ES vs G70 comparison

By starting price alone, G70 is ₩26,600,000 cheaper. But price is not everything, so check the highlighted rows in the table below.

ES and G70 compared side by side in Cars.

CurrencyUSDKRWEUR

ES

What is good

  • Excellent fuel economy, quietness and high durability keep running costs low.

What could be better

  • As a new model in its early launch period, official specs and certified fuel economy still need checking, and the price is higher than the previous generation.

ES official site

G70

What is good

  • A sports sedan whose strengths are a sharp rear-wheel-drive-based driving feel and a reasonable price.

What could be better

  • The small body makes the rear seat and trunk cramped, and with only gasoline turbo engines, fuel economy is low.

G70 official site

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

ItemESVisit siteG70Visit site
Starting price≈$54,014.50+ (₩71,600,000)External source≈$33,947.66+ (₩45,000,000)Checked on official page
Vehicle classFull-sizeMid-size
FuelHybrid, ElectricGasoline
Domestic/importedImportedDomestic
Top price8,4905,970
Fuel/energy economyNeeds checking (certified fuel economy of the new ES 350h not published)
  • 2.5 Turbo 2WD combined 11.2km/L
  • 3.3 Turbo 2WD combined 9.1km/L
EV rangeUp to 478km (external source, differs by trim, needs checking)-
PowerNeeds checking (official specs of the new model not confirmed)
  • 2.5 Turbo 304 hp
  • 3.3 Turbo 370 hp (Sport Package, 373 hp for the Graphite Edition)
Seats5-seater5
Price by trim
  • 8th generation All New ES (launched 2026-10-13): ES 350e Premium ₩71,600,000
  • Luxury ₩80,200,000
  • VIP ₩83,900,000
  • ES 500e AWD Premium ₩77,000,000
  • Luxury ₩84,900,000
  • ES 350h Premium ₩72,900,000
  • Luxury ₩77,800,000
  • ES 350h AWD Premium ₩75,900,000
  • Luxury ₩80,800,000 (based on 5% individual consumption tax)
2026 model year, 3 trims, after tax benefit: Gasoline 2.5 Turbo ₩45,000,000 ~ Graphite Edition 3.3 Turbo ₩59,700,000. Options priced separately
Good forRecommended for those who want a quiet, fuel-efficient large hybrid sedan.2030 drivers (in their 20s and 30s) who value fun driving, and people looking for a small Genesis sedan
TypeCarsCars
CategorySedanSedan
CompanyLexus, JapanGenesis, South Korea
Plans
      Pros
      • Excellent fuel economy, quietness and high durability keep running costs low.
      • A sports sedan whose strengths are a sharp rear-wheel-drive-based driving feel and a reasonable price.
      Cons
      • As a new model in its early launch period, official specs and certified fuel economy still need checking, and the price is higher than the previous generation.
      • The small body makes the rear seat and trunk cramped, and with only gasoline turbo engines, fuel economy is low.

      Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.

      Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,325.57 (2026-10-21). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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