Genesis GV70 review: Better than the Germans?! 😳

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It’s time to get Mat’s in-depth review of the new Genesis GV70!
What’s Genesis? In much the same way that Lexus is a premium, up-market version of Toyota, Genesis is a premium, up-market offering from Hyundai.
The latest car from this relatively new brand is this GV70 SUV. It’s an alternative to the likes of the many German SUVs you’ll see (almost without fail) on your morning commute or school run, including the Audi Q54, the BMW X3 and the Mercedes GLC.
You won’t mistake the GV70 for any of those cars, though. It looks completely different from every angle thanks to plenty of Genesis’ signature design details including stacked two-piece headlights and tail lights, a broad, angular front grille and a steeply raked window pillar at the side.
Things get even more eye-catching inside. Genesis has really pushed the boat out for the GV70’s interior and you’ll find loads of posh-looking trims and plenty of plush materials.
It’s just a shame that unlike in most premium SUVs, you still need a cable to connect your phone to the otherwise decent infotainment system.
Another area where the GV70 differs from its alternatives is when you come to pick the engine you want. Unusually, you can choose from petrol, diesel AND electric options. The last of which Genesis claims will return up to 282 miles according to the combined WLTP test.
So, how does this new Genesis SUV stack up against better-known and much-loved alternatives from BMW, Audi and Mercedes? Watch this review to find out…
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[@yissibiiyte]

Genesis showing the world how overpriced the more typical premium brands are

[@final_mile_music9713]

The thing you can’t see is how deep the engineering goes. It’s really easy to hide value engineering out of sight and have everything you see and touch high quality. I’m not saying that’s happened here, but you’d have to see the total bill of materials and engineering specs to confirm what you are saying. Deep, deep engineering, may only be apparent after 10+ years…..

[@user-bc4fs9jp2m]

No

[@dammyo6010]

Yes

[@yissibiiyte]

@@final_mile_music9713 there is no "deep engineering" behind Volkswagen slapping an Audi badge on a Golf and calling it a Q3 and charging twice the price. (Yes these details aren't exactly true and I'm oversimplifying, but it's the basic gist) "Deep engineering" is a terrible excuse for premium manufacturers simply knowing the fact that they can produce a piece of crap, charge a fortune for it, and people will still flock to it for no reason other than the badge.

[@angelos0]

It's bently for much less price

[@pickscraper7509]

I had a load of Genesis models on my car transporter, was absolutely blown away, more so by the interiors than anything else.

[@damarfadlan9251]

The car looked cool.

[@clive7915]

Brought a Hyundai i40 premium 7 years ago.... Half the price of a German car...will never go back to a "premium brand"... Genesis looks good :)

[@pickscraper7509]

@@clive7915 Drove an i40 once, they're up there with the best of them!

[@dark6c159]

My girlfriend had a 2013 Hyundai Sonata and it literally caught on fire.

[@adl6907]

Hyundai paid bots with fake stories for dummies

[@ganjacats]

Such a beautiful vehicle. The interior is so gorgeous too. I’d love to see a trim without the roof rails and the chrome blacked out

[@juansaahil7273]

Yeah roof rails hurt me in my soul but it’s still a gorgeous car

[@Frydee123]

You can get a sport trim which blacks out all the chrome

[@jbkim2541]

그래도 안살거잖어ㅋ

[@doudymac]

Easy fix. Had the same complaint with my G70. Looks stunning with all chromes blacked out. 👍

[@ampiko68]

A classic traditional interior, better than most. Bravo Genesis. Looks Gorgeous on the outside!

[@vroooom]

Genesis KILLING it. Although not a huge fan of the GV60 styling…THIS one is a winner.

[@WeirdSeagul]

the worst thing about them is the badge is awful. would prefer it just being a hyundai tbh

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@WeirdSeagul i prefer Genesis Coupe 2013 over this GV70.

[@tmeisenmann3285]

Hyundai Motor's Kona ev, Ioniq, and Genesis are concerned about fires, so a warning from the U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a warning not to park near residential areas in the U.S.😂😂😂

[@vlad06smirnov]

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[@kfx3907]

@@tmeisenmann3285 How about the Toyota's BZ4X that wheels are actually falling off? Lol

[@westril4952]

Mat has quickly become my favorite automotive presenter since the Three Wise Men. Love his enthusiasm

[@saintetienne755]

Mark Nicol

[@damarfadlan9251]

@@saintetienne755 😂

[@saintetienne755]

@@damarfadlan9251 He's better than Matt and everyone knows it

[@guidancefromjah]

Much better than Doug D. No pessimistic nonsense. No snobby or corny reactions.

[@afailinq]

Throttle House Is my number 1

[@toobasaurus23]

My parents are seriously looking at this in high spec. They've been Audi buyers for years. We saw one in a Genesis showroom in Sydney a few weeks ago, and it is a very big car. But very good looking and the interior is top notch.

[@user-BigshortGO]

G90?

[@69jomen]

I Used to sell Hyundai's and surprisingly many to ex Mercedes and Audi owners. That company has come so far and if only some people can forget brands and test drive a Hyundai or an alternative as the Gemini there would be many more happy owners.

[@carolinemaingi4879]

Me too. I have had Audi cars but I’m not going back to them. I’m thinking of getting a Genesis

[@woocoheed]

Crazy how much this channel has grown. Good job Mat and team

[@kyronrc]

The Hyundai group is just killing it at this point… Beautiful, well built and reliable cars on all categories.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yep. Tesla and Dodge fanboys are crying for this.

[@fy3219]

Koreans cars are the future

[@sandersson2813]

Asian interiors are improving but still stereotypically shit.

[@c.d.c9425]

@@sandersson2813 You're thinking Japanese - more specifically the likes of Toyota, Suzuki, Mitsubishi which are the worst offenders for dull interiors. Mazda, Subaru and Lexus are all pretty solid and plush inside The Koreans are not the same as the Japanese. Their interiors are up to scratch with the Euro competition

[@tmeisenmann3285]

Hyundai Motor's Kona ev, Ioniq, and Genesis are concerned about fires, so a warning from the U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a warning not to park near residential areas in the U.S.😂😂😂

[@fenrirslip]

While I do love my German SUVs, something about the GV70 just does it right. Here in the US, we get a 3.5 liter V6 model with 375 horsepower which is enough to have a little fun with. It may not be as agile and performance-oriented as its German rivals, but it does so well in other areas. Not to mention that the GV70 along with every other Genesis model looks stunning. Simply put, the Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis groups have come a long way.

[@robsan9017]

I agree. And remember the pendulum swings both ways. The Germans are far from perfect in all categories themselves - so with that said I really think Genesis has hit it out of the park.

[@howardneil8164]

German SUV s and all other German cars are so so common here in the Uk , they have no prestige now , it’s like owning a Vauxhall or Citroen.

[@MrStubbs8157]

I mean...it essentially is a german car. Design, philosophy, target....all pretty german 😂

[@fenrirslip]

@@MrStubbs8157 But at a much better price. :D

[@MrStubbs8157]

@@fenrirslip 60k isnt that much cheaper...its pretty much among them all. Interior is cool bit also unergonomic at times...same with others but compar it to an q5 sline and you are on the same money.

[@Jericho642]

I have the G70 3.3 (sedan, not SUV) and i can honestly say it’s the best car I’ve ever owned. Looks great inside and outside, really good performance, and fully loaded with all the extras; HUD, lane keep assist, etc, PLUS, excellent warranty. I’d chose Genesis over BMW/Mercedes any day of the week

[@jskate923]

The Tech In This Car Is Amazing, Love How They Implemented The Blindspot, Very Cool

[@SatanDotExe]

If I had enough money for one, I'd buy it tomorrow. Hyundai and Genesis have been killing it the last few years.

[@telegramcarwow0096]

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[@purwantiallan5089]

Hyundai and Genesis has been a perfect combinations for a long time.

[@edgimson5706]

Nearer 10years

[@navkaramdhillon1709]

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[@nikneo7363]

Ok, Matt. You were nitpicking on the negatives and struggling real hard to come with actual negatives. Brake noise (BMW and Volvo have the same issue), Windows (Really!! My Audi does that everytime when wet), Gear vs Screen Selection Knobs have never bothered me (unless you are a lazy or sleeping driver, which in case you shouldn't even be driving). There I vented :P The reason I comment is cos I have had the BMW X3M for 2 yrs and about 3 months ago switched to GV70 and GV70 gives soooo much more not just in-terms of value for money and benefits of powertrain warranty, just the driving experience on normal roads from point a to point b has been simply amazing on the Genesis! The only place I miss my BMW is on interstates/highways when you wanna zoom! (And that is where my Audi S5 comes - I noticed the same one you were taking over when you were driving). Sorry Matt but this one is a ding for you. I like your humor and reviews but the nitpicking should be unbiased - have you seen/experienced how much plastic is in an Audi and BMW which cost almost twice this car!

[@_xwtk]

I think he wasn't that serious about those "negatives", at least the way he presented those seems so. Anyother, I absolutely love Hyundai Group.

[@neodro4831]

@@_xwtk well, if he wasn't serious, good to know but surely didn't seem like it. Thanks for the comment

[@nikneo7363]

@@ifeanyiikemefuna3706 Haha! Yes. Nothing personal buddy. Im sure Matt from @carwow would also agree. I believe that the German cars are really good and have been around and have kinda gotten away with offering obscene add-on packages or inferior interior quality or overall service offerings and more lifetime cost of owning a vehicle. Now we have these incumbents coming in, which allows healthy competition cos in the end we as end users win. That's my 0.02$

[@duncanidaho7494]

Almost Double the price ? Haha Hyundai fans are quiet delusional these days.

[@nikneo7363]

@@duncanidaho7494 that is your takeway from my comment? Lol. Then yes, I'm thr delusional one.

[@skyline3694]

I'd buy one of these over any BMW, Mercedes, or Audi SUV in a heart beat! The interior quality alone is much better than the so called "luxury" German cars. It's amazing that Hyundai are making quality like this yet the Germans seem to be cutting costs like using plastics on parts of the interior.

[@BoysinBlue-zn5db]

Bmws used to be so much better a while ago. They were in a whole league of their now, it's sad to see what german cars have become

[@ImranAli-rp4kd]

Got the gv70 in UK and it’s amazing but the UK market is tough, my gv70 doesn’t make the brake or window noise, actually the Genesis g70 which came out in Korea 2018 was the first car in the world to have 3D instrument cluster, actually before Mercedes had it

[@mattinsydney3236]

I’ve been waiting for you to review this. I own the GV70 in Sydney Australia, had it for 14 months now, it’s the 3.5v6 twin turbo that you don’t get in the UK. I absolutely love it!

[@telegramcarwow0096]

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[@aimanfitri0iv]

that's awesome how's your ownership experience of this car

[@DPK12]

At least you have a showroom, Melbourne still waiting

[@mattinsydney3236]

@@aimanfitri0iv it’s been world class, no faults at all, had an annoying buzz/rattle from the pillar on drivers side but it went away. They pick the car up for servicing and drop it off.

[@deenel]

@@mattinsydney3236 how much did it cost brand new? and what's the warranty like on these?

[@NavGTI]

I heard somewhere that the materials in this car are not extremely premium but they do feel very premium. I don't see why more people do it like that. As long as it feels good, who cares that it's not real leather/alcantara/whatever? I'm really impressed with what Genesis is doing at the moment.

[@navkaramdhillon1709]

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[@dr_slim_shady]

It is at least better than the plastic that I get from my BMW...

[@danielk9486]

Having had two solid bullet proof Hyundais (coupe siii + santa fe) have been looking to get something more luxurious but with same reliability, cheap to run as my Hyundais. This Genesis G70 seems like the perfect alternative to the German luxury brands which cost an arm and a leg

[@duncanidaho7494]

Dont be naive. Kia and Hyundai are quiet unreliable. This will be a lot more expensive to maintain as well to fix

[@alphatrion100]

@@duncanidaho7494 They are not unreliable but they still dont last as long as a Toyota product. That said...how important is that to people who buy a new one every few years?

[@kolexx2342]

@@duncanidaho7494 They are more reliable than the german counterparts though, and for a lesser price.

[@duncanidaho7494]

@@kolexx2342 There is no history record for Genesis so we don’t really know. In any case one must mad to choose a Hyundai over a German premium brand.

[@kolexx2342]

@@duncanidaho7494 If you said this statement maybe a decade or two ago, I would've probably be the first one to agree but seeing what Hyundai has become in terms of a brand and the quality of products it's offering, I have to disagree with you. Also, a Genesis isn't a Hyundai. It's like saying a Lexus is a Toyota or a Mercedes is a VW.

[@hassanbigboss]

@carwow Matt, what you mentioned between 16:22 - 16:28 about the vibrations from the small imperfections is what would make me want to go with a different brand of car. Example I can think of is driving the 2018 BMW 540i with its adaptive suspension. In comfort, it absolutely took away those minor imperfections and THAT to me is extremely important in a luxury vehicle. It would be the difference between going with one brand over the other as I drive on highway quite a lot and having a smooth supple ride is #1 importance. Thanks for going into such detail about ride quality as most reviewers do not talk about these little but IMPORTANT details.

[@nisalk]

I’ve just bought one! Sport Line luxury package gets you glass roof, massive 21′’ dark grey with G-Matrix pattern wheels & few more extra styling I think worth your money! Very happy with the product

[@joelzylstra2971]

I’m looking for a base model V6. All the whizz bang tech stuff be damned. The only thing I want from the top trim is that limited slip diff. Actually the 3d cameras and the Lexicon stereo too.

[@69jomen]

Congrats on a great buy.

[@alexanderd.9460]

I bought a genesis almost 6 years ago now. Great car. Have been telling all my friends to get one since. The value for their used and new vehicles is still really good in comparison.

[@ernestowilliams9124]

How's the cost of running it?

[@alexanderd.9460]

@@ernestowilliams9124 22k Miles. I have only done routine maintenance. Oil and tires are priced pretty fairly.

[@behnamanisi1]

hey, can you please tell me if they keep their value or not? Do you have any issues with them?

[@jlawrencewat]

@@behnamanisi1 read their last sentence

[@adl6907]

Paid bots by Hyundai with fake stories for dummies

[@WhiteVenum]

That interior is awesome. Genesis is really looking like a better buy than other luxury cars

[@macbergson]

I absolutely love my GV70. In the States we don’t have the diesel option but we do have a 3.5 twin turbo that is very peppy.

[@marcikormanyos]

One of my favourite brands, wish they where more available in the EU

[@UltraJaff]

They should open more showrooms in major cities

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@UltraJaff they should also open this up in North European countries.

[@tmeisenmann3285]

Hyundai Motor's Kona ev, Ioniq, and Genesis are concerned about fires, so a warning from the U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a warning not to park near residential areas in the U.S.😂😂😂

[@vlad06smirnov]

This challenge changed my life forever.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4jXi5mpmseLldU

[@zigma70]

@@tmeisenmann3285 haha, you are japanese, right?

[@leventejuhasz3492]

Although i am an OG Mercedes fanboy, must admit the new Genesis lineup is really mad! Would definitely consider one if i were to buy a new car! Love the styling and the fact that they are less common, a bit more unique choice. If they can be as reliable as Lexus over the long term, Genesis and Hyundai are gonna give Toyota a real hard time in the upcoming years! Design and interior qualitywise the Koreans are already way ahead Toyota...

[@edoziesylvester9039]

I agree with you, truly they're ahead of Toyota

[@Escape_Raz]

Same here... looking to trade my C43 for the next iteration of the G70

[@l.t.p4941]

@@edoziesylvester9039 but reliability is way behind

[@Gucci_00x]

Yes absolutely right ❤️🔥 Hyundai, Kia and Genesis are the next head turner of car community specially Genesis ⚡⚡

[@mrscottmescudi10]

@@l.t.p4941 Reliability for ultra long term (>100k miles) is definitely not on par with Toyota. It’s a sacrifice though as you’re getting way more power and features.

[@ksaboda]

I got a GV60 Performance and that car is so impressive regards driving and the quality. The interior is so nice. Real switches for climate and mirrors.

[@stylexpansion]

Hey Mat! SUGGESTION for your Videos: Show the Keys of the cars as well I think a lot of people will like that! Love your stuff! Cheers mate 🤙🏻

[@toughcritic9917]

8:22 The brake discs and pads a smooth when new. What you are hearing is slip. They need to be used for couple of miles so the pad material embeds in the disc surface...and problem solved

[@vlad06smirnov]

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[@Daniel-tw2ql]

It’s a 21 plate car so that’s over a year old now, I’m sure that issue should’ve solved considering it’s been over a year.

[@toughcritic9917]

@@Daniel-tw2ql registration vs sold date. @carwow for matt, whats the mileage on that gv70 and when did it leave the dealership...?

[@Jakrabat94]

4:31 Please NEVER stop with these "bad jokes" Mat! This is one of the main reasons to why you are my favourite car reviewer ❤️ (you also have quite good taste and point out the most interesting information)

[@SimphiweLouw]

Agreed 🔥

[@naseryounus5477]

I really do enjoy your reviews as i found you put the enjoyment back into the information given out about the vehicles thanks Sir

[@MrArchie800]

I'd consider one of these for my next SUV just based on the looks and that lovely interior, but the MPG figure stated in this vid would scare me off considering I can get double that in a decently spec'd Q5.

[@charlesjoseph3265]

I think the design of the Genesis has gotten much much better with time...

[@vihankundargi4821]

bts fan up there

[@purwantiallan5089]

Still cant match Genesis Coupe 2013 tho.

[@vlad06smirnov]

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[@charlesjoseph3265]

@@purwantiallan5089 yea...

[@Alan-ww8vi]

@@purwantiallan5089 Your intelligence can't match a 10 year old either.

[@stephenlane9168]

Absolutely fantastic well built, great designed cars, fantastic warranty and customer service 👌

[@damarfadlan9251]

Yep.

[@ardiniko1]

This is junk in quality compared to BMW, but is really good for a Hyundai

[@prussell890]

Customer service? Its not Tesco

[@stephenlane9168]

@@prussell890 what don’t you understand? You measure their competence in managing interaction with customers. Being helpful and customer focused. Poor you if all you can think about customer service is Tesco. Muppet.

[@peterambrose2148]

@@ardiniko1 keep crying when Matt and many other reviewers say otherwise

[@randahlbeach]

I live in Vancouver, Canada and just had the GV70 w/ 3.5TT overnight and totally fell in luv with it. Its a Luxury CrossOver that has plenty of power. It won't outperform the more sportier Benz GLC 63S AMG power & torque nor the X3 M 40i, or the Macan Turbo but the LUXURY (quieter & smoother ride) and the VALUE Proposition will have you thinking a few times over if the German options are really worth it for the extra cost. GV70 has the edge in my books b/c of the Ext & Int styling PLUS high level of materials used in the Int as top notch. I like to invest my money whenever possible and change out my daily every 5-10 yrs. This GV 70 has many Luxury features, new updated interior, that ext styling and enough power (less than 5 seconds 0-60) to have tons of fun with. Its exceptionally quiet in the cabin and in Comfort mode it really is a smooth ride. If ur comparing the GV70 to the Germans you will be blown away with all the luxury standard features (Drivers side massaging seats, front heated & cooled seats, that massive center screen, the move forward & back option on the key fob, massive sunroof & moon roof, AWESOME sound system, all the safety features, etc...) It really does offer an AWESOME VALUE vs the Germans. PLUS the scheduled maintenance for 5 yrs is INCLUDED!!! The price in Canada for a full load with the interior CF trim, 360 camera, quilted leather, etc is $75,500 including F&PDI. Just pay taxes and doc fee. I'm VERY Very impressed:-) Now, do I choose the electrified version or just get the gas powered one now? I like the electrified version b/c it has the sunroof where as the GV60 does not. Fantastic VALUE options either way. Cheers from Vancouver.

[@bayesianlee6447]

GV70 electified version has been very much valued well in Korea now. People have been shocked on stunning power(470hp maybe) and speed. with high completion So checking electirifed version can be highly recommendable for you. (and check white color interior, which is exclusive option for electrified version in Korea here and very very very beautiful)

[@bodrulm1]

The white version is too blingy and looks like a rapper's car, or a clinicians car. it's not a version I'd want to live in.

[@exoticnature224]

One more thing , this car also has a 3.5l 375hp engine , which is amazing for it !!

[@ktime9352]

Mustn’t be available in Europe maybe?

[@exoticnature224]

@@ktime9352 we don't know yet , not many genesis dealers yet

[@crxtodd16]

This is VERY nice. Another solid product from Genesis....the only problem (at least here in the US) is that this excellent car is let down by the HORRIBLE dealer network. I wish we could cut out the middle man.

[@sulimanbabar]

The design is absolute 🔥. The curves blend in perfectly, looks better than most of the luxury brands out there. Good job.

[@MarcYanOfficial]

Genesis and Hyundai are making moves and many aren’t noticing. It’s great that this car has been featured on Carwow. Great press. I’ve taken a ride in one before and it’s definitely more luxurious than it’s German rivals.

[@daveclark8337]

If they're not getting stolen using a toothpick, the engines are just blowing up. If the top end doesn't fail then the bottom end will. If you're lucky, this will happen while it's still under warranty.

[@aftl_ryz8549]

It's actually designed by Germans, pretty funny, really great cars, the launch in europe looks great

[@rishi4828]

@@aftl_ryz8549 not by all german just tht a single man from germany with all other korean engineers

[@nufan4521]

I have always loved their seats. It's about time the rest on the interior and exterior match up!

[@ishan2127]

At first i really thought this is around 80-100 k price range but then when mat mentioned the price it blew my mind

[@purwantiallan5089]

Only 68k dollars.

[@vlad06smirnov]

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[@derbigpr500]

Drive one and you'll think it's overpriced. Nice interiors are the only good thing about Genesis cars.

[@MichihiroHonda]

Dude, nobody on planet earth would pay $80k+ for a Hyundai. C'mon man.

[@fug33]

lol at a 100k Hyundai..

[@nemesiszz]

The interior is designed well and looks amazing.

[@aitoluxd]

This! I was about to come comment this... And the climate controls isn't entirely touch screen too. A W in my books.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@aitoluxd for me W.

[@edwardpark247]

@@aitoluxd I like how Hyundai-Kia includes safety features and apple/android links in the base model.

[@masterbenjamin3348]

Many of my colleagues switched from BMW and Mercedes to Genesis. I have a well-equipped 320i for €65,000 and my colleague has a Genesis for €63,000 which is larger and has significantly more luxury.

[@mrdaykurutakuchannel]

Love the GV70 especially its interior! Waiting a miniature version of these!

[@amnlupiano]

It’s a shame you couldn’t sample the 3.5 twin turbo petrol engine, making 375 hp, and running 0-60 mph in 5.4. It’s an absolute hoot to drive!

[@moistydoooood]

it’s underrated actually. it beat an audi sq5 in a drag race. its 0-60 has been clocked at 4.8-4.9s which is crazy.

[@TheSuperBoyProject]

Real men drive EVs

[@-EFFORTS-]

official record is 5.1

[@TamjidVlogs]

Wow. The interior for a 40k car is absolutely amazing

[@billshoe22191]

Stunning design inside and out. Love it. Quality everywhere with great color options. Love the physical controls too. Easily my pick of the class

[@zee9276]

This is a gorgeous vehicle. A bit of reliability (more than the Germans and Americans) would be a huge plus.

[@69jomen]

I can assure you they are more reliable than most cars on the road today,

[@codysteel3678]

I love this video and all the videos you put out. There all amazing and your review on the GV70 was really good

[@binflydushy]

Looks like a Porsche, Bentley and BMW mixed together

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@binflydushy or even Alfa Romeo and Porsche Boxster combined.

[@harry3004]

If I was looking to buy an SUV, I'd just buy this, because I really like the interior. I think it's great. Not much of a fan of flooring the pedal on cars that aren't meant to be fast.

[@gavcom4060]

with 300+ HP with the base petrol engine, you better be using that power

[@harry3004]

@@gavcom4060 yeah, definitely would use it when needed. But, with a car like that, it's all about the comfortable and smooth ride, isn't it?

[@navkaramdhillon1709]

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[@chrizz754]

I don't know, in this class both comfort and sporty driving can be expected.

[@andyting7282]

Just bought a 2.5 GV70 Sport Prestige. It really was the interior that won me over. I walked away from a Lexus NX450+ Plug In to buy the GV70 SP instead. The interiors aren't even a fair comparison.

[@luvpiggery]

Picked up a 2023 advanced (2.5T) and extremely happy with it.. Upgrading to the 3.5 sports trim didn't make a lot of sense - it's not a sports car by any means and can do without the cosmetics. Can imagine many people have similar thoughts and Genesis will mostly sell the advanced 2.5's. You get a lot of bang for the buck with this car, but what put me over the edge with it is the unbeatable warranty. I've had bmw's and porsches and they took up a lot of head space dealing with morons and cops on the road, $$ and maintenance. GV70 is just a good, cheap, civilized ride I don't need to think about. Made my wife happy too because she got an SUV kind of thing. It's a winner!

[@dynhamik]

Ah! I was hoping for the 3.5t review. Maybe a drag race in the future? Always love these carwow videos. It's basically a routine for me.

[@MrAsimomytis]

What a great brand and a true wind of change. Looking forward welcoming them in Europe and in Greece in particular.

[@_xwtk]

Ναι, αιγουρα!

[@elgooghosent7080]

The fact that our continet is been selling out to the chinese isn't enough for yall, no now we gotta destroy our car market too, pff, globalists

[@SDav21]

The interior material and build quality is so far ahead of the German cars especially Mercedes. The Germans have really fallen in that department. The new GLC has more hard plastic than cars half its price. It is unacceptable. Genesis is killing it right now and the Germans should learn from them. Mercs used to feel so solid and high quality now they feel light, brittle and frail.

[@SDav21]

@@fukuoka33 Well their sales have declined. I wonder why. People have noticed the drop in quality for their ridiculous price. Other carmakers are making better cars for less.

[@rohancharlie3113]

Mercedes is surprisingly disappointing when it comes to quality. Both Audi and especially BMW have them beat in terms of quality. An A4 feels better than an E class and that says something. Yet to see how these genesis cars hold up but they look really good. Also I currently reside in Korea and these cars are an absolute bargain. 50k for the completely specced out variant where as you for the top spec X3 (not the X3M) here it costs like 80 or 90k with all the options.

[@SDav21]

@@rohancharlie3113 That is true. Couldn't agree more. Mercedes quality is awful these days. I recently saw a 2016 C Class for sale with only 126,000 kms on. The centre armrest was completely cracking like cheap vinyl and the metallic look parts in front of it were half peeled off. You would have never seen that in their cars before.

[@69jomen]

Shame and try as they will Toyota are about 10 years behind as well.

[@farhanyudaputra6076]

A resounding yes, if sold in Indonesia where Hyundai is starting to gain traction, this can be a good competitor to the macan/cayenne/lexus rx line

[@MegaRetr]

Absolutely fantastic well built, great designed cars

[@AyeeItsLaRock]

I loooove the way all of Genesis’ vehicles look! Only beef I have with the GV70 are these rims - they don’t do the car’s design justice. The other 2 bigger 21” rims look sooooo good in comparison and really tie it all together compared to the one on this model 😩

[@deenel]

surprised your verdict was to shortlist it and not to go ahead and buy it, i couldnt see any dealbreakers with this SUV. Thanks for the video. Loved the titanic edit XD also, a note to the editor, some colour correction on the interior GoPros would be nice

[@kabuterrimondw5919]

Seen a couple of these round Aus. The interiors look insane, originally I thought it was some Aston that I didn’t know about from the outside

[@michaelcole455]

Really very surprised at the Gênesis a great review and for what it has,it's truly good value,grateful for a fantastic review 👏 👍 😀

[@oliverdonald3314]

I wasn’t expecting that from that genesis it’s fantastic, showing the Germans how to price a car properly

[@MrSandChess]

To me it feels like they’re only doing this until the brand gains more reputation and then they can charge premium for the badge

[@sleepyjoescumbag1663]

Lol

[@volvos60bloke]

we got are brexit done WE took back control of ARE LAW's ARE BOARDER'S and we will rule the world with are economie.

[@edwardvalivonis23]

Yes, a double overpriced Hyundai is showing BMW how to price the car😆

[@mrscottmescudi10]

@@edwardvalivonis23 That’s correct. A G70 costs the same as a 3 series and has the same features/luxury while having more power. If you’re a BMW fan boy we understand your inability to use logic here.

[@sanchaynarain3532]

I remember Mat bashing the Hyundai Tucson for absolutely no reason, this was actually unexpected from him for the Genesis (Hyundai owned)

[@M_H_H]

This time it is paid review

[@capricornus993]

@@M_H_H Yup, like Mat paid yo momma last night.

[@Chazaxl]

Ive got a GV60 Sports Plus. Love it. Some basic functions missing (heated seats etc) for the price but great car.

[@karthiknrao4169]

Finallly… what took you so long matt.. but thank you for doing this review!! Love this

[@bubuerrico9950]

The fact that it can move backwards and forwards with a button on the fob is very creepy yet cool.

[@crispyclean3336]

The interior looks amazing

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yep. Almost a hybrid combinations of Countach and 8C.

[@marcushinton772]

Matt as always a great review but please can we have the Banjo soundtrack back?

[@oversteer_9339]

Very curious to ride or drive a genesis now because of mat 😂 i just wish those seat controllers for the rear passengers had weight sensors which will disable the switches when the seat is occupied

[@mattspeer01]

Now if only you could find a dealership that: 1) has any in stock and 2) isn't marking them up at least $10K over MSRP...

[@telegramcarwow0096]

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[@Slowerino]

This is the issue, for me, I love it. But Where the heck I can get it in Slovakia. Impossibru

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@Slowerino in Slovakia you could even pay $350000.

[@tregathymk]

The exterior is nice! and i love the grill & front bamper 😍 it looks executively aggressive 🔥

[@ricardoveras3433]

It has such nice curves and pristinely finished edges on the interior it looks so good! That lump in the middle of the back seats sucks and the couple little things it needs being done like maybe the windows all the way down and through loading and the glove box opening better would make this nicer than a bentayga!

[@jascollinscork]

Sinking ship breaks AND Wet window noise 😂😂😂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😍😍😍

[@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13]

My old man had a lot to do with helping Genesis develop their leathers and other interior materials back in the early days and he always said hands down the Koreans, and specifically the Hyundai group, are the best of the best at quality control at scale... He worked with most of the big car manufacturers and said ze Germans haven't impressed on their mass produced cars since the early 90s. They went from having zero experience building luxury executive cars to being as good as the competition in the space of a decade and in car manufacturing at that scale, that requires a deal with the devil or freaking voodoo.

[@dammyo6010]

It really is crazy.

[@LiviuXSA]

to be fair 10 years isnt hard at all to just copy what others are doing, you just buy their car and take it apart and learn, it's way way harder to be the first to develop something. that's where the real skill is. for the last 20 years and for the time being, all asian manufacturers are just copying what europeans are doing.

[@Driftuner]

I can agree completely. I used to be a test-driver and R&D engineer here in Germany, and since Hyundai/Kia have departments in Frankfurt we also more often than not worked close together with them aswell. And i have to say, absolutely everything they do impressed me to the highest level. From building processes all the way down to cleaning the floors, they put attention to every single aspect and detail of their work, its truly amazing to work with them and their cars

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@Driftuner i prefer Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2013 over this GV70.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@David Jung Tesla and Hyundai Accent still better than this GV70 btw.

[@charlessoko6387]

Now this is Matt we love straight lovely car reviews,,,,,,keep up the good work 👍💯

[@purwantiallan5089]

Charles, hope Carwow next gonna review a KTM XBOW Gr.4 car.

[@dc8087]

Great review. Purchased 1 in January ans absolutely love it. I am surprised by the number of comments and people asking about it. Ans btw, that window sound must be unique to that car...not present in mine

[@ryanwalker8098]

Agreed. I don't have it.

[@mra9085]

The exterior design at the rear to me just screams 1st gen Macan, and they’ve even pinched the tailgate-opening method with the wiper. Apart from that, I quite like it. The interior in particular is ace 👌

[@Papikristo]

Everyone pinches

[@jakes5530]

If you're talking about turbocharged 4 cylinder competitors from Audi, Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, and Lexus, I would have the Genesis hands down over any of those. It's only when you get into the high performance models like the GLC43 or X3 M40i or Macan S, or SQ5 where I might choose a German competitor over the Genesis based on potentially superior driving dynamics.

[@hoshino353]

Last time I came this early she wasn't happy

[@thabihotboy9376]

That's what she said?

[@Spacex844]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ellisrochlin2267]

impressive , it has presence , a generous 4.5 out of 5, genesis has raised the bar BUT, BUT the low mpg from the petrol version as driven , brings it down to a modest 2.5 from 5 . If theirs a 40 mpg plus mixed driving engine Genesis have a real decent chance of gaining a few landrover rover clients and normal buyers of german suv brands.

[@edwardpark247]

40MPG from a gasoline engine on a luxury SUV? If you want 40MPG then look at the Hyundai Kona hybrid. The Genesis G70 engine is tuned for performance, but you can switch to ECO mode when you want to stretch your gas. Maybe they can put the Kona hybrid drivetrain in a G70. Anyways, Hyundai knows a lot about EVs. Check out the Ioniq 6, it looks like a spaceship and is fully electric.

[@ellisrochlin2267]

@@edwardpark247 not ready to have a ev yet , and i also have stayed away from spaceship look or design in the past as they normally slide down the scale a few years after their release ,thats not just now but for past 20 yrs

[@edwardpark247]

@@ellisrochlin2267 that was not the main point, and wtf just google it, it looks awesome

[@s.-8406]

Seen loads of these in the States last summer, look absolutely crazy, same road presence as a Bentayga. The spec you have here is a bit...dull, but spec it right and it looks crazy

[@philbrowne8400]

Very impressed with this all round. The interior looks super luxurious....

[@amirreza4228]

Genesis is really going strong. An awesome luxury brand which is gaining fans day by day ❤️

[@DryBonesandSilver]

Having been a Mercedes family since 2008 and now having a GV70, I can 200% confirm Genesis is SIGNIFICANTLY better. Gonna get my mom to trade in her GLS for a GV80 hehe

[@joeschmoe5009]

The wet window squeek is normal, its the molding acting like a squeegie, most cars do it

[@Battery-Powered]

Definitely premium! Just saw one in London yesterday. It is so Bentley alike !

[@Sarah-iv5tu]

I was at a sushi restaurant and there was one parked infront of it and it was a eye magnet for people walking past it as if it was a supercar

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@Sarah-iv5tu yep.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Review also Alfa Romeo 8C Group 4 Race Car.

[@vlad06smirnov]

This challenge changed my life forever.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4jXi5mpmseLldU

[@bAssisTowo]

The review I've been waiting for from carwow

[@JackSmith-qi7dr]

Matt, We have now had this car for five months and here are some findings: initially the gas mileage was mediocre but now on road trips over an hour the darn thing is getting 30 mpg (US). Around town driving remains around 22 - not stellar but as expected. Premium gas is “recommended” but I pass on that expensive button at the pump. My one gripe and not really fair as I did buy the car is back seat comfort (legroom) is definitely compromised. Not a deal breaker but suggest potential buyers take notice. Gabbing the rotary dial for the infotainment system instead of gear selector becomes a complete non-issue after a couple of weeks. Ideally the two dials would be reversed but one quickly adapts. Finally, we have had zero issues with the dealer as they seem to have been well trained to differentiate between their Genesis and Hyundai customers. All in all, very well pleased with the vehicle. Does everything I ask of it very, very well.

[@markchesterfield6118]

Another awesome review done superbly with tongue still firmly planted in cheek! You're the duck's nuts of car reviewers Matt. (That's a good thing here in Oz) 😁

[@nornanwillkso9966]

This looks great. Bit of a mashup between Porche & Bentley. Just bought one off the back of Matts review. Went for the luxury 2.2 Diesel fully loaded👍

[@boomafoo9]

How are you liking it?

[@cash4cat]

Genesis killing it design wise👍

[@alicebailey4353]

Got the Sorento hybrid so very interested in this, especially an electrified version!

[@jimf7654]

Most agree this is an excellent vehicle. Can anyone comment on their actual dealership/service experience from Genesis? What’s it like to own this vehicle? I have seen very few on the road in my local area.

[@mq1405]

After seeing one in person, it really comes to me as a budget Bentley

[@tk9839]

Or Bentley as an overpriced GV70...lol.

[@gigachad6162]

the difference is that bentley is unreliable british crap.

[@jakes5530]

Ive heard stories from multiple owners about the general (non car enthusiast) population confusing Genesis with Bentley all the time. Id probably get annoyed after the first few times of having to explain what it is.

[@gigachad6162]

@@jakes5530 That’s pretty insulting to Genesis tbh. Bentley is garbage.

[@GuidoHaverkort]

Damn never even heard of this brand but that looks absolutely sick. Definitely future family car potential

[@EliasMusyoka]

That Sound of the window going up is so funny.😆

[@Lucas-vd2gx]

Mat, idea if you are testing EVs again soon, I tried to back up an e-Tron (85% battery left) on a ramp where I work at and the car had a lot of trouble going uphill in reverse, tried the same with a Tesla Model S, Y and 3 and had no issues. Maybe you could make a video comparing these simple daily scenarios, reversing on a steep ramp (both alone and with passengers in the car if possible with battery fully charged and close to 10%); checking the window noise when raining, like in the video; etc, those unique scenarios that happen from time to time and we don't realize till it happens

[@pxKappa]

I really hope they succeed and keep expanding in Europe... Would love to own a G70 (their 3 series competitor) in the future, but they aren't present over here in Portugal yet 😞

[@BobbyDeniroX]

You can always rely on Mat to give the proper reviews and recommendations without bias👍

[@vlad06smirnov]

This challenge changed my life forever.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4jXi5mpmseLldU

[@lamborghini0610]

Matt you seem to always mention brake noise at low speed on electric cars you review. It's because the brakes aren't used as often as regular cars due to regen, so they build up dust etc which can cause those noises.

[@mayeramschel1]

You should review electrified GV70 and N vision 74, RN22e

[@aimanfitri0iv]

the n vision 74 and rn22e are production concert only

[@mayeramschel1]

@@aimanfitri0iv ​ I know. Two Korean KZbinrs have already uploaded a review video

[@aimanfitri0iv]

@@mayeramschel1 i seen it hopefully there is chance soon