Genesis GV70 Reviews

[Backslack]

I'm curious.. How does this "tuning" of the suspension work? Different/ stiffer components or is it electronic like everything else?

 

[TBickell]

It's got to be more than tires... Yes the Michelin PSS 4 is a sticker summer only tire that will hold a corner better but on a vehicle like this your not going to notice that much difference from the all season Primacy tire unless your hitting hairpins at 9/ 10ths and I doubt any soccer moms here or in Australia will be doing that. I'm glad the US got the Michelin Primacy A/S tires as they will last twice as long as the Super Sport's and are way better when the temps are low and the road is wet. They also pick up and fling less gravel that the PSS's. I had those on my C7 Corvette and they were like gravel magnets.

 

[Backslack]

It's got to be more than tires... Yes the Michelin PSS 4 is a sticker summer only tire that will hold a corner better but on a vehicle like this your not going to notice that much difference from the all season Primacy tire unless your hitting hairpins at 9/ 10ths and I doubt any soccer moms here or in Australia will be doing that. I'm glad the US got the Michelin Primacy A/S tires as they will last twice as long as the Super Sport's and are way better when the temps are low and the road is wet. They also pick up and fling less gravel that the PSS's. I had those on my C7 Corvette and they were like gravel magnets.

It's much more than that. I don't know if you saw the video above you.

 

[Backslack]

And here's the one for Kia Australia:

 

[Etex]

Interview (June 2017) with Hee-Loong (Hyundai Product Engineer) mentioned in 1st video:

Note driving habits

Australian suspension tuning explained

Why are some vehicle chassis tailored specifically for our great land?

www.whichcar.com.au

 

[PetevB]

So basically the standard suspension tuning doesn’t cope with the harmonics of the dirt highways that are so common in Australia. Which on some levels makes sense- the thousands of miles of washboard formed by the road trains in the Northern Territories, etc is punishing, and a huge percentage of Australia’s road are unpaved. Interesting that many other manufactures don’t feel the need to do bespoke tuning for those conditions. And we do have washboard dirt roads in the US too- less of them, but I guess we just slow down…

Any videos of bespoke tuning in other markets? I know Hyundai has a big proving ground/ track in SoCal where they do a lot of development.

 

[John Baxter]

Excellent find... that was a great explanatory video... HMC take the Australian market very seriously as part of their overall R&D for their product range.

 

[Etex]

I'll just lay this here

Australia unpaved roads = approx 289,558 miles. (21.3% of US).

US unpaved roads = approx 1,357,430 miles

 

[John Baxter]

I'll just lay this here

Australia unpaved roads = approx 289,558 miles. (21.3% of US).

US unpaved roads = approx 1,357,430 miles

I'm only guessing here...

USA has GM, and to this company their most important market is US... followed by China.
So the corporate focus for that company is USA 1st.

I do not believe that for HMC that is the same equation.

I think all you are seeing is the corporate importance of various markets to each unique company.

 

[PetevB]

I'll just lay this here

Australia unpaved roads = approx 289,558 miles. (21.3% of US).

US unpaved roads = approx 1,357,430 miles

Of course 30% of roads in the US are unpaved while 57% of Australian roads are unpaved. And in many places unpaved roads are the only connection between populated areas, meaning they take heavy truck traffic and can’t be detoured around.

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[TBickell]

Anybody see any new professional reviews out there in the USA yet? Genesis has sold thousands in the last 2 months and nary a real video review other than local yokels...

 

[[NOBODY]]

So basically the standard suspension tuning doesn’t cope with the harmonics of the dirt highways that are so common in Australia. Which on some levels makes sense- the thousands of miles of washboard formed by the road trains in the Northern Territories, etc is punishing, and a huge percentage of Australia’s road are unpaved. Interesting that many other manufactures don’t feel the need to do bespoke tuning for those conditions. And we do have washboard dirt roads in the US too- less of them, but I guess we just slow down…

Any videos of bespoke tuning in other markets? I know Hyundai has a big proving ground/ track in SoCal where they do a lot of development.

From what I understand, back from my G8 GT days when I would read the Holden forums, lots of car makers tune specifically for Australia, Gm/Holden did, Ford did, chevy, etc. So said people on the forum.

 

[[NOBODY]]

It's a tough call between the two. I had the same issue. I eliminated the SQ5 and the GLC43 as both of those, while good vehicles, are long in the tooth and going to be redone soon. I looked for a minute at the Jaguar F-pace but thought the ride was too harsh and it just didn't feel all that special to me at the wheel.

Bottom line is the GV70 ( in top trim) is beautiful and fresh inside and out. It has a higher feel of overall refined quality over the M340i and for now is unique on the road as there are not dozens in every parking lot. Power is very strong but comes on smoother and not as "fun" as that wonderful set up in the M340i. That in-line 6 with the ZF 8 speed is tough to beat.

The BMW handles better and has a better drive train from an enthusiast stand point. It's more of a sports car experience. The 2022 mid cycle refresh added some interior and exterior stying that some like and some don't but it's basically the same car. Even in top trim it is not as luxurious to me as the GV70. Still nice though. My issue was it's hard to find one on the lot with vented seats as that is a stand alone option and I didn't want to order and wait.

Bottom line is if you want the "badge" and the more sporty driving experience get the BMW. If you don't care about the badge and want something different that leans towards high end luxury while still being damn quick then get the GV70

The interior on the GV70 is pretty staggering in-person. You would think you are in a much more expensive vehicle from a premium+ brand. It really is impressive, and from my brief experience driving one, a really, really nice place to spend time.

 

[[NOBODY]]

Seeing as the X3 has the worst depreciation of any SUV in the past 5 years, I would be surprised if the GV70 didn't do better. BMW warranties go away after the fourth year, so unless you plan to buy an extended warranty the vehicle isn't going to hold its value after that point.

Before the 2020 price jump insanity, in the before times, the X3 2 Yrs old off lease was a screaming deal. Now, not so much.

 

[Beefer]

Really wish I could afford the top trim.

 

[GoldGuy_79]

I purchased my 2022 GV70, 3.5l Sports Prestige ~2 weeks after release. Overall very satisfied with the vehicle.
1 annoyance is the slight dip in the headlights on the road where it produces a slight "V" in the line across your field of view.

The other is a software bug that seems to be intermittent where the digital cluster reports "Check Lane Change Assist Function".
I updated the other thread in regard to this as other models have experienced this issue. Hopefully the dealership is able to resolve this soon enough.

 

[Etex]

I purchased my 2022 GV70, 3.5l Sports Prestige ~2 weeks after release. Overall very satisfied with the vehicle.
1 annoyance is the slight dip in the headlights on the road where it produces a slight "V" in the line across your field of view.

The other is a software bug that seems to be intermittent where the digital cluster reports "Check Lane Change Assist Function".
I updated the other thread in regard to this as other models have experienced this issue. Hopefully the dealership is able to resolve this soon enough.

The dip (V) in headlight projection is on purpose to reduce your headlight glare towards oncoming traffic.

 

[GoldGuy_79]

The dip (V) in headlight projection is on purpose to reduce your headlight glare towards oncoming traffic.

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Interesting. Suppose they could have implemented this in the similar sense as High Beam assist?

 

[TBickell]

Redline and Alex on Auto's already have full reviews of the new Jeep Grand Wagoneer and it's even out yet. Still no GV70.

 

[average joe]

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