True, but that's exactly what most cars are used for. I like that Mark gets it. A vehicle like this is for commuting, putting on the miles on the freeway, and sure, doing the grocery shopping. It's not a weekend toy, so what matters is that it's comfortable, roomy, and feel a good inside.
Mark Miller you dont get it " the other Mark. ". Buffy wants to be " seen" in a Porsche, Audi , Mercedes or Lexus. A pedestrian Genesis just won't do. Susie, Robin, Louise and Sylvia agree.
@@Fadic4 nah its legitimately better from an ergonomic standpoint than the germans. No over reliance on touch, its right in the middle of tactile and touch and every surface is premium. There's more expensive cars with more plastic inside like this
Jack hit it when he said that for the vast majority of us, the ability to cruise quietly and comfortably between 60 and 80 mph combined with immediate passing power, is what it's all about. In fact, as I have gotten older (matured? Nah!) I am far more reluctant to cross that broken yellow line on a two lane highway, and wander over into oncoming traffic to pass the vehicle in front of me. That sucker has to be driving a tractor, or going pretty damn slow before I'll even think about it. I am happy to say that I have finally reached the age where risking my life to save half a minute is no longer a thing.
--cars have gotten way better--even with a Kona N I can get on the highway at 120mph with no problemYes--I have a Kona N--want more fuel econ and performance---I paid less then anything under 40k and can stomp them=
Infiniti is a joke and has been for about two decades now. Even the new QX60 doesn't cut it compared to the competition. Its limp standard 3.5L engine comes straight out of the Pathfinder with a "whole" 11 HP bump and a requirement to use premium fuel. That engine is weaker than the base 4-cylinder engines the competition offers, and a whole class or two below the 6-cylinder options the competition offers (unless we are talking about the similarly limp Acura MDX).
To your point, my parents went from an Audi SQ5 to the GV70 and like the Genesis so much more. They hated the touch screen controls and fingerprints all over the Audi interior. They also prefer the dynamics of the GV70 3.5TT. The car really has a great presence too. Only positive things to say about Genesis. The red interior also looks fantastic inside
@@matthewp9015 to most people that’s not the case I test drove the Julio and the Gv70 when helping my mother choose and suv and nobody even bothered to look at us on the road in the julia but people broker necks when we drove in the Gv70 even had people roll down the window to say “I love your car, what is that?”
As a former performance car nut, I test drove the X3 M40i, and this just killed it. Is the X3 faster? Yes, does it handle better around high speed corners? Yes. But the X3 is very harsh over bumps, and this is so much more luxurious and special, that the rest becomes irrelevant. In terms of pricing, this is significantly cheaper than both the SQ5 and the Mercedes GLC 43 AMG equivalently specced. It also has much better safety features. The X3 M40i is close price wise. I bought this in 3.5l Sports Prestige, and I haven’t looked back. It’s an awesome vehicle that I seriously doubt the Germans are not scared of.
I was shopping for a new car a few months ago and narrowed it down to the Porsche Macan S or GV70. I looked at Mercedes and BMW, but everyone has one and there's no wow factor for me (and we already have a current gen Lexus NX, so we ruled that out). What you guys said in the video is totally true - if you're someone who's going to push the limits of the car and take it to a track, the Porsche is the better pick. But for a guy like me who uses a vehicle to commute to work, drive the family around, etc., the GV70 is amazing. It's got better luxury, better technology and of course better pricing. I've had the GV70 for 2 months now and I've gotten a dozen people come up to me in parking lots asking me about this car. I think Genesis is going to do really well and really get their brand recognition out there with this one.
@@Lensman864 Then so are all of the Japanese offerings and some of the German. There's nothing any more vulgar about this that the SUV 'coupes' all the German brands sell.
I've had Mercedes, BMWs, and currently drive an Audi. I'll be buying a GV70 once there aren't any crazy dealership markups. That 10 year/100,000 mile warranty is also a peace of mind.
Customer service! I just bought a GV70 3.5 because of their at home valet with courtesy service for their 5 yr 100,000 km warranty. Now ( living in a smaller community) I don’t have to take time off of work to drive it to a bigger centre and pay for a rental for maintenance. Genisis is listening to what people want and delivering.
@@TapTwoCounterspell Hyundai/Kia have had much better reliability since, maybe, 2009. I used to be a Toyota fanboy, but I smell Hyundai in the future, and the Genesis brand along with it.
@@moguls914 they have greatly improved especially in build quality and reliability and I’m sure it’s a lot better now in 2021 however Toyota/Lexus and Honda/Acura still has edge in build quality and reliability so I don’t see Hyundai and Kia topping them But they make good cars
I am seriously considering upgrading my wife's X3 to this and maybe even moving from Cayenne to GV80. I know germans have higher "class status", but X3 is just dull inside and Cayenne sucks as a family car (starting with garbage, shallow cupholders and absolute lack of cabbies and storage). Koreans area killing it.
Trading from a Cayenne to a GV80... lol.. two entirely different vehicle segments. Wouldn't you prefer to own a strictly performance vehicle on one side and then a family hauler on the other? Without comparing apples to oranges, lets not forget the Cayenne will retain value far beyond a top trim GV80.
X3 has always been such a souless vehicle. Existing just to fill the gap. 3 generations later, it still doesnt have a defined identity. The Audi Q5, even if quite boring, has always been better.
The new qx60 is way better than the gv80 plus infiniti is not dead . Plus it does not have a cvt either. Qx60 will bring infiniti back kick shit out of Genesis you idiot
We have had a BMW 540i for the last six years and wanted to buy. Our mechanic told us the only “ luxury” vehicles to buy were Lexus or Genesis. We took the plunge and just bought the GV70 and boy we are not disappointed.
Just bought a 3.5 fully loaded here in Australia. I've had wagons in the past for the cargo space and sportiness. The Genesis has all that in spades but the kicker is the ride quality and interior luxury. It's really very special and it's so great for everyday use. The 3.5 here in Australia is the only one with adaptive suspension which i really wanted after selling an Audi A4 Avant primarily due to the harder ride but also the lack of "special" about it. So far I'm massively impressed. And the 6 cylinder makes it really boogie. Way more than i really need but it puts s smile on my face everytime i give it some sauce.
Went to a kia dealership after seeing their ad price for a sportage for about 2500 down 169 per month, hoping to negotionate somwhere around there with the chip shortage and everything. Guess the quote? 3000 down, motherfucking 590 per month. For that price we could have leased a bigger luxury suv.
@@Mexicanhanu Perhaps you should actually buy a used reliable car and not spend so much per month. I know it's crazy to buy a reliable car that isn't the newest but then you won't have to pay 590 a month. Just a thought, if you don't like the lease payment, than buy a used, already depreciated car that's reliable. Consider certain model years and engine configuration Subarus, Toyotas, Hondas, or Lexus. Sure they may not have enough tech but they will at least not cost you 590 a month for some stupid Kia. That's outrageous
Mark & Jack, you guys have the best reviews. Honest, no BS. Who will buy the 2022 Genesis GV70, a person who is concerned with quality, warranty, and cost after warranty ends.
I saw one of those GV 70 for the first time a couple days ago at a light. It was white and looking at it from across the intersection , l thought to myself, Man that thing is beautiful ! What is it ? I thought is that a new Jaguar SUV ? Then as l passed by and saw the Genesis Wing on the hood and saw the back, l still thought that it was the most stunning SUV l have ever seen.
Hey Mark, here's who this class of SUV is for. People like me who've owned fast cars in the past, who like fast sedans, but need more storage space for one reason or another. For me it's taking my mountain bike from state to state when I'm on my trips, I can't have it hanging on the rack getting pelted with rain and debris while also dragging down 10mpg during the entire ride. You could easily make up 100 reasons why people would want or need more storage in their vehicles. I've also done the whole weekend warrior cars, and at some point they end up sitting around not being driven because it starts to be a PITA taking care of two cars, etc. Also, why have a car that's ok to drive Monday - Friday and a separate car that's fun to drive on Saturday and Sunday? What's wrong with having a car with more storage that's ALWAYS fun when you want it to be? Or can store what I need in the back while not sacrificing luxury? That's who these cars are for, and trust me I'm coming from the side you're on where I NEVER wanted an SUV. But these small SUV's are a game changer for a LOT of people like me who want it all, and all the time. I want a car with luxury that also has some speed for fun, while I can also take my bike or whatever else on trips.
I’m in week two of my ownership of this car. I traded my daily driver BMW X5 50i. I like being connected to some power and refinement. I am very surprised how well this car car delivers an “experience.” In the video you mention the transmission and the European competitors. I drove a current version Q7 for a year and the GV70 transmission is significantly better than Audi’s.
@@bandalpooh yes, 2018. The twin turbo v8 is amazing. However I don’t really want to own one out of warranty. The weight vs power ratio in these vehicles feels similar. I weighed getting the G05 but you can no longer get just the v8, you have to get M and that’s more than I want.
@@TheChuckWolfe I'm sorry but the '18 X5 50i is vastly more refined compared to the 3.5T GV70. There is no comparison whatsoever, the Genesis is truly an entire step downwards - totally different vehicles though!
@@apexconnexion you may be right. But you can’t buy a regular twin turbo V8 any more, you have to jump to M50 set up on current X5. For now I’m certainly enjoying the GV. None of them are forever cars for my like my XJR but at it’s price point I’m pretty impressed with it.
@@apexconnexion No comparison? Are you serious? The refinement in these new Genesis is unparalelled unless you compare to a Porsche. But those are way more expensive. On a serious note the only thing I found better in the X5 was the handling and feedback but it still wasn't like a Cayanne. Sound like you just don't like Hyundai/Genesis and still think European brands are more superior? Unless you test drove a bad GV70, I wish I had a clue of how you came to that agreement.
As a novice photographer, I have to say this video was so beautifully shot! The camera angles, and depth of field are spot on. As an aside, am I the only one that thinks even the underbody of The GV70 is stunning? Thank you Savage Geese for highlighting so many strengths of this vehicle. Genesis is killing it!
@@VaunShiz No, MOST of them are the Koreans.. They just hired SOME of the Germans.. Plus, many Korean designers and engineers works everywhere in like Bently, Mercedes, BMW, Chevrolet(Camaro) , etcs... so does that mean those Koreans made entire cars? Nope. They just helped a little bit and give some advices and that's it. And this goes the same story to the Genesis. They hired some of the famous engineers and designers from Germany just to get an advice for some designs and engineering problems like chassis. That's all. Im Korean and my dad is working for a Hyundai/Genesis engineering team in South Korea, Namyang. And i know the truth that 90 percent of engineer/designers of Hyundai Motor companies(Hyundai/Kia/Genesis) are South Korean. I am not saying those German engineers and designers did nothing in this company tho. They are helping this company to improve in many ways so many of the Korean workers there are thankful to them.
I'm in love with the GV70... We are a 3 car family (MDX - wife; Maxima - my grocery getter/family hauler; ND Miata - weekend toy). My Maxima is getting old in the tooth but will wait for a few more year until it gets to 220k miles to replace it. I'll definitely be looking at the GV70 as a future replacement.
My wife is shopping for an entry-level luxury crossover, and she's almost locked in on this GV70. She's picked it over Mercedes, BMW, and Audi so far with only the Lexus NX and RX left to look at. In person, the vehicle is attractive, and the interior is a cut above the germans.
If she is looking into the the NX. I would suggest to look at the newest model that is coming out. My mom has the current gen NX and the interior quality isn't there. Alot of squeaks and bad fuel economy.
The suspension on the first Gen NX is also horrible. Extremely uncomfortable. Lexus is releasing a new RX next year as well so that’s worth a look at too. But the gv70 is still most likely going to be better
Dude seriously don’t even look at the new 2022 nx. That thing is already dead. The gv70 has brutally mutilated the 2022 nx and that’s surprising but also unfortunate since no ones even driven the nx yet. The 2022 nx cannot compete with this. I really hope no automotive reviewer drives the 2022 nx because they will be severely disappointed with it and it’ll be a HUGE waste of their time
Good review as usual, gentlemen. I have only one complaint. That's the selection of the 3.5 twin turbo version of the GV70 rather than the base 2.5L four cylinder turbo engine for the review. I realize that the vehicles made available by automakers for review are often limited to top trims and the most powerful engines. And even if other choices are available to review there's an advantage in terms of the number of views by internet fan boys (the overwhelming majority of whom can't afford to purchase vehicles like the GV70) but the 2.5L engine that Hyundai, KIA, and Genesis are deploying in (at my last count) at least 9 separate vehicles is by all accounts an excellent powerplant and worth attention considering that a well equipped version has an MSRP including destination charges of about $50,000 compared to almost $59,000 for a comparable V6 version. If the base 2.5L engine were clearly an inferior powerplant that few consumers would want, it might be a different story. But judging by performance of 2.5L engine in the KIA Stinger GT-Line compared to the 3.3L V6 in the GT versions, the base engine in the GT-Line comes very close to the more expensive trims and the weight savings, especially over the front wheels, suggests it might even be superior in terms of handling. It would be interesting to see whether the same is true in the GV70. I realize that the same 4 banger in the K5 GT and Sonata N-Line introduces significant handling problems as a result to the absence of AWD (or even an LSD) in those vehicles but the GV70's AWD should, I assume, eliminate those issues. All in all, it's obvious that Genesis is presenting a "value" argument compared to its luxury rivals from Europe and Japan. It would be interesting to know whether V6 version of the GV70 is worth $9000 or more than a comparably equipped base engine version and just what a consumer is getting for those extra dollars.
Agreed - I bought the 2.5T Prestige model and with 300 HP and 311 ft-lb torque, it is 85% of what the V6 provides but with much better gas mileage (unless you have the 21" wheels) and in Canada costs at least $12,000 less, making it the value sweet spot. Most I've seen are the 2.5T Advanced or Advanced Plus. It's a great vehicle and I look forward to my daily commute!
Love the reviews. I think a lot of reviewers are missing something when they ask "who is going to buy this?" though. This vehicle (along with other Genesis models) will appeal to people who want a lot of bells and whistles to accompany the steep price they pay for their luxury vehicle. While on paper the German luxury brands also have lots of bells and whistles, it's only on paper. Try finding mostly loaded German luxury cars on dealers' lots. They are rare and if you find one it's probably not in the color you want. You pretty much have to custom order a German luxury car if you want one fairly loaded because there are few on the lots. I started looking at Genesis for this reason. I have a plethora of loaded GV70s to choose from around me. I can not only find a loaded GV70 but also one with my choice of color, both exterior and interior. I'm just not paying for a Mercedes, Audi or BMW and driving off the lot with a vehicle that comes with no more bells and whistles than a Honda Civic. I don't want to be "that guy". Nowhere is this more apparent than on the used car market where custom ordering is not an option. A year ago we were looking at used luxury SUVs. We test drove a 2017 GLE. It didn't even have rear parking sensors!!! Perhaps Genesis will win some converts on the used car market too.
Sedans are dead. Stop crying for those and start asking for shooting brake's instead, those would actually sell if more people knew what they were. 2 or 4 door
Great review! I just put down a deposit waiting for the right color to come to my local dealer on this, but I wanted to answer the question of who this is for. For me, I'm a first time buyer into the luxury space and need the extra room for the family. So I have no loyalty to the other name brands and this one won the looks, price, and feel competition. Just wanted to give you some input from a buyer.
The GV70 is pretty great, but the service of the brand can be terrible. The Santa Monica dealership is the worst experience I have ever had with any brand in the last 20 years. They NEVER call you back reliably (I have always had to call multiple times to even just get an appointment), they NEVER confirm you will get a loaner ahead of the time, and the service valet is wrongly advertised by Genesis: The Genesis website says something like 'pick up your car wherever', but the fine print from the dealer limits this. The dealer and Genesis North America have different overlapping maintenance schedules that make you call them to ask 'ok, another maintenance alarm, do I NOW have to come)?' and any complaints about the dealership, Genesis North America brushes off with 'those are all franchises, we can't do anything'. So yes, the car is nice, the interior is great, but if you ever need ANYTHING from the dealership or the company, you may be out of luck. I will sell mine before the warranty is up, I'm sick and tired of dealing with an incompetent team.
The Koreans are in for the long term. Buy now at its cheapest and the brand recognition will only grow and the resale value can only increase. Genesis has a great future.
You will be saying that in years time , we will all be grandparents and you will still be saying "this new brand is get off the ground one day!" 😆 Af if the brand hasn't been struggling for over 5 years now
@@VaunShiz Their sales are going strong currently. 5 years is nothing, German competitors are more than a century old. Their first models were heavily inspired by Hyundai design but the new breed is completely original and absolutely phenomenal.
@@etbadaboum - ignore the troll. He posts these one-word replies to people who have written long thoughtful posts so who knows to what he is responding.
I reserved the GV70 2.5 Advanced B/B and should be arriving on 11/4, can't wait to see it and drive it. I drove the 3.5, it was all they had on the lot. I did not feel like paying an extra $11,000 for more power. The 2.5 Advanced comes fully loaded.
@@saulbachiller-smith8382 That is this less a couple grand less than the MSRP of a fully loaded base model X3/Q5/GLC which doesn't include tax ofc. I think you got a pretty good deal in your hands. Plus these new Genesis model should retain value better than the germans.
This is a vehicle we are considering and I place more weight on your reviews than any others. Trying to decide between this and an SQ5/X3M40i is going to be tough but the GV70 being significantly more inexpensive drive away is crazy given how good it reviews. The dream is still a Macan GTS. Thank you for your incredible work!
The 3.5T GV70 Sport should price you well within the same boundaries of your comparisons you listed. Not sure what region you're in so that would absolutely change my comment!
My best advice would be to drive them all and see what fits the best. This segment has awesome vehicles so you are going to get something good regardless.
@@minibx6659 Except the fact that the SQ5 starts at $65k for the equal tier model, and then you have to add options on top of that. That's why the GV70 is so freaking amazing. It's maxed out price is $65k. That's why it's killing the market right now.
I just switched over from a 2019 SQ5 and have no remorse/regrets. I also own a 2011 E90 M3. More like me will follow, which in turn will grow the brand.
I've been driving a 2021 G80 for around a month now, and I've been turning heads and getting attention in parking lots like I never have before. And sadly, most have no idea what it is. Or maybe that's actually kind of cool.
Just had a test drive today, GV70 was great but the dealership experience was 200% awful. Mine tester was a 3.5TT mid-trim. It was extraordinarily quiet with no wind noise and very little road noise, 19inch rims with smaller tires might help the quietness. And the ride was Okay, better than a current gen NX but worse than a Q5. Main complaint for ride quality was that lateral movement was not very well controlled and my body movement was more than I preferred. Dealership experience was absolutely awful. After the test-drive, I was left in a office with an IPAD, asking me to apply for Genesis Financial credit before any sells person talked to me. Kept waiting for 30min to finally see someone alive, told him I was not comfortable applying credit at the moment (before knowing the selling price). He seemed angry, ignoring me and staring with his monitor typing loudly. A minute later he 'offered' me a $5000 markup and asked me to leave if I could not make a purchase decision TODAY. What a experience!
Never thought Korean cars would excite me this much! As a former BMW owner, I’d prefer to drive this over anything in this segment. Interior space is very warm and inviting as a nice warm bread fresh out of the oven with butter!! Wow. We went into test drive IONIQ 5 and test drove 3.5T and what a dilemma!!! Just an amazing beauty & the beast at the same time!! Thank you for a great review and reassuring my emotional experience!!
Tiger's crash in the GV80 gave Genesis a lot of publicity, from what I heard, the safety features in the GV80 is what saved Tiger. Also, people that like the Hyundai Santa Fe could easily make the jump to the base model of the GV70 vs a Limited or Calligraphy trim on the Santa Fe, and still get the 10 yr warranty and they will pick up your car from your house to take it to the location where they fix your car and bring it back. People that will buy this car are those who don't need a status symbol, but look at real value and good looks and some performance without needing max performance. Count me in!
FYI, that IS real carbon fiber. It's a particular style of twill weave CF that I used to use back when I made custom pocket knives. That stuff is UBER expensive, I was shocked when I saw how much of it they were using, that can't be economical.
Who's gonna buy it? Intelligent people who do proper research on vehicles and who aren't consumed with a name plate. This thing has sales hit written all over it.
You overestimate how many actually "smart" people are there. Or at least those that do a research. Still, I believe Genesis will break through because it looks SO MUCH better in person! The more of them will get around - the more will want to buy them.
@@rosgoncharuk2403 If I've overestimated either of those things, the vehicle won't be around long. That won't be the case. I think Genesis has done enough here with what this thing offers that they'll turn heads and win over some brand snobs. This thing is a winner by practically all counts.
If you think buying Genesis isn't all about brand you don't get it. And in both directions. Buying because it's specifically NOT something else is the self conscious version of brand snobbery. The worst part of it is the vocalizing it to others. Lexus forums are full of the exact same sentiments.
"Who's gonna buy this thing" .. me. I will never buy a German vehicle, not a fan of Lexus current design... I don't care about badge or prestige and I'm not going to be tracking my crossover. I do want something I can haul my family from the valley up to the ski life or the mountain reservoirs on the weekends. I want something that will be reliable as I don't lease and I buy and hold for 10 - 15 years. So the interior/exterior design needs to be solid and that 3.5TT platform is highly attractive as I hate the turbo 4 in crossovers. I was originally a fan of the RDX and awaiting the Type S RDX but that TLX Type S was such a disappointment in price/performance that I expect it will carryover into their SUVs.
I'll take the GV70 in green and give me the nice tan leather interior with those quilted leather seats. Green on tan is a great look... I don't really care for the black alcantera seats and look in the top tier package of the GV70.
Test drove it the other day. It’s plush, comfortable, quiet and classy inside... A nice place to be in. I would not call this vehicle sporty or fun to drive though. Felt alittle heavy to me.
This is such a great review. I own a 3.5T black Sport prestige (blue interior, red seat belts) and it's an amazing car. I know it's a minor thing but I love my red seat belts and red contrast stitching lol. This car is gorgeous inside and out and loaded with tech. They didn't show you all the tech lol!!! I use my finger print to start my car. Who needs a key when you have a GV70 lol!! I pull it out of tight spots with the park assist feature and with the app I have full remote control of my car. The first week of driving this car I got stuck in traffic on the way to work and the car automatically started giving me a massage. A welcomed surprise. Its soo intuitive! I think the massage features kicks in after an hour of driving! Awesome! I'm getting so much attention. 2-5 compliments per day. One couple walked from all the way up the street to look at the car. They thought it was a Bentley at first lol. Fuel economy is my only complaint. It's not horrible but wish it was better. That's the only reason this car is 9/10 for me and not a perfect 10/10. I mostly work from home and head into the office twice a week so it's not a big deal. But I'm looking forward to great road trips in this car. The ride is soo smooth and quiet in comfort mode. This car literally reads the road and signs. Talk about tech! And gets aggressive in Sport+ when I want to show off. Best of all worlds!!! To get all this tech, style and luxury features in another car you're looking at least 80-100K. Like I tell everyone who compliments me on the car. Get it, you won't be disappointed!
I switched from BMW to Genesis just because of it’s value for money. I love it so far and I agree that there is still lot to do as far as brand marketing goes. But trust me this is a drop dead gorgeous amazing car
New Genesis products are looking good. But like you've pointed out, I think for the brand to start capturing more sales, they need a better customer experience from a dealership standpoint. Customers used to buying luxury cars have the "luxury" experience and if you find out you have to go to the Kia/Hyundai dealership, that may be a dealbreaker for some customers in that segment.
I'm an absolute based Audi fan but I'd take this over Q5, GLC or X3 without hesitation. I really love the aesthetics and the mindset behind this car. It's really a shame that Genesis isn't available in Europe, yet I hope.
I have jumped! I've owned Acura (MDX/TL), Audi (S3/4/A64.2), BMW (330i/335i/M3/M5/X5), Honda, Mazda (MX6), Porsche (CaymanS), Toyota, Volvo. Now about to turn 57 years, I've switched, owned a 2019 G70 3.3T, and I just traded in for the 2022 GV70 3.5 Sport Prestige. What a machine! It's a special vehicle, from the exterior design to the interior specs. Stunning, comfortable, quiet, easy to operate, and will pass traffic with ease. I needed the room for clubs and the push cart, which the sedan didn't offer. Is it fuel efficient? Nope. But I drive a lot for work, and enjoy the creature comforts. GV70 has them in spades: HUD, heated wheel, heated and ventilated seats, amazing safety & tech, remote start, Smaht Pahk, massaging driver's seat--need I go on? And I purchased mine used for $54k with 13k miles on the odometer. Enjoying every moment! Cheers, and keep up the terrific production!
As a previous owner of Mercedes... I would buy this over a new Mercedes.... I'm done with putting my money in to over complexity and abysmal reliability... Just for that, this is a better buy
Exactly. People say germans have good build quality and shit but they fall apart after 5-10 years. So do they really have good build quality? Nope. Maybe initially but that is it.
At $65K, it felt like you were rationalizing this product. A bigger question is how good is this car in base form at $41K, where it can compete with RDX and NX?
It destroys both the Rdx and nx in every way possible. It’s way nicer inside and the platform is more bespoke. Admittedly the Rdx is on a bespoke platform too but the nx sure isn’t. It’s literally just a rav4 at the eod
I took the 2.5TT GV70 for a test drive, and I wasn't in a Korean car but a refined British, Germanic car. Instead of sticking to my plan of buying a coupe for myself, I've opted for a 3.5TT GV70 SUV. I can't believe how easily I swayed away from my original buying option. It's cheaper, more beautiful, and fully optioned for an experience that would be a joy on the long highways.
Sorry but after decades of BMWs, Porsches - drove home a GV70T-3.5 Prestige tonight. It's a far better-equipped and thought-out car than anything either of them offers. By the time you add as much of the Genesis technology (and much isn't available on ANY German car) - you're double the price. It's 2 years since it was introduced and from what I can see they got it right at the start, and it's just gotten better. The suspension looks identical to a BMW strut suspension they used for decades. I realize your review is 2 years old - but it's a really attractive car - especially for fans of German cars who actually care about driving. I do own two Porsches ('11 Cayenne Turbo and a '09 Boxster) and this is equal to the Cayenne in what it has in it, the luxury content, and performance.
Great review of the pros & cons of this vehicle. I have owned Porsches, BMWs, an Audi, and Range Rover in the past and am seriously considering the GV70 for my next purchase. I have never cared about impressing others by the brand of vehicle I owned and made my decisions based on quality and performance. My favorite all-time was the 911; however, an SUV is much more practical.
My friends grandfather always drove German. Mercedes, BMW, even a VW Phaeton. He bought a Genesis and loved the car, but found the dealership experience lacking. He’s in a Lexus now. I think they really need to get their dealership experience right if they want to take people who have been buying traditional luxury brands and are used to that experience.
Just one man's opinion: there are three and a half really interesting car brands. Subaru and Mazda are the first two. Both offer original approaches that lead to excellent cars. I think Hyundai and Kia as one and a half makers. Their products share a lot of DNA, and yet there are differences. All offer a helluva lot of value.
I'm all in for Mazda but Subaru..? Really? It used to be a 100% car enthusiast brand that turned into a boring, underpowered hippy and old people mover. My vote goes to Honda. Great F1 history, the Honda NSX, Civic Type R, Civic SI is a great every day car, out of the box thinking Ridgeline and Fit, sticking with the manuals. Great forward design paired with reliability.
This car is for the people(mostly millennials) who want contemporary, stylish luxury’ products that companies like Lexus & Infiniti used to make before losing their brand identities when we left the 90’s.
Nice review on the GV70, but I do wish everyone would stop dwelling on the past of the Hyundai / Kia brand and including Genesis, they are making great vehicles.
Types of people who can't decide they want a chocolate or vanilla milkshake, so they order the two mixed then wonder why it's chalk colored and has no taste.
In the video, you’ll notice the right rear 40% passenger seat is at its most vertical position, while the 60% left rear is canted back more. It’s a little bit deceiving.
I live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and just based on what I see driving around these new Genesis SUVs are selling like hot cakes! and this is the home of the high end soccer mom suv. I’ve been seeing these and the GV90s all over the place.
I'm not surprised by your assessment. If I am not mistaken, I think Motor Trend did an article a few years ago showing which car brand is popular in each state. Hyundai/Kia are the most popular brands in Florida. I wouldn't be surprised to see Genesis on the list as well.
I know some people may not like the wheels but I LOVE it suits the looks and design of the GV70 very well and it’s definitely one of the best looking and best performing crossovers on the market right now Wouldn’t mind having one
I like the looks of the wheel. But every time I look at them, I think "those look cool, but road grime is going to get into those corners and NEVER come out"
Beautiful car and the more you look at the exterior and interior details, the more impressed you are. Plus, it likely is much more reliable that the German equivalent.
i leased the 2018 g80 sport with the 3.3 turbo. wich got some nice raw power. for a car being 4500 lbs. its unbelievable how this thing moves. i remember going 120 mph. and at that speed i felt super safe. please dont do what i did. i just wanted to see how it felt at real hi speeds. the g80 is incredibly stable. speed sensering steering. i felt super safe. these 3 years went by like 3 months. and the beauty of the service. all my oil changes were free. what other car maker gives u free oil change for as long as u lease. i never had to pay a red cent for anything during my lease. and alway had a loaner. i never had to go to the service. they would come drop off the loaner. and picked up my car. and drop off my car.
AGREE! Had the same experience with my G80 (5.0), FAST and stable . . Never spent a dollar on service in my 36 month lease. Driving my wife’s 2019 G70 Sport for a year and then will decide on my next Genesis
Even though I’m deathly adverse to Kia/Hyundai after they screwed family members over…I’m here to support my favorite review channel! Great points guys!