Genesis had already been scoring points in the luxury segment when the GV70 entered the game. The G70 sports sedan earned a 10Best award in 2019, and the GV80 SUV did so in 2021. But the GV70 is a bigger deal than both of those vehicles, or any other Genesis model, because it plays in the premium market's largest and most important segment. And after the GV70 vanquished the BMW X3 and the Lexus RX in a threeway comparison test, we ordered one up for a 40,000-mile shakedown.
Our GV70 arrived packing the optional twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 rather than the base turbo 2.5-liter four. Standard on all GV70s are an eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. Our test car was also kitted out in top-drawer Sport Prestige form, a $9900 upgrade that brought niceties including a 3-D digital instrument cluster, heated second-row seats, 21-inch wheels, a head-up display, nappa-leather and suede upholstery, and, on the performance side, a limited-slip rear differential. All in, the sticker was $64,045.
Rants and Raves
“I find myself turning back to look at the GV70 after I’ve parked it.” —CALEB MILLER
“Interior functionality is challenged by the shifter design, which is too similar to the touchscreen controller wheel.” —CARLOS LAGO
“This is a well-tuned vehicle that feels more expensive than it is.” —GREG FINK
“The seat-bottom cushions in the front are too firm and flat.” —DAVE VANDERWERP
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