New 2026 Genesis GV70 Facelift Review “Luxury For Less" 

Check out Kia EV6 Facelift review by Mari: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WGJU4v4TWK8.html

Great first look at the 2026 GV70! I’m hoping that Genesis will rethink their plans for the electrification of their fleet, especially here in the USA. Electric cars are not selling well here but I think that a hybrid could make it. The 2025 GV80 is just starting to hit the showrooms here and the MPG is pretty sorry especially with the need for premium fuel. I’m in the market and will probably go with the ‘25 GV80 but if there’s going to be a hybrid 2026 version, I’d definitely wait for it to arrive on our shores. Thank you for your hard work on this Mari & Crew!

I think it looks better than the previous one.

I love the Genisis car line up. Beautiful cars inside and out!!

Another great review. Always giving accurate bullet points on the important details of the car. I love this channel for the fact that I get an advanced look at Korean brand cars that will eventually come to the united states. My only suggestion is if when comparing old models to new ones, is to put side by side pictures instead of before and after ones shots. Side by side images will be easy to compare and contrast instead of having to jump back and forth to view photos. Other than that, again, another great review!

Thank You! I cannot wait to see the interior of the sport model!

Facelift looks very nice Mari looks good too

I like it! TY!

Thanks Mari, I love the new wheel choices and standard three-spoke steering wheel. Overall, I love the new look.

Good review. It's a timeless design. Reminds me of a 2006-2012 Lexus GS if it was designed as an SUV. Architecture with round, soft corners stand the test of time.

As much as I dislike Kia’s edgy designs, I really appreciate genesis for their conservative, but creative design. Looks way more grown up and mature than say, a Lexus.

Very Informative video

This Facelift actually got me now on the hook!!!!!!! and I say this as a HUUUUGE BMW lover, being a German 😀

Very well executed updates to the GV70.

I hate the new 27" screen placement, it looks like an afterthought on the dashboard, compared to the previous version, but to each its own.

this interior is 🔥

It does look better than ever, at least with the Sports package!. The color combination of the interior is a successful choice, "bright colors".

I love the GV70!! Looking to purchase one. Wondering if the sunroof is standard feature?

I like the amber rear turn signals! As it should be! However, that probably won't make it to the US that way. Automakers like to not give us the rear amber signals even though they make it for other markets. Just because we don't have the mandate as other countries shouldn't mean we still don't get it. I'm still very much waiting for the GV80 coupe to get to the US!! Most likely will be my next vehicle.

Great review. Couple of questions. When do you anticipate this vehicle will be available? What exterior color was that which you said you liked (it looked like a matte gray). Thx

Can't wait for the US release! Do we know if the rear door handles have the lock/unlock sensor on them with this refresh?

Beauty 👌🏻 just like Mari 😌

Perfect

Thank you for this amazing video. In the USA, for 2025 they are still showing the old car. Is this available only in Korea?

A nice facelift especially the interior. Love it. But why isn't Genesis offering it as a hybrid as well ????

I want to preorder it but not yet available for Australia yet😢

the definitely did a good job fixing the lower back area. used to look cheap. now it looks refined.

Best compact luxury SUV in the market

nice to see Mari again ,,,, i like the facelift exterior and interior but hate the the theater dashboard ,,, too long too narrow and does not integrate good with the design ,,,, i wished for more details about the powertrain and explanation on those 4 air inlets ,,,,,cant wait for Mari road review on GV80 coupe .

Even less storage in ceneter console than before , that screen looks great though , interested in ambeint light changes

I wonder if the refresh will have an option for the rearview digital mirror found in the Hyundia Palisade? Reviewers rarely include info about the rearview mirror in their videos.

Loved that they got red if all that mesh cladding in the rear bumper. Unfortunately, there’s still a lot of that going on at the front of the car.

Thanks Mari! Always bringing us the English version of the Korean releases. I like that Genesis keeps improving their vehicles with updated tech and interiors, I do dislike though that the went the German route for interior space, when they Germans have started to add more passenger space. Now they need to build an EV version on an dedicated EV platform.

모카에 gv70리뷰할때 앞유리에 잠시 나왔던 그 아름다운분이 이분이구나

After carefully examining the planned exterior and interior "changes" on the 2026 GENESIS GV70, all I can say is I am glad we bought our first generation 2024 GENESIS GV70 3.5 Sport Prestige. The elongated front of the 2026 GV70 looks like a BLAND TOYOTA Highlander, CAMRY, etc. All of the SPORTY, AGGRESSIVE design cues of the first generation, tat make it so visually appealing are neutered! It now looks like a generic family mobile. Love them, or hate them the 21 inch patterned rims on the first GENESIS GV70 3.5 Sport Prestige are DISTINCTLY UNIQUE! They are like nothing else on the market from ANY manufacturer. And I for one love the design. I have gotten so many unsolicited complements on how great our GV70 looks. Not once has anyone ever commented on not liking the rims... Not once. This is not the case with the new 2026 rims... they are bland, boring HONDA looking rims. They are not unique at all. But are just like what many manufacturers have been doing for years. Again, they lack STYLE elements unique to the GENESIS LUXURY SPORT BRAND. As for the rear of the 2026 GV70 3.5 Sport Prestige. The designers got rid of the large, SPORTY, round exhaust tips and replaced them with generic "mommy tips" found on every BORING, family suv from TOYOTA, HONDA, LEXUS, MAZDA, ETC... Again, the UNIQUE, SPORTY GENESIS DESIGN CUES ARE MISSING! If I wanted a TOYOYA, HONDA, LEXUS, MAZDA, That is what I would buy, not a 2026 GENESIS GV70. But I didn't, I wanted a 2024 GENESIS GV70 3.5 Sport Prestige specifically because it was, and is UNIQUELY, and STYLISHLY DIFFERENT! Regarding the interior of the 2026 GENESIS GV70. I have only one criticism. The HUGE, design less, all inclusive, HYUNDAI digital dashboard is TASTELESS and TACKEY. It also doesn't integrate well at all with the rest of the interior. It looks like a giant afterthought. Where as the existing first generation digital dashboard is seamlessly integrated into the design cues, and flow of the entire GV70 interior cabin. Even the existing additional rectangular infotainment screen tastefully fits within the interior design of the first generation GV70. With the 2026 redesign, it looks like GENESIS INTENSIONALLY got rid of most of the Sport elements from the "Sport Prestige" in order to "upsell" people wanting a truly SPORT designed GENESIS to their upcoming GENESIS GV80 Sport Coup, or where available their GENESIS GV70 MAGMA line. Both of which cost substantially more than the existing first generation 2022 - 2025 GENESIS GV70 3.5 Sport Prestige.

You’re so pretty Mari❤ and I love your voice

Hello, I have a few questions In the prestige model, do we have Power Rear Door Sunshades and Power 2nd Row Seats.. Please advise. The GV80 2025 model has them but it is a big car for us and wanted to know if GV70 model will have these features

Pre-facelift interior looked much better! Some of the changes look like a step towards cost cutting.

MLA is in LG Gallery series TV , super white colors

❤🎉 좋아요

Awesome. Waiting for the GV70 Hybrid. ❤

Why genesis is not making hybrid models ?any specific reason?

Looks really good. I wonder if they ever fixed that rear differential issue that plagued the 2022-23 models?

They need to increase significantly the mileage on the electric version. They need to add 100 miles. At this point the lack of range is stopping me from buying the G70

Screen too big here. Im ordering a 2024 3.5 sport lux. Got two more weeks to sign up for an october delivery est., super impressed with this car.

Hey Mari: Did you see the Korean car blog today? It's the story about the N74. I hope you're one of the first to review that supercar! Hyundai Wes

the exterior changes are very nice, hate how current gen has so much chrome. but not a fan of the tablet style infotainment. Traditional cluster with full digital screen is so much better. I just ordered a 2025 GV70 and i'm thinking about blacking out all the chrome stripes. I'll be getting the redesign maybe in 3 years once all the kinks are worked out. Never a good idea to buy the first generation of a redesign

Oh such minimal updates which is good in a way lol that way I don’t have to trade in my 2023 just yet lol

My next car is GV70

The Mazda front fascia looks so bad... the need to fix that

When does this release?

The tail pipes looks like the Lexus RX350, I like the round pipes and 14 inch screen muuuuch better.

She said the generic version. 😂 Mari sure does like her Sport version. So do I but the prior prestige rims are nice as well though.

Sport is alway better .., everyone would prefer the sports ..!!

I am not liking anything about this facelift. I never cared for the front lower trim in the first place, with its black plastic diamond pattern, which includes the duct covers. These are hard to keep clean. And now they want to make it even bigger??? I do like the fact that they have removed that same pattern from the rear lower trim around the exhaust ports and made it smooth. The 27" LED dash screen is so ugly compared to the older model. I love the built-in dashboard, like my 2018 G90. I do like the new steering wheel being touch sensitive rather than needing a hard grip. But, they didn't address the control knob and drive selector positioning, where everyone grabbed the wrong knob to control the screen. This was one of the biggest issues reported from customers and reviewers. These need to change places. While your arm is resting on the center console, you shouldn't have to reach to control your infotainment. Reaching for the drive selector makes so much more sense, since you only do that when you first get going, or select reverse. Genesis could remove silly features like remote smart parking assist and fingerprint authentication that are slow, don't work well and are basically gimmicks. Instead add HUD and rear heated seats as standard.

Still no USB C.. you have to be kidding me

I'm confused. Is this a 2025 or 2026 GV70?

Wow...stunning design! I love genesis especially new GV70. I'm japanese though, I believe genesis exceeds lexus. Please sale it in Japan as well!

I left comment even before watching it 😊

Don’t you mean 2025 and not 2026?

Go hybrid or mild hybrid. Pls not electric

This is the 2025 model. They havnt announced the 2026 models yet... No manufacturer has. You need to fix your title

That rectangular tablet is very ugly, GV70 and GV80, l like the previus model better.