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 Hyundai Kona Comparison
Genesis GV70
Hyundai Kona
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2024 Genesis
GV70
vs
2024 Hyundai
Kona
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
66L
647 to 746 km
38L - 47L
148 to 357 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$78,500 - $126,475
$32,500 - $71,000
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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
- Spacious, polished interior
- Smoother, more refined drive
- Space-saver spare rare in this segment
Misses
- Expensive relative to base Kona Electric...
- ...and crosses into Ioniq 5 price territory
- 100kW DC fast-charging isn't great
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
- Premium Paint (+$595)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC, TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, ELECTRIC, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2497 - 3470 | 1580 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0, 3.5L, 2.5L | 2.0L, 1.6L, 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, TWIN TURBO V6, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 224kW - 360kW | 77kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 | 5700 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 422Nm - 700Nm | 144Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1300 - 1650 | 1600 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 11 | 10 - 14 | |
