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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Genesis GV70 is Porsche-fast EV with cocktail bar vibe, fast charging & feature that means you won't mind pulling over
NEXT time you are at Gridserve at South Mimms, have a look at the people around you. They're guaranteed to be sat drinking terrible coffee and Advertisement 5 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 Credit: Supplied 5 Sophisticated electronically controlled suspension smooths out our broken roads Credit: Supplied 5 The new-for-2025 GV70 also features virtual gearshift technology first seen in Hyundai's Ioniq 5N Credit: Supplied 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. Advertisement READ MORE ROAD TESTS 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. Advertisement Most read in Motors 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. The Genesis X Gran Equator Concept 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 Advertisement 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. Advertisement 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. Advertisement 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. Advertisement When the GV70 arrived on these shores four years ago it was powered by a 2.5-litre petrol engine. 5 Relax with soft lights, calming scents and a massage while your GV70 charges Credit: Supplied 5 Get ready to set the mood Credit: Supplied Then Genesis announced it would switch to EV-only last year. Too early. Advertisement 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 Out: Now
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Genesis GV70 is Porsche-fast EV with cocktail bar vibe, fast charging & feature that means you won't mind pulling over
Read on to find out about the massage, scent and soft music MY OTHER CAR'S A SPA Genesis GV70 is Porsche-fast EV with cocktail bar vibe, fast charging & feature that means you won't mind pulling over Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NEXT time you are at Gridserve at South Mimms, have a look at the people around you. They're guaranteed to be sat drinking terrible coffee and doom scrolling, trying not to show their envy. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 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 Credit: Supplied 5 Sophisticated electronically controlled suspension smooths out our broken roads Credit: Supplied 5 The new-for-2025 GV70 also features virtual gearshift technology first seen in Hyundai's Ioniq 5N Credit: Supplied 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. 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. 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. The Genesis X Gran Equator Concept 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 Porsche Macan-fast, and it recharges as quickly as one too. That's why you've only got 20 minutes to detox. 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. 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. 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. When the GV70 arrived on these shores four years ago it was powered by a 2.5-litre petrol engine. 5 Relax with soft lights, calming scents and a massage while your GV70 charges Credit: Supplied 5 Get ready to set the mood Credit: Supplied Then Genesis announced it would switch to EV-only last year. Too early. 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.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Fresh GV70 lands as Genesis rumours swirl
Recently, the Korean media got into a frenzy, claiming that HMG may be returning to Russia. The car market there is in turmoil, Chinese brands continue to attack but sales volume has collapsed, even for Lada. Long gone are the years of Kia and Hyundai being big players and Genesis a rising star. We know what happened in 2022. It's been four years since Hyundai brought the premium marque to the UK, Switzerland and Germany but their combined volume has always been modest at best. Nothing like how strong Genesis had been in Russia, a market which OEMs - Toyota is the best example - have often grouped as part of their European region. Now: GB, CH, DE; next: SE, NO, DK etc? No-one on the recent media preview of the updated Electrified GV70 would say anything about possible new markets. There again, the global boss himself denied that Genesis would enter Le Mans/Daytona/the World Endurance Championship when I asked him at the Goodwood Festival of Speed last year. Soon after, a statement out of Korea said the opposite: an entry for LMDh would be happening. Still, he did at least give me an exclusive about hybrid plans when I asked him. So. Who knows what is true and what isn't when it comes to Genesis' plans. It does seem highly likely that new countries will be announced. At a guess I would say the Nordics, France, Spain, Italy and others. Certainly, the range of models is now ideal with the facelifted GV60 and G80 revealed earlier in 2025 on their way to the existing three European countries during Q3. GV60, GV70 & G80: facelifts for all three What we do know is that the GV60 remains electric-only worldwide, but non-EV versions of the updated GV70 are not coming to the existing three European markets. Nor will there be a right-hand drive G90, which is a shame but understandable. Despite how fantastic it looks, a six-figures Korean limo would be a hard sell in the UK. We will have only a long-wheelbase Electrified G80 when the refreshed car lands here in July or August, the standard length body having been discontinued worldwide. Oh, and a reminder that the G70 and GV80 are no longer imported to Britain, meaning the once-big range of models is now more sensibly sized. The factory-owned importer is far from discouraged by the slow-slow pace of sales these last few years. In fact, even allowing for a sudden drop in April, 2025 has so far been a good year, Q1 deliveries being strong. Now with the Electrified GV70 revamp and two more refreshes following soon, momentum should build. Why not just GV70 when it's EV-only? I put it to head of Sales Jonny Miller that surely Genesis UK could drop the Electrified part of the model names. In theory this would work, he could see, so that we have the GV60, GV70 and G80 but for now, the Electrified prefix stays (though the GV60 has never had that). And the pre-facelift model will be around for a while yet, as stocks of IC-powered variants were ordered for those prospective buyers who don't want an EV, whatever the brand. Changes to the car itself are more extensive than it seems via a casual glance. Even the diamond-pattern front panel, which is a grille in the petrol variants sold elsewhere, is fresh. And where you used to press to make the spring-loaded charging port cover open, this is now electric: it makes a little whir as the covered sockets are revealed. Oh, and it's heated (snow). Interior even more luxurious than it had been Headlights too are new, the same applies for the bumpers, the wheels are different designs, paint choices have also changed and the interior has had a big makeover. Sadly, the HVAC system is mostly screen-based but there are at least a couple of dials to twiddle and the software in general worked rapidly in the cars I drove. There is a long OLED display atop the dashboard now, while three colour choices feature: black, white & blue or grey & brown. The second and third of those options look rather luxurious in fact even if those combinations may not sound as if they work. They certainly do. Speaking of luxury, Genesis operates a concierge-style service for owners, even though the original We-Come-To-You approach is now expanding to bricks and mortar sales sites. Robin Price, the Product Manager, claims this is 'A five-star experience that respects your time, unlike any other car brand'. In fact, Genesis needs to collect and return an owner's car when it needs a service or has a fault. Why? Because there have only ever been 'Studios', similar to the display spaces Polestar, Tesla and others operate in shopping malls. A hybrid (or an EREV?) to reach Europe in 2027? Even though this brand had at one time declared that it would be electric-only by 2025, this plan was binned in 2024 as the world and laws on emissions keep evolving. Diesel engines for all Genesis models are also now in the past but one or more hybrids are in the future. In the case of the JK1 series GV70, such a car will be in production towards the end of next year. Or so say sources in South Korea, the cypher for this derivative being JKa. The three-letters code gives the game away on where the hybrid will be manufactured: in HMG-speak, a lower case a signifies the United States. However the lead plant will remain in Korea (Ulsan). Dating to 2020, the first generation GV70 will have an extended life, HMG brand models often living for a mere six years with a facelift three years in. A successor probably now won't come until 2028, due to the adaptation of the present model's chassis for a petrol-electric powertrain. Will this be a series hybrid or will it instead have a range extender? Nobody is saying. Ten years of Genesis It may look like a crossover but the Electrified GV70 is marketed as an SUV. It even has Snow/Mud/Sand settings and standard four-wheel drive. There is a way of making it mimic a V6 too, this being via an 'Active Sounds' function. Other than that, the two motors keep themselves near-silent, as befits any vehicle from what is a luxury make. And this year marks one decade since Genesis became a brand, evolving out of a Hyundai sedan's name. Another big change is a fresh battery, the former 77.4 kWh net one being replaced by an 84 kWh one. This, we suspected would happen, due to certain Hyundai and Kia EVs gaining the same capacity pack of cells last year. I didn't get to test the car for more than an hour or two, but I did notice that 84% of remaining range equated to 240 miles. Or so the instrument cluster claimed. The WLTP rating is up to 298 miles. Three trim levels, one battery, up to 360 kW The model grades have also been refreshed, the new three names being Pure (from GBP61,915 OTR before options), Dynamic (GBP70,715) and Luxury (GBP74,915). Each of these gets the CCIC or Connected Car Integrated Cockpit, Google Maps within the gauges cluster, entertainment streaming (the transmission must be in Park) and a B&O sound system. This is quite a fast and powerful vehicle, combined outputs from the two x 180 kW motors being 324 kW (440 PS) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft). That's not the complete story though, as pressing a boost button liberates an additional fifty pferdestarke (490 PS = 360 kW). The 'VGS' mode (Virtual Gear Shift) mentioned above is fairly convincing at making this feel like an ICE-powered car too. It somehow even makes the single-speed transmission sound as though it has eight ratios. Amazing stuff. Summary Pricing is up but that can be justified when the the levels of standard equipment, clever and genuinely useful technology, driving dynamics and looks have been so greatly improved. Some may find the ride a tiny bit firm on British roads but most buyers won't notice this. The revamped GV70 looks set for more success during what will be a few years yet of an eventual long life cycle."Fresh GV70 lands as Genesis rumours swirl" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. 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Edmunds
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- Edmunds
2026 Genesis GV70 First Drive Review: Making a Great SUV Even Better
Get inside the GV70 and you'll notice its biggest change: a 27-inch OLED display. This screen immediately elevates the cabin by encompassing the gauges, maps and infotainment into one fluid display. Enhanced voice recognition controls now include operational commands to lock the doors or change the air-conditioning temperature, in addition to the usual commands for navigation, phone calls and texting. But let's talk about the many color-filled interior options that are available. The GV70 offers a bold lipstick-red interior, an airy, modern beige color theme, or an exciting Ultramarine Blue cabin with orange contrast stitching. (This colorway even includes orange seatbelts.) With most of the vehicles in this segment defaulting to unexciting gray or black, these interiors surprise and delight. What's the GV70 like to drive? The GV70's best attribute is its smooth and confident nature. Driving the GV70 is neither numb nor dull; its quiet refinement and confident roadholding empower the driver and feel satisfying. If you equate ultra-high performance with luxury, you'll need to stick with Genesis' German competitors; there's no AMG or M equivalent of this SUV. But the GV70 is certainly no slouch, with its available twin-turbo V6 pumping out 375 horsepower. Even the base 300-hp turbocharged inline-four engine is more than adequate, getting the GV70 up and moving with authority. All-wheel drive is standard across the board.
Car and Driver
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Driven: 2026 Genesis GV70 Shines a Little Brighter
"If it's not broke, make it better anyway." That was the gist of the product presentation for the revised 2026 Genesis GV70. It's a familiar pitch in the auto business and a largely expected one for a vehicle receiving only a modest mid-cycle update. Yet for the GV70 compact SUV, which as Genesis's bestselling model has arguably helped strengthen the still-nascent luxury brand's image more than anything else, it's a refreshing sentiment to hear. Since the GV70's introduction for 2022, we've tested multiple examples, awarded it three 10Best trophies and a comparison-test victory (against the BMW X3 and Lexus RX), and put one through our 40,000-mile wringer in a long-term evaluation. In short, we know the GV70 well and can attest that it didn't need much more than a simple shine job. View Photos Genesis To that end, the 2026 GV70, which is on sale now, retains what is a dashing, muscular shape for a compact SUV. So much so that you could mistake it for the outgoing model even if the two are parked side by side. To tell them apart, focus your gaze on the new GV70's gently revised grille texture, restyled bumpers, and new 19- and 21-inch wheel designs. The headlights and hood emblem also have been lightly tweaked, and there are new trapezoidal exhaust finishers out back. As before, Sport models wear slightly more aggressive facias and darkened accents, versus the bright chrome bits on lesser trims. A Deeper Well of Tech It's not until you slip behind the steering wheel that the latest updates are obvious, or at least less subtle. The chunkier, flat-bottomed wheel in Sport models is now more of a handful, and its revised controls have a more premium feel. And ambient lighting elements have crept higher up the door panels. But the big change is the addition of a standard configurable 27.0-inch OLED display on the dash for instrumentation and infotainment; this replaces the previous 14.5-inch center monitor, which stood separate from either a 12.3-inch cluster display or an 8.0-inch readout with analog gauges. View Photos Genesis With excellent visibility, crisp graphics, and an intuitive layout, the big screen is a welcome addition that reinforces Genesis's (and the Hyundai Motor Group's in general) prowess at presenting digital information. Additional tech highlights include improved voice recognition and over-the-air software updates, a new 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen premium audio option in place of the previous Lexicon stereo, an updated smartphone-based digital key interface, and an enhanced remote-parking assistant that can now slot the vehicle into diagonal and perpendicular spaces. The GV70's ergonomics are bolstered by the retention of a few physical buttons and knobs, plus straightforward HVAC and shortcut controls in new capacitive-touch panels that are better integrated into the dash and center console. The console itself also has been reworked—on the recommendations of U.S. customers, we're told—with redesigned cupholders and a smartphone charging pad relocated under the center armrest. You can still confuse the gear selector rotary knob and the one that operates the infotainment screen (the main section of the center monitor also is touch-sensitive), but they've been slightly rejiggered for easier identification. View Photos Genesis Our drive time was an indulgent experience in a fully loaded 3.5T Sport Prestige model, which has beautifully crafted materials, the aroma of rich leather, and generous comfort in the updated front seats with quilted stitching (and massage functions for the driver). A new electronic noise-canceling program helped temper the roar of the road on all but the coarsest surfaces, while enhanced active-safety features—namely improved lane-following and collision-avoidance assists—kept an extra eye out for trouble. Unfortunately, Genesis's hands-free adaptive-cruise system is not as adept on the highway as the leading systems from General Motors and Ford, with the GV70 wandering in its lane more than we'd like and regularly prompting us to retake control even around gentle bends. New capacitive sensors meant we could reassure the nannies by only briefly touching the steering wheel, rather than giving it a light tug as before, but we soon shut the system off. View Photos Genesis Sophisticated Road Manners The GV70 is more enjoyable to drive anyway, thanks in part to new suspension bushings, plus the 3.5T's ability to scan the road ahead for bumps and adjust its retuned adaptive dampers (2.5T models retain passive units). Combined with an available electronically controlled limited-slip rear differential and a new steering-wheel damper designed to limit kickback from the road, the result is an altogether more connected driving experience. This SUV still adroitly treads the line between luxury and sport. But its steering now feels a tad sharper, its wheel control (and thus ride quality) is better managed over pockmarked pavement, and its composure around corners is a smidge more refined. You can still fine-tune the GV70's temperament via Eco, Comfort, Sport, Sport+, and customizable My Mode drive settings, but several Terrain modes (Snow, Mud, and Sand) have been added for when things get messy. Though we've yet to drive a new version with the carryover 300-hp 2.5-liter turbo four, the step-up twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 is as familiar as it is potent, serving up 375 horses and 391 pound-feet of torque. Both engines remain backed by an eight-speed automatic and standard all-wheel drive. Mass that's increased by a claimed couple hundred pounds will likely add a tenth of a second or two to each model's previous 60-mph times (4.6 seconds for the 3.5T, 5.6 seconds for the 2.5T). Fortunately, the weight gain has little if any negative effect on fuel economy, with the EPA combined rating ranging from 21 to 23 mpg. View Photos Genesis The similarly revised 2026 Electrified GV70, which we've yet to experience, should be quicker still. But we have few qualms with the smooth and satisfyingly mechanical nature of the internal-combustion models. Steering that feels a little heavier than it needs to be at parking-lot speeds is our main gripe thus far. While the 3.5T's $64,865 base price may give some buyers pause, many of the 2026 changes also apply to the $49,345 starter model, which should only help the GV70 remain one of our favorite small luxury SUVs. Genesis was wise to update it with a light touch. Specifications Specifications 2026 Genesis GV70 Vehicle Type: front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door wagon PRICE Base: 2.5T, $49,345; 2.5T Select, $52,335; 2.5T Advanced, $56,885; 2.5T Sport Prestige, $60,245; 3.5T Sport Advanced, $64,865; 3.5T Sport Prestige, $71,545 ENGINES turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve 2.5-liter inline-4, 300 hp, 311 lb-ft; twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve 3.5-liter V-6, 375 hp, 391 lb-ft TRANSMISSION 8-speed automatic DIMENSIONS Wheelbase: 113.2 in Length: 185.6 in Width: 75.2 in Height: 64.2 in Passenger Volume, F/R: 55–56/47–48 ft3 Cargo Volume, Behind F/R: 57/29 ft3 Curb Weight (C/D est): 4300–4800 lb PERFORMANCE (C/D EST) 60 mph: 4.8–5.8 sec 100 mph: 12.8–14.7 sec 1/4-Mile: 13.7–14.3 sec Top Speed: 150 mph EPA FUEL ECONOMY Combined/City/Highway: 21–23/18–20/25–28 mpg Mike Sutton Technical Editor Mike Sutton is an editor, writer, test driver, and general car nerd who has contributed to Car and Driver's reverent and irreverent passion for the automobile since 2008. A native Michigander from suburban Detroit, he enjoys the outdoors and complaining about the weather, has an affection for off-road vehicles, and believes in federal protection for naturally aspirated engines.
