I was formerly a BMW guy...test drove the Genesis GV70 (4 cyl) and was BLOWN AWAY at how how composed the ride was. 300hp is more than enough for me and I'd argue most ppl. This will probably be my next ride... Excellent review
I love my Genesis. I adore it. I had Lexus, Audi and Mercedes, but this car, man, can't believe I got this luxury car + features for half the price of same audi, Mercedes and Lexus.
Very much appreciate the comprehensive long term review.... Being a sub brand of Hyundai, Genesis is doing everything right that European and especially Japanese luxury brands have forgotten..... Putting customer's interest firsts. Physical buttons, complimentary service, long term warranty and value for money.... They all contribute towards a memorable motoring experience.
@@Mrwaffleandmilk you can say the same thing for infinti, lexus. Paying $60K+ for a nissan/toyota? Btw you realize that Lexus failed miserably in European markets right?
Hyundai/Genesis is what Lexus/Toyota was back when Lexus started. The luxury value play. And Hyundais are getting up there now in terms of reliability. Basically Toyota’s playbook.
Love the GV70 - I just do. As a PRO detailer I can tell you one thing - they were right about the trim at Genesis. Those automatic carwashes can totally destroy chrome trim wheels and much more. If you have such car - get it protected (like with Nano graphene coatings from Artdeshine) by really good detailer and just maintain it properly. It will keep looking stunning for years to come!
I have a gv 70 3.5t with the dark metal trim and it started to get a haze layer over it after hand washes and clay wax, I thought it was just residue, but turns out it was a known issue with genesis and the dealer replaced it all. The problem was with the metal trim’s plastic protector adhesive from the factory and when it sat in sunlight and loading lots in Los Angeles, they only remove the protective film at the dealers, and there wouldn’t be any immediate visual issues or residue until months later. They offer a two step process at the dealer here in la, they attempt to clean it with a spray that removes alittle of the residue but it also could remove the dark metal color, after that cleaning is not satisfactory, they order replacement trim and change it all out and it looks brand new again. It’s been 4 months since I got the metal door trim replaced and it’s looking great.
My wife has this exact car color and all and I use adams polish products for everything and ours never went into a auto wash and been graphene coated from day one and our trim faded bad and had to be replaced. Other then that it's been flawless love the car.
I had a 96 Chevy Tahoe 4-door and had the same problems with the chrome trim on the wheel wells. Chevrolet replaced them all (the car wash killed the chrome). You'd think that the factories would have this issue under control by now!
First part of week in October 14, 2021 we went to get my wife’s 2020 Palisade Limited service and on October 14th she drove away with a pearl white Sport Prestige 2.5t with red interior. She bought it when there weren’t many. It still gets lot of looks and she loves it to this day. Never heard her say a thing she doesn’t love about it and that is odd for her. It is a great vehicle and great looking. Thanks for the video.
I’ve had a 2022 3.5 fully loaded in matte gray for almost two years without any issues (though I only have about 6,500 miles). The matte paint care has been much easier than I anticipated. Also, there was a large box in the back of Dr Beasley’s matte care products.
Buying one today and watched this to get info on which warranties may be relevant. Probably going to get the tire/wheels package as I live in Chicago and drive through Michigan a ton to be safe, otherwise I believe they even upped the warranty length/miles that come standard since this video was released. Very excited and thrilled to hear it passed your tests, one of the reasons I decided on this instead of another luxury model was the 10/10 you gave it 3 years in a row!
Clear coat has been an issue across the entire Hyundai / Genesis line. Our 2020 Palisade shed clearcoat on the wheels horribly. They replaced our wheels under warranty but heard others that were denied. Our 2022 Calligraphy is no better and our friends GV80 is experiencing the same issues.
From above : "As a PRO detailer I can tell you one thing - they were right about the trim at Genesis. Those automatic carwashes can totally destroy chrome trim wheels and much more" aka clear coat, wheels :-). Manual wash only or carwash and or power sprayer?
@@was75872 is not the best if you want more punch go for the 3.5T. But at the same time it has enough power to merge you on to the free way and I read somewhere 0-60 is like 5.9 secs . That ain’t bad for an SUV.
I immediately clicked subscribe button seeing a presenter talking real calm with adequate information. Tired of reviewers shouting at camera or just joking all the time.
Love my 2022 GV70 3.5 Sport Prestige (Uyuni white over red/charcoal), November will be two years and I would buy it again. it's garaged and I use Adam's Advanced Graphene Ceramic spray every 4 months, the trim gets graphene too and it looks brand new.
Great job on covering the GV70. I believe Genesis is better off being a perceived 2nd best image car company . Bang for the buck is king in my world they are pushing all the right buttons and offering a unique line up and i find myself doing a double take on there styling. 😊
@@ericbinder2165 A small country is dominating China in the shipbuilding industry. The population of China is 28 times that of Korea. Samsung Electronics earns more than the profits of 10 Japanese electronics companies. They compete with Apple for smartphones and with Taiwan's TSMC to make other miscellaneous home appliances. High-definition TV panels can only be made by Korean electronics. There are three battery companies in Korea, and their technology is the world's top 3dl. The battery company and Hyundai Kia Motors are leading electric vehicles. It competes with Tesla. The technological completeness of electric vehicles is incomparable to that of Chinese European automakers. It will compete with Tesla, but it will be a tight match in the next 5 years. Hyundai Kia Motors is twice Toyota's operating profit ratio and is the third-largest in the world in sales. Industry experts predict that the odds will exceed Volkswagen and Toyota in three years. Although they drive thousands of cars a year by profession, Hyundai-Kia has superior price-to-ground performance compared to Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, and Ford. Believe it or not, in ten years, half the streets will be filled with modern Kia cars. Except for the United States, Korea is the only country where pop music and movies from other countries are popular. Open your eyes wide and watch the world change. I would like to inform you that Korea will also rank among the top 5 weapons industries in the world next year.
@@daniel0223-i8s😂😂😂😂😂 oh God my Korean lover he is already putting to compete Kia with Volkswagen and of course Toyota 😂😂 WoooW imma keep my eyes wide open!! I promise!!
@ericbinder2165 Here's some food for thought. What is the average lifespan of a car in your driveway? Notice I said your driveway. The average American "buys" a new car (often leases) every 3 to 5 years. Yep, you heard correctly. Three to five years. That's it. The fairytale concept that a car should last you 20 years and 250,000 miles is really a decades old argument. I mean we're talking 90s when it was extremely important to buy a reliable car. It's difficult to find a bad modern car. Sure people still get stuck with a lemon here n there. But you have the lemon law, and you have manufacturer warranties for non critical issues. Heck, I had to take in my 2018 BMW after 300 miles for an alignment. And a rattling exhaust at 1000 miles. Warranty is a beautiful thing. And also, yes. I do see old hyundais and kias where I live. Just not as many as old Hondas and toyotas because guess what, hyundai wasn't selling quite as much back then. It's just simple math.
@@estuardogutierrez9041New hyundais and kias are above your class now buddy. while ppl like you were too busy mocking them, they've moved on. now, they don't market to you. they market more towards the $50,000+ category. Stick with your preowned corolla.
I learned recently that Hyundai / Genesis white paint colors use an additional coat versus non white colors which is why they cost more. Owning an Atlas White Ioniq 5 I do think it is a nice, “bright” white.
So i just received my genesis gv70 3.5 v6 have had it for 3 weeks and i absolutely love it i gave it to my uncle to try for a week and he just came back home with a certified 2022 😂 that’s how much he liked mine
My wife has a GV70 and I think I like it more than she does. I am thinking about getting the electrified GV70 and lowering it to get a shooting brake kind of look.
@@poopsmcgee2k6 I test drove the Electrified GV70 and let me tell you it blows the ICE GV70 out of the water when it comes to ride. It rides better than any SUV on the market even the GV80, GLE, Q7, X5... Don't believe me? Go test drive it!
I had some paint quality issues on my 2022 Genesis GV70 Barossa Burgundy colour. The paint and clear coat on these cars is extremely thin. It started chipping and rubbing off around the door edges and the doors within only a few months of ownership. The dealership and Genesis Canada refused to cover that under the paint warranty saying it’s a wear tear which I didn’t agree with at all. Not sure if anyone else is experiencing the paint chipping/rubbing off issues on their Genesis vehicles or it was just me.
Great video, the car seems like great value for what it is. I still don't understand not having wireless carplay though when the Hyundai Venue has it in its mid trim lol.
On their smaller 7 and 8 inch older tech screens yes. On their new 12inch screens not currently. They are developing a OTA update to be applied "by 2024" according to Hyundai.
The rumor I heard is AA/Carplay requires the physical navigation button to go to carplay navigation when connected. Hyundai refuses to do this so they only put in wireless on models without navigation available. Is it true? no idea but it makes more sense than them literally not caring to do it.
at this price range for such a luxury Vehicle. the clear coat wheels issue is very unacceptable. if this was me. getting myself into debt due to buying this Vehicle. and someone tells me that chemicals during washing the Vehicle are the cause. they still have to fix that. Am I supposed to not wash my car? just because they decided to use cheap paint instead of heavy-duty paint? thank you for this review ... this is a kind useful review. anything new looks good also the chrome trim that been a problem in the previous Genesis. the dark copper color is as good as it looks but it won't last and most people get it fixed under warranty. which is kind of annoying. simple cosmetic trim like that can't handle the elements !! again at the price you pay, that shouldn't be happening.
Thx L! My 2020 stinger "black chrome" trim at the top of the greenhouse has oxidized and I will be bringing it up at my next service... Really just plastic covered bright work...and the margins at the sunroof have oxidized just like our 17 Optima sxl. Nice suv!
With respect to the chrome trim getting water spots off it there is a solution. The dealer telling you it is car washes is just plain stupid. We have a GV70 and had this issue. I can assure you that it has been hand washed from day one. Mother's chrome polish cleans it right up. It requires a decent amount of elbow grease, but our trim looks brand new. I have seen multiple reports on the forum that suggest Brasso also works well. It is annoying, but it is less effort than fighting with a dealer. I find the paint quality to be very good too. We love the Saville Silver.
We purchased one for my wife. A 23 Sport prestige 3.5. Same color in Alta White. It's fantastic. We had to do the LSD actuator recall, but the really the only probably with the car is lack of wireless carplay.
@@timw2083 Great man! No issues and we flog the car. Its fun to hoon in, handles well for its weight. If you buy it new, as we did, they come pick the car up/drop off a loaner, fix it and then return. Took them 1 day to replace the actuator. You can drive the car before replacement you just get the warming of "Check limited slip differential". They will come grab the car if you are within a radius of 25 miles. I'd recommend the 3.5 Sport prestige for sure. His comments regarding the chrome/wheels are true. Make sure you don't take the car through any auto-washes, we only hand wash and use good chemicals that aren't acidic. Any other questions feel free to ask! I also did our first oil change, we have clocked about 11k on it since November.
Infiniti’s FX45 was a show-stopper when it came out in 2003. Infiniti has lost that “pizzaz” in recent years. Just got rid (yes, that is the right word) of my 2023 QX55 and my Genesis GV70 arrives in 2 days. Hope Genesis does not fall into the Infiniti trap by failing to innovate and thinking they know better than there customers regarding tech integration and design.
I can tell you now. Those Genesis wont hold up very long. Consumer Reports buys all those cars and suvs and tests them around the clock. And they tested both of these Genesis suvs and they didn’t do well. Just like this one didn’t do well in just 40k miles. CR tests their vehicles for 100k and beyond and has plenty of data to back up the real world year after year testings. So there you have it folks. The Lexus, Toyota and BMW products are far superior overall and in the long run. Especially, the 2019 and up models.
I don't think most of the coments in this section are even real. Genesis spends astronomical amount of money on advertisment. It broke my heart when my friend bought a really expensive overpriced used telluride which ended up breaking down and the issue was not covered.
Great review. I don’t think the fade on the wheels and door trim is covered under warranty. At least that’s what Kia said about my 2020 Stinger. It looks like the same materials and I’ve seen may similar comments in some forums. Do you know for sure if those items are covered under the warranty because I’ve been considering getting one of these.
It's actually a tarnishing that happens, mainly on the dark chrome trim. And yes, they do replace it. But it probably just happens again! I have the dark chrome and haven't had any problems, but I also have ceramic coating...
It happened to my 2022 G70’s dark chrome window trim started at around 5k miles. I never took it through a car wash and always washed it carefully. Genesis replaced it under warranty. There’s a service bulletin for it.
@@hugdeath929 the not great part is that it took 7 months with countless screw-ups by the dealership. Other issues I’m having are still unresolved and corporate is ghosting me
I purchased CrossClimate 2’s on my 2014 Audi Q5. I will NEVER use anything less EVER again. They were perfect for any weather conditions I encountered along the East coast!!! Highly recommended
For the first time in my life, I am buying myself a luxury vehicle. I saw the GV70 a year ago, and fell in love with it’s looks; in white with black interior. This video has 100% sold me on the idea as a solid investment into my “fall” season of life. I’m not old, by any means, but I am darn sure wiser.
I found the six to be a beast that was pretty rough around the edges; harsher ride, too much for a daily driver. No judgement but had I gotten one it would have the four which was actually plenty fast.
I'll admit i had mixed feelings on the GV 70's styling inside and out when it first debuted, but now it's grown on me. Gotta say that interior is actually nice, almost alfa romeo-esque in it's style there. I'd happily rank this alongside the BMW x3 and Mercedes GLC as good midsize luxury SUVs for professionals.
The trim and clearcoat on the wheels issue is more than enough to keep this out of my next SUV choices. I will just buy a Lexus I guess although I think it is gorgeous. The fact that it slowed down as the miles rolled up is not a good sign either.
I don't buy the wheel excuse either. Dealerships always try to blame something else first to make you pay more for something that should be covered. I would have said, "well, I hand wash my cars all the time, so that's a lie. Nice try."
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.
In only 40,000 miles that car lost FOUR TENTHS in it's 0 to 60 times?!?!?!? That is a massive loss of performance over such a short span and the way the narrator reported it was like it was no big deal. No additional explanation and seemingly zero curiosity of why a high dollar vehicle would fall so far and so fast in the acceleration department??? There is obviously a completely unacceptable issue going that's causing a huge performance loss and not even a blink. Engine power, transmission, torque converter, ECU, etc., yet glossed over as if it was "normal". Perhaps car videos should be created by people who at least have an entry level understanding of cars.
Thanks for the video. You mentioned something similar to a "smooth" ride, yet in one part of the video it looked like the car was shaking you like a paint can mixer. I find it hard to believe that 21" rims could be comfortable on midwest roads, which is why I'm super disappointed with Genesis' decisions to force 21" rims on 2024 models for people who want premium radio and ventilated seats. Wish I could have gotten a 2023 model.
I have the same exact car but in Saville silver. Just about to hit 20,000 miles and still love it. I have the cosmetic window trim blemishes, but only on the driver side. Would these be covered under warranty? I’ve read conflicting opinions online. I plan on bringing it up with my local dealer, but curious if others have dealt with the issue already.
That should be covered for a luxury brand. I've had items like that fixed by Cadillac no questions asked. Bumper to bumper means that, it's all covered. The trim isn't a wear item.
@@cormaro13 My G80 has had the same problem since I bought it new in 2019. It's never seen an automatic car wash. I only hand wash with a Ph balanced soap. So it's not just automatic car washes. This is truly something that is on the manufacturer. But I am still very impressed with my Genesis, so I haven't had to complain about this at all.
I feel the same way. The tech in the GV70 could win me over but just the driving dynamics of the Stelvio alone makes it competitive, can’t go wrong with either one. Both exteriors are attractive also.
@@sunnysaenngarm5375 True the tech in the GV70 is incredible so is the driving dynamic. Keep in mind Genesis is extremely reliable. It’s also a well known fact the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is unreliable with lots of issues that will have you missing that driving dynamic as repairs are made at absorbent cost 💲
Would be great if all the car reviews actually get what most people would buy (the 2.5 T). It's literally when they recommend you buy on their website review.
wow I'm disappointed by the peeling on the wheels. I've noticed the dark chrome trim surrounds along the windows on hyundai vehicles doing something similar. Luckily it doesn't peal it just becomes kinda of duller? idk. But the wheel thing sucks.
You answered your own question within the first three minutes of this video. Why would I choose a four-cylinder when I can get a six cylinder and then break the bank?
HEY ! Could you Please let us Know if the investment of the Michelin Cross Climate, had really "PAID Off" in Michigan winters, w/this vehicle ??? And how you believe it would have done w/o the UpGrade! As well as, did you notice a even better handling during the spring/summer & wet season? I am considering a GV80, and I had studied the Cross Climate extensively. Obviously, that’s a Significant Splurge on the 22 inch tires (current models) or any new tires - on a new car, or relatively new (2 - 3 yrs) w/obviously respectable tires on it already. Getting the extra safety & control, especially at highway speeds & in winter is very important to me - if it’s true. Thanks! USMC Disabled Vet
Why compare this to a Porsche Macan? The macan is just an Audi q5 with a different suspension. I'm looking at GV70, Audi Q5, Macan, MBZ GLC, Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-50, Hyundai Tucson & Santa Fe, RX500 and really for 60K it's hard to beat this vehicle. The Macan GTS is awesome for a compromise: too low for off road, too high for cornering. This seems to allow light off roading. Check out Tom Voelk putting this car to the test off road.
Ive been through BMW (1 year) , MINI (3 Years) LEXUS (10 years), currently on Mercedes (2 years) and I recently had the G80 for a rental and was completely blown away. Im in the process of selling my Mercedes and buying the Genesis. I just dont know which model yet!!!!! lol. G80 GV70 or GV80. My Mercedes has been the worst experience ive had with a luxury vehicle company. In CA if you buy Mercedes dont buy from the company itself buy from a private mercedes dealership. BMW is way more fun to drive but lacks that luxury comfort. IMO. Lexus was the best for me so far in terms of reliability and comfort. Mini (subjectively not luxury but owned by BMW) was the most durable. I drove that thing threw the snow, up mountains, and put 80K miles on it in a year and aside from some plastic parts wearing down the car never had any major issues. Im very excited to finally get the genesis!!!
Genesis has their designs down and functions. However, as previous 2nd generation Genesis sedan owner I can tell you that although I did not have a major issue, there were several annoying issues such as wind noise sneaking in from one of the doors (extremely hard to identify the source), some sort of rubbing noise every time I drove over unpaved road, and parking sensor randomly coming on and off. It was beyond annoying after a year so I traded it in for something else.
I’m pretty confident that Genesis would cover the trim and wheel repair under warranty. I had some roof trim replaced and broken door handle and a drivers side power mirror replaced on my Stinger under warranty with zero problems from the dealer.
Very low maintenance. That has not been my experience, unfortunately. I have had about $10,000 in repairs in 10 months. Happily, none of them cost me a dime, but there were certainly inconveniences. No issues lately, so i hope I'm over the hump!
@@keska01 Yes, the steering rack, rear differential (most common issue with these), throttle body, water pump and driver's door handle all had to be replaced. All replaced under warranty, all provided a loaner vehicle (5 weeks to wait for the throttle body). I got to drive a G80, GV70, GV80 and a G70 for all those repairs - and some of them had less than 100 KM when they dropped them off for me at work. More issues than I'd like but I'm hoping now it will be done with problems for a while! I'm at 17,000 KM.
The two round dials right next to each other is strange...the texture on them looks very different so maybe in practice it wouldn't be that bad but its still a poor design in an otherwise great interior.
They should probably try to get the wheels and trim fixed under warranty (only gonna get worse) even tho you don't plan on keeping it, maybe by the time the next guy gets to it, the warranty might be expired...cool car tho
