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 Mercedes-Benz EQB Comparison
Genesis GV70
Mercedes-Benz EQB
2024 Genesis
GV70
vs
2024 Mercedes-Benz
EQB
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Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
66L
647 to 746 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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5 year
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MSRP
$70,500 - $126,475
$87,734 - $106,155
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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
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Added punch, grip of dual-motor drivetrain...
- ... while remaining comfortable and refined
- Retains the GLB's spacious cabin
Misses
- No seven-seat option in this spec
- Real-world driving range isn't enough
- Very pricey, off the pace in several metrics
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
- AMG Leather - Black (+$1,900)
- Interior Wood Trim (+$600)
- Interior Wood Trim - Alternate Pricing (+$300)
- Magno Paint (+$3,300)
- Mercedes-Benz Wallbox Gen 1.5 - Type 2 AC (+$1,709)
Colours Available
Polar White and Night Black are the standard exterior colours, with the following optional:
- Denim Blue metallic
- Rosé Gold metallic
- Digital White metallic
- Iridium Silver metallic
- Mountain Grey metallic
- Cosmos Black metallic
- Manufaktur Mountain Grey Magno
The EQB 250 and EQB 350 comes standard with black interiors, though a Macchiato Beige/black interior is optional on the EQB 250, while Edition 1 models come with a Neva Grey and Cyber Cut blue interior.
Spiral-look interior trim elements are standard, with open-pore wood tri moptional
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, ELECTRIC | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2497 - 3470 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 3.5L, 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO V6, NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 224kW - 360kW | 140kW - 215kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 422Nm - 700Nm | 385Nm - 520Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1300 - 1650 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 11 | - | |
