Open Letter to Genesis Motors - How I'd Improve the GV70

[Sal Collaziano]

Genesis Motors executives have been watching this community for years. They've also made improvements to their vehicles based upon what they've read here. They are listening to you.

This discussion will serve as a quick and easy way for Genesis Motors executives to gauge interest and help make decisions moving forward.

As a GV70 driver, you should state exactly what you'd like to see enhanced, added, and/or omitted from your Genesis GV70.

Any posts that don't stick to the subject matter will be moved elsewhere.

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Summary of all ideas to 06/11/2024 (errors and omissions excepted):

GROUP	REQUEST
ENGINE	(EV) Allow battery regeneration settings to persist
ENGINE	(EV) More range, more power
ENGINE	Allow the engine / exhaust some audible attitude
ENGINE	Move engine oil filter on the 3.5 next to the drain plug
ENGINE	Offer a hybrid engine option
EXTERIOR	Add cornering lights
EXTERIOR	Add front/rear fog lights to North American trims
EXTERIOR	Bring Mauna Red to North American market
EXTERIOR	Fix lift gate auto-open: Consider foot-wave over proximity.
EXTERIOR	Fix the hood/fender gap
EXTERIOR	Hide the rear wiper under the rear spoiler
EXTERIOR	Make OEM offered rims properly flush to fender
EXTERIOR	Make US trailer hitch same as superior EU option
EXTERIOR	Offer a de-chromed trim option
EXTERIOR	Offer full matrix headlights
INTERIOR	(EV) Allow disable of RAN-C aka ANC signal/module
INTERIOR	(EV) More rear leg room
INTERIOR	Abandon giant digital dash screen design
INTERIOR	Abandon or fix finger print reader (never works)
INTERIOR	Add all Driver-Seat adjustments to Front Passenger seat
INTERIOR	Add power to rear privacy screens
INTERIOR	Add touch-lock to rear door handles
INTERIOR	Add ventilation to rear seats
INTERIOR	Add wireless charging pad to rear seat
INTERIOR	Bring augmented reality nav to North American market
INTERIOR	Bring OEM dashcam to North American market
INTERIOR	Improve audio settings / quality / channel separation
INTERIOR	Improve existing seat ventilation
INTERIOR	Improve personal item storage options, like under front console
INTERIOR	Reduce road noise on Sport-Prestige trim
INTERIOR	Stop charging for all season mats and cargo liner
SOFTWARE	Add battery level and charging status to display
SOFTWARE	Add walk-away locking
SOFTWARE	Add wireless Carplay/Android Auto
SOFTWARE	Allow "Last Drive Mode" to persist
SOFTWARE	Allow "normal" cruise control
SOFTWARE	Allow auto highbeams selection to persist
SOFTWARE	Allow auto-start/stop selection to persist
SOFTWARE	Allow digital keys in Canada
SOFTWARE	Allow digital speedo to switch between MPH/KPH
SOFTWARE	Allow doors to unlock when unlocking tailgate
SOFTWARE	Allow HUD to display speed ONLY
SOFTWARE	Allow more variable fan settings
SOFTWARE	Allow OTA updates in Canada
SOFTWARE	Allow radio settings / screen selection to persist
SOFTWARE	Allow roller volume button to change nav voice volume
SOFTWARE	Consider enlarging tiny center console haptic buttons
SOFTWARE	Fix volume control to be more responsive
SOFTWARE	Improve UI to reduce clutter and unnecessary splash/welcome screens
SOFTWARE	Link FOB to Driver Profile (and FIX Driver Profiles!!)
SOFTWARE	Prioritize turning camera display over settings changes popups
SOFTWARE	Reduce all the alarm and warning beeping for car running.

 

[FastCars]

#1 tie the key FOB's to the seat/mirror controls on the door + the Driver Profile
#2 option to make the HUD display the current speed ONLY
#3 re-calibrate the volume control, shouldn't have to turn it up to 30 just to begin to hear the music
#4 add the battery level & charging voltage to the options available in the center section of the binnacle
#5 make it so that the hood/fender gap is less noticeable
#6 allow more engine noise
#7 give the exhaust a more 'sporty' tone and sound level or at least offer it as a dealer installed option
#8 make the US trailer hitch the same as the one deployed in the EU (far less obvious !!)
#9 bring back the option to select plain, old school 'cruise control'

 

[GV70Electrified2024]

For the EV:

1.allow the ability to save the drive mode you were last using, such as if I want to start in Sport mode, it will save that and start in sport mode.

2. when i start the car, i would like it to save the amount of battery regeneration i was using during last drive. its not THAT difficult, but it would be nice not to have to select so many things every start up. maybe its user error on my part, but i have a driver profile setup so i assume it autosaves.

3. ability to disable RAN-C, aka ANC signal/module.

4. auto walk away door locking like the Tesla has.

5. auto open foot swipe feature under lift gate. i realize there's a smart open for the trunk lid but i find it annoying and has gone off when im working around in the garage while i had the keys in my pocket. i guess i could take my keys but i like having them on me all the time.

such an amazing car though.

 

[SebringSilver]

1. Please make it possible for rear door handles to lock and unlock the doors,
2. Let the front passenger seat also have Ergo Motion,
3. Let the rear seats also be ventilated,
4. Add power assisted opening and closing of rear privacy screens,
5. Give the Electrified GV70 more range without sacrificing power/torque (in fact, make it even more powerful please),
6. Add 1-2 additional inches of leg room for the 2nd row.

 

[enrique_7812x]

#1 tie the key FOB's to the seat/mirror controls on the door + the Driver Profile

#2. Reduce the road noise on the Sport Prestige trim level
#3. Allow the roller volume "button" to change the voice level of navigation directions

 

[FastCars]

#2. Reduce the road noise on the Sport Prestige trim level

Interesting comment as my '24 is whisper quiet even with the 'engine noise level' thing set on high. Most of the time you could hear a moth fart in the cabin

 

[G-246440]

Interesting comment as my '24 is whisper quiet even with the 'engine noise level' thing set on high. Most of the time you could hear a moth fart in the cabin

My 24 EV is TOO quiet.

 

[EdP]

1. Please make it possible for rear door handles to lock and unlock the doors,
2. Let the front passenger seat also have Ergo Motion,
3. Let the rear seats also be ventilated,
4. Add power assisted opening and closing of rear privacy screens,
5. Give the Electrified GV70 more range without sacrificing power/torque (in fact, make it even more powerful please),
6. Add 1-2 additional inches of leg room for the 2nd row.

All good things. What do you think it would do to the cost? Especially adding the leg room.

 

[Blitz118]

1. Please make it possible for rear door handles to lock and unlock the doors,
2. Let the front passenger seat also have Ergo Motion,
3. Let the rear seats also be ventilated,
4. Add power assisted opening and closing of rear privacy screens,
5. Give the Electrified GV70 more range without sacrificing power/torque (in fact, make it even more powerful please),
6. Add 1-2 additional inches of leg room for the 2nd row.

The KIA EV6 refresh will have an 84.0 kWh battery, and the refreshed GV70 electrified may also include the same battery. We will have to wait until they release the details on the refresh electrified GV70 to see if it will have the bigger battery, too.

 

[Blitz118]

My 24 EV is TOO quiet.

The same here. My 24 GV70 EV is quieter than a mouse.

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[Rochead33]

#1 Allow digital speedometer to switch between MPH and KPH...it's DIGITAL what's the problem?

 

[SirJangle]

Move engine oil filter to bottom of engine near the drain plug where it should be on the 3.5T.

Unlock/lock doors with all door handles.

Auto walk away door lock.

Ergo Motion for the front passenger seat.

Heated and ventilated rear seats.

Remember last settings used (engine auto start/stop, drive mode, auto bright headlights).

Wireless phone charging pad on the backseat center armrest pull down (per my grandson).

Not having to pay extra for all season mats and cargo liner.

Lower fog lights on front end.

Keeping the separate 3D digital cluster and nav screen (hate the trend of big screens across the dash in upcoming autos).

The above is just me nitpicking as I LOVE the GV70. Although, that huge screen across the dash is probably a deal breaker for me. The Genesis interior was one of the main selling points for me. That huge screen ruins it, IMO.

 

[SebringSilver]

All good things. What do you think it would do to the cost? Especially adding the leg room.

It'll cost more. But will still cost way less than the Macan Turbo EV. Lol

 

[dckimmd]

I actually like NOT having personal settings on the key fob - It's always annoying when my wife and I both have our keys and the car doesn't know which key to read.

Changes:
1) have turning headlights (or at least side lights that come on when turning)
2) when turning the car on, have the default be the radio screen (or least have this option) if this was left on. That warning screen is very annoying, and so is having to navigate to the radio after starting the car.
3) agree with all doors control locking/unlocking

 

[deuteronomyGV70]

I can confirm in the 2025 MY [Canada], the audio volume calibration is better. For example while using Android Auto, 13 is as loud as the old ~40.

This is my wish list:

1. Keep the traditional separate, full digital gauge cluster (too late for this one I guess )
2. Enlarge the centre console haptic buttons. Tiny buttons are distracting to find while driving.
3. Seat ventilation could be stronger?
4. Wirelass Android Auto / Carplay. I hear it's coming.
5. Reduce clutter in the app's UI and pick less tacky images for the login/welcome screen. I don't want to see a random guy's dress pants and shoes every time I open the app Lol [Not sure if the USA app is the same]
6. Reduce the amount of beeping for different reasons, especially when you want to get out of the vehicle temporarily and it's not fully off. I think alert fatigue can decrease the efficacy of those warnings that actually matter.
7. When indicating & blind-spot camera feed is on, it should not be overlaid with another info screen if the driver changes drive mode or windshield wiper speed in the mean time.

 

[wcslocum]

This is valuable customer sentiment data. Get them to sponsor the forum first

 

[Blitz118]

Below is my wish list for the electrified GV70. I will be leasing another electrified GV70 next year.

1. Bigger battery with more power.
2. Exterior color Mauna Red (offered on the Korean market)
3. Built-in cam recorder package (provided in the Korean market)
4. Augmented reality navigation (provided in the Korean market)

 

[YEH]

Front passenger seat should have same range of adjustment (including thigh extender) as the driver seat, as well as Ergo Motion.

Likely have to wait til next generation model, but more rear passenger space (along the same lines, have a less sloping roofline to maximize not only headroom, but cargo space) - as passenger space is key for NA and Korea, the 2 largest markets by far for Genesis.

While there is a report of the GV70 getting an EREV powertrain good for 125 mi of electric range (probably closer to 100 mi on EPA testing), still crucial to offer a standard hybrid (2.5T HEV), as an EREV with its larger battery will be pretty pricey in comparison.

 

[David Williamson]

get rid of the finger print reader, it does not work well. At best it is 50/50 if it works and in the Winter with gloves on it will be an issue. Have the user profile set in the key fob like other cars, simple and it works far better.
David W

 

[NorthAZ]

1 - User profile on the Key fobs
2 - Rear door unlock from outside handle just like the front doors
3 - The radio should be the default on the display when you start up the vehicle
4 - Hybrid engine option