Holden Acadia vs Genesis GV70
What's the difference?

Holden Acadia

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2020 price

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Genesis GV70

$80,300 - $132,718

2026 price

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Summary

2020 Holden Acadia

2026 Genesis GV70

By Laura Berry

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

V6, 3.6L

Electric motor type

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Fuel Type

Unleaded Petrol

Vehicle type

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Fuel Efficiency

8.9L/100km (combined)

Electric range

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Energy consumption

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Battery capacity

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Seating

Likes

Truck-like looks
Advanced safety tech
Good value

Dripping with luxury features
Pretty inside and out
Great ongoing ownership value

Dislikes

2000kg braked towing capacity
Engine needs to rev hard to make grunt
Wireless charging not standard on LT

Spongey in corners
Lower EV range than some rivals
Boot is on the smaller side

2020 Holden Acadia Summary

If the Acadia had an accent it would be a southern drawl because this big seven-seat SUV is built in Tennessee, USA, and wears a GMC badge when it’s at home.

In Australia of course it wears a Holden one and comes straight from the factory in right-hand drive. So how does it suit Aussie conditions? Does it even know the importance of a sausage on a piece of bread bought outside a hardware store on a Saturday?

All this and more was learnt when the entry grade LT front-wheel drive came to live with my family.

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2026 Genesis GV70 Summary

The Genesis GV70 Electrified Signature Performance has had a meaningful update, and it’s not just a light refresh.

This latest version brings significant improvements to technology, safety, and design.

With only one grade available, this review looks at whether it’s the smart choice for anyone wanting to step into a luxury electric medium SUV.

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Deep dive comparison

2020 Holden Acadia 2026 Genesis GV70

Verdict

The Holden Acadia is a proper seven-seater SUV in that it will fit adults in the third row without turning your friends into enemies. It’s also practical and well fitted out with storage places and utilities such as USB ports.

I was particularly impressed with the advanced safety equipment on-board even at this entry LT level. Yes, it’s a V6 petrol and it’s not the most fuel-efficient SUV, but our time with it showed that with cylinder deactivation and the stop-start system it might not be as thirsty as you’d think.

Verdict

The updated Genesis GV70 Electrified Signature Performance is packed with features, effortless on the road, and backed by fantastic ownership value. This isn’t just polished luxury, it’s smart luxury, making it a vehicle worth serious consideration. The only caveat? I’d opt for a different interior colour to white if you have kids or pets.

Holden Acadia vs Genesis GV70 What's the difference?

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Verdict

Holden Acadia vs Genesis GV70
What's the difference?