Genesis GV70 is Porsche-fast EV with cocktail bar vibe, fast charging & feature that means you won't mind pulling over
They're guaranteed to be sat drinking terrible coffee and
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Every version of the new Genesis GV70 is four-wheel drive, 490hp and powered by a new 84kWh battery that'll do up to 298 miles
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Sophisticated electronically controlled suspension smooths out our broken roads
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The new-for-2025 GV70 also features virtual gearshift technology first seen in Hyundai's Ioniq 5N
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Because you chose a Genesis GV70 with its in-car spa.
And they didn't.
That means you can properly zone out for 20 minutes with gentle melodies, soft lighting and a choice of three fragrances from the climate control, all while having a revitalising massage from the seats.
This is actually a thing.
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While the car recharges, you can too.
Just remember to pack two slices of cucumber for your eyes.
The top bods at Genesis are obsessed with customer care and it all starts from the moment you get in touch.
Want to try a car? Your Genesis personal assistant will send a demonstrator to your door.
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Car needs servicing? They will collect it, leave a courtesy car, then switch back later. All at no cost.
Because every Genesis comes with a free five-year care plan.
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Now let's circle back to the classy GV70. Every version is four-wheel drive, 490hp and powered by a new 84kWh battery that'll do up to 298 miles.
That's fast, like
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The new-for-2025 GV70 also
features
virtual gearshift technology first seen in Hyundai's Ioniq 5N.
See-you-later overtakes
It makes the driver feel in charge, if they want to, adding simulated gear changes and fake engine sounds.
There's a boost button on the steering wheel for those instant see-you-later overtakes.
Otherwise, let the car do its thing and progress is quiet and relaxed.
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Sophisticated electronically controlled suspension smooths out our broken roads. Other things. The cabin in the old GV70 was fine. Nicely crafted. If a little bit old-school. This new one's had a major glow-up.
That 27in OLED infotainment screen carries loads of technology including Netflix and Disney Plus.
Then there's the 'mood curator' mode I mentioned earlier.
An incredibly unnecessary but entirely welcome feature.
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At night, the new wrap-round LED lighting strip gives the car a cocktail bar vibe. Where you're the DJ.
Bang & Olufsen in here, buddy. Not a Temu special.
Plonk your phone and keys under the central armrest and a UV-C ultraviolet light will kill germs and bacteria.
Like I said, Genesis cares for you.
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When the GV70 arrived on these shores four years ago it was powered by a 2.5-litre petrol engine.
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Relax with soft lights, calming scents and a massage while your GV70 charges
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Get ready to set the mood
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Then Genesis announced it would switch to EV-only last year. Too early.
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Now we're told there's a GV70 range-extender in the pipeline, which uses a petrol engine to charge a battery pack to drive the wheels.
So you'll have absolutely no reason to stop at South Mimms for 20 minutes for the spa.
But you still might.
KEY FACTS: GENESIS GV70
Price:
£65,915
Battery:
84kWh
Power:
490hp
0-62mph:
4.4 secs
Top speed:
146mph
Range:
298 miles
Charging:
19mins
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