Love the styling, the power and the cost so much I bought the fully loaded 2.5T Prestige (in Canada). The 300 HP in the 2.5T is more than enough as I live in the city but when you hit the highway and put your foot down, it takes off. I've had it for a little over a week and we absolutely love it. And in Canada we actually get 5 years of concierge service including maintenance. Everyone who has seen it so far says "WOW" which wouldn't happen with an X3, they are totally invisible.
@@tawhidpranto3862 Haven't really checked the "City" fuel avg as I've had it only a week but I did do a hwy drive on Saturday and I was getting over 30mpg at 75 miles an hour for an hour plus drive
Keep in mind that Canadian gallons are "Imperial" not US ... they are about 12% larger than a US gallon ... so Canadian mpg will always be higher than the US. 30mpg Can. is about 27mpg US.
I wish their mpg would be around 30 in the US. 25 mpg for mixed driving is a little less imo specially living in NYC where the gas price is around 3.89 now per gallon . Wish they had like a hybrid version. I would def buy that.
Such a beautiful and striking design. Genesis has really taken strides with their design language in my opinion. Definitely looking forward to owning a Genesis of my own. The only thing I wish they included in the exterior are fog lights.
It's no real surprise that Genesis is aiming at the Germans, given that they have rather brazenly raided the likes of Audi and BMW for engineering and design talent. Combine that with Hyundai's laser focus on setting goals and achieving them and you have a very fast moving, but highly competent competitor in the luxury segment.
But nothing new or innovative from this brand. All things we’ve seen before, from some other luxury manufacturer. I would like this brand to be more original and creative. The best way to beat the Germans is to do it in your own distinctive flavor, not theirs.
It is another Samsung story. Of course, I wanted them to learn quality and reliability the Kaizen way from Toyota but I guess that they are too busy for it. Hyundai Kias are still catching on fire due to shoddy engines.
@@megs8373 That would require some basic knowledge of product development and the ability to read the direction of development, which some people just.don't.have. It's not his fault he strokes it to every German car he comes across, that's just what he was trained to do due to decades of marketing.
I was blown away on how well it was put together. I felt like I was driving a cross between audi/bmw from the next generation. A step ahead of the competition and just looked like it's ready for the prime time. This is 1990 Lexus ls400 moment from Genesis. It's a revelation. To me anyway.
So elegant and bespoke inside and out. Gorgeous vehicle. Easily what I would buy in this segment. The interior looks like something out of a $100k plus car. Great driving as well with proper rwd bias dynamics. Definetly not a rebadged Rav4 cough.. Lexus. So impressed with the GV70. Best in class
Agreed. It’s unfortunate yet unsurprising that the new nx is dead on arrival and it’s not even on sale yet. 😔 Gv70 wins and they will eventually bring the nx to a screeching halt and watch it fall off. But the nx outsells this so that will never happen
Owned Jags and Germans over the years, bought a Uyuni white on red/charcoal GV70 3.5 Sport Prestige last week. IMO the interior stands up to anything, fit and finish are perfect, Tech is excellent, comfort mode is luxurious, Sport+ is rowdy and fun. More than satisfied, some dealers are charging $5K over MSRP, they are hard to get.............
No one, not even sales person at a dealership know that the Genesis has a nice feature. If you press and hold the button at the door handel you can close the opened sunroof and all opened windows of the car. Great if kids leave windows open or partially open.
Genesis is really knocking out of the park! Looks amazing inside and out, good power and pretty good reliability. I would def get one if I was in the market.
I think original commenter is referring to previous genesis results, but yeah no one knows this reliability and genesis on a brand doesn't have much results on long term reliability unless you consider the hyundai genesis
I was thinking the same thing. This design looks great. The only thing I do not like about it are the tailpipes which would be unnecessary in an EV obviously. .
Genesis is going all electric in 2025, the most engine upgrade would be hybrid, probably with 2.5T. That poor MPG isn't really going to deter away buyers at that segment, but still would like to see some improvement.
poor mpg can be overlooked but the price is to high for aspiring luxury brand. SQ5 and X3 M40 cost is in the same ballpark but you get better brand recognition and will piss off jealous Joneses.
Everything is great about this save for the gas mileage I was getting back in the '90s. The interior is a beautiful and the exterior stands out in a crowded field.
Great review. People take a long time to get over Hyundai's sins of 20 years ago, but i have heard nothing but great things about quality and reliability. I don't like cross overs, but I like how Genesis have made their vehicles different but keep a consistent brand ID. I would like to see a GV90! I think they would make a killing with that vehicle. Personally, my dream (affordable luxury) car is a G90 (with the V8 engine).
Alex - you had the sport prestige version (21” wheels, hud, etc), but you showed the price for the “sport” with the 19” wheels. The one you had is about 60k, not the low 40s you showed. In fact the 6 cylinder starts at over $52,000. I’d really like to see review of slightly lower trim (still keeping blind spot camera), smaller engine 🤗
Drove our 2024 3.5L Prestige home tonight. My background is BMWs and Porsches (still own 2 Porsches) - this beats anything from Europe in this size hands down. Amazing engineering, wonderful interior, great fun to drive. It's a winner. We did white with red/black interior.
I'm an Infiniti STAN for a long time now but Genesis is def my new fav brand, I love the uniqueness and attention to detail, I called it when the G70 came out Genesis is the new benchmark. All they're missing is a performance line to properly take on M, AMG, RS, V, SVR etc... My next car is gonna either be the G70 or GV70.
Go to dealerships first, and look what markup they add to it, you will be disappointed. Perhaps in 5-7 year will be able to buy a Genesis car at least at MSRP, who knows maybe even with a some discount..
I've driven a GV 70 (with a friend on a too-short buying test-drive). This is a terrific vehicle, and it's absolutely on my own (very) short list of options in the near future. Totally fun to drive, and enough space for my long-distance lifestyle. Only thing I'm not sure about, those wheels. Maybe a little too radical for me...but easy to change with aftermarket options...
I believe different rims are selectable for those who don't like the G Spec (waffle) rims. At least that's what I was told and have seen at the dealership.
@@dadoo985 went on a test drive with both the stinger and the G70, and here in Oregon our streets are trash. The cars barely let sound in, and definitely don’t let it out. It’s insane, you have to get one!
@@HD_Kerino Here in New Orleans our Street s are horrible with potholes also. Thanks for input. Trying to decide between 22 RDX or 22 GV70 is hard. Especially being Honda owner since 1995. Skeptical about Genesis
@@dadoo985 If you’re used to Acura customer service and dealership experience, you will be sadly underwhelmed with having to take your $60,000 Genesis to the Kia dealership a deal with them. Some are better than others!
Brand cache is one thing with the Germans, but the ability to turn heads is another (bland/conservative styling). The exclusivity of the Genesis brand is still a thing, for now. We own a 2019 G80 Sport and it still turns heads 3 yrs later. The GV70 or possibly the GV60 will be my next SUV. I am sold on the brand with the pricing, warranty and the valet service! P.S. Another awesome review Alex!
They did. That’s exactly what I said in my comment Yet everyone here said my claim is bogus and that I should be blocked for such claim that genesis has ended lexus That comment you made I Finn, along with the high praise of genesis, and my comment “rest in peace Lexus nx” is only proving my point.
@@Mr21scott Har har keep laughing and mocking me. You haven’t proven your case that the Lexus nx for example is infinitely better than the gv70 as a luxury vehicle. I was referring to his comment above.
@Jason King go ahead. Keep “cringing” None of you can even prove that Lexus outclasses genesis. The case that the nx is better than the gv70 is really fading away… The only Lexus I think that can even beat genesis is the is500, rc f, lc500 and GX460. no other Lexus I can think of beats genesis. Not even the flagship LS500. 😆 Heck most Toyotas are just as nice if not more luxurious than lexus these days for less but with the same reliability and often better tech
@@naveenthemachineits luxurious feeling when genesis broke in The middle of nowhere. Its an instant luxurious camping adventure. Read reports that genesis overheating in 6mo of ownership. Good luck😂
4.8 0-60 is insane! So this car's faster than the fastest Lexus NX (with as good a reliability record), while possessing as advanced tech and luxury as the Germans.. Just crazy.
Ikr. The gv70 destroyed the nx and the nx isn’t even out yet I knew this would happen months before anyone even drove the nx and I was right the whole time It’s just sad that most people are trying too hard to defend how good the Lexus NX is when they clearly see the gv70 has ended the nx because of its superiority
The GV70 is certainly a sweet drive. You ask about the fuel economy. The vehicle you are driving in the video is over $65K. I believe the fun factor and utility justify the MPG. If you can afford the $65K US, then you can likely afford the few bucks a week extra for the 2-3 MPG loss. It is also a unique drive. I don't see any in my town, that is until I take delivery of mine next week. 😁
It has been a year since I took delivery and I am still excited every time I get in the car. I can get 28mpg if I really try but I like to play so more like 23mpg. It is still a sweet ride. I see a few others but not many. The guy at the parts store said " I'm diggin' your Bentley, man"
@@gosman949 91 octane is recommended but you can use regular as well. My local gas station has regular and 93. So I do use 93 if I have a fun drive ahead.
I’ve seen new genesis models out on the road and they are head turners. Honestly, if I were looking into “luxury” or luxury type vehicles, I wouldn’t look into anything German or European in general. Ultra expensive to fix, not very innovative, not super reliable - but extremely beautiful and luxurious. Japan and Korea are taking a big bite out of European makers, and that’s a good thing. Those Europeans have been too lax on reliability and dependability and too conservative on innovation. Maybe it’ll push them to provide better products instead of relying on the name of their brands.
Whay are you talking about? Technology wise the Germans destroy pretty much anything else. You're correct about reliability but aside from that, pricing and a few quirks like vehicle summon and mirror cameras for lane changing they've got everyone beat. Heck even Cadillac knocked it out the park tech wise with the lyriq and escalade.
@@sunshadow9704, let's have adult conversations. Your comment reads to be based on some other bias that has nothing to do with automobiles. Thanks for the commentary though.
@@mr.c6674 I am for civil conversation and on that note I am not going to care about your feelings. I speak with experience. I am very familiar with German education and their way of thinking and doing the job. Germans build quality goods. Other countries (America leads here) cut the corners. Look on how poorly Tesla is made. It is just junk compared to eclectic Audi or MB. As to this very vehicle, to each his own. I stated my opinion.
Any chance you might review the 2.5 engine, I'm sure many viewers would like to hear your assessment on this model. Thanks for your excellent work, your videos are a reference of information and accuracy. Also, how does the GV70 compares with the Acura MDX?
I actually have the GV70 w/the 2.5T engine. More than enough power. I test drove the GV70 with the standard engine to eliminate it and it turned out its just fine for me and I am a speed hound
@@danydufort4562 I'm still in the "break-in" period so I'm trying to be sane with it but it is so damn easy to go much faster than you intend to without monitoring it. It's not a Dodge Durango Hellcat by any means but I've pushed it hard a couple of times and it gets up and goes. You will not lose the back end on this but I do have the Sport prestige package with the 21's for the tires. I highly suggest test driving one
@@Mamo878I have to look to see what my overall is at this point. It’s been much better than my Durango was, I’ll tell you that much, going by each time I go from point A to point B
Alex on Autos is the best vehicle review channel out there. So much information without being boring or doing stupid stuff to make it more entertaining. I wish he would start a news channel. He would blow mainstream media (aka party propaganda) out of the water.
Love how thorough you are with your reviews. I love this model and look forward to some day soon owning a Genesis GV 70, keep up the excellent work you and your crew.
Excellent review! Great all around car. Genesis is putting most of the luxury brands to shame. I’ve owned most luxury brands in the past but my G70 out does them for me. Just wish their independent dealerships were further along by now and that the fuel economy was better. The rest is perfect.
@@gosman949 I had the Twin Turbo V6 G70. Traded it in earlier this year and got 90% of my money out of it too! Not bad for a 3 yr old sports car with 27,000 miles. Bought the 2023 GV70 w/ performance package. Super happy with it overall though it is a bit less peppy than that g70. But it’s bigger so yeah.
GV70 is the best looker among compact SUV, and as a empty-nester GV70 is in our top shopping list. current RX350 is our last Lexus left out of four we had in the past five years.
@@naveenthemachine not in reliability they didn't. If you knew anything that is what made the Japanese and yet here you are claiming they leap frog them. The Germans HAVE ALWAYS BEEN THE LEADER WITH RESPECT TO TECH AND INNOVATION.
I’m a 2023 Kia Sportage owner, I believe with the same 2.5L engine, non turbo, with the same dual fuel injection delivery system, I’d love to see a comparison of this engine vs the European GDI engines over 70K to 100K miles and see who has the better reliability. A coworker just bought a 2015 BMW 750IL for under 30K, new it was 6 figures. That’s depreciation.
In my area (Ohio) the 3.5T AWD GV70 starts at $52,600, instead of the $42,045 shown in 21:08. And at this moment it is impossible to get these boys at MSRP from what I know.
The car is simply awesome. I owned a G70 and had to get out of it due to the need for a truck. But I missed it. Now that my other vehicle was due for an upgrade I snagged me a GV70. So happy the timing was right.
Alex outstanding review of the Gensis, GV70, 3.5TT!! I am sincerely interested/impressed with the crossover! Thank you for providing a thorough, detailed review, as always. I agree, I'm disappointed Gensis, doesn't have a massage function for the front seat passenger. The absence of wireless "droid car play", along with, I feel, obsolete phone charging port(s). Man! But, however, I love the vehicle!! Sexy as all outdoors! I feel it's large enough for a mail driver (ego). And! I think it's a type of vehicle that a buyer would be satisfied with, appearance, performance, luxury for the duration. And your review/evaluation of the Gensis, GV70 as a solid vehicle confirmed it. The only other vehicle I had considered was the Audi, SQ5. I definitely dig the exhaust sound of the SQ5 but so it appears I will be ordering a Gensis! Alex, please keep up the good, objective reviews you do!!
After owning the 2017 Kia Sorento, 2020 Kia Telluride SXP AWD and now 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV, I can totally see myself owning this luxury brand of the manufacturer as long as they come up with larger hybridized/electricfied SUVs. Gas is not cheap these days in the US and all the talks about going green make this excellent GV70 a bit less attractive to me.
@@justinfontaine5539 Yeah, it is. We haven't been independent when it comes to petroleum products for decades. If you can convince the Saudis to lower prices, go for it.
@@markmiller3279 Wrong dude. We were totally independent on oil last year before the libtards took over. We had a surplus and were selling out crude to Europe. Watch some more CNN..
That’s what I said before the nx came out. Yet everyone here has accused me of saying “genesis will end Lexus” thats so called a “bogus claim” But literally the number of praise the genesis has earned vs Lexus only proves my point
Alex, great vid as usual but please tweak your shutter speeds... the choppiness of the slow mo shots is super distracting. You can use an ND filter if you can't get the shutter speeds low enough
I was going to buy the GV80 and the loader took the GV70 off the transportation truck. It was black on black 3.5T Sports Prestige package. I BOUGHT IT!
I believe the BMW X5 is 194 inches long and therefore not just 3/10th if an inch longer than the Genesis GV70 185.6 inches but more than 8 inches longer. The BMW X3 is 186 inches long.
Alex: May I suggest an extra measurement in your reviews, as follows: First though, some background for the suggested measurement. Not every senior buyer will be limber enough to climb up to a higher level seat cushion. Nearly all SUV’s have a commanding outward view because buyers enjoy this important. However, most elders are sore and find getting upward more difficult. Thus a large segment of those seniors who still drive will strongly consider buyer a sedan, rather than a SUV, or a minivan….it is vastly easier to enter and exit. Suggestion: please add a measurement for the front seat elevation measured from the seat cushion height to the ground. Including that parameter would give a reference point from a current vehicle seat height contrasted to the new vehicle seat height. This might eliminate future disappointments, or remorse, after the glow of newness off--and real life sets in. Also might include a reliability factor, as reported by a consumer advocacy group. And/or the JD Power numbers. Thank you for your in-depth research and vehicle reporting. Wonder if anyone has thought about adding a five year factor of ownership to see how well the index of longevity rates compared to when it was new (assuming that model vehicle was available five years earlier). All for now, Art Hathcock La Plata, Maryland (301) 957-5420
Is it just me, or are they using Bentley for design inspiration? If I'm right, that is a smart move, effectively leapfrogging over German style to the more upscale British alternative. The winged emblem is also Bentley-esque.
Nx what nx? 😆 i thought the nx was dead… Get a gv70 any day. If you’re spending that kind of money and you’re worried about fuel economy, why are you even shopping in this category?
@@naveenthemachine if you drive on EV mode in the NX for many miles, you might eventually bring the total ownership cost to be less than the GV70. The MPGs in the GV70 are terrible. And I love having HOV stickers, which the NX 450h gives you.
@@garrettw99 true but it’s a luxury car. If you’re spending that kind of money you shouldn’t be concerned about fuel economy or ev range. If you can afford the high cost you can certainly afford the poor gas mileage. Do you see any rolls Royce or maybach owner complaining about fuel efficiency?
@@naveenthemachine no but the NX450h is $60k, not >$200k. Most of the luxury cars sold around me seem to be the plug-in variants or EVs. HOV stickers are a godsend for a lot of people in CA
The 3.5 Awd is 52.600 dealer markup taxes and misc my quote was 62.200. For that price I told the sales men I can get a Porsche Mccan base model. At the end of the day it’s a Hyundai
I don't understand why Hyundai always seems to lag behind with mpg. I would buy this if it was a plug-in AWD hybrid and came with a white or cream interior with a matching steering wheel.
As a long time Lexus RX owner (over all generations) Genesis has my attention. Their products look fabulous. Now if they set the goal to equal or exceed Lexus customer service then a bright future indeed is ahead. I am especially enamored with BEV offerings. Looking forward to electric GV70!
Interesting, Alex referred to the grill pattern in plastic at the rear as attractive. I always felt that detracts from an otherwise attractive design, especially how it extends to the side at the back and front. Alex also does not mention how the hood overhangs as if there is a fit issue.
