Genesis GV70 Reviews

[stsk]

Tested: 2022 BMW X3 M40i vs. Genesis GV70 3.5T Sport vs. Lexus RX350 F Sport

Genesis's new GV70 luxury compact SUV faces off against segment leaders from BMW and Lexus.

www.caranddriver.com

 

[Lionorion]

Yes - (but for the Prestige) as well as Sport+ mode.and stickier rubber.

Hence, my criticism centered on the GV70 Sport, albeit wish Genesis had waited for the e-SC 3.5TT before they offered the G80 Sport Prestige.

Um, not asking for a performance division (at least not yet), but simply to make SOME differentiation when they use the Sport moniker, aside from cosmetic.

Like had stated, there's no reason to use the Sport moniker in the Korean market if there is no demand for something sportier (actually think there is some demand evidenced by BMW building their 1st Performance Driving Centre in Asia in Korea).

The KDM originally had a different nameplate (EQ900) for the flagship sedan, so don't see why it would be an issue for having different trim monikers.

Actually Genesis calls all 3.5 GV70’s as Sport. We have the base model which is the Sport, the midline is the Sport Advanced, and the most expensive one is the Sport Prestige.

 

[Lionorion]

Rubber makes a huge difference, as well as skill of the driver.

For instance, one can tell the difference in skill of the driver in their analysis of the GV70 3.5T Sport.

Some reviewers have stated that it's not as dynamic as it should be, whereas others state that it's as good as anything bar the top-spec Stelvio or Macan.

There have even been reviewers who have stated that they can't fully utilize Sport+ mode while street driving and that it would take a closed circuit to safely test the limits.

SH-AWD or not, still going to feel the plow of the weight fore of the front axle when entering turns at speed.

So true YEH. The rear biased architecture of the GV70 combined with Alberts expert suspension tuning is Devine. High quality replacements for the primacy’s is the easiest and most effective mod one can do for their GV70.

 

[MrBuddha]

2022 Genesis GV70 2.5T First Test: Less Is Not Less, Right?

The Genesis GV70 won our MotorTrend SUV of the Year award with its V-6—so, what happens when we test the turbo four-cylinder?

www.motortrend.com

 

[Lionorion]

After snubbing the GV70 from this years 10 best (who made that call?), C&D has given the win to the GV70 against Lexus and BMW, and according to them it won! Now C&D is doing a 40,000 mile test:

A 2022 Genesis GV70 3.5T Sport Prestige Starts a Long-Term Test

Hot off a comparison test win, Genesis's newest SUV arrives for a long-term test to see if this feeling will last.

www.caranddriver.com

I‘m guessing the GV70 will be on the 2023 10 best given all the attention they’re giving to it (a year after the launch in USA lol).

 

[boston02118]

2022 Genesis GV70 2.5T First Test: Less Is Not Less, Right?

The Genesis GV70 won our MotorTrend SUV of the Year award with its V-6—so, what happens when we test the turbo four-cylinder?

www.motortrend.com

It's interesting to me that Motor Trend tested the 3.5T for its SUV of the Year Award and recorded a 0-60 time of 5.4 seconds, versus Car and Driver, which tested two separate 3.5Ts (the red one in the comparison test; the white one for their 40,000 mile test) and recorded 0-60 times of 4.6 seconds for each of them. Did Motor Trend receive a slower car or are Car and Driver's journalists more skilled? I'm guessing the latter, which makes me wonder if Car and Driver could better this 6.0 second 0-60 time that Motor Trend recorded for the 2.5T model.

 

[Lionorion]

Unique review of the GV70 from the owners perspective published in The Toronto Star:

Why I love my vehicle: The look of Genesis — and more — makes for an early adopter

Couple opts for Korean luxury vehicle with high-end features and unique appearance.

www.thestar.com

 

[Backslack]

It's interesting to me that Motor Trend tested the 3.5T for its SUV of the Year Award and recorded a 0-60 time of 5.4 seconds, versus Car and Driver, which tested two separate 3.5Ts (the red one in the comparison test; the white one for their 40,000 mile test) and recorded 0-60 times of 4.6 seconds for each of them. Did Motor Trend receive a slower car or are Car and Driver's journalists more skilled? I'm guessing the latter, which makes me wonder if Car and Driver could better this 6.0 second 0-60 time that Motor Trend recorded for the 2.5T model.

C&D usually shaves off around 0.3-0.5 seconds for the 1-foot rollout, while MT doesn't. That's why C&D tends to get faster 0-60 times than Motor Trend. Only exception I've seen to this is EV's which basically sprint off the line, so a 1-foot rollout makes no difference.

I've also heard that C&D adjust the numbers based on elevation and temperature but have never seen substantial evidence for this claim.

 

[YEH]

They lost me at the X3 having a great interior/dash design...


And for the electroheads -

 

[Backslack]

Aside from being electric, that comparison is a mismatch. The RWD-only iX3 is a total joke of a compliance car compared to the electric GV70.

It's interesting to me how the electric GV70 has the same powertrain as the GV60 Performance but Genesis makes zero attempt whatsoever to give it a performance designation or really even market it as a performance vehicle despite it currently being tied for the fastest and most powerful vehicle in the entire brand. It could easily go toe-to-toe with an X3M without the Competition package in a straight line.

If Genesis slapped on a more aggressive bumper, larger wheels and brakes, they could easily say this is their AMG/M competitor and no one would bat an eye at the $80K+ pricetag they will inevitably charge for this.

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[Lionorion]

Aside from being electric, that comparison is a mismatch. The RWD-only iX3 is a total joke of a compliance car compared to the electric GV70.

It's interesting to me how the electric GV70 has the same powertrain as the GV60 Performance but Genesis makes zero attempt whatsoever to give it a performance designation or really even market it as a performance vehicle despite it currently being tied for the fastest and most powerful vehicle in the entire brand. It could easily go toe-to-toe with an X3M without the Competition package in a straight line.

If Genesis slapped on a more aggressive bumper, larger wheels and brakes, they could easily say this is their AMG/M competitor and no one would bat an eye at the $80K+ pricetag they will inevitably charge for this.

If that is the case, then the yet unreleased Kia EV6 GT or Hyundai Ioniq 5 N would do what to the E-GV70?

 

[Backslack]

If that is the case, then the yet unreleased Kia EV6 GT or Hyundai Ioniq 5 N would do what to the E-GV70?

Nothing, because they're different brands. And Hyundai and Kia made sure to give them some kind of performance designation too.

 

[Lionorion]

Nothing, because they're different brands. And Hyundai and Kia made sure to give them some kind of performance designation too.

You missed my point entirely.

Even if Genesis releases a “Sport“ version of the E-GV70, the two “different brands” as you say, cars I mentioned are still based on the E-GMP platform, which means that they will always be faster and have more range then that same “drivetrain“ that’s in an ICE based chassis.

 

[Backslack]

You missed my point entirely.

Even if Genesis releases a “Sport“ version of the E-GV70, the two “different brands” as you say, cars I mentioned are still based on the E-GMP platform, which means that they will always be faster and have more range then that same “drivetrain“ that’s in an ICE based chassis.

That's actually false in this case. The GV60 Performance has worse range than the electric GV70 despite using the exact same powertrain, Korean certification results in 373 km for the GV70 and 368 km for the GV60 Performance. And it's only faster by .2 seconds to 100 kph because it's a smaller car inside and out. Other than the platform, they're mechanically identical. Same battery, same motor setup and output.

Either way, that has nothing to do with what I said before. The electric GV70 is currently tied for the most powerful vehicle in the entire Genesis lineup yet its performance is not really emphasized by Genesis when it would easily destroy most ICE cars in a straight line.

 

[Lionorion]

That's actually false in this case. The GV60 Performance has worse range than the electric GV70 despite using the exact same powertrain, Korean certification results in 373 km for the GV70 and 368 km for the GV60 Performance. And it's only faster by .2 seconds to 100 kph because it's a smaller car inside and out. Other than the platform, they're mechanically identical. Same battery, same motor setup and output.

Either way, that has nothing to do with what I said before. The electric GV70 is currently tied for the most powerful vehicle in the entire Genesis lineup yet its performance is not really emphasized by Genesis when it would easily destroy most ICE cars in a straight line.

When did we start talking about GV60? I’m confused.

 

[Beefer]

GV60 is comparable to the other 2 brands. Vegan leather…less luxury, etc.

eGV70 will be pure luxury and priced higher…and bigger

 

[Lionorion]

GV60 is comparable to the other 2 brands. Vegan leather…less luxury, etc.

eGV70 will be pure luxury and priced higher…and bigger

 

[Backslack]

When did we start talking about GV60? I’m confused.

In the first post when you quoted me... and GV60 also sits on E-GMP.

 

[Lionorion]

2.5 GV70 review from C&D:

Tested: 2022 Genesis GV70 2.5T Follows Close behind the 3.5T

The lesser 300-hp four-cylinder GV70 proves nearly as quick and as satisfying as the twin-turbo six.

www.caranddriver.com

 

[Backslack]

The 2.5T is a very powerful engine for what it is. It has a higher trap speed than the entire German trio's equivalent 4-pots in their respective competing crossovers. Has really long legs too as it's the only one that makes it to 100 mph within the 14 second second mark. And this is without any sort of electric/mild hybrid assist or dual clutch helping it like the Germans.

If Genesis slapped on the electrically supercharged mild hybrid system from the G90's TTV6 onto the 4-pot, it may actually be even more powerful than the standard TTV6.