Audi Q5 VS Genesis GV70 comparison The newbie takes on the best seller.

[@TheVDaddyo]

Owned (and loved) my 2011 Audi S5 prestige (good ole V8) for 10 years. Just replaced it with a Genesis GV70 3.5T sports prestige (uyuni white + red/black interior). It’s a work of art. Love what Genesis brought to the table here.... bold new styling/personality, comfort, technology, industry leading warranty & plenty of performance for me. Loving it & couldn’t be happier😎

[@MrPsalms207]

Yea, he kept mentioning hating quilted leather, so idky they didn't show/mention the available suede seats in the GV70 3.5T Sports Prestige. STRONG Audi bias... 🙄😒🤦🏾‍♂️

[@TheVDaddyo]

@@MrPsalms207 Yeah, i’m sure it’s comfortable, but not a big fan of quilted leather.

[@nebula1863]

Since you’re coming from the S5, how does this feel in comparison for performance and handling?

[@TheVDaddyo]

@@nebula1863 Audi S5 drives *very* differently.... much lower center of gravity, therefore can take corners fast & very confidently. GV70 3.5T has plenty of straight lines speed for me & still fun in corners.

[@IvanBosnjak89]

You got a better pairing in the states! I have a 3.5T loaded with Uyuni White and I can only get black on black. :(

[@yatsuk]

Genesis looks so elegant

[@philh1245]

Yes it does! 🙌 Why else would it be called the poor mans luxury suv?

[@tigersjk2558]

@@philh1245 Poor men drives Audi/BMW/Benz these days lol. It is called financing you idiot.

[@branden9366]

@@tigersjk2558 fr.

[@tomdrummy4984]

The genesis is just amazing looking

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

The Audi looks so bland next to the Genesis.

[@draggy6544]

The genesis tries too hard the q5 is honest and doesn’t pretend to be something that its not

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

@@draggy6544 I agree Audi doesn’t pretend to be something it’s not…exciting and original. Let’s be honest, it’s bland af. Most would agree that people who like Audi design have boring sex life! 😜

[@draggy6544]

@@JohnLee-db9zt audi’s age gracefully thats a fact they are stylish and classy not overly shouty about themselves plus audi has great interiors

[@kevin-qc7zv]

@@draggy6544 trying too hard to what? It's not trying to do anything, it's actually doing it. It has power, comfort, luxury, high quality materials, latest tech, style and class.

[@draggy6544]

@@kevin-qc7zv it’s tacky audi’s age gracefully there are some 8-9 year old audi models u could put in the showroom and sell it as new these will look cheap and over styled the second a facelift comes out

[@clownfish7776]

Genesis for me all day.

[@EODHammer]

I can tell you this for a fact. I just traded my 2019 Q8 Prestige for a GV70 Sport Prestige here in north Fl. I can tell you that the tech is superior in the GV70, the ride (yes, even compared to the Q8, Granted my Q8 was missing air suspension) This vehicle is superior to the Q8 in every category other that size obviously. I really liked the looks and now that I've driven it on a 6 hr trip 12 hrs total I'm extremely pleased. This is my first genesis and if they are all this way I may stick with them. I had no issues with my Q8 but I honestly think this is a superior vehicle other than the smaller size which is what I was looking for anyway.

[@corvette7784]

We bought a GV 70 3.5t fully loaded and we love it! Took us forever to find one available to purchase. We looked at them all and the GV 70 3.5t out classes them all! They also forgot to mention several awesome details about the GV 70. Self parking with remote or standing outside of the car, massaging seat, 3 d digital cluster. WAY more tech and allot less road noise. So happy!

[@edbarnard7157]

Cost of ownership will be wayyy less with Genesis. You need really deep pockets to keep German cars on the road

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

Every two weeks? Every 3 years for Hyundai group but Genesis has finally arrived with its iconic look. Audi consistently looks dated.

[@MrPsalms207]

Right?!? Lol! Brand new Audis still on the lot already look dated! 😅😂🤣

[@richschm]

The Q5 looks so bland so generic and has hard uncomfortable seats. The GV70 looks just gorgeous inside and out, it is RWD biased so it handles probably better than the Q5. Reliability wise I bet my money on the GV70 and it has better warranty anyway. As for brand recognition that's for snobs. I'll take the GV70 over the Q5 any day. BTW you forgot to mention the Q5 2.0T has a Dual clutch transmission which requires oil changed every 40000 miles.

[@jamesduffy17]

You nailed it. 👏 They are Audi bias even though they do their best not to be.

[@kevin-qc7zv]

The former designers of Audi, Bentley, bmw and Lamborghini all worked together on the GV70, Hyundai called in the all start team for this one..

[@sapientbudgie5652]

Sorry. The genesis won’t age well. It’s tacky looking already.

[@Jorge_Magallon]

@5:20, ‘Germans don’t do exterior gimmicks’. Umm, BMW beaver teaf on the 4 series. Still, your point is taken. Great review as always.

[@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 enuf 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 non latest interior and refreshed exterior G70 sedan which is a little quicker but the rear leg & head room is tighter or opt for the roomier, up to date & latest interior GV70 that soaks up speed bumps & road imperfections that is also much more quieter, but about $10K more cost? Fantastic VALUE options either way. Cheers from Vancouver.

[@miguelircontar]

I wanna be diff so I would go with genesis

[@chargerman165]

Made a mistake taking my wife to get her 2020 Hyundai Palisade for regular service and now we own a 2022 white GV70 so really was not a mistake and the deal was incredible. Only owned it two days now and love it. It is a head turner. Red and black interior with 21 inch wheels, 2.5t engine which is amazingly quick and fast plus Premium Package. Bought this one because at the time supplies were limited as matter of fact dealership had three including ours and sold all three in two days. Sporty with premium feel. Wife really liked her Palisade but REALLY likes the GV70. Oh by the way Palisade had 6 cylinder and GV70 much faster. Always liked the Audi but prefer the Genesis. Thanks for the video.

[@brandonhall182]

I have a newer Q5 and absolutely love it. It's my second Q5, previously had a 2014 which I also loved. I think the Q5 is the jack of all trades, and its design while understated, is classy and will never go out of style. Next to the GV70 though, that thing is gorgeous. I can't wait for Genesis to get a few more years of brand recognition under their belts and some sales volume to be able to reinvest.

[@behnia316]

Your comparisons getting better and better… good job!!!

[@mastertry1935]

GV70, because there's too many Audis on the road already, GV70 will stand out

[@James-il3tq]

That's a double edged sword as the Audi will have more parts availability and easier to find mechanics who can competently work on them.

[@jsz2619]

@@James-il3tq And believe you me, they will need repair constantly.

[@mr.c3939]

@@jsz2619 Not true, but nice broad misinformed comment.

[@nickolastiguan]

In terms of pricing, I believe Genesis’ (Canada) pricing shown on their website includes everything but dealer, miscellaneous fees and GST. With Audi (Merc and BMW), unless you special order yours, the ones at the dealership are loaded with options, and you still have to add freight. So at the end of the day, in most cases, the GV70 and the Q5 will probably cost most buyers the same ish amount of money out the door.

[@dekeorama]

By my math, the SQ5, comparably equipped ($79,540 with fees) + Maintenance and 1 extra year warranty vs 3.5T Sport Plus ($75,500). The Audi Q5 (leather, HUD, heated rear seats, drive and park assist, etc) to 2.5T Prestige is similarly 5-7% higher + maintenance and warranty. The question is do you want to be another black Audi Q5, Silver GLC, or White X3? or mix it up a bit with the GV70. Most of the reviews seem to be struggling with the notion that this car is 5-10% less expensive and drives way better than expected, but they just won't concede it's a good alternative. I notice that Acura reviews don't seem to get hung up on the German comparison. I'll give these guys some credit on this one; they give the GV70 more credit here than they seemed to in the long review where they still get hung up on the German comparison. Now, most people buy base models to say they drive an Audi, Mercedes, BMW. I think the market they may end up converting is the Acura, Infiniti, etc market where an RDX Platinum Elite (5-year warranty and maintenance) and GV70 2.5 Advanced or Prestige are similarly priced but the Genesis brings a higher level of luxury for that price. You're not going to convert the person looking for the status of the BMW logo. Now, having driven the 3.5 and the others I like the 3.5, but it's always personal preference unless you're just buying the logo.

[@edisonl1756]

One thing Zack points out in the video, and I think it's definitely a factor that some people ignore: Even though German cars depreciate a lot but Genesis as a new brand with not much luxury brand recognition, and refreshes their car looks every 2 or 3 years completely won't hold good value on the used one too (gv70 is the first-gen, but please search for like a used g80 which is at a similar MSRP price as GV70, either in US or Canada). Especially in this case, it is competing with Q5, which is probably one of the best resell value cars from Audi. As for leasing, I would definitely not go for this car since it is very likely to get a better rate from Audi or BMW on Q5 and X3. As for buying this, I think 2.5T advanced sounds the best to me - the price is not as crazy as the 3.5T, is equipped with enough features, the cabin looks nicer than many competitors.

[@ezbacc]

i love Genesis and this car but youre right on the lease rates. I was comparing the Gv70 to the X3 (and yes the X3 is dated and will be refreshed soon so there are incentives right now), but the point still remains. Over a 4yr lease, you pay for an extra 10% (i think it was) of the Gv70 compared to the X3. So Genesis is obviously aware of their poor resale value and are forcing customers to eat some of that cost in their leases.

[@ahmedayaat2727]

@@ezbacc Compare a GV70 at least with a X5 considering its size LS500 has some features which S Class and 7 series doesn't have but overall technology not even close

[@ezbacc]

@@ahmedayaat2727 i dont think comparing this to the x5 is fair. every auto journal has this competing with the x3 based on size. and the OP's point was on depreciation and leases, not on who has better tech

[@ahmedayaat2727]

@@ezbacc true

[@saulbachiller-smith8382]

I just reserved my GV70 2.5T Advanced and hopefully will be arriving by 114. I can't wait, I drove the 3.5T, and it was great, beautiful car inside and out. Obviously, I didn't get a chance to thoroughly go through the entire car, but it sold me. I have view tons of views to see other people perspective and what they think.

[@edwardwalterbroadnaxjr3576]

GV70 blows them all away! Nothing else compares. I have the G70, GV70 and GV80! Love them all!

[@bobbyh4957]

"It has a simple look, I think that you'll find a lot of people will be interested in that!".. The sentence is blander than the Q5.

[@E-Eightyfive]

Someone might of said it previously, but i believe the GV wheel design has to do with aero. More air flow around the wheel, and less through em

[@bradd3840]

The Genesis gets my vote. Let me add that my wife drives the Q3 and prior to that a Q5. I drive an A6 3.0T and have had 2 A4s in the past. My beef is the technology in the Audis tend to be lagging behind. Our Q3 has Apple car play but not wireless. At this price, things like memory seats, homelink and a heated steering wheel should come standard on the base models and don't on the Audis.

[@dalehuhtala9285]

I fully agree with you...quilted seats remind me of an old winter jacket...I've always despised it! I ordered the 2.5T Prestige with suede inserts just to avoid the quilted look!

[@rickhayner2514]

I have a 2021 Audi Q5 Premium Plus with Tech package, warm weather package, and 20" wheels. I think it is the best all rounder. When test driving the BMW X3 I found it drove just fine but actually cost more when you get the options to match the Q5. It also had less luggage space. I also drove the Mecan. Base model has exactly the same engine and a very similar drive train as the Q5. However, we thought it was very stiff riding, got low fuel economy and cost $10K more than the Q5. After 33K miles I do not regret my decision and really love the Q5. BTW on the Freeway I get 30mpg on a regular basis!

[@horridohobbies]

The reason the base engine is so popular is not only because of the price. The base engine gives better fuel economy, and in this day and age, that's a big deal. We need to be more environmentally conscious. We need to be less selfish. Moreover, 261 horses (Q5) are a *lot* of power. That's much more than the 225 hp in my 1999 Acura 3.2TL, and at that time, this car was a monster. If 261 hp is not enough, there's something wrong.

[@Justiceone88]

SQ5 is a flying beast❤

[@A3A4Tom]

Q5 is the safest choice in this segment. But they are just too common on the road. As much as I love Q5's overall package, GV70 is a delightful surprise in this class. If I am going to lease, Q5 is definitely the one to beat. When Genesis's reputation has been proven in the used market with high residual value, first 3 years of lease then buyout would be perfect for GV70. And Genesis products. If I have to pay cash for high resale value and rock solid reliability, Japanese rivals Acura RDX and Lexus NX are the ones to beat.

[@normt430]

No. 1 selling compact SUV with 2.0T.

[@genesisg7022]

Another vehicle renter! I purchase all of my vehicles new. I never have to worry about depreciation! Currently we own three vehicles, 2006 Hyundai Tucson , 2012 Hyundai Azera, and 2019 Genesis G70 3.3T. First two have over 120K miles, G70 over 60K miles. Use to own 2007 Hyundai Accent. We sold it in 2019 to our oldest son after I purchased the Genesis G70. Korean vehicles very reliable! Only vehicle renters care about depreciation. Try purchasing a vehicle!

[@Jackson-son]

Wrong bealive and old mentality

[@normt430]

@@Jackson-son the Japanese don't have much luxury left, do they?

[@henry8954]

An SQ5 in USA tops out in the low $70s. That's quite a bit more than the top GV70. The GV70 works for me.

[@LafemmebearMusic]

Ooooooo this is quite a comparison! Love it!

[@mattshank7552]

Great vid! Still love the GV70, but even I have to admit they’ve kinda gone to hell with the joke with the quilted EVERYTHING (seriously, even the pedals?). 😂

[@geraldbrienza4474]

Just got my gv70. Can’t beat it.

[@MrMountainHawk]

They (Germans) don't fall for gimmicks!?! Um fake exhaust tips on many new Audi products. 😁 We test drove the GV70 3.5TT, very nice car, but too much engine (poor mpg), waiting to test the 2.5T next month.

[@Raymond.Gan25]

Can u post a vid about ur thoughts about the 2.5T GV70???

[@justinfontaine5539]

That infotainment screen on the Audi looks like it was just glued on. Not a fan.

[@Mxtra195]

Gv70 all day , the design especially the interior far superior. The Q5 needs a refresh

[@stephenbates3848]

Audi is looking tired even though it's a good tried and tested package

[@marcelstanford430]

If I was leasing I'd get the Audi...it's engineered for the Autobahn. If I was buying I would get the Genesis for probably better reliability and almost certainly less to fix.

[@kristians2704]

I would get the GV70 even if I’m leasing. The interior is far nicer and imo looks better and it has way more power as standart

[@chrisg3780]

Love the way the Audi looks and handles but reliability particularly transmission issues makes Genesis the better bet.

[@ahmedayaat2727]

See Genesis technology then Audi then talk. Genesis is still newbie

[@ahmedayaat2727]

@@whatgaca Japanese technology itself is primitive for German technology in cars, and here you come up with Korea who is giving an incredible and tough competition, but they learnt from Japan, understood? Your comment doesn't make any sense

[@ahmedayaat2727]

@@kristians2704 Nope, Q5 interior looks better. GV70 interior is beautiful too, and the steering is ugly

[@Zaotar1]

Looked at both, ended up buying the Q5 but I did love the GV70. The quilting on the seating is not well done though … and the combo digital and analog instrument panel needs to be fixed. The top of the line GV70 fixes both, but it’s super pricey.

[@IvanBosnjak89]

If you compare the features closely, the SQ5 gets more expensive than the GV70 3.5T loaded unit. X3 and GLC are the same way. The top trim SQ5 needs a lot of ticked options to get to same feature level - the Dynamic package for example isn't included and it's a hefty $3750. Heads up display is $1100. The GV70 comes with the differential and the HUD in the top trim already for comparison. Basically, the Germans don't include a fair bit of options on the top trims, so you always pay for them and it reflects in the true apples to apples comparison.

[@Emet30]

This. The one thing I noticed with this comparison is that it's not a true apples to apples comparison, at least in the US. Fully loaded comparison you're looking at or over $70k US.

[@samzasap2594]

Very nice review.. Your Reviews are very relatable, informative and fun.. I've been watching your reviews since they were called "driving tv" when Lacey was your co host. Great job! I wonder.. Does Genesis still deliver your new Genesis in the glass truck to your door step?

[@Motormouth...]

Glad you like them! No, they just deliver it without a trailer.

[@samzasap2594]

I had my g70 delivered via the glass /plastic trailer Genesis truck... Was a pretty cool experience..

[@superior54]

Albert Bierman is from BMW M division and is the Genesis top technical manager

[@tomhenry7535]

Great job as always!!

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you very much!

[@10OF9OFBORG]

Great review guys! I am beginning to think Audi Q5 is a little better but both has a poor gas mileage.thanks for sharing! 👍🏻👊🏻

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@10OF9OFBORG]

@@andreaspencer9813 You are an very welcome Andrea! 👍🏻👊🏻

[@rastasrosco1318]

GV70 just destroys the Q5 , and I really liked the Q5. Well done Genesis.

[@bobswadley7050]

I love that you've compared an Asian vehicle against a Euro vehicle. I'd love to see you compare the Tiguan against the CR-V!

[@ahmedayaat2727]

What do you mean? Why wouldn't they compare Genesis with Mercedes and Audi? When Mercedes CEO saw it on Frankfurt Motor Show, he said to his engineers that's how you engineer a car. And Lexus, Infiniti and Acura is compared with Mercedes, BMW too although still nobody can match German technology

[@NileshR12]

Genesis has implemented a whole design language from the pre-refresh & refreshed G90 onwards with the 2019 G70, the 2017-21 G80, GV80, 2022 G70, & now the GV70. They wouldn't do all that just to scrap that design language & start over from scratch in 2 years. That just wouldn't happen. It would take several more years & ground up redesigned models to bring in a new design language

[@damham5689]

Genesis doesn't make you pay a monthly subscription fee for advanced safety features and navigation like Audio, Mercedes, Land Rover, etc.. Does. And you dont get and stay rich by wasting you money.

[@vincentmcclain9307]

I drove a GV70 and loved it some what too much plastic, rims looked like they should be on a kids drift car. if you drove over a dime you could feel it to buy it the MSRP was 48k the dealer mark up price pushed it to 62k ! I found a CPO Porsche Mcan T just beautiful 62k the Audi Q5 black, black Optics,S line, Olaki brown interior, Bang and Olson sound system sounds amazing Smooth, comfortable, Quiet Bought it on the spot. As a 2023 year end the dealer took of 5000. Offered 3000. More for my 2018 XT5 than Cadillac With those extra dollars we were able to buy a 6 year bumper to bumper warranty, tire and rim and 4 years of prepaid maintenance. I am just starting to see the Gv70s more on the road for every two of them There are 5 Audi Q5s and a lot of Q8s Love Motormouth

[@bill7481]

GV70 for me. Its interior design makes up for the excessive diagonal metal fencing look on the front of the car. For me, Audi has lost its way with regards to interior design. There are plastic bits in the Audi that have no business being in such an expensive car.

[@ahmedayaat2727]

Go and see 2021 Audi A8L interior

[@bill7481]

@@ahmedayaat2727 Yes, I have seen it, and I am not impressed. Audi used to make incredible interiors, with a perfect balance of metal, leather, and wood. Now all I see in most new Audis is a sea of glossy black whatever. So, yes, Audi have lost their way.

[@ahmedayaat2727]

@@bill7481 Mercedes S class interior is better yep. But just see the amount of technology both has, you won't get that in a Genesis, at least for now!

[@bill7481]

@@ahmedayaat2727 I agree with you 100% on that. The Germans are on a different planet when it comes to technology.

[@ahmedayaat2727]

@@bill7481 hm, but there are many Americans here who can't see German cars, denying that they aren't the most luxurious blah blah

[@MSDOGS1976]

I like the GV70 the best although the wheels are a little much. For me the Audi wouldn't work as there are no dealers near by. I might be more open to one if that wasn't the case.

[@MoAnwar]

I loved this review!!! I watched it again and again!! Such an awesome biased review!! But can't help feel that if you go with a Q5, you have to settle.

[@Motormouth...]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@larry9700]

Fun and useful comparison! I think I prefer the Audi. Oh, and nice dress Andrea!

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you so much! :)

[@jbmcdoogle]

Why didn't Genesis keep the amber indicators on the backside? God, I hate brake lights that blink.

[@gouthamhm95]

Nice review. I would love to see Q 5 PHEV review although Zack is not a big fan of PHEV’s yet !!!

[@canadabear72]

Great video guys! I'm buying one of these two vehicles this Fall. I agree that these represent the best quality and value in this segment. Thanks for your input. Gonna be a tough choice!

[@hike_n_sid]

It’s like European fashion and Korean fashion. Audi looks like a guy that likes to be simple yet gentle. Doesn’t try too hard to dress and has that simple yet manly aesthetic to himself. Where as Genesis, is like the Asian fashion industry where they love their iconic gentle fashion but puts a stylish twist to them. Very chic and pleasing to the eyes. You can’t help but love their sense of style and how they present themselves. I lean more towards the Genesis. I Love Audi but I like a bit of flare in my style. Accessories here and there. But as for Audi, even though the fashion is great and will always be a viable manly look, it is boring. It’s sophisticated. Which isn’t bad but personally I want to stand out.

[@MrPsalms207]

Wait... Why didn't you show the suede seats available on the GV70 3.5T Sport Prestige...??? 🤔🤔🤔

[@hdtvkeith1604]

Kudos to Genesis. As I notice the close up of the wheels, I like them, but they need lug caps like Volvo and other brands.

[@montemoser803]

Drove a gv80 q5 q7 well 95% of the 3rows what I could get my hands Audi either one gets my vote even the atlas was a nice drive

[@willworthoberg6818]

Thirty percent retained value for the Genesis?! Wow! That’s a huge red flag.

[@dalehuhtala9285]

I am SO tired of the quilted seats! One of the main reasons I went with the 2.5T Prestige instead of the 3.5. And of course, price and mileage!

[@Dadwalfamilyadventures]

Genesis is awesome 👌

[@Peter-tf5gr]

I am in Australia awaiting delivery of a GV70 3.5TT with all the bells and whistles including Matte paint. This price of this vehicle (on the road after all taxes etc) is 30% less than an equivalent SQ5 here, ignoring the included service costs and better warranty you get with the GV70. BTW the Q5/SQ5 are made in Mexico and not "Germany"

[@darrencoburn]

Hi Peter, are you in Melbourne? I saw that exact same vehicle being delivered Monday at Essendon Fields. Looked awesome!

[@Peter-tf5gr]

@@darrencoburn No - regional NSW

[@stephenbates3848]

I've ordered one here in Brisbane same spec but no matte paint ( lots of care warnings with this paint type ). Like you Peter I noticed the SQ5 way more expensive. 98k for mine vs around 120k for the sq5 similar spec. My workmate has the SQ5 so much grey and black in the interior and a Rav 4 esq multimedia screen. The price difference and the test drive sealed it for me.

[@Peter-tf5gr]

Stephen - understand the potential paint issues. Have had mine ceramic coated and it is fully insured! With Covid and chip shortages I was reluctant to enter the delivery date lottery. Mine was delivered on July 19th.

[@stephenbates3848]

@@Peter-tf5gr Congratulations Peter. Care to give a small review? I test drove this spec at the Gold Coast launch last week and i deposited on the spot.

[@YusofTehrani94]

Genesis is still far away from Audi when it comes to powertrain. The look is not the only thing.

[@xavierpena5139]

Quick question guys. Does this year’s 2L Q5 come with mild electric boost for HP? Mine is a couple of years old and is rated at 240HP. Thanks and great channel!

[@kingdramanyz]

Not electrical...I believe they upped it to 265 on the 2.0t last year. There is the phev q5....that does have electrical boost but is considered a hybrid. The videos I have seen and reviews I've read, the hybrid is at SQ5 performance levels at about 365 hp but obviously only when your small battery is fully charged.

[@xavierpena5139]

Yes, the usually do what you say, but I checked the Audi website and it mentions a 12v mild hybrid in the engine… wondering where the extra HP are coming from…

[@SEJ3333]

Genesis GV70! I've test driven both...

[@ahmedayaat2727]

😂

[@10tenman10]

The GV70 base engine is the right size for this size vehicle. 18 inch wheels, no panoramic moonroof is appropriate, here. Base model.

[@myronyoshioka8742]

Have a Sq5 and wish I got it for the price you quoted. 2018 model was 64000 and just looked at a 2022 model and it's 71000 dollars. Much more expensive than Genesis.

[@mr.c3939]

I don't understand all this talk from people about how reliable Genesis is. They're a new brand and up until last year, sold 3 sedans. How can such an assumption be made? Hyundai, the parent company has had tons of recalls, lawsuits over engine failures and fires, etc. It's just silly. Maybe when Genesis has been around for 10-15 years and sales matching rival figures, then talk reliability. Way too early to tell.

[@Djalathawayne]

Their warranty makes the comment you made kind of irrelevant. People are good for 100k miles or 5 years. That’s plenty of time and protection most people keep cars about 5 years so when it is resold someone will buy it for half what you paid and you rinse and repeat

[@georgem7116]

I always liked the Q5, but the Genesis GV70 is sure giving the German and other luxury brands a run for their money! I would have a hard time deciding between these two!🤔🤷‍♂️

[@toneitdown2]

Loving the GV70 prestige all the way

[@SaltyAntelope63]

Genesis is gorgeous, especially with top level trim and those 21in wheels. Only downside is fuel economy but suspect that's because of higher displacement 3.5 liter whereas Europeans use 3.0 liter 6 cylinders.

[@afrodragon4187]

I think Audi is over rated, the body and interior don't look luxurious. Compare with Benz GLC better match up.

[@DavidSmith-xc2xz]

Agree on the quilted seats, but disagree on the Q5 interior. I think the Q5/B9 cars might be peak climate controls for Audi and I love the absence of gloss black plastic. Gloss black was cool when used sparingly in older Cayennes for example, but now it's gone too far in many brands' products, IMO.

[@willjones9814]

They left a lot off the GV70 like finger print recognition

[@mohnster4000]

Maybe a comparison between 4 cylinder GV70 and Acura RDX? The GV70 looks but do think that the diamond shape is a little over done

[@normt430]

Acura cannot compete in this luxury space!

[@kyron2092]

@@normt430 I know you're anti honda, but that statement simply isn't true. No it's not a top dog but to say it can't compete comes from a place of distaste

[@normt430]

@@kyron2092 Acura, like Tesla, is not luxury but more premium or near-luxury. Plus that 2.5T is a beast in H/K sedans and pulling almost 100 mph 1/4 mile trap speed in the Sorento. Nothing for sale by Acura can do that this side of NSX today.

[@kyron2092]

@@normt430 you make it obvious that you haven't spent time in these vehicles. I understand why'd you think that way though. The previous generation of Acura vehicles were somewhat sub par. But when it comes to interior/exterior design, interior volume and features, performance and handling, ride comfort and nvh, Acura is competitive in all of those areas. Sheesh, I mean their ELS sound system pretty much beats everything out there and is next to Volvo's Bower's and Wilkins. So not only are they competitive but have the ability to surpass as well...

[@normt430]

@@kyron2092 Acura is so bad today none of them are recommended by Consumer Reports. So sad that even Buick outsells Acura.

[@geneticrex]

The GV70 is far more attractive, both inside and out. Of course the added power is also nice benefit.

[@erickayson588]

Genesis is absolutely beautiful.

[@dartsp]

You state the Audi is "iconic" but it's also boring. The GV 70 has curb appeal and is new to the market so there is no history yet. My wife has a 2017 Genesis sedan which she loves and has been a very reliable car. Drives beautifully, comfortable and plenty of power. It looks different than the current G70/80/90 but still very attractive. I like Audi, reliable but it didn't inspire me on the test drive. I want a fun car to drive, that is why I'm on my 3rd Mazda CX5 turbo signature, what a blast. I have test drove the 2.5T GV 70, that was also fun to drive and the physical features are impressive. For me it's the GV 70 hands down.

[@juneaaahn6826]

GV70 hands down.

[@andreicmello]

Honestly, hard to take this review seriously if you have a badge bias. You're the people who buy iPhones just because of the apple on the back. This coming from an Audi owner, by the way.

[@Tully3674]

If you're leasing, buyer doesn't care if the Genesis updates itself every two years (probably goes for most car companies).

[@jamesduffy17]

The pricing is over on the GV70 because the options come with the package. The only way to compare the gv70 sports plus is to add all the options you have to pay more for on the Audi sq5. Also the heated/cooling cup holder is ridiculous that it only has one out of the two holders. They also both have bad rim options compared to the BMW x3 4.0. But your showing of all the options and highlights are great, please keep sharing.

[@Cath6021]

I totally agree with Zack on the quilted seats. I’ve never found them attractive and they’ll certainly look dated when the fad fades.

[@philipc239]

I think some are for styling but some are actually for comfort. The size and shape of the diamond.. the placement and material etc and if i remember correctly i think genesis nappa quilted seats are actually designed for comfort but as well as for styling of cos

[@aneeshananth9357]

Not a wise comparison. The GV70 compares only with SQ5, Stinger GT, E-Pace P300 & P300e. The Q5 45TFSI IS NOT a good comparison. The 55 TFSI is. Power, performance & pricing

[@adilsagadiyev5090]

It depends on what engine you pick for the gv70

[@agc812]

I’ll keep my SQ5, but I’m curious enough to test drive the Genesis…when the Audi warranty ends.

[@betocortez1667]

They keep mentioning Porsche macan well do a comparison.

[@EzyXIII]

Genesis anytime any day

[@kevinn1158]

I'm sending you an Adidas full quilted jogging outfit Zack. With gold strips. Enjoy!! hehe Re: the Genesis GV70. I'll say it again, that rear end doesn't work for this design nearly as well as the sharp GV80 rear end. For the front, I believe there's a sensor down low so you need to put the licence plate right in the middle of that big grill. It makes it look like they forgot many areas require a front plate. Ick. I'd buy the SQ5. As you pointed out, Genesis is WAY too cheeky with their pricing esp. when you consider resale if you are buying. Wait I'd go for the A4 allroad. And put the SQ5 engine in there.

[@derrekb4501]

Genesis is so far ahead of any of these cheap unreliable German cars which I have own. They are not even in the same ballpark. Just got my gv70 even the base is so fine and head turning. By far the best car I’ve ever sat in and owned. Then there’s everybody else’s boring crossover

[@ajtam05]

Idc what the Audi has...after having 3 Audi's w/ the same oil leakage every 500-1K miles on ALL OF THEM (resealing the motor, piston ring replacement, timing chain etc). It's just a pain to deal with Audi's. It's like they're all manufactured intentionally w/ design defects because they want to spend money on other things. I've also owned BMW's & they're not as bad as Audi. But either way...I'm too old for European troubles. I'm Genesis products now.

[@paulgrabowski]

I'd say GV70 all the way until I heard the retaining value of only 30% after 5 years??!! That's crazy! Still like it more than the Q5 but c'mon!!

[@James-il3tq]

Most luxery vehicles depreciate quicker then standard ones. And although Kia/Hyandai better reliability in last few years their resale value still far behind Toyota, Honda, Subaru and Mazda.

[@justinfontaine5539]

just lease it. we will all be driving plug ins in 5 years any way

[@paulgrabowski]

@@justinfontaine5539 that’s another challenge. I wish the GV70 came in a hybrid. Gas prices in Canada are stupid right now. Hovering around 1.35/L. That’s $5.10/Gallon.

[@justinfontaine5539]

@@paulgrabowski We have access to plenty of fossil fuel in Canada and the US. People need to get over it. I don't want an electic vehicle ever. They are not as efficient as they are made out to be and they are boring..

[@Whowannabeu]

@@justinfontaine5539 access to petrol isn't the issue 🙄

[@loitersquadX]

I want a g wagon, and an audi q8 but if this genesis gets 450 hp ill get it

[@chomihai]

The q5 it’s hard to beat!

[@adilsagadiyev5090]

Hard but not impossible, genesis proved that

[@andyb8005]

Interesting to watch Genesis building cars up-market now that are being compared to and often exceed, the German competition. Likely to be much more reliable as well over time.

[@hotskillet]

Not sure if you watched the video but the biggest thing GV70 exceeding the SQ5 on is price.

[@henrikkoukku2896]

The 2021 Genesis GV70 is at least equivalent to the Audi Q5 model!. If not even better in many areas!.🤔 Genesis GV70 looks more elegant, luxury, sporty. The Audi Q5 is more technical than the Genesis GV70.

[@73willyg]

So the message is…. Buy the genesis in five years

[@NisuUuno]

Q5 iconic? I couldn't differentiate it from any other audi :D

[@NisuUuno]

@SnowBoarder&Skier kinda hard if the company is 5 years old

[@cupcake0190]

Q5 looks frumpy or droopy - not for me. The GV70 looks better, but the price is nuts. The reason why Q5 is the best seller is because it’s cheaper than BMW and Mercedes. Let’s face it folks looking for a luxury SUV desire the 3 German brands over everything else.

[@doriangray2020]

Your comment confirms you name is appropriate, lol.

[@Mbappe-better-than-jotland]

lol if audi comes with gv70, it will dominate the segment. Only thing Genesis lacks is the brand value