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Genesis is the luxury wing of Hyundai in the same way Lexus is the prestige division of Toyota and the Genesis GV70 is the brand’s mid-sized SUV.
The luxury five seater is a more affordable but still well appointed alternative to the likes of BMW’s X3 and Mercedes-Benz’s GLC.
A direct rival would be the Lexus NX.
The line-up currently starts at $70,500 for the GV70 2.5T and ranges through to $126,475 for the range-topping GV70 Electrified Performance LUX.
The price range for the Genesis GV70 varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $70,500 and going to $126,475 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
| Year | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | SUV | 2.5L, —, 8 SP | $70,500 | $126,475 | |
| 2023 | SUV | 2.5L, PULP, 8 SP | $64,900 | $137,390 | |
| 2022 | SUV | 2.5L, PULP, 8 SP | $62,590 | $138,490 | |
| 2021 | SUV | 2.5L, PULP, 8 SP | $59,950 | $94,050 | |
The cabin can match it with any of its luxury rivals with soft-touch materials throughout and plenty of hi-tech features such as a digital driver's display and a head-up display. It's roomy in both rows and impressively quiet on the road.
The dimensions of the Genesis GV70 SUV vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
| Year | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | SUV | 1630x1910x4715 mm | 185 mm | |
| 2023 | SUV | 1630x1910x4715 mm | 185 mm | |
| 2022 | SUV | 1630x1910x4715 mm | 185 mm | |
| 2021 | SUV | 1630x1910x4715 mm | 185 mm | |
The GV70 is available in the following matte colours: Matterhorn White, Makalu Grey, and Brunswick Green. Gloss colours include Uyuni White, Savile Silver, Makalu Grey, Vik Black, Mauna Red, and Capri Blue.
The Genesis GV70 has maximum towing capacity of 2200kg for the latest model available.
| Year | Body Type | Braked Capacity from | Braked Capacity to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | SUV | 1800kg | 2200kg | |
| 2023 | SUV | 1800kg | 2200kg | |
| 2022 | SUV | 1800kg | 2200kg | |
| 2021 | SUV | 2200kg | 2200kg | |
The petrol GV70s have 542 litres of boot space with all seats up, this balloons to 1678L with the seats folded.
The Electrified loses 39 litres with the seats up to 502 but has the same volume with the back row down.
Some of the interior highlights of the GV70 range include ambient lighting, 14.5-inch multimedia display, panoramic sunroof, 19-inch alloy wheels on base versions.
The GV70 Electrified ups the ante with a head-up display, heated rear outboard seats, 20-inch alloy wheels and 14-speaker Lexicon stereo.
The GV70 range comes with two petrol options and a full electric set-up.
The 2.5-litre turbo-petrol engine makes 224kW and 422Nm and is available in two- or all-wheel-drive layouts. The AWD 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged petrol V6 pumps out 279kW and 530Nm.
The GV70 Electrified uses two electric motors to produce 360kW and 700Nm sent to all four wheels.
The GV70 is a five-seat SUV. The seats are leather appointed on the base version and wrapped in supple Nappa leather on higher grades and are plenty comfortable.
They are power adjustable and have heating and cooling functions.
The Genesis GV70 is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Electric, —, Diesel and PULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 9.8L/100km for SUV /— for the latest year the model was manufactured.
| Year | Body Type | Fuel Consumption* | Engine | Fuel Type | Transmission | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | SUV | — | — | Electric | 1 SP AUTO | |
| 2024 | SUV | 9.8L/100km | 2.5L | — | 8 SP | |
| 2023 | SUV | — | — | Electric | 1 SP AUTO | |
| 2023 | SUV | 7.8L/100km | 2.2L | Diesel | 8 SP | |
| 2023 | SUV | 9.8L/100km | 2.5L | — | 8 SP | |
| 2023 | SUV | 9.8L/100km | 2.5L | PULP | 8 SP | |
| 2022 | SUV | — | — | Electric | 1 SP AUTO | |
| 2022 | SUV | 7.8L/100km | 2.2L | Diesel | 8 SP | |
| 2022 | SUV | 9.8L/100km | 2.5L | PULP | 8 SP | |
| 2021 | SUV | 7.8L/100km | 2.2L | Diesel | 8 SP | |
| 2021 | SUV | 9.8L/100km | 2.5L | PULP | 8 SP | |
The Genesis GV70 has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 235x55 R19 1 for SUV in 2024.
| Year | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | SUV | 235x55 R19 1 | — | 235x55 R19 1 | — | |
| 2023 | SUV | 235x55 R19 1 | — | 235x55 R19 1 | — | |
| 2022 | SUV | 235x55 R19 1 | — | 235x55 R19 1 | — | |
| 2021 | SUV | 235x55 R19 1 | — | 235x55 R19 1 | — | |
The 2.5-litre petrol versions can complete the benchmark sprint in 6.1 seconds, the six-cylinder variant can do it in 5.1 seconds and the electric GV70 can go from 0-100km/h in 4.2 seconds.
The 2.5-litre-powered version uses a claimed 9.8L/100km of premium petrol and comes with a 66-litre fuel tank providing a theoretical driving range of about 670km. This drops to 640 in the heavier all-wheel-drive version thanks to its 10.3L/100km fuel use figure.
The 3.5-litre variant can theoretically travel about 580km between top ups with a claimed fuel use of 11.3L/100km and a 66-litre fuel tank.
The Electrified version is fed by a 77.4kWh battery that uses a claimed 19.9kWh/100km for a driving range up to 455km (WLTP).
