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Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers |
|---|---|
| Body Style | Wagon |
| Base Price | $47,174–$59,098 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
Our scoring places the 2025 Genesis G70 Shooting Brake at 8.4/10 overall, which translates to a Recommended rating for this wagon. Its strongest dimension is Safety at 9.0/10. It's a solid all-rounder that delivers across most dimensions without obvious deal-breakers.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. We score reliability at 8.4/10 — better than most direct rivals, if short of the segment's best. The 9.0/10 safety score puts it near the top of the class on this dimension; the official trim-level results at nhtsa.gov are worth a final check.
Performance is a genuine highlight at 8.1/10. The Genesis G70 Shooting Brake delivers engaging driving dynamics — responsive handling, meaningful power delivery, and a drivetrain that rewards spirited driving without sacrificing daily usability. The cabin tech earns 8.4/10 — infotainment, smartphone integration, and driver-assistance are all close to the best this class offers.
Priced from $47,174–$59,098, 27 MPG, seating 5, the Genesis G70 Shooting Brake sits in the premium tier of the wagon category. Value is where it presses its advantage — 8.3/10, meaning the feature set and quality outrun the asking price. At 1 year old, it's recent enough that the core feature set holds up well against current competition.
Our take: The 2025 Genesis G70 Shooting Brake is a solid, well-rounded wagon that covers the essentials without obvious deal-breakers. For most buyers in this segment, it's a safe, dependable choice.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2025 Genesis G70 Shooting Brake ranks #1 of 26 wagons in the Carivo database — better than 100% of the segment. Its 8.4/10 overall score is 0.5 points above the segment average of 7.9/10. Its $47,174 starting price sits close to the segment's median of $49,682.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full Wagon ranking →
Smart-money pick: the 2022 Genesis G70 Shooting Brake scores 8.3/10 — within striking distance of the 2025's 8.4 — and starts roughly $4,000 lower. If you don't need the newest model year, that's money better spent on a higher trim or kept in your pocket.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (this review) | 8.4/10 | $47,174 | |
| 2024 | 8.3/10 | $45,800 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 8.3/10 | $44,426 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 8.3/10 | $43,052 | Read review → |
Explore the full lineup of Genesis models scored by Carivo — ranked by overall score across reliability, safety, value, performance, and technology.