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 Mazda 3 Comparison
Genesis GV70
Mazda Mazda 3
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2024 Genesis
GV70
vs
2024 Mazda
Mazda 3
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Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
66L
647 to 746 km
51L
296 to 352 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$78,500 - $126,475
$31,190 - $43,190
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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
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Incredibly stylish inside and out
- Solid, sporty handling
- Packed full of tech
Misses
- Compromised cabin space
- Overreactive driver monitoring
- Only adequate performance
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 (+$595)
Colours Available
The Mazda 3 is available in the following finishes:
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Jet Black Mica
- Snowflake White Pearl Mica
The following finishes cost an additional $495:
- Polymetal Grey Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
- Machine Grey Metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC, TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | ELECT DIRECT INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2497 - 3470 | 1998 - 2497 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0, 3.5L, 2.5L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, TWIN TURBO V6, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 224kW - 360kW | 114kW - 139kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 422Nm - 700Nm | 200Nm - 252Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1300 - 1650 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 11 | 13 | |
