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 Tucson Comparison
Genesis GV70
Hyundai Tucson
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2024 Genesis
GV70
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2024 Hyundai
Tucson
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Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
66L
647 to 746 km
52L - 54L
276 to 437 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$78,500 - $126,475
$34,900 - $61,100
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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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Torquey diesel powertrain
- Palatial second row and boot
- Comfortable, effortless driving experience
Misses
- Diesel engine is getting the axe
- Too many harder plastics
- Dashboard layout hasn't dated well
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 Cream is the standard paint colour, with all other finishes costing an extra $595. The palette comprises:
- Titan Grey
- Shimmering Silver
- Phantom Black
- Deep Sea
- Amazon Grey (excludes base model)
- Silky Bronze (Highlander only)
N Line models are available only in:
- Crimson Red
- White Cream
- Phantom Black
- Titan Grey
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC, TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2497 - 3470 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0, 3.5L, 2.5L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, TWIN TURBO V6, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 224kW - 360kW | 115kW - 172kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 | 4000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 422Nm - 700Nm | 192Nm - 416Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1300 - 1650 | 1500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 11 | 10.5 - 16 | |
