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 Mazda CX-5 Comparison
Genesis GV70
Mazda CX-5
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2024 Genesis
GV70
vs
2024 Mazda
CX-5
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Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
66L
647 to 746 km
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$70,500 - $126,475
$36,590 - $55,000
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smart looks, plush cabin
- Torquey turbo petrol
- Keen driving dynamics
Misses
- G35 Turbo is too thirsty
- On the smaller side of the class
- Feeling a little dated in 2024
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 (+$795)
Colours Available
The 2024 Mazda CX-5 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
- Eternal Blue mica
- Deep Crystal Blue mica
- Jet Black mica
- Rhodium White metallic
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Zircon Sand metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Platinum Quartz metallic
Metallic finishes cost an extra $795.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2497 - 3470 | 1997 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 3.5L, 0.0 | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO V6, NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 224kW - 360kW | 115kW - 170kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 422Nm - 700Nm | 200Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1300 - 1650 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 11 | 10.5 - 13 | |
