Hyundai to launch facelifted G70 next month

SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co. said Wednesday it will launch the upgraded G70 sedan under its independent Genesis brand in South Korea next month to boost sales amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The facelifted G70 comes with a 2.0-liter gasoline turbocharged engine, a 2.2 diesel engine or a 3.3 gasoline turbocharged engine, the company said in a statement.

The upgraded version of the first-generation G70 underwent major design changes and features a wide and deep crest grille, quad headlamps and larger front air intakes, it said.

Further details about the new model will be released later.

kyongae.choi@yna.co.kr
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