Genesis introduced their first crossover a little more than a month ago, and now it appears the company is considering a shooting brake.
According to Car & Driver, Genesis CEO William Lee confirmed the company has a “study” for the G70 Shooting Brake.
Lee apparently didn’t confirm plans for production, but the publication says the wagon would be based on the facelifted G70 which is expected to be introduced next year. The model is stated to adopt Genesis’ new design language which incorporates a crest grille and quad lighting units as seen on the GV80 and G90.
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Previous reports have also suggested the facelifted G70 will drop the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 252 hp (188 kW / 255 PS) and 260 lb-ft (352 Nm) of torque. It is slated to be replaced by a new turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder that has 290 hp (216 kW / 294 PS) and 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) of torque. That’s a significant jump in performance, but the change could result in the six-speed manual being dropped.
Getting back to the wagon, the G70 Shooting Brake is believed be to a European-focused model which would help Genesis battle the Audi A4 Avant, BMW 3-Series Touring and Mercedes C-Class Estate. While Genesis hasn’t been launched in Europe, executives have previously suggested the brand could arrive in the next year or two.
It remains unclear if the G70 Shooting Brake could be offered in the United States, but it would be an interesting proposition as BMW and Mercedes don’t offer their entry-level wagons in America. Instead, buyers are limited to the Audi A4 Allroad and Volvo V60.
