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GENESIS G70 Rare

As of 2026 Q1, 257 GENESIS G70s remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2021 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 52 (25.4%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the GENESIS G70 is rarer than 50% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

GENESIS G70 car — UK survivor photo
Photo: MercurySable99 / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q1
257
255 licensed2 SORN
▲ 52 (+25.4%) yr/yr
Peak: 257 in 2026 Q1 · first seen 2021 Q3

Survivors over time

0 64 129 193 257 2021 Q32023 Q42026 Q1

How rare is it?

Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (257 in the latest data).

Rarer than 50% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 257 on the road today
Petrol 56%Diesel 44%

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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About the G70

The Genesis G70 (Korean: 제네시스 G70) is a four-door compact executive car manufactured by the Korean luxury automaker Genesis, a luxury division of Hyundai Motor Group. The G70 debuted on September 15, 2017, at the global launch event in Seoul's Olympic Park. It is Genesis Motor's third model and was designed to compete with compact executive and entry-level luxury saloons and sedans. In 2019, the Genesis G70 was named the North American Car of the Year.

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

GENESIS G70 — questions & answers

How many GENESIS G70 are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q1, 257 GENESIS G70 were still registered in the UK — 255 licensed and on the road, plus 2 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the GENESIS G70 rare?

The GENESIS G70 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (257), making it rarer than 50% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Is the GENESIS G70 increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of GENESIS G70 on UK roads rose by 52 (25.4%).

What fuel do most GENESIS G70 use?

Most GENESIS G70 run on petrol — about 56% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.

When did the GENESIS G70 peak?

The GENESIS G70 peaked at 257 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2021 Q3.

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