Is the 2026 Genesis GV70 the BEST new compact luxury sport SUV?

[@kevinblake31]

My wife just purchased a 2025 GV 70 with the 2.5 turbo motor. She is a tech junkie and she loves this car. She drove several other luxury SUV's and could not stop thinking about this one. As a matter of fact, we were at a luxury SUV dealer who said "Genesis was their main competition" and they asked us to drive their car for the day, so we took it to the Genesis dealer and bought her GV 70

[@randahlbeach]

Thx for the review Joe & Lori - Luv this vehicle. I've driven the 23 & 24 model yrs with the 3.5 TT and the EV version too. The best feature is just how quiet it is. And when you step on it the exhaust note is deep and sounds great!! So many luxury features; large sunroof that open, massaging drivers seat, heated seats all around, full gorgeous soft leather, plush carpets and buttons to access nav, radio & media options + Volume button - TY Genesis. I really don't like how some manufacturers make the driver go into 3/4 screens to access some features. The fit & finish is Grade A and the materials are top grade. 0-60 should be under 5 seconds That large screen is the new feature for me. There is NO better ICE vehicle in the market at this price pt. This is a FANTASTIC Value Proposition. I'm in Vancouver and the 3 local deals are all very accommodating. Thx again you 2.

[@shanebluesky7452]

Those lights are so beautiful

[@SunOfOne]

I just love it when Joe says “to the door panels”

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

For sure! Genesis has some really cool models like the G80 and G70. The G80 is all about luxury and comfort, while the G70 has that sporty vibe. They both come with awesome tech features and a smooth ride.

[@anthonyvigneault3389]

i love Genesis

[@vaxsur]

Hyundai/Genesis really been showing the world what they capable of and im all here for it..!!

[@whalegh6861]

Stop saying Hyundai bro 😒 it's only Genesis

[@raymondskb]

​@@whalegh6861until they completely separate themselves from hyundai.as of now it's a luxury Hyundai

[@jot5445]

It’s Hyundai 😢

[@larman2020]

@@jot5445 Yes and Infiniti is Nissan / Lexus is Toyota / Acura is Honda.

[@davidp2888]

Genesis has colors I wish the other manufacturers would use.

[@RaitisRides]

Tell me about!brands need to take chances with some color

[@jtoth1234summer]

Fantastic colors, but Genesis has problems with paint peeling and fading.

[@RaitisRides]

@@jtoth1234summeroh wow, I was not aware of that

[@jtoth1234summer]

​@@RaitisRidesThat includes kia also.

[@tomaspineda2165]

The Genesis is my favorite brand! I love my G80 SPORT 3.3t and we go for more. Always waiting for Joe to review the new year models. Thanks Joe and Partner for the great job.

[@velboone6041]

The best in the segment....Genesis did an excellent job...

[@rickjames6867]

Nice powertrain. Very good styling.

[@kenfrankel3498]

The new Ceres Blue color is great looking as well

[@dominickirkwood]

Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍

[@RaitisRides]

You got it my brother!

[@eerwig]

Those side mirror turn signals are super slim & trim!

[@RaitisRides]

You nailed it !

[@rmyAddison]

Your reviews are the best, Love the exterior, prefer the current interior, not a fan of panoramic screens at all. My 2024 3.5 Sport Prestige is more ergonomic with a separate instrument cluster (3D), and infotainment screen, these pano screens are a compromise height and no glare protection, the reason instrument clusters are hooded. The rest is beautiful but give me the original dash layout.

[@CarlosRTorres-mq1cu]

JEALOUS OF 2026

[@tknice]

@@CarlosRTorres-mq1cu yeah, seems like every GV70 owner says this, and maybe I can’t blame em, but they can’t deny the current screen sits too far away from the driver to use comfortably. I think that’s one main reason for the refresh.

[@rmyAddison]

@@tknice I rarely touch the infotainment screen, the controller wheel is excellent, between it and the steering wheel controls no need to touch the screen at all...........

[@chrisdakins2010]

That’s a beautiful car!

[@lindsayhangos5605]

LOVE it! I wish they would get rid of that light chrome trim though, it would look sooooo much better without it!

[@mattmacpherson1033]

I wish they had a Lexicon Stereo Option. In my opinion it is the best I have ever owned/ heard.

[@Genie98997]

One of the best looking SUVs on the road imo. I might wait until it comes out in hybrid form next year (rumored). Or maybe in the 2nd year of the hybrid, so they can iron out the kinks

[@Wardellward487]

They have totally reinvented the Genesis GV 70

[@RaitisRides]

You better believe it brother!

[@Wardellward487]

@ yes sir

[@alexk3352]

Sarcasm?

[@vvvxt]

What? Reinvent? How???

[@tallsz559]

This is how you do luxury, beautiful job!

[@ColeDunstan]

Like the new GV70 Joe! Looks awfully similar with the new upgrades (like the screens) to the new GV80 though 🤔. Bringing the luxury to a smaller size and price! Great job as always Joe and Lori.

[@rosspierrot]

Great review and great car.

[@dusandestanovic5884]

It looks fabulous. Perfect color.

[@roberttyson6146]

Aww damn.... I'm a Mets/ Knicks fan.... That blue/orange interior is calling me💯

[@EdgarJChavez]

The previous round real exhausts tips looked much more aggressive than the new ones.

[@BlairWhitney]

I agree.

[@derrickgonzales3771]

Nice car. Looks perfect..

[@karlgee4589]

Genesis gv70 all the way. Fantastic looks, excellent build quality and class leading interior.

[@larman2020]

One of the best looking SUV / CUV's around

[@da1nonly_Q]

This looks nice! I would've liked to see a mild hybrid, HEV or PHEV offered!

[@davegriffith6409]

Genesis is killing the overall look and the color patterns & interiors is 🔥

[@toddleech1055]

i have always like the look of this vehicle, another great review too

[@pilozm]

I wonder how hard it is to clean that busy grill.

[@WesWathey]

where would you attach the front liscense plate?

[@acts2211]

On the grill just above colored bumper

[@mikechaplin1566]

Loving it!!!!

[@mustbeice]

Leasing this next year

[@karthikJ-99]

this is how a luxury car should be interms of interior all they really have to do is work on driving dynamics like bmw and you just cant beat it. leaps and bound ahead of merc audi and bmw interms of interior quality in this price point

[@acts2211]

Great review

[@cutlass403]

My future SUV!

[@mattdude]

Hey Joe, slightly unrelated question but who would you say has the best auto show?

[@fenrirslip]

They're teasing us with the Magma sub-brand with all this orange stitching. xD

[@rajsehgal4416]

Been looking at these the last few years. Too many issues with rear diff and transfer cases. Still haven’t fixed the issues. Otherwise great looking SUV!

[@javy.airlines]

That’s Not A Bad Luxurious SUV👍🏻👌🏻💺🚙💨!!!

[@v12kingV10]

How much chicken wire can they fit on the grill? This kills the acura rdx

[@aaronchase38]

So a 10 year powertrain on a twin turbo v6! And 5 year bumper to bumper!

[@Diamondplayz-ui6mo]

The body shape kind of reminds me of the Audi Q5 and the interior instrument cluster like a BMW X5.

[@tyler_glasgow]

I confuse the body with the Porsche Cayenne all the time.

[@osemuohan-smarties5203]

You are the best!🎉

[@deemm1265]

Nice review as always. There is a difference between Sport vs. Lux for both GV80 and GV70 when it comes to exhaust. On the sports version, the exhausts are visible but on Lux, for both GV80 and GV70, they are hidden. I guess for the US debut, Genesis is not showing the GV70 Lux/Standard version which has been selling in South Korea and Australia. The GV70 is getting my attention. Let's see what packages will be offered in US. On Genesis' South Korean website, there is a huge selection of packages, but I know for US market they will limit the packages as always.

[@tomdrummy4984]

Very good looking vehicle. Love the way they made the EV version exactly the same…..no “electric” badges all over

[@RaitisRides]

It really can be simple like that

[@ddstaton211]

Will the 2026 gv 70 have the electric super charger option 🤔 409 hp 😊

[@RaitisRides]

No it will not unfotunately

[@jtoth1234summer]

Nice to look at, but I would be wary of the paint peeling and fading that genesis is having problems with.

[@RaitisRides]

I haven’t heart about paint issues.

[@Vlad-rp1jk]

I’m on my second Genesis no paint problem whatsoever

[@planartube2364]

The paint on my 2020 G70 w/45 K miles is flawless.

[@ounceofrespect8341]

Can we stop with the cheap flat screens for the dash? The biggest zonk of modern vehicles. Am I the only one?

[@jeffs6090]

Yes

[@docclovve447]

What I've been saying!!!!

[@fmint63extraordinaire81]

No your not I can't stand them, even if they rounded off the corners slightly that would probably help a little

[@DksKells12]

Nooo that’s exactly how I felt. I thought I was the only one. The graphics look outdated

[@collinsmwangi2079]

Evolve!! you probably opposed touch screen phones🤣

[@ericq9049]

Hoping you got time with the Ioniq 9

[@ColdD3villll]

I need one

[@ColeDunstan]

Hey Joe- Could you please review the new Tesla Model 3? I'm thinking of getting it and would love your review of it. 😄

[@nebula1863]

I’ve had a 2022 GV70 3.5T since the time it launched. Amazing car and I love it. But the servicing in most places is done by Hyundai and the service experience is severely subpar compared to other luxury brands.

[@jondeak]

It’s probably a 2025 with a 2026 Sticker Tag. There is like over 1,000 2024 GV80s for sale and there is only a month left in 2024.

[@Genie98997]

I still think the GV80 is one of the best looking SUVs on the road but the GV70 is just as nice imo.

[@Politebanana1]

Yes we all know it competes with the "big dogs"

[@tyler_glasgow]

Biggest ZONK is the rear wiper. The Tucson has a hidden wiper under the spoiler. Why not the GV70? Fail?

[@Maddizm]

Must be Hard to be NEXT to All the Rides Raiti, with no On Throttle! Get a Rental to Calm the Cravings 😅😅

[@ronaldclarke8198]

Driving off a cliff 😂

[@Polo22546]

He caught me off guard with that one.

[@cecilydrucker3759]

Why is Genesis closing Northern CA dealerships?? I'm not buying a car when the nearest dealer is 70 miles away!!

[@Cdmarchive]

I wondered this. But every time you do auto show reviews, why are they between 10-15 minutes

[@addsfour3499]

It’s a lot of car for the money

[@saveup41]

Love everything except that screen. I'm a cluster guy and that screen just comes across as cheap and boring.

[@username917biz]

🔥🔥🔥

[@cudaus1]

When are these expected to hit the dealerships?

[@Zues_007]

Is this bigger than Lexus RX 350?

[@User-J-f9t]

Hey, sorry for the late reply! But no.. It's actually smaller than the RX.

[@bourbontraveler]

I think I might be just too old for Genesis Couple of friends have bought them They keep telling me they’re a good value I’m not into value these days

[@randahlbeach]

How about Luxury, Tech and performance? No other ICE achieves this high standard of luxury at this price pt. Test it out. Luv to hear what your opinion is after a weekend with it. Cheers!!

[@dany91307]

They ruined the rear with the refresh

[@eerwig]

Visible rear wiper an absolute pimple on the rear styling

[@chaloaraujo]

The G70 can’t get a touchscreen, digital dash, better engine and ambient lighting but the $70k GV70 does lmfao.

[@SpringfieldTony]

J - I like it - T

[@RaitisRides]

I knew you would Mr. T

[@SpringfieldTony]

@@RaitisRides 1st & 2nd at Daytona 76 Raiti 57 Stewart

[@luthersullivan5141]

These suv's with no bumpers. A front end accident at 20 mph is a total loss

[@christopherdasconio8022]

I hate those new wheels. I want to see their other options.

[@Peteliao]

2026??? We aint even in 2025 yet!

[@randahlbeach]

This refresh model is a 2025 model in Korea. Us in North America are a yr behind in this refresh.

[@acts2211]

I thought Joe said this was a pre-production model. Maybe I'm hallucinating, but that might make sense why they called it a 2026.

[@omarcortes5754]

It's quite pretty but is not something I would buy.

[@RaitisRides]

I know they are not for everyone

[@LeadfootLou]

6 zonks but who’s counting 😀

[@alexmartishius]

Compete with the big dogs? Genesis is a big dog now.

[@stevieg3078]

Spare tire?

[@Layla-10-luv]

Do you ever sleep at the auto show

[@RaitisRides]

I’ve tried too

[@markhanenberger6483]

The grill, what a pain in the ass to keep clean!

[@ScottThomson-er2fi]

So I own a Genesis G70 3.3T Sport, and while overall it's a good vehicle there are some issues. They are cheaper than the equivalent Mercs/BMW's & Audi's for a reason. The dark chrome for example peels away almost immediately and even if you get the dealer to replace it, it lasts weeks at best then is gone again. I don't mean just tarnished, I mean it's gone leaving your trim looking like it has leprosy. The satnav in mine failed and the company Genesis got the software from is now out of business. As a result they found another patch to work but the satnav now looks likes it's from a 2002 Elantra rather than a luxury car. I still like Genesis as a brand but it is not the equivalent quality of it's competitors. It looks like it is but after a few months you see the cut corners.

[@DarEyezKnight]

pepsi sexi.. GV 70 family suv.. GV 30 GV 50?

[@kherajinkya]

Who are the big dogs? X3 and GLC? More like dead dodos!

[@jsecure1569]

Does it have a regular cruise control option? Test drove one yesterday and couldn't find it - if it even exists on any korea model car. I will not buy a car without regular cruise, adaptive (or whatever marketing names it) cruise control isn't smart and is more dangerous than regular cruise as it lures people to falsely think they can text and the car will save them. The touch screen is too far away, the round button (aka kind of touch panel) on the center column to control the screen is terrible and there's way too much junk on the screen. Plus the owners manual says always keep your eyes on the road, well then don't put climate controls on the screen, or any other items, bring back buttons. The nanny safety nonsense (being polite in my description) should be turn on instead of turn off. I do NOT want the car to suddenly decide it needs to brake when I know it isn't needed when the car making the left turn is out of my lane. Yeah it's happened more than a few times already to me. Car is still making the turn but out of the lane and the car brakes hard. I could go on about this stuff but if you can actually drive a car intelligently then you know what I'm saying.

[@jimmydeneus5322]

🤎🤎

[@IamnotJokic]

The interior is still so confusing. The design decisions exposes itself as a brand masquerading as luxury.

[@rakhsiprayogo82]

This is Slower Than a Acura RDX

[@Cgee3]

You are slower than the facts.

[@rakhsiprayogo82]

@Cgee3 What I am Slower Than Fact,

[@Cgee3]

@ yes

[@rakhsiprayogo82]

@@Cgee3 What Did You Talk Like That

[@randahlbeach]

Um ... This model has the 3.5 L TT ICE that does 0-60 in less than 5 seconds. The Acura RDX can go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 6.2 to 6.7 seconds, depending on the model year and trim.

[@nickcheema907]

2026?? LOL Why stop there. Hyundai (genesis) should call it a 2030. That Beak is ugly

[@BlairWhitney]

Best beak in the business!