8.9
Genesis GV70 review: Ownership experience
The best luxury SUV in the segment? It's a big statement, but after two years of driving a GV70, it's the only appropriate description.
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Alborz Fallah
Genesis GV70 vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Comparison
Genesis GV70
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
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2024 Genesis
GV70
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Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
66L
647 to 746 km
68L
544 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$70,500 - $126,475
$44,440 - $62,440
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CarExpert's Take
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Plus, high-end cabin execution
- 2.5T AWD is more than enough
- Drives and rides well against rivals
Misses
- No wireless Apple CarPlay
- Front parking sensors don't auto activate
- Limited sales support outside east coast
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Very capable off the beaten track
- Priced in line with lower-spec rivals
- Long conditional 10-year warranty
Misses
- Performance, towing lags behind rivals
- Dated assist and infotainment tech suite
- Not as spacious, practical as key rivals
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
White is the standard colour, with all other shades costing $740 with the exception of White Diamond, a $940 option.
The optional shades are:
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Black Mica pearlescent
- Dark Blue pearlescent
- Terra Rossa pearlescent
- White Diamond prestige
The GSR is available only in White Diamond or Black Mica, while the base GLX isn’t available in White Diamond, Black Mica or Dark Blue.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, ELECTRIC | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2497 - 3470 | 2442 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 3.5L, 0.0 | 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO V6, NOT APPLICABLE | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 224kW - 360kW | 133kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 | 3500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 422Nm - 700Nm | 430Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1300 - 1650 | 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 11 | 15.5 | |
