Genesis is the luxury wing of Hyundai in the same way Lexus is the prestige division of Toyota and the Genesis GV70 is the brand’s mid-sized SUV.
The luxury five seater is a more affordable but still well appointed alternative to the likes of BMW’s X3 and Mercedes-Benz’s GLC.
A direct rival would be the Lexus NX.
The line-up currently starts at $78,700 for the GV70 2.5T Awd Advanced and ranges through to $132,800 for the range-topping GV70 Electrified Sig. Perf..
The interior of the GV70 is a masterclass of luxury. There are up to five colours to choose from and a panoramic sunroof is standard. With a plethora of soft touchpoints throughout and integrated ambient lighting, it's a truly beautiful cabin space. The dashboard is headlined by a new 27-inch OLED display across all grades. A cloth headliner is standard trim but upgrades to suede for higher grades.
The GV70 is available in eight gloss colours, including Uyuni White, Savile Silver, Makalu Grey, Vik Black, Storr Green, Ceres Blue, Capri Blue, and Mauna Red. It is also available in four matt colours including Matterhorn White, Makalu Grey, Storr Green, and Ceres Blue.
Genesis is a premium sub-brand of South Korean automaker Hyundai. The GV70 is built at one of Hyundai's facilities in both South Korea and the United States, with South Korean models being sold in Australia.
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For petrol grades, the boot space offers 542L of capacity when all seats are in use (1678L when rear seats are folded). A temporary spare tyre is standard across these grades.
The GV70 Electrified boot space only offers 503L of capacity when all seats are in use but it has a 22L funk storage and tyre repair kit.
All models have a powered tailgate.
Standard accessories include keyless entry (all doors), keyless start, dusk-sensing Matrix LED headlights, DRLs, rain-sensing wipers, leather upholstery, powered front seats with heat/ventilation/memory functions, UV-C sanitiser, wireless charging pad, four USB-C ports, two 12-volt sockets, 250-volt domestic plug port (EV model only), tyre repair kit, warning triangle, first aid kit, tri-zone climate control, four 'soundscapes', multi-terrain drive modes, ambient lighting, 27-inch OLED display, wireless phone mirroring, satellite navigation, Bluetooth, AM/FM and digital radio, nine-speaker sound system, digital rearview mirror and a powered tailgate.
The 2.5T Advanced, Signature and Signature Sport grades are AWD and share the same 2.5L four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine which produces up to 224kW/422Nm.
The 3.5T Signature and Signature Sport grades share the same 3.5L V6 twin-turbo petrol engine which produces up to 279kW/530Nm.
The GV70 Electrified Signature Performance is a fully electric SUV with dual motors, one on each axle, producing a combined 320kW/605Nm. Activate Boost Mode, and those numbers climb to 360kW/700Nm.
The 2.5T Advanced, Signature and Signature Sport grades have a 66L fuel tank and a claimed combined fuel usage of 10.3L. This gives them a theoretical driving range of up to 640km.
The 3.5T Signature and Signature Sport grades have a 66L fuel tank and a claimed combined fuel usage of 11.3L. This gives them a theoretical driving range of up to 584km.
The GV70 Electrified runs on a new 84kWh lithium-ion battery, giving a WLTP driving range of up to 462km. The claimed energy consumption figure is 20.0kWh/100km.
The Genesis GV70 is offered with five seats in a 2/3 configuration. The rear row has a 60/40 split and a middle armrest with two cupholders. They adjust/fold manually via levers on the seats themselves or levers location in the boot.
Front seats are powered with heat, ventilation, and memory functions. Powered extendable under-thigh supports and side bolsters are on both front seats. Leather upholstery is the standard seat trim and is available in a range of different colours. Higher grades enjoy upgraded Nappa leather upholstery.
The 2.5T Advanced, Signature and Signature Sport grades can sprint from 0-100km/h in 6.2 seconds when fitted with 21-inch wheels or 7.2 seconds if fitted with 19-inch wheels. Top speed is 240km/h.
The 3.5T Advanced, Signature and Signature Sport grades can sprint from 0-100km/h in 5.2 seconds. Top speed is 250km/h.
The Signature Performance (EV) can sprint from 0-100km/h in just 4.4 seconds with Boost Mode, or 5.0 seconds in standard mode. It has a top speed of 235km/h.