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 Honda Civic Comparison
Genesis GV70
Honda Civic
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2024 Genesis
GV70
vs
2024 Honda
Civic
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How they stack...
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Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
66L
647 to 746 km
40L - 47L
168 to 418 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$78,500 - $126,475
$23,790 - $74,100
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Great driving manners
- Looks great inside and out
- Clever cabin space
Misses
- Price is too high
- No spare wheel
- Limited rear headroom
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
The Civic VTi-LX and e:HEV LX are available in the following finishes:
- Platinum White pearlescent
- Crystal Black pearlescent (excludes e:HEV LX)
- Premium Crystal Red metallic
- Premium Crystal Blue metallic
The Type R is available in the following finishes:
- Championship White
- Sonic Grey
- Crystal Black
- Rally Red
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC, TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2497 - 3470 | 1498 - 1996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0, 3.5L, 2.5L | 2.0L, 1.8L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, TWIN TURBO V6, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 224kW - 360kW | 104kW - 235kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 | 5500 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 422Nm - 700Nm | 174Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1300 - 1650 | 1700 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 11 | 9.8 - 13.5 | |
