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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · Genesis
The Genesis G70 is the car that announced Hyundai's luxury division as a serious rival to the German compact sport sedans.
Model profile
The G70 launched for the 2019 model year on the rear-drive-biased platform shared with the Kia Stinger, and received a significant facelift for 2022 with the brand's twin-line 'Quad Lamp' front and rear lighting, a larger central touchscreen and a fully digital instrument cluster. It has stayed a single generation through its life, evolving by update rather than redesign.
Powertrain and equipment
Two turbo petrol engines define the US G70. The entry unit began as a 2.0-litre turbo four (around 252 hp) and, from the 2022 facelift, was replaced by a 2.5-litre turbo four producing roughly 300 hp.
The US G70 is a four-door sedan only — the Shooting Brake estate was never sold in North America, so do not expect to find one among US imports.
Vehicle selection
The US is the G70's biggest market, so lease returns and one-owner cars appear regularly, often with complete dealer service histories under the strong US Genesis warranty.
A used G70 suits the buyer who wants German-rival driving dynamics and a genuinely upscale cabin without the mainstream badge — someone cross-shopping a used 3 Series, C-Class or A4 but wanting something rarer on European roads.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Typical figure (Genesis G70): 4-door compact luxury sport sedan |
|---|---|
| Length | Typical figure (Genesis G70): approx. 4,685 mm |
| Wheelbase | Typical figure (Genesis G70): approx. 2,835 mm |
| Kerb weight | Typical figure (Genesis G70): approx. 1,650–1,820 kg |
| Seats | Typical figure (Genesis G70): 5 |
| Base engine (pre-2022) | Typical figure (Genesis G70): 2.0 L turbo 4-cyl, ~252 hp |
|---|---|
| Base engine (2022+) | Typical figure (Genesis G70): 2.5 L turbo 4-cyl, ~300 hp |
| Top engine | Typical figure (Genesis G70): 3.3 L twin-turbo V6, ~365 hp / 510 Nm |
| Transmission | Typical figure (Genesis G70): 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Typical figure (Genesis G70): Rear-wheel drive; AWD (HTRAC) available |
| Fuel | Typical figure (Genesis G70): Petrol |
| 0–100 km/h (3.3T) | Typical figure (Genesis G70): approx. 4.7–5.0 s |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h (2.0T) | Typical figure (Genesis G70): approx. 6.0–6.4 s |
| Boot volume | Typical figure (Genesis G70): approx. 300 L |
| Build location | Typical figure (Genesis G70): Ulsan, South Korea |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The G70 is generally reliable and shares proven Hyundai/Genesis powertrains, but there are items to check. The 2.0-litre Theta II turbo four was, in some Hyundai/Kia applications, associated with the wider engine-bearing recall programme; verify recall completion by VIN even though the G70's tune differs.
Germany and Europe
US-market G70s run mph-primary clusters, US lighting logic (side markers, DRL, often amber indicators), North American radio bands and US-calibrated driver assistance.
Typical work includes fitting or activating a rear fog lamp, confirming headlight beam compliance, ensuring the speedometer reads km/h, and preparing documentation for §21 individual approval.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
1) Selection — we shortlist suitable used G70 listings from US auctions and Genesis dealers.
Questions and answers
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Yes, broadly. Proven powertrains; check completed recalls, 3.3T oil-change history and early-car software updates.
The 2.5T (2022+) is the balanced daily choice; the 3.3T twin-turbo V6 is the performance flagship at around 365 hp.
Yes. HTRAC AWD is widely offered and is worth prioritising for German winters; standard drive is rear-wheel.
No. Only the sedan was sold in North America, so US imports are sedans.
It is compact inside with a modest boot. If you need large rear-seat or luggage space, a bigger sedan may suit you better.
Yes, after TUEV individual approval and the usual lighting and speedometer conformity work.
Available VIN, title and history information can be reviewed in the vehicle profile. USCar Trader can also arrange a separately booked on-site inspection within a scope agreed in advance.
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