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 Volkswagen Tiguan Comparison
Genesis GV70
Volkswagen Tiguan
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2024 Genesis
GV70
vs
2024 Volkswagen
Tiguan
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Driving the family
Luxury
TowingFuel Efficiency
66L
647 to 746 km
58L - 60L
354 to 576 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$70,500 - $126,475
$40,990 - $73,790
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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
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious, practical interior
- Polished, punchy turbocharged engine
- Recent price cuts improve equation
Misses
- Functional interior lacks flair
- Third row remains occasional use only
- Starting to look old alongside fresher rivals
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
The 2024 Volkswagen Life, Elegance and R-Line are offered with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Night Shade Blue Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
Metallic and pearl paint options cost $900. Pure White is a no-cost option.
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan R comes with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Lapiz Blue Premium Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2497 - 3470 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 3.5L, 0.0 | 1.4L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO V6, NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 224kW - 360kW | 110kW - 235kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 | 3500 - 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 422Nm - 700Nm | 250Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1300 - 1650 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 11 | 9.6 - 16 | |
