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In the lenient transition to Gr.4 racing, the G70 has retained the use of its Kia Stinger derived Lambda II twin–turbocharged 3.3L V6 engine and optional All–Wheel–Drive from its VIP chauffeuring days, and when coupled with competition springs stiff even by racecar standards, the G70 GR4 is one of the easiest, if not the easiest Gr.4 car to drive. Said twin–turbocharged V6 engine delivers an unfaltering tabletop of torque anytime, anywhere upon request true to its luxury car roots, and drivers can simply leave the chore of shifting entirely to the game at no penalty whatsoever. Should the distinguished individual behind the wheel wish to indulge in the traditional art of changing cogs themselves, they'll find that the G70 GR4 hardly loses any pace when short–shifting to sip fuel. Being on the VIP list of V1.48 BoP, the G70 GR4 has exclusive, early access to most corners on a racetrack, and even mother nature herself and her oppressive air struggles to tax the G70 GR4. In short, this engine is everything a person could ask for, whichever suit they happen to be wearing.
But the G70 GR4 is far from a one–trick pony; when the roads meander, the G70 GR4 is lavishly appointed with tools to trivialise the challenges of any racetrack. It of course has the aforementioned stiff suspension setup that gives the luxobarge an unethical degree of directness and immediate response, which the car keeps deep into a corner under trail braking. When coupled with its coveted AWD and surprisingly balanced 52:48 mass distribution, trifling matters like bumps and kerbs are sorted by the unflinchingly neutral car before any of it reaches the driver, who only needs concern themself with picking an earlier–than–usual apex and fully depressing the throttle pedal past which. Should the G70 GR4 be pushed too far, it defaults to very calm and mild understeer, never lashing out unexpectedly. It is a car that is simply challenging to get to break composure, and as such, is a car that can completely disappear into the background of a driver's mind, letting them concentrate on more pressing matters, like (urgh) other people.
For the connoisseur who value immersion, the G70 GR4 is also equipped with a wide and clear rear camera, which sits dead centre on the car's dash behind a minimally obstructive rectangular steering wheel, making the task of assessing approaching danger much, much easier—or to simply gloat at the peasants they've passed. The shift lights are immaculately calibrated with the car's revs, flashing blue when the V6 reaches the last few hundred rpms in the rev range, where it finally shows hints of waning, meaning that blue flashes happen right when the car wants to be shifted, sparing the driver any mental gymnastics of figuring out when to shift or how to read the car, and it quite frankly makes the more eccentric and picky competition look cheap and cumbersome in comparison. A slight complaint I have though, is that I do wish the shift lights were mounted above the rear camera, because as they are right now, they're mounted in the middle of the steering wheel, which will require the driver to avert their eyes far from the road ahead to see.
That said, in the spirit of sportsmanship, the G70 GR4 does have its fair share of flaws. As of v1.48 BoP, it ranks the 6th heaviest car of the 33 models in Gr.4 (7th in Low–Speed BoP), and while its stiff springs, large 19–Inch carbon wheels, and ample power do a spectacular job of masking that mass, they can't hide the heft for long. Like all front–engined AWD cars, the G70 GR4 will quickly consume its front tyres as though a spoiled child. This is not a problem when chauffeuring cherishables around, but in the context of a race, it means that the rapid pace the G70 has in a sprint scenario quickly wanes. Also, while getting the G70 GR4 to break composure is a challenge, it becomes wildly and violently unpredictable if one side of the car is dipped into grass or gravel beyond paved tarmac, so drivers would be wise to avoid cutting corners too much. In terms of alternatives, the Lamborghini Huracán Gr.4 or a Subaru WRX Gr.4 are both similarly rock solid, stable drives, and while they don't have the straight line surge of the Genesis, the Huracán conserves its tyres and fuel better, while the WRX is softer and thus more forgiving to drive.
The Genesis G70 GR4 is a proven meta pick in certain scenarios, but it's more than just fast; it's stable, easy to drive, difficult to upset, and is even accommodating to beginners. Be they a seasoned competitor or a gentleman racer looking to learn the craft, the Genesis G70 GR4 truly makes lives easier and better, and should be viewed as an object of envy. In short, it is truly a luxurious racecar.
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