355,000 and limited to 88 units. The price range of the Cadillac CT5 currently on sale is RMB 279,700-322,700. The two models to be compared today are the Genesis G70 Deluxe Edition (hereinafter referred to as G70), with an official guide price of RMB 249,800, and the other It is the Cadillac CT5 fashion model (hereinafter referred to as CT5), with an official guide price of 279,700 yuan. Why these two cars? The Cadillac CT5 has been on the market for some time. The terminal has a discount of about 30,000 yuan. The price of the bare car after the discount is 249,700 yuan. The prices of the two naked cars are relatively close. Secondly, among the three models on the market, the Genesis G70 is the only G70. The luxury version is a rear-wheel drive model, which is more comparable to the CT5 with rear-wheel drive. Let's analyze the two cars in detail.
In terms of appearance, when it comes to Genesis, anyone who knows this brand should fall in love with her pomegranate skirt. It is personally designed by former Bentley designer Lee Sang Ye. It has attracted a lot of attention in just 8 months after entering China. The G70 is no exception. The flying-wing logo, large-area honeycomb grille, and "parallel double shine" design can all be seen, and they are also the highlights of the most family-friendly design language.
Unlike its big brother G80, the front bumper is not penetrated, but is decorated with three-section hollows. Fangs also "grow" on both sides, and all air intakes are It is blackened and has smooth edges with no obvious edges and corners. The overall structure of the front face is relatively clear.
Although it is a luxury mid-level sedan with significant sports genes, the use of lines of the G70 is extremely restrained and tends to use an elegant expression without any violation. The ground was tense, giving off a vague sense of muscle.
The short front overhang and long front end shift the visual center of gravity to the rear, which absolutely meets all your imagination of a sports luxury sedan. Its little flamboyance is also reflected in some details. The genuine heat dissipation vents under the A-pillar, the upturned duck tail at the tail, and the oval symmetrical exhaust layout all show its "hormones".
Cadillac CT5 and G70 adopt a similar front air intake layout, and also undergo honeycomb blackening treatment, and the overall layout is also It's very clear, but the difference is that the edges are more regular, and chrome trim strips are added for embellishment. The car logo is embedded inside the main air intake grille, which is the finishing touch inside the grille and looks more comfortable.
The difficult problem that designers of every manufacturer must overcome is personalization, that is, making their own models highly recognizable. In this regard, Cadillac and Genesis has done it all, and the Cadillac tear-eye LED headlights and Genesis G70 dual-line LED headlights are no less recognizable than the BBA models.
Compared with the G70, the CT5 has a sharper side design. The alpha diamond corner of the rear window, the fastback C-pillar, and the duck tail spoiler are in one go. Giving people a more stretched visual effect. The CT5 also uses a symmetrical exhaust layout. Like the front face, it is embellished with chrome trim strips.
The body size of the G70 is 4700mm*1850mm*1400mm, and the wheelbase is 2835mm. The body size of the CT5 is 4924mm*1883mm*1453mm, and the wheelbase is 2924mm. There is no doubt that the CT5 is smaller in size. It has absolute advantages, and if people who choose sports cars are selfish to the end, short and lean cars may be more flexible and interesting.
The rim size of both cars is 18 inches, but the G70 Deluxe Edition uses Michelin PS4 tires, size 225/45/ R18, optionally equipped with 19-inch titanium wheels, rear-drive exclusive mechanical limited-slip differential, electromagnetic suspension, Brembo braking system and other packages, but the price is indeed "expensive".
The CT5 Fashion Edition also uses Michelin tires, but they are Haoyue PRIMACY 3 ST tires, which are slightly inferior to the G70. The size is 245/45/R18.Wider than G70 for greater stability. The mLSD mechanical limited-slip differential and high-performance Brembo braking system are only available on top- and sub-top models.
On the whole, both G70 and CT5 give people a strong sense of movement. The G70 is like a fitness trainer who sweats in the gym every day. Every part of the body needs to be protected. Perfect body fat; while CT5 is more like a business man, and its charming silhouette cannot be covered even under a straight formal suit.
In terms of interior, the G70’s interior uses a suspended 10.25-inch central control screen, and it is tilted to the driver’s side, which also reflects the “selfishness” of this sports car. What’s nice is that it retains a lot of frequently used physical buttons, which not only satisfy functionality but also give it a more mechanical feel like a sports car.
Different from the design on the G80 and GV80, the gear shift does not use a knob, but a design similar to an aircraft gear lever. I guess it is also to increase the number of gears on the car. The sportiness and handling of the car.
The large number of red stitching, shift paddles, metal accelerator pedal and other elements in the car highlight its sporty identity. In addition, large areas of leather craft design, sports-style seats and door panel embossing ensure a visual sense of class.
The interior of the CT5 is relatively traditional and simple, similar to most joint venture brand cars on sale in China. Because it is an entry-level model, the carbon fiber trim is replaced by ordinary chrome plating. It is replaced by a board, and paired with genuine leather material, it looks slightly more home-like.
The 10.0-inch central control screen is decent and sufficient. There are also many physical buttons below the central control screen, and the functional areas are reasonably divided, making it very easy to use. Convenient.
However, there are some details that Genesis and even many luxury brands are worth learning from. It is not difficult to find out if you look closely, the CT5’s air-conditioning outlet and the physical button area below The overall shape is exactly the same as Cadillac's hidden car logo, which can enhance the car owner's sense of exclusivity, which is also an added value beyond the products of a luxury brand.
It can be seen that the interior materials and workmanship of the Genesis G70 are still more expensive. This is enough to show that it wants to impress Chinese consumers. After all, it is Come on, a good impression is the first step to success.
In terms of configuration, the G70 is also an entry-level model. In terms of active safety configuration, the G70 has rear side airbags, knee airbags, front center airbags, and a reminder that all seat belts are not fastened. However, the CT5 has passive safety configurations. The safety aspect is more thoughtful, with passive pedestrian protection and zero tire pressure continuous tire functions. In terms of driving assistance, the entry-level CT5 Fashion Edition lags behind the Genesis G70 entry-level version. The G70 has front and rear reversing radar, reversing side warning system, rear imaging, lane keeping, lane departure warning, road traffic sign recognition, and lane merging. Assistance and fatigue reminder, these are not available on the CT5 Fashion Edition. ThisFor a car of this class, at least the rear image should be standard. Let Cadillac review itself here.
In addition to not having rear imaging, nearly 300,000 luxury brand passenger seats still use manual adjustment, there are no water cup holders in the second row, and the second row seats cannot be placed. It's quite maddening. The G70 is more considerate for consumers. All G70 series are equipped with standard leather seats, heated front seats, and rear seats that can be folded down in equal proportions. Considering the health of the members in the car, all G70 series are equipped with standard in-car electronics. Air purifiers and in-car PM2.5 filtering devices also meet the needs of domestic consumers and are indeed brand-new products.
However, CT5 also has its advantages. The APP remote control function is more complete. It can not only be started remotely, but also remotely unlocked and ventilated, making it more user-friendly in terms of practicality. . Including the active noise reduction function that is standard on all series, it will also bring higher comfort to the members in the car.
In terms of overall configuration, the G70 can be said to be a complete winner.
Finally, let’s talk about the power aspect of sports cars that everyone is most concerned about. What’s interesting is that although the G70 has such a big difference in configuration and options, In terms of power, it is the same for several models. Treating everyone equally, there is no distinction between high and low power. They all use 2.0T engines with a maximum power of 180KW and a maximum torque of 353N.m. The data can basically match the high-power series products of the same level as BBA, and are matched with an 8AT gearbox. in the country, sports cars that can be built within 30W are definitely a rare species.
CT5 also uses a 2.0T engine, but the difference is a variable-cylinder turbocharged engine equipped with Tripower variable valve management technology. The official fuel consumption is 6.9 L/100km, which is much lower than the G70’s official fuel consumption of 8.3L/100km. The maximum power is 174KW and the maximum torque is 350N.m, which are also very eye-catching data. Matched with a 10AT transmission, the ten forward gears indicate that this transmission has a wider speed ratio range and a dense and reasonable gear ratio distribution. I believe it is also one of the effective ways to reduce fuel consumption.
Generally speaking, if you don’t worry about Genesis being a new brand, the G70 has more advantages in terms of exterior design, interior materials and configuration, but If you are more conservative and look at a Korean luxury brand with colored glasses, the Cadillac CT5, which has a century-old car-making history, is more suitable for you.