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 Cupra Formentor Comparison
Genesis GV70
Cupra Formentor
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2024 Genesis
GV70
vs
2024 Cupra
Formentor
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Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
66L
647 to 746 km
40L - 55L
76 to 424 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$78,500 - $126,475
$51,990 - $67,990
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- 140kW engine packs enough punch
- Handsome exterior, spacious cabin
- Impressive ride and handling balance
Misses
- Noisy on the highway
- Interior technology can be fiddly
- New model coming next year
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
NA
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$475)
- Panoramic Sunroof - Glass (+$2,100)
Colours Available
The Formentor is available in the following metallic finishes:
- Nevada White
- Magnetic Tech
- Midnight Black
- Asphalt Blue
The following premium metallic finishes are a $475 option:
- Desire Red (excludes VZx)
- Graphene Grey
- Dark Camouflage
The following matte finishes are a $2300 option exclusive to the VZx:
- Petrol Blue
- Magnetic Tech
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2497 - 3470 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 3.5L, 0.0 | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6, NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 224kW - 360kW | 110kW - 228kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 | 4200 - 5450 | |
| Torque | ||
| 422Nm - 700Nm | 250Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1300 - 1650 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 11 | 9.3 - 12.2 | |
