New Genesis GV70 SUV Test Mule Spied

[Sal Collaziano]

A picture of three mysterious Genesis SUVs were unveiled at the 2019 Hyundai Motor Group opening ceremony held on the first days of the new year and now we have the proof that Genesis is testing their second SUV, the GV70.

The image was sent out during the announcement of the New Year’s Day by Hyundai Group Vice President of Hyundai Motors Group. He said, “Genesis will accelerate overseas expansion in China and Europe, and will aggressively expand its line-up including the first SUV model launched this year to strengthen global brand power.” Read more...

 

[NLJ]

That looks like a FWD based SUV.

 

[Glaz]

That looks like a FWD based SUV.

Genesis used the previous gen Santa Fe as the test mule for the GV80. It had a longer wheel base and you can tell it was a Rear Wheel Drive layout. Genesis is using the Tucson as a bases for the GV70 because it’s just a test mule. We would probably see the actual body around fall time.

 

[NLJ]

Genesis used the previous gen Santa Fe as the test mule for the GV80. It had a longer wheel base and you can tell it was a Rear Wheel Drive layout. Genesis is using the Tucson as a bases for the GV70 because it’s just a test mule. We would probably see the actual body around fall time.

Test mules only use different body panels. Not different platforms.

 

[Glaz]

Test mules only use different body panels. Not different platforms.

You’d be Surprised. Hyundai use existing vehicles that they have and make structural tweaks to it instead of investing in a completely new platform from the get go. They did this with the New Sonata as well where they used the Optima and extending the front courtier panel as we see in the final product today. They do this every time with a new product to save money.