GV70 or GV60?

[Golflaw]

Hi everyone. I'm new to this forum, and will soon (i.e. this week!) be a Genesis owner. I just don't know which one. I have driven both the electric GV70 and the GV60 and I will say that both impressed me. I'm a 10-year EV owner (Tesla MS and Jaguar IPACE) and the refinements being made in EVs are encouraging. I drove a number of the new EVs, and there were several that I found very nice. None worked as well for me as the two from Genesis.

So, which one? Any strong opinions either way? I know it is very much an individual decision for everyone, but in this instance I am somewhat stuck. At age 73 I have been leaning towards the smaller one. I don't need the size anymore at this stage of my life, so smaller makes sense. Plus, I rather prefer its look. HOWEVER, there are some features on the 70 that I find compelling (the boost!!). Plus, while not a deal-breaker, I can get the 70 in the color (in and out) I really want, but the inventory on the 60 is much less, so I have to compromise a bit. More importantly, I can get 2026 GV70 for not a whole lot more than a 2025 GV60. That last point is what got me into this quandary. The 60 has a bit of an end of year discount, but frankly not as much as I would have expected.

So, any thoughts that can get me through this? FWIW I'm going with the AWD Advanced in both. I would be very happy with either, I know.

 

[gvjim]

As you say, it's an individual decision. For me, it's the GV60 hands down. I've had mine for a year and a half, and I'm still thrilled every time I get to drive it. I have the Advanced, so no boost. Honestly I don't know why you would need it, even the Advanced has more horespower than I ever use. I did rent a Performance on Turo before I bought mine, I used the boost once, just before I returned it. I figured I would never have the chance again. So much power that I couldn't even use it for more than a couple of seconds. The only time I use even 2/3rd throttle on my Advanced is when I'm taking someone new to EVs for a ride. But it sounds like you might want to use the throttle more aggressively than I do, if so, the GV60 Performance has the boost feature.

A couple of weeks ago my GV60 was in the shop for 5 days and they gave me a GV70 loaner. The cockpit is very similar to the GV60, nearly identical. You mention that the GV70 is larger, but in my opinion it doesn't seem larger on the interior, probably because the GV60 was designed as an EV from the ground up. However, this wasn't really a fair comparison because the GV70 was the ICE version. So I hated every minute. That said, I never had any interest in the GV70, whether ICE or EV. I didn't even test drive one when I was shopping. The only cars I really considered were the GV60, Model Y, and Ionic 5.

I just looked at the GV70 web page. Another difference is the charge port location. On the GV70 it is on the front, which might be better for use with v3 Tesla superchargers. With the newer v4 superchargers it doesn't make any difference, nor does it make any difference for any other kind of charger.

Have fun with your new car!

 

[ljnelson109]

I was first interested in the GV70 for that "little more size". But, before I went to buy, I did some research. I was surprised that the interior dimensions were not consistently larger in the GV70. I also learned about the E-GMP platform for the GV60. The EV platform was more attractive to me than an ICE that was "electrified". In the end, I didn't even test drive the GV70. Historically I have been proud to explore my options. But, in this case, I really wanted to be "all in" with the EV.

I am not sure if that helps, but it was my logic.

 

[Ed_S]

When our '22 Volvo XC40 EV came off lease, my wife & I went to the closest Genesis dealer to test drive '24 GV60 Advanced edition, I liked it, but my wife wanted a vehicle with more storage space, technically it was going to be her car, as the Volvo XC40 was her car, and in fairness she buys/sells antiques and does have a need for storage area. Anyway, we test drove a '24 GV70 EV, and both thought it was a very nice EV, and got a great deal as Genesis was clearing out the '24 models.

To sum it up, I still preferred the GV60, due to it's styling and smaller (more nimble) size, but the GV70 was also a very nice vehicle. I'm thinking that when my present lease (Polestar 2) is up in '26, I'm going to check out the GV60 as my next car, currently don't see anything more appealing to me.

 

[gknyce]

A couple of weeks ago my GV60 was in the shop for 5 days and they gave me a GV70 loaner. The cockpit is very similar to the GV60, nearly identical. You mention that the GV70 is larger, but in my opinion it doesn't seem larger on the interior, probably because the GV60 was designed as an EV from the ground up. However, this wasn't really a fair comparison because the GV70 was the ICE version. So I hated every minute. That said, I never had any interest in the GV70, whether ICE or EV. I didn't even test drive one when I was shopping. The only cars I really considered were the GV60, Model Y, and Ionic 5.

Yeah I was never really interested in the GV70. It's a nice looking vehicle, but it doesn't appeal to me.
- One, I also had a GV70 (gas) as a loaner, and it _feels_ bigger when you drive it, but I'm not sure that actually translates into bigger interior space, EXCEPT for the boot/trunk... much much larger there. But yeah, it drives like a much bigger car on the road, and I much preferred the 'feel' of the GV60 in terms of footprint.
- Two, my neighbor recently bought a GV70 EV, and while I have not driven it - he said that during his research, he thought the GV70 had less head-room compared to the GV60. I would find that surprising, but that's what he said (shrug).
Good luck

 

[hurricane7719]

Yeah I was never really interested in the GV70. It's a nice looking vehicle, but it doesn't appeal to me.
- One, I also had a GV70 (gas) as a loaner, and it _feels_ bigger when you drive it, but I'm not sure that actually translates into bigger interior space, EXCEPT for the boot/trunk... much much larger there. But yeah, it drives like a much bigger car on the road, and I much preferred the 'feel' of the GV60 in terms of footprint.
- Two, my neighbor recently bought a GV70 EV, and while I have not driven it - he said that during his research, he thought the GV70 had less head-room compared to the GV60. I would find that surprising, but that's what he said (shrug).
Good luck

I thin the exterior of the GV70 is more attractive. I like the grill treatment of Genesis in general, except the GV60 gets a slightly different design in that respect.

However, the interior of the GV60 felt more open me. I think it's the full length console in the 70 that made it feel more closed in whereas the 60 has the pass through in front. And in the end, I spend a lot more time looking at the interior of the car than I do looking at the exterior.

 

[Golflaw]

Thank you all. Very helpful. Maybe I should just bite the bullet and get them both!

 

[gvjim]

However, the interior of the GV60 felt more open me. I think it's the full length console in the 70 that made it feel more closed in whereas the 60 has the pass through in front.

Yes, I agree with this. The pass through makes a big difference in how it feels. Also, I put a basket on the floor in the pass thru area so that gives me additional storage. It's out of the way but I can easily reach it when driving, so very practical.

Also, when driving the GV70 the hood is much larger in your view. The GV60 hood drops off more, so it's less obtrusive, which I like. (I used to drive a Prius where you couldn't see the hood at all, that was even better.)

EXCEPT for the boot/trunk... much much larger there.

Is it? I only had the GV70 for 5 days so I didn't put much in the trunk, but it wasn't obvious to me that it was much different than the GV60. I didn't measure it though. The GV70 is definitely a bit longer, much closer to the back door of my garage, but my impression was that the extra length was in the front section of the car (probably another reason why the hood looks larger from the driver's seat).

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Also, don't forget the crystal ball! It's a silly thing, I suppose, but I still like it. Of course you don't see it while driving, but I do see it when I'm unpacking the car after a trip (it stays on for a while).

 

[Zcd1]

I thought the eGV70’s suspension tuning was slightly better resolved than the GV60’s and if anything, the interior quality was also slightly better.

That said, if I were the OP I’d probably get the one that felt like the better deal.

 

[gknyce]

Also, when driving the GV70 the hood is much larger in your view. The GV60 hood drops off more, so it's less obtrusive, which I like. (I used to drive a Prius where you couldn't see the hood at all, that was even better.)

Well put/great observation - yeah, the hood of the (loaner) GV70 really extended, made it felt 'big', and great call on the GV60 hood falling off/away.

Is it? I only had the GV70 for 5 days so I didn't put much in the trunk, but it wasn't obvious to me that it was much different than the GV60. I didn't measure it though. The GV70 is definitely a bit longer, much closer to the back door of my garage, but my impression was that the extra length was in the front section of the car (probably another reason why the hood looks larger from the driver's seat).

GV60 has 24 cubic feet trunk space, eGV70 has 28.7 cubic feet/gas GV70 has 28.9. No idea how those numbers translate to actual 'feel', but I recall that what struck me was when I threw a golf bag in the back - gotta go sideways on the GV60, but didn't need that on the loaner GV70. And if felt much deeper. I've managed 4 golf bags in the GV60 but it is a trick, gotta pull drivers/woods out, careful packing, and so on. My impression at the time is the GV70 would not have that issue.

Lastly and OT - I'm especially sensitive to grills in EVs. Most are awful IMO. BMW especially egregious on this topic. But saw a 'neue klasse' I3 picture the other day... could be very nice!

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[ljnelson109]

Here is one that I didn't think to mention. The GV70 has a rear wiper. It will never make any sense to me why our GV60s do not.

 

[steveinarizona]

GV60P for me although they are both excellent vehicles.

The GV60 is designed from the ground up as an EV whereas the GV70 is a joint platform vehicle. I am 80 and like you I don't need a larger vehicle and the GV60 is more maneuverable. But, for comfort, they are the same (same width).

I don't know what "boost" you are referring to but if you are comparing the Performance version of the GV60, it has boost. Having said that, I like speed but in more than a year and a half I don't think I have ever had to use the boost feature (although I have played with it).

While I prefer the GV60P to the GV70, you won't go wrong either way.

 

[GreyGV60]

Hi everyone. I'm new to this forum, and will soon (i.e. this week!) be a Genesis owner. I just don't know which one. I have driven both the electric GV70 and the GV60 and I will say that both impressed me. I'm a 10-year EV owner (Tesla MS and Jaguar IPACE) and the refinements being made in EVs are encouraging. I drove a number of the new EVs, and there were several that I found very nice. None worked as well for me as the two from Genesis.

So, which one? Any strong opinions either way? I know it is very much an individual decision for everyone, but in this instance I am somewhat stuck. At age 73 I have been leaning towards the smaller one. I don't need the size anymore at this stage of my life, so smaller makes sense. Plus, I rather prefer its look. HOWEVER, there are some features on the 70 that I find compelling (the boost!!). Plus, while not a deal-breaker, I can get the 70 in the color (in and out) I really want, but the inventory on the 60 is much less, so I have to compromise a bit. More importantly, I can get 2026 GV70 for not a whole lot more than a 2025 GV60. That last point is what got me into this quandary. The 60 has a bit of an end of year discount, but frankly not as much as I would have expected.

So, any thoughts that can get me through this? FWIW I'm going with the AWD Advanced in both. I would be very happy with either, I know.

As some others have stated, it's a personal choice for yourself. Get the one that will make you happy without having any buyers remorse. You liked the GV60's size and looks and on the GV70 you liked the Boost and color. As for the Boost I have the GV60 performance and I do not use the Boost function and mostly keep the vehicle in the comfort setting. It's rare that I even use the sport setting. If you are fine with the power of the advance, then you probably don't need the boost. If you were able to get a better deal on one car than the other, would you really be happy with that car because you got a good deal vs. getting the car that you really wanted in the first place? Again, get the one you want, without having to look back and question your decision.

 

[David-R]

Flip a coin?

In all seriousness, it’s a tough decision

 

[Golflaw]

It is (was) tough decision! I finally went with the GV60. Price was a bit of a factor, but honestly not much of one. At my advanced age (I'm 73), I was always leaning towards something smaller. It just makes moving around easier and I don't need the storage space in the rear. The final selling point for me was that the 60 has a roomier interior. I was surprised to learn that it not only felt roomier, it is in fact roomier. I like the open feel very much.

Now, I just have to figure out ALL the various settings etc. I haven't been able to figure out how to get real-time traffic to display, or how to keep one pedal driving on permanently, but that is what this forum is for!

Thank you all for the feedback. I very much look forward to exploring this forum. I know from past experience with other cars, so much great and helpful information can be found here.

 

[gvjim]

how to keep one pedal driving on permanently

If you do figure this out, let us know. Actually, it's not possible. It will kick out of one pedal every time you turn the car off and every time you go into reverse. Very annoying, but all Hyundai group cars seem to do this.

As for real time traffic, I only use Apple Maps via CarPlay, so I can't help you there.

You're going to love it! For whatever reason, the GV60 seems to be more common in your area than down in LA. When I was in Cupertino for a week in June I saw four other GV60s, which is about how many I've seen all year down here.

 

[steveinarizona]

It is (was) tough decision! I finally went with the GV60. Price was a bit of a factor, but honestly not much of one. At my advanced age (I'm 73), I was always leaning towards something smaller. It just makes moving around easier and I don't need the storage space in the rear. The final selling point for me was that the 60 has a roomier interior. I was surprised to learn that it not only felt roomier, it is in fact roomier. I like the open feel very much.

Now, I just have to figure out ALL the various settings etc. I haven't been able to figure out how to get real-time traffic to display, or how to keep one pedal driving on permanently, but that is what this forum is for!

Thank you all for the feedback. I very much look forward to exploring this forum. I know from past experience with other cars, so much great and helpful information can be found here.

IMO a good choice. I have had an Electrified GV70 today as a loaner and I much prefer the GV60 (but not a totally fair comparison; my GV60 is top of the line Performance model; the GV70 loaner was basic model).

All GV60s have a HUD; my basic GV70 did not. I have had a HUD for a number of years and it is a requirement for me. I do believe the higher end model GV70 also has one.

The reason the interior is so roomy on the GV60 is that it has a large wheelbase (which you will notice means your turn radius is pretty large). But it does make for a roomy cabin.

Which model GV60 did you get?

 

[Golflaw]

Thanks for the feedback. I got the GV60 Advanced. There was not a lot of choice now that the model year is ending. The 26s aren't available yet, although they told me at the dealership that they were at the dock, just not being released yet.

I spent 5-6 hours trying to set things up on the car over the weekend. I got most of it done, but I still can't get the 1-pedal to STAY on. Not to stay on after I turn the car off, just to stay on when I'm driving. I'm sure I just missed something in the manual, or should I say manuals. I saw two 1 1/2 inch manuals in the car, and just assumed they were duplicates. No! They are different, so I have to go home and study them both for answers. It is fun learning about the car, though.

 

[gvjim]

I still can't get the 1-pedal to STAY on. Not to stay on after I turn the car off, just to stay on when I'm driving.

It should stay on until you turn the car off, or until you go into reverse. At least that is my experience.

Also, one pedal mode will pause when you engage the cruise control. However, it will automatically turn one pedal back on when you disengage the cruise control. This is actually handy, I think, because when in one pedal mode the car is always in AWD, which is slightly less efficient. So when you are cruising along, the car will go into RWD mode, the front motor disengages (which improves the efficiency).

Are you saying that you are just driving along and it goes out of one pedal mode, without you doing anything? If so, I've never experienced that.