The Genesis G70 has long been one of the more convincing alternatives to the usual German sports sedans, especially for buyers who care about steering feel, chassis balance, and getting plenty of performance for the money. For 2027, though, Genesis is taking away one of the ingredients that helped make the G70 such an appealing underdog. The company has confirmed that the twin-turbocharged 3.3-liter V6 will no longer be offered, leaving the turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder as the sole engine choice.

That is not to say the remaining G70 is suddenly slow. The 2.5-liter turbo produces a healthy 300 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque, figures that would have sounded impressive for a compact luxury sedan not very long ago. The problem is what buyers are losing. The outgoing 3.3T made 365 horsepower and 376 lb-ft of torque, giving the G70 the kind of effortless acceleration and straight-line punch needed to run with higher-performance versions of the BMW 3 Series and other premium sport sedans. More importantly, that V6 gave the Genesis a personality that went beyond simply being a less expensive luxury alternative.

We asked and Genesis says the decision is part of a broader evolution of its powertrain lineup, with hybrid models on the way as the company adjusts to changing customer demand in North America. That may eventually lead to something even more interesting under the G70’s hood, but for now there is no direct replacement for the 3.3T. The larger 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 remains available elsewhere in the Genesis lineup, including the GV70, G80, and GV80, where it produces as much as 375 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of torque in conventional form. More powerful electrically assisted versions can also be found in models such as the GV80 Coupe and G90.

What makes the decision particularly notable is that the G70 remains an important sedan for Genesis. While the brand’s SUVs account for the bulk of its volume, the G70 continues to outperform the larger G80 among sedan buyers and remains one of Genesis’ more recognizable enthusiast-oriented products. That makes removing its strongest engine a curious move, especially at a time when many competitors continue to use higher-output variants to give their compact sedans a performance halo.

The 2027 G70 should still be an enjoyable car, and its 300-horsepower four-cylinder is hardly a consolation prize. Still, the twin-turbo V6 was the engine that transformed the G70 from a good luxury sedan into a legitimate threat to some of the segment’s longtime benchmarks. Without it, Genesis risks turning one of its sharpest driver’s cars into a more conventional luxury offering. If a new hybrid or performance-oriented powertrain is waiting in the wings, it cannot arrive soon enough.