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
BYD Seal vs Genesis GV70 Comparison
BYD Seal
Genesis GV70
2024 BYD
Seal
vs
2024 Genesis
GV70
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Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
66L
647 to 746 km
Warranty
6 year
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5 year
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warranty
MSRP
$49,888 - $68,798
$70,500 - $126,475
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CarExpert's Take
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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
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 | ||
Optional Features
- Ocean Blue Interior (+$1,500)
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Colours Available
The BYD Seal is available in the following exterior colours:
- Arctic Blue
- Atlantis Grey
- Aurora White
- Cosmos Black
- Shark Grey
Aurora White is a no-cost option, with the other finishes costing $1500 or $2000 in the case of Shark Grey, which is available only on the Performance.
Interior colours are either Ocean Blue or Thaumas Black.
The Ocean Blue interior costs an extra $1500.
Reviews
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Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 2497 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.5L, 3.5L, 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4, TURBO V6, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 150kW - 390kW | 224kW - 360kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 310Nm - 670Nm | 422Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1300 - 1650 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.5 - 11 | |
