Genesis GV70 Reviews

[hd222]

You’re reading the wrong reviews the wrong way. I agree that the most important factors are subjective, but many are impossible to discern or even explore in a test drive.

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[hd222]

Stop with the C/D reference. It's one example. I don't care if they are on all the manufacturers payroll. It's about gaining knowledge from people who have experience. Yes some of these You Tubers make more money than they should because we turned our world over to 5 big tech companies and now look where we are. Like anything in life there are some people who are good at what they do and some are terrible... This would be an example of terrible. At least after watching this tool bag you would know what the turn indicator sounds like.

Why do you believe the C/D (or insert your preference here) writers have any more experience than the popular YouTube. The fact that you chose a youtube video where the poster has 60 subscribers vs videos where the poster has 500k or 1.5 million subs says it all. You are not objective. There are plenty more than 5 big tech companies. Previously there were 5 big auto mag companies. They controlled all the info. Why you are pissed off at folks making a living on youtube with MORE subs and viewers than the print press is puzzling. They are able to be more objective because they are not bought and paid for.

 

[PetevB]

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Which part are you having trouble with? Who? Steve Sutcliffe, Pete Stout, Chris Harris, Henry Catchpool, etc. If you can’t tell the difference…

 

[hd222]

Which part are you having trouble with? Who? Steve Sutcliffe, Pete Stout, Chris Harris, Henry Catchpool, etc. If you can’t tell the difference…

None of those are "important factors"....try again tubby.

 

[PetevB]

None of those are "important factors"....

I assumed you were reacting to the “reading the wrong reviews” point because the “it’s impossible to figure out the most important subjective bits in a test drive” seems too obvious. Apparently not…

I’d suggest a thought experiment: try test driving a BMW 1M and a BMW135i with a tune back to back. 98% of the parts are the same… You’re going to explore the subjective differences between the two cars how?

 

[JJW]

Here is a take from the US from The Car Connection. A very positive review, though the statement that there is "virtually no high gloss black plastic" in the interior is a bit of an overstatement. Perhaps it should say the use has been minimized.

2022 Genesis GV70 Review, Ratings, Specs, Prices, and Photos

 

[stsk]

Hot off the press:

2022 Genesis GV70 first drive review: Usurper of the throne

Genesis' new small SUV is so knockout good it's poised to depose the segment's established leaders.

www.cnet.com

 

[Beefer]

Car and Driver...

Tested: 2022 Genesis GV70 3.5T Makes a Bold Entrance

Genesis's new GV70 compact SUV might be a little late but appears ready to steal a scene or two.

www.caranddriver.com

 

[Beefer]

Motortrend...

2022 Genesis GV70 First Drive: Putting the German Benchmarks On Notice

After focusing on sedans, Genesis now comes in hot with its newest SUV.

www.motortrend.com

 

[PetevB]

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[Beefer]

The Drive...

2022 Genesis GV70 First Drive Review: Quiet Luxury Makes the Miles Fall Away

I wouldn't personally go canyon-carving in the new GV70, but as an errand-runner and commuter? It's tough to beat.

www.thedrive.com

 

[Beefer]

Road and Track...

The 2022 Genesis GV70 Sticks the Landing

Genesis has slowly figured out its identity in a variety of less crucial segments. All to prepare it for this, its triumphant leap on to the luxury world’s most important stage.

www.roadandtrack.com

 

[Etex]

Edmunds

 

[Backslack]

Apparently these were all filmed a month ago. Makes you wonder why the embargo lasted so long.

 

[LQQK]

 

[TBickell]

Well it's about time. As the C/D review says.... "late to the party" and they didn't just mean Genesis building the car.

 

[LQQK]

Edmunds

Boy, he really Nitpicked it!

 

[TBickell]

Edmunds

Well he clearly didn't want to like it but had to come around a bit. Interesting he thinks the ride is as firm as the GLC AMG. That's not what the others have said about the ride on that thing.

 

[LQQK]

Well he clearly didn't want to like it but had to come around a bit. Interesting he thinks the ride is as firm as the GLC AMG. That's not what the others have said about the ride on that thing.

He probably had the seat cushion overinflated because of Sport/+ mode default.

 

[PetevB]

Well he clearly didn't want to like it but had to come around a bit. Interesting he thinks the ride is as firm as the GLC AMG. That's not what the others have said about the ride on that thing.

I think a lot of reviewers missed the fact that you can adjust the bottom seat cushion firmness.

Many of his critiques were down to personal preference- he doesn't like the styling and wishes the seat were an inch or two lower, but many (my wife included) would simply disagree on both points. He noted some more objective points as well ie the tire and wind noise, which I feel is fair vs the Germans at higher speeds.

As for ride quality there are many different aspects to that and people tend to focus on different things. He's noting a bit of "impact harshness", possibly a result of less isolated suspension subframes or wheel harmonics (lack of damping) after an upset. I feel a bit of the same thing, but I don't equate it with a "firm ride" and stiffer suspension as he seems to, rather damper tuning and bit less NVH isolation in that particular frequency range than best in class.