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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 Mercedes-AMG GLC Comparison
Genesis GV70
Mercedes-AMG GLC
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2024 Genesis
GV70
vs
2024 Mercedes-AMG
GLC
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Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
66L
647 to 746 km
62L - 66L
453 to 805 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$78,500 - $126,475
$120,477 - $198,415
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Seemingly endless customisation
- Adroit handling
- Rapid pace
Misses
- A V8 is a drug that's hard to quit
- It's not cheap to buy or service
- Some naff interior details
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 (+$2,400)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, ELECTRIC | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2497 - 3470 | 1991 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 3.5L, 0.0 | 3.0L, 2.0L, 4.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6, NOT APPLICABLE | TWIN TURBO V6, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 224kW - 360kW | 287kW - 500kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 | 5500 - 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 422Nm - 700Nm | 500Nm - 1020Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1300 - 1650 | 1750 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 11 | 10 - 10.5 | |
