From what we know so far about the Genesis G70, this new compact sports sedan meets all the requirements for greatness in its segment—and even packs a few surprises. Rear-wheel drive? Check. Turbo four-cylinder and twin-turbo V-6 engine options? Check. An available six-speed manual transmission? Check, and hurrah!

Genesis finally has revealed full U.S.-market specifications for the highly anticipated G70, which will go on sale this summer. It’s the third sedan in the Genesis brand’s expanding lineup, complementing the mid-size G80 and the flagship G90, and promises to offer a significantly sportier driving experience than either of those offerings. Size-wise, the G70’s 111.6-inch wheelbase and 184.5-inch overall length place it on the larger end of the Audi A4/BMW 3-series/Mercedes-Benz C-class segment, although it’s a few inches smaller in both of those measurements than its platform-mate, the Kia Stinger, which we hope will translate into substantial weight savings for the Genesis.

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Both of the G70’s available engines, a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four with 252 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque and a twin-turbocharged 3.3-liter V-6 making 365 horsepower and 376 lb-ft, will be offered with rear-wheel drive as standard and all-wheel drive as an option. An eight-speed automatic with paddle shifters is the default transmission choice, but enthusiasts should rejoice that a six-speed manual will also be offered in combination with the 2.0-liter engine and rear-wheel drive. Genesis isn’t saying quite yet which trim levels—composed of Advanced, Elite, Prestige, Dynamic, and Sport—will get the stick, but we’ve heard in the past that it’s a sure bet to be offered on the 2.0T’s range-topping Sport trim.

Also enticing are options such as a mechanical limited-slip rear differential, Brembo high-performance brakes with fixed calipers (four-piston front and two-piston rear), and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer tires wrapped around 19-inch wheels. Those tires are currently Michelin’s best and brightest high-performance tires, and a step better than the Stinger’s Pilot Sport 4 rubber. We’re not sure exactly how these extras will be bundled, except that the limited-slip diff will be part of a Dynamic package, but we expect that the Sport trim will include most of these desirable goodies. All V-6 G70s will come with variable-ratio steering, while V-6 Sport cars are the only ones to get adaptive dampers.

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Photos of the U.S.-spec interior reveal a relatively plush environment inside, with the featured model incorporating quilted nappa leather seats with contrast stitching and the optional 15-speaker Lexicon audio system with distinctive speaker grilles on the door panels. A tablet-style touchscreen infotainment display tops the dash, and the only knob on the center console is a driving-mode selector behind the shifter. The volume and tuning knobs on the center stack are appreciated, as are the conventional-looking climate controls with three individual knobs.

Despite it being the brand’s entry-level sedan, the G70 will receive the full range of complimentary services that Genesis offers its owners, including free scheduled maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles and a valet service that picks up the vehicle for service and replaces it with a loaner. Pricing is still a question mark, but we expect the G70 to start in the mid-$30,000 range for a base 2.0-liter rear-wheel-drive model and rise into the mid-$50Ks for a V-6 all-wheel-drive version equipped with the full complement of options.

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