The 2022 Genesis GV70 2.5T Is A Superior Bargain Priced Luxury SUV 

Genesis proves you don't need to spend extra money on the larger 3.5L twin-turbo V6. The base 2.5T engine will still sprint to 60 in under 6 seconds and by choosing the smaller engine, you'll be able to pocket $12,000 in your wallet because it starts at just over $41,000. Would you guys go for the V6 or just stick with the turbo 4-cylinder?

This is a perfect vehicle. Perfect size, speed, looks.

My mother's Valentine's Day present is a GV70 Select 2.5T blue/black. Supposed to be getting it this week, so excited to show her all the cool features.

Genesis make such beautiful and well- balanced vehicles. I love the big three from Germany, but Genesis is really doing something special here for a reasonable price. Awesome video Sofyan!

Sofyan, you usually get these long term tests for at least a week, right? You seem to like ambient lighting, but you never show it to us when it's dark. If the vehicle is parked at your house/apt, can you do quick videos of it in dark and then edit it in? You don't have to drive it, but if you spend time explaining it, it would be nice to actually see that.

Stay warm Sofyan! I found that the 2.5T is the way to go for most people :) Great work as always.

I owned the 2.5T Advanced Trim Black/Havana Brown and I couldn't be happier. It has so many options, it is fast and ride is so smooth, nice looking Crossover and it is different then anything you see on the road. It is truly a luxury car and sporty at the same time. I compared to other Luxury SUV and on my opinion it beats every one of them on style and price.

After watching your thorough reviews, my wife an I decided on purchasing a Genesis GV70. I visited two Genesis dealers and I told them I planned on paying cash but one dealer said I would have to pay an extra $5,000 if I paid cash rather than finance the car through them. The second dealer said I would have to pay $3,000 extra if I wanted to pay in cash. The GV70 may be a great car but this type of dealership practice completely disgusted me. I definitely won't be buying a Genesis!

Genesis is the most creative out there while designing wheels ❤

Rarely do I hear you sound so impressed with a car so if you're impressed with it, it must be damn good! Thanks for the comprehensive review.

I live in downtown Toronto and would never use the V6 so I bought the 2.5T Sport Prestige, LOVE IT.

I bought the 3.5 Sport Prestige, wanted the performance difference and the interior/tech upgrades. While it's $12K more than the base 2.5, it's also $5-12K less than comparably equipped BMW/Audi/MB, which I benchmarked. Either way, base 2.5 or loaded 3.5 Genesis is becoming a serious player, equip a GLC43 to match specs and you're over $80K. Love the GV70 looks inside and out....

I like this car BECAUSE a lot of people don't recognize it.

The NX is so small, I wouldn't even look at that one, but this package here with a strong 4 cylinder with a good price can't be ignored. Awesome review 👍🏽

I have been driving G80's for the last 10 yrs and decided to swap mine for the same vehicle you tested and I love it! Looked at Lexus, Acura and BMW and for the money this car just takes the cake. That was a great review by the way!!

If I wanted to spend $50K on a vehicle, I would definitely consider this vehicle. The power is more than enough for me. The interior lighting would be quite nice,...and though the V6 would have some neat features, HUD, full screen cluster, etc,....I'd be okay with this specific model.

Hey Sofyan & team, 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!!

Impressed! I wish you could get the full digital gauge, and massage seat and a little hybrid action to increase the MPG’s. I think this would be Perfect for me.

Genesis/Hyundai/Kia is just on 🔥 with their offerings.

I have the exact trim and interior color but black exterior. I have to say you don’t need the 3.5T but the advance trim is a perfect middle ground and it delivers extremely well in performance. I don’t miss the extra features of the 3.5T. Highway driving assist II basically allows to change lanes while the one on this trim doesn’t but that’s about it. My only gripe with the Genesis is the voice commands that could use a lot more features. Kudos Sofyan for the review. Been a fan for years.

I really hate that people are dealing with dealer greed. I purchased a 2019 Genesis G70 3.3T. , April of 2019 for 2k below MSRP! After 111k, still no problems, other than schedule Maintenance. When I take my G70 3.3T in for service, I see the ripoff stickers.!

Wireless car play is a must since a lot of phones no longer have a auxiliary port

I got this exact version in December, and it's absolutely fantastic. It is massively comfortable and fun to drive. No, it isn't an X3 m40, but you can still get it moving nicely while feeling smooth and well under control.

Thanks for a great review. I also prefer the more subdued look of the 2.5l vs the 3.5l (wheels, exhaust, etc). Agreed, for roughly $50k it’s a tremendous value👍

I've been in Longboat Key Florida for the past week and I think I've seen more Genesis' in one town then currently exist in the entire country.

"This model is $12-15K less than the V-6." You've convinced me. Plenty of power, all the right features. It check all the boxes for me as well. Grand Review, as usual! Thanks!

These Genesis cars are pretty. I love that the crease where the hood and fender meet goes all the way to the rear. It makes a line from the headlight to the tail light. Those wheels are cool.

You are the best ! I've watched many review but you do very well. thank you!

My wife bought the 3.5 turbo to replace a 2015 Hyundai genesis. Nice ride!

Been watching this vehicle for a bit now and am hoping to buy this in the next couple years for a family vehicle.

awesome review. Sold me and I went and test drove one and I am now in the process of purchasing one. Puts the volvo xc60, Audi Q5 (I owned 2 A4's in a row from1998-2011, worst cars in terms of reliability I ever owned in my life)and BMW x3 to shame. Only thing people need to include in reviews nowadays is whether they include a replay function in sirius xm. It BLOWS MY MIND that some of the high end badges still do not include this simple/old technology where you are able to live pause and rewind sirius xm preset stations for 60 minutes once the car has been running that long. Uconnect with dodge and chrylser has had this for almost a decade, yet volvo and BMW STILL do not have this feature. I can't live with out it anymore in a vehicle

Personally I don’t care for 0 to 60 thing. I care about response, handling, reliability.

I'm sure there are other comments regarding this, but the 2.5T models do not get a heads-up display in any package including the Sport Prestige. This is reserved for the 3.6TT. What was Genesis thinking?! At almost $54,000 on the 2.5T with Sport Prestige, you should be getting this option! Even Kia and Hyundai have a heads-up display.

This brand really amazes me, I wish it was available in Europe, not sure why It is not. Great review as always! I am looking forward to the review of the Mazda CX-60

Great review. The GV70 2.5T Sport Prestige is the way to go!

I think it's pretty much crap that in order to get the better tech, you're forced go get the bigger engine and then the top trim package. In this 2.5T, you can't get the full digital dash or some other features. You should be able to get all the full features and options regardless the engine you want.

Great review. I just bought this EXACT model. (except in Adriatic Blue with the Havana Brown interior) One important thing to call out is that you ONLY get the heads up display and 3D all digital dash in the very top end 3.5 V6 model. (and not in the top end 2.5 model)

I BOUGHT A GV70 AND THIS REVIEW VIDEO HELPED ME I TEST DROVE LEXUS NX350, BMW X3, AUDI Q5, GENESIS GAVE MOST VALUE FOR THE BEST PRICE I GOT IT FOR MSRP AT SOUTH BAY GENESIS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FOR 51K 2.5 ADVANCED PACKAGE

Very impressed by Hyundai technology and safety stuff but they should give plug in hybrid version it would look cool

Everyone wants the wiper hidden but i found those not to be as effective but overall loving the GV70

I love this car. Seriously considering one. Was hoping to go up to a VW R from a Mk7.5 GTI but the interior I found it worse than most people. It’s horrendous, unusable, gimmicky and very very cheap. The 2.5T genesis makes a lot of sense to me. Would fill in a nice gap in time for me while kids are requiring more room for a few years then move back to something else later. Maybe a mk9 R if they exist. I’m cross shopping this against the A4 allroad. This is much cheaper though and more usable inside. The interior is amazing. I liked the 2.5 more than the V6 actually - yes the v6 is faster but I found the 4cyl felt lighter on its feet. Just waiting for maybe until the end of the year when dealers stop tacking on an extra 5k for made up fees……. Great review! Loved that you came back to look at the 2.5T

Is genesis a part of the Hyundai engine fire recall? Definitely looks good and feels like it's great value for the money, but reliability is a big question.

These are really nice, but my Santa Fe Calligraphy is just as nice, with a better gauge cluster, more passenger room, more cargo room, just as quick 0-60, head-up display, extended thigh cushion on the driver seat, true panoramic roof...well, you get the idea. The materials in the GV70 are a little nicer, and the styling is really cool, but dollar for dollar, my Santa Fe Calligraphy is a pretty good budget Genesis.

Two spoke is a must- hate not being able to put my hand at the bottom of the wheel

Took one for a test drive and liked it. Even as an older driver 66 years old .Here is the problem The base model is like 41k. The select trim model I wanted 45k no one has one or says they may or may not ever get one.Next Midwest dealers are marking up these cars… a lot. On average 3000.00 one dealer honestly said to Expect 5 to 10% dealer mark up the sport prestige out the door was 58k at one dealer 62 at another I laughed I nicely said I could buy a Porsche Cayenne. Remember if these marked up cars were to be totaled or stolen Insurance will only cover MSRP Add in 4.99 % interest and I’ll stick with my Cadillac.

Take that Lexus and Acura!! Genesis killing it.

How is the steering? Not too light I trust?! Macan heavy and I love that.

The steering wheel is the only eyesore

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.

Damn good performance from the 2.5T!!!!

These REALLY standout on the road👍👍

My dream car....just amazing

I absolutely love the GV line, the ONLY thing I dislike is that I'm a short person and thus I have shorter arms. The infosystem sits too far for my comfort. That's my only issue with this line. I wish it was pushed forward a little bit more.

Shoutout from Lansdale PA. Keep up the work, i fuc with all ur videos❗️

Great video, as usual. Many thanks.

Genesis new model is the GV 60 EV and looks Great 👍, The interior trim gorgeous look for it.

I don't understand how an extra turbo and 2 cylinders is worth $12,000 lol

What did you think about the turning radius capability?

Base engine fully loaded 🤩

For a luxury, the V6 would be nice but I want the base style steering wheel and the almost saddle brown interior. Oddly you have to have the V6 to get 2nd row headed and cooled seats, mind you you can get that in the Kia Telluride.

Redline Reviews, How do you compare this to the RDX ASPEC Advance? They are similar cost loaded out. Which one puts a smile on your face more? Which one do you think you'd rather be in after 100K miles?

Yess I fell in love with this car . I’m so going to talk to my husband about this car.

Honestly I think this is the best trim for this car .

Beautiful looking crossover good job genesis

That's the 2.5T Advance trim version, not the 2.5T Sports Prestige trim. The Sports Prestige comes with bigger grills, black outlines & black roof rails instead of the chrome outline and the interior doesn't have waveline ambient lighting, it's heptic carbon ambient lighting.

I did order a 2.5T Prestige model...however, reading through the forums, I'm getting concerned that Genesis is now pulling features out of the vehicles they're delivering without prior notice - the Highway Driver Assistant II feature has been dropped and now there is word that camera features are missing. There is no discount for these features being dropped either...so as I wait for my order to be processed, I'm very concerned!

Gonna get this in a few years, it'll be an absolute bargain as a used vehicle

Genesis keep the hits coming. Sofyan! Great review on the entry model. I like to see Albert Biermann and his team do a high performance model. Excited to see what future products gonna be. Has anyone see the Kia EV7 Concept? A Genesis version of that gonna be awesome. Happy Cupid Day everyone💘

The 2 spoke steering wheel is probably the only thing i dislike about this vehicle

Next vehicle confirmed without a doubt. I know the Alfa Romeo Tonale looks good but this seems way more refined, upscale, and has a bit more power. I have an Alfa Romero Giulia and I'm looking to move to a small, premium sports crossover in 2025. A preowned 2023 GV70 sound like the way to go.

Does anyone know if the twin turbo V6 has that carbon build up issue like the 4 cylinder?

That four cylinder is really good.

This is nice even with the smaller engine, but I'm gonna wait for the electrified GV80 or GV70 instead.

This is the one I got. Advanced Trim same exterior and interior.

Love this SUV! I’m hoping the supply issues soon become a thing of the pasts.

Iv'e had the top trim 3.5 for 7 months and its a brilliant car. I like that I am the only one on the road..

Good Luck getting one at MSRP....so just stop with the bargains....THERE ARE NO BARGINS RIGHT NOW! I also live in the DMV area, any Genesis Dealer, is marking these up by 5 to 10K.

I don’t like the two spoke steering wheel :/

I love this car ❤

Good Job, Dude! I still don't really trust a 4 cylinder engine. (Yes, I know these are different than the 4 cylinders of yesteryear.) I'm surprised how much more they are charging for the V6 engine. (Sept 2022 Update: I've changed my mind. This engine looks Good. Solid. Enough power. I don't need a race car. I'd take one as a gift . . .)

This is just way too tempting!

I cant wait to see this in an fully electric mode i think i have found my next lease/vehicle

I was waiting for your review!

The ~44K base AWD model is an absolute steal if you can find one, however, the problem is availability. It seems that none of the dealers has the base model.

Love the Roots jacket, Go Canada Go

I prefer the sound and feel of a V6 so I got the Sport Prestige. My experience matches this review except lower MPG for me.

2.5L will have to work a lot harder. I'm good. Great review 👍

I'll be honest the 2.5TT vs. RDX aspec is a tough choice. IMO the looks internal and external go to the gv70 whereas the awd , handling, and fun to drive factor go to rdx. It's very tough call. No the true touch media interface of the rdx doesn't bother me.

I definitely will like to have the 2.5

Honestly I really want the spot prestige red on red just not at a dealer near me.

Yes it does need wireless android auto

They should puta turbo on the 2023 Hyundai Tuscon Limited trim for an extra $6k and it'd be great too.

Was just shopping the RAV4 Prime XSE, but now I see this. Such a tough choice…. MPG vs Luxury. Which would you pick?

Can’t wait to buy this for 20k in 4 years

you either like the two spoke steering wheel or you are wrong.🤣

Can someone comment on whether the cargo bay in the GV70 will fit two full size golf bags? My CX-9 can actually hold 4 bags with 4 passengers but I'm really interested in either the GV70 or possibly the 80. Thank you.

Im still undecided if the GV70 or the GV60 front end is the more attractive

How's the burgundy interior color in person? in this market only thing i can do is order and not see the actual car in person. Iv tried looking at different videos to get an idea but they are not doing justice? Im considering the exact color combo showing in this tester car but just debating about the interior color. anyone have feedback?

X3 M40i 2022: ~63.000$ G70 Sport Prestige: ~ 64.000$ This makes it a tough decision. BMW currently has issues to deliver the X3 with their premium audio system (chip shortage). I would go with the X3.

5:45 Is that the reverse camera opening with the trunk lid? That's begging to be broken off. I guess better than if it stayed on the bumper as it would protrude when loading the trunk, but still, what an odd design.