Audi SQ5 vs Genesis GV70 | SUV Comparison | Driving.ca 

I think I was of the same mindset as some of the other commenters on the thread until I actually went to test drive all the vehicles in this class - X3 M40i, GLC 43 AMG, SQ5 and even the Macan S. If you're a person who plans to push an SUV at the limits, the Macan S is hands down the winner, but if you want a driving experience that takes you 90% of the way there, AND offers similar amounts of power but better luxuries, features, comfort, tech and pricing, then it's hard to beat the GV70, which is what I ended up getting. Don't knock it till you try it, unless you are a pretentious brand snob :)

That red Genesis looks twice more expensive than the audi

Just got the GV 70 it’s unbelievably good. In every way. Blown away.

Genesis have just launched the GV70 here in the UK and they have updated the rear of the car with hidden tail pipes which looks even better.

I’ve spent close to $10,000 on maintenance and repairs for my Q5 in the last year.... I really wish the warranty was better because I love the car. But it just costs so much! The warranty alone for the Genesis GV70 has me ready to switch teams. Currently driving a Loaner A4 and I’m not impressed at all... I think the Germans got comfortable.

Thanks guys. My wife went with me last week to get her 2020 Hyundai Palisade Limited serviced which was unusual occurrence and now we own a 2022 Genesis GV70 2.5t Sport package white with red/black interior. Palisade only had 15,000 miles and we had 0 intention of trading vehicles. Got a great deal and an awesome vehicle not that the Palisade wasn’t just different. Genesis gets all kind of looks and feels sporty and premium. No regrets here and glad she went with me. Like a commenter said below ‘don’t knock it until you have tried it’. Thanks again great video. Oh by the way until last week had heard of Genesis and the GV80 but never heard of the GV70. Dealership had three including ours and all were gone in four days.

In Singapore, the Germans cars have higher reputation but cost a bomb for maintenance and spare parts. The asian cars are cheaper to maintain though. German cars tend to have minor faults here and there which costs a lot to repair though they have better engine and parts. It's the GV70 for me...☺🏁

Would take the GV70 without a doubt. So elegant and bespoke inside and out. Audi is so boring and the piano black plastic inside is so low rent/VW drab black.

Genesis gv70 hitting a home run here.

Get my gv70 in a few weeks

I like the gv70 better, but their leasing price way higher than Audi Q5. So I went to both dealerships today and end up with signed a leasing paper for Audi Q5 Sportback. Genesis need to lower their leasing prices.

The Audi just seems dated, especially the interior. The displays are nice but the layout just seems old. Maybe because it's dark in color. I'd take the GV70 in this comparison.

Lower and firmer on the SQ5, depends on if you get the air suspension or not.

The updated Audi Q5/SQ5 looks “droopy”. I like the new Audi grill on the sedans, but on these smallish SUVs it just doesn’t look right. Gv70 in the looks department and interior luxury all day long.

GV70 hands down for German vibes plus reliability.

Bought a GV70 3.5 Sport Prestige (Uyuni white on red/charcoal} last week. The biggest surprise in a good way was the HUGE difference between comfort mode, which is quiet and excellent, and sport or sport+ modes which are rowdy and hold gears, feels like a different vehicle. Genesis is on a roll...........

The SQ5 is LEGIT faster than the GV70 0 to 60. The transmission tuning is solid with nice hard up shifts on aggressive acceleration. I don’t think the GV70 reproduces that transmission feel nor the scoot from 0 to 60….but you guys are talking about the SQ5 like it’s the red headed stepchild. I’m confused,

Definitely gv70 wins the comparison

Hey Jonathan, Peter & team, Thx for the review - Well done!! The GV70 offers a wide variety of modes for the driver to enjoy. As I approach 60 yrs old (and I'm a bit of a car guy) I totally love the luxury & comfort side of vehicles BUT also what to turn it up when I can. This GV70 3.5TT should really be about $20-$50K higher priced. It simply does everything really well and is 2nd to none is this segment when it comes to ride quality, comfortness, quietness all while surrounding the occupants with massive luxury features. It is called the baby Bentayga for many reasons. It is so quiet & refined when you want it to be - When you're stuck in traffic or going no where fast. My wife asked me if it was an EV as it was so quiet. Those double paned windows really make a huge difference. Plus the massaging seat is nice!! When you want to drive spiritedly switch it into Sports + mode and you easily hear the roar of the engine and the sweet exhaust notes while enjoying the rear wheel driving bias sporty experience. In comparison, the RDX A Spec it an excellent top rated vehicle but that engine is super noisy vs the GV70 and its a much more stiffer ride. Plus I wasn't impressed with the 0-60 time of 6.4 seconds to the GV 70's of 5.7 (4.9 seconds in the V-6). And the RDX weighs 450 lbs less. Its the luxury components/options, higher tech, standard features & options, the ride quality (can be extremely quiet & smooth AND aggressive and sweet exhaust notes) that makes this GV 70 THE clear winner in segment. Overall the CLEAR winner for me the is the GV70 3.5TT in Sport trim level. I'll take it in that Gorgeous Mauna Red exterior colour with 2 tone interior combination please:-) In Canada that full load price is $76,500 plus taxes. The F&PDI is included in that price. No discounts from that at all. The electrified version is coming out in 2023 but in Canada the top trim level will be about $25K-$35K higher cost to the ICE version. Besides its NO Gas requirement the EV version is a littler quicker with 0-60 times 4.3 to 4.6 seconds. For me I'd put down my deposit yesterday if the EV version had a time in the 3.5 second range. It will have a 500 kms range on a full charge. PS - Lots of dealer problems with Genesis in the States. Here in Vancouver No problems at all. I have 3 dealers within 40 minutes and the nearest is 15 mins away. Cheers all!!

I agree that the Genesis is fantastic in many ways. However, they should have mentioned that the Q5 is (much) older and soon will be refreshed.

It sure looks good until you have to put the front license plate on in Ontario. I noticed it was left off for the video because it's so ugly on the huge grill.

Great comparison! After watching this I'm still torn between the two but am leaning towards the Genesis for the styling and trunk space! You cannot fit 2 large suitcases and carry ons in the Audi as the trunk curves in. However, Audi has 2.49% financing on now which compared to the Genesis at 5.9% is making the decision hard... as thats hundreds of dollars more in my pocket each month.

Things i need . Ambient lighting, sun roof. Puddle lights. And SPEED. If any suv or sedan is like that tell me please because ill forsure buy it. I have a audi q3 which has everything but speed

I also got mine last week and it has caught a lot of attention.

When did Freddie Mercury start reviewing cars?

I've just ordered the GV 70. For me, the Germans are very plasticky and the interiors are hard and cold feeling. You feel special in the Genesis.

Some need gimmicks to sell. Not Audi. They sell well made quality vehicles.

Such a shame you didn't line them up side by side and show the boot, the back view, length comparison, height, front view ... as a direct comparison in the metal

Build quality? Reliability?

GV70 is a beauty 😍 ... Audi need to enhance their interior design is sooo boring ... Value for Money im going definitely to GV70

I’ll take the SQ5. In Navarro blue.

Someone please tell me how are we supposed to concentrate o what the reviewers are saying with that annoying music blaring away. Seriously was it really worth the effort it took during production? Does anyone think it needs to be there?

I think it’s gonna take a long long time for Genesis to catch up to the German luxury brands regarding the brand cachet. Back in the day look how long it took Lexus to be considered a high-end luxury brand and in certain circles people still don’t consider Lexus the same caliber as Audi and BMW and Mercedes.

Great Review.

I think the depreciation and reliability are still some things to consider. I think Lexus holds up value better. But give it time. I heard that the limited slip is an issue on the top tier model

You guys should improve more edited clips with human get in seats try some positions on seats and put some stuff like suit cases in cargo trunk, ect....in practical human not seating there both talk too much, that's not called reviews though. Thks

Did you just compare an Audi to a Hyundai?

The Quattro AWD and the driving dynamics are completely different. If you care about driving dynamics, you won’t get the gv70. Plus, German engines are quite tuned. Its like comparing a Kia Stinger with a BMW M340. On paper, the Kia looks very similar, but it is not even close in reality.

Bought my GV70 Sports Prestige a little over 1 month ago. For the last 25 years, I've owned Corvettes, so this was a big jump for me. (older and retired now) I did months of research before I pulled the trigger. I looked at every competitor out there, Audi, Acura, Lexus, BMW, Benz, Cadillac, and Lincoln. None compared to the GV70.... Period! In one word, it's OUTSTANDING! Look no further if you can find one.

My 2 favorite cars as of right now:)

the external camera only shows the wheels moving but the body stays stable... amazing suspension.

Audi design is dull anymore..give me sth different sth unique. Just boring same thing we see for years. My pick is Genesis GV70

Like the Gv70. But those rims…no

Fun fact, Lexicon and Bang & Olufsen are both owned by Samsung, a Korean company.

Dude, let Peter speak. Listen. Stop cutting him off.

Can you do a full comparison with 2022 Macan GTS

Only negative is; Resale value.. But if you're here to keep the GV70 for a long time, if not for ever? then that won't matter..

The Hyundai looks cheap. Would be too embarrassing to drive especially if your neighbour asked you “did you get a new car?” 😳 The Audi looks like a boring, boxy soccer mom station wagon. Does everything great and it has a luxury, upper class, snob appeal badge.

"Really high grade plastic" 🙂

These reviews are so falling short when it comes to comparing German vs the rest of the competition. Take some time to put the vehicles on a hoist and look at the suspension and brakes before your judgement. At a price so similar the SQ5 is hands down a better choice for the ones that actually can enjoy what a sporty luxury SUV can bring to the plate.

Q5 handsdown 💚

i didn't like how you start this video, declared GV70 better SUV before you even start to compare those two vehicles., its bs and i hope genesis pay you well.

I gotta go Audi! I’ve driven both and bought one.

Audi is old and tired looking and above all UNrealiable

Last when I checked. Audi is made in Mexico for North America sales.

Genesis wins

ehh, I'll take Ford explorer ST

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But no one talks about the biggest issue with Genesis. You buy a "luxury" vehicle but have to deal with a Hyundai dealer. I LOVE my G80 but when I take it in for service it is far from a luxury experience. Will never buy another Genesis again unless something changes with the dealers.

I watched the review and it was a decent comparison but I cant help but disagree with many in the comments section and the reviewers themselves. I cant argue that the GV70 has good specs on paper, and you get a lot of features for your money, but do those features actually work well? No one is commenting on the fact that most of the Audi features are baked into all of their models and have been tried and tested. The GV70 is throwing the whole kitchen sink to pull customers in but none of it has gone through long term testing. In general they have to throw a lot at you to attract you as a customer and this is whats happening here. Hyundai continues to have engine problems, oil problems and other issues. I would question that. In terms of design, I like the interior and how the general language flows. I wish the SQ5 had a similarly integrated middle display, similar to the BMW integration. All in all, on paper, the GV70 looks good but I would be cautious to its long term reliability and overall quality of the features.

For me the GV70 should compete against the Lexus asian brand. The SQ5 against the X3 , Macan and other European or American SUV.

it looks like an old persons car

Genesis vehicles are worthless after 2 or 3 years.

The Acura RDX, Porsche Macan Alfa Romeo and Volvo XC60 are better than both of these

GV70 needs more power and a better exhaust note

By the time that Genesis catches up, Audi will be 100% electric.

Thank you Driving.ca!!! For reminding me that you are biased and can’t be trusted with a review, somewhere out there your villages are missing you! 13:32 was stolen from me, while misleading the public, shame on you! Neither of you comment on anything that has true substance as it applies to the people buying these cars! Sad very sad!

Plz save Ukraine 🇺🇦

It is still a Hyundai. Horrible looking dash. Fake Bentley grill. A pretender and a wanna-be. Drive both..then decide.