The 2023 Genesis GV60 Is a Crazy Quirky EV From the Future

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2023 Genesis GV60 review! The 2023 Genesis GV60 is a crazy, quirky electric vehicle from the future -- and today I'm reviewing it. I'm going to show you all the weird quirks of the GV60, and I'll show you everything you need to know. I'm also going to drive the GV60 and show you what it's like behind the wheel of the new GV60.
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[@cyruscuckler3495]

Dealership: Hey Doug, come review this brand new 60k~ electric car! Doug: *Throws keys across asphalt *

[@genarocabrera2869]

Then the key scratch becomes an auctionable quirk itself

[@TheGreekSneak]

I was a little shocked when he did it and it sounded like nails on a chalkboard to me 😫😂

[@yunkamisato6614]

Bruhhh

[@brotato1921]

@@SchoolTSNY pretty sure this is a press car so the key and the car get abused anyways. But still not a nice move. You can see it is scratched at 8:32.

[@watchreport]

Chill out, people. This is a press car and the key can be replaced. It was most likely scratched up well before Doug had it.

[@rmp5s]

I will ALWAYS commend companies for trying new, weird stuff. Very, very cool.

[@SW-8228]

Korean cars remind me of android phones. Cool and quirky

[@rmp5s]

@@SW-8228 I like that. And, like Android, they too have come QUITE a ways over the last 10 years or so.

[@ganjacats]

Same!!

[@Knealeriley]

This is the attitude Kia Hyundai has embraced. Exceptional market research success

[@rmp5s]

@@Knealeriley True true. Meanwhile, Buick is like, "heeeeeey! Remember us!? Look how young and cool and hip we are now!" lol

[@Maxfli82]

Very innovative car. One of the most innovative I’ve seen in years from any auto manufacturer. Genesis is absolutely killing it. Love the white interior

[@205rider8]

Tacky!!

[@Josh-179]

The exterior doesn't look as nice as Ionic 5/EV6 but the GV's interior is superb.

[@jamesgarner2103]

so if you hold up a picture of Doug's face, it would let you in the car, right? facial recognition amirite?

[@gotworc]

@@jamesgarner2103 probably not. Phone facial recognition doesn't even work that way. Scanning a 2d image won't work

[@mudman6156]

They really screwed up on the exterior of this vehicle. The Genesis GV70 and GV80 are both great looking vehicles. This one…NOT SO MUCH. Nice interior, but the exterior already looks rather dated. Everything is too smoothed over as to not upset the wind even the slightest bit. It makes for an very unattractive, rather boring car.

[@mitch3448]

Ionic looks like trash from a bad 80's sci fi movie

[@thanosianthemadtitanic]

That's the point of luxury

[@prophetsatirical8946]

Despite all the neat features, that glove compartment tray is something I never knew I needed. Almost like it's actually designed to keep things like insurance paperwork in it.

[@laskos02]

Renault did come up with that couple years ago

[@OmairArif]

Ya, it's so much nicer because I'd say that's all the majority of people use the glove box for. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has one similar to it (but bigger) in every market but the US. Apparently the head of Hyundai US thought it was too small so instead the US spec gets a massive traditional glove box which is so deep that it requires the driver to bend over to actually reach anything inside it.

[@johnnybravo5044]

It looks like a cd player slot.

[@Moazra101]

It is not good if you have tall legs

[@JM-fc9gm]

Tray > drop down

[@tc3261]

On the passenger side. That little “speaker” is actually for an air freshener you can place in there. It’s a removable cap :)

[@Conner._.Anderson]

Oh wow thats great and really cool

[@addsfour3499]

This^

[@spiralnapkin]

@@addsfour3499^ is the brand new Genesis GV60

[@BPoweredLove]

10:00 Lemme help you out, T C

[@tc3261]

@@BPoweredLove but it is not a speaker… no need to “help”.

[@cvandenhaute]

I have the passenger seats adjustments controls in my G70 as well and I find it one of the best thing ever. Use it all the time after my kids use the passenger seat to put it back to a more normal position.

[@Notorious40z]

I love this thing , kudos to Genesis for making an innovative not so boring EV.

[@InterstateRaziTV]

Tesla can learn a thing or two on how to make amazing car interiors on their electric cars like Genesis. Hyundai is always stepping up in their game. Epic Review Doug!

[@mrducky179]

tesla wants a minimalist kind of interior so maybe thats why

[@damilolaakanni]

I prefer Tesla's minimalist approach to interior design than going all out with their design like this one, but Tesla needs to improve their parts and build quality.

[@naveenthemachine]

Toyota and Lexus could learn too

[@damilolaakanni]

@@naveenthemachine I'd rather have a Toyota/Lexus interior than this one. Much less tech to play with which means much less stuff to break.

[@9.5.9.5]

@L. G. It is worse. Bad quality like the whole car in general.

[@AGlimpseInside]

Only a matter of time until fingerprint and facial recognition technology hit the car industry. But I am surprised we haven’t seen it sooner. Really cool

[@billythygoat]

My fingers don't work well with fingerprint id sadly, but the Face ID works great!

[@neihomai8]

2:31 doug zcratching zomeone elze'z key fob on the cement like that....

[@AGlimpseInside]

@@neihomai8 thought the same😂

[@KZeni]

I’d still trust my phone to have better biometrics (which can also improve as I get a new phone more often than a new car.) At that point, app-based keys aren’t too much of a bother. Better yet, have the new Apple car keys tech since, again, I trust Apple’s software over a car manufacturer and it has it open by proximity with your phone or watch which can make it more seamless than the car having the biometrics. That said, I’m sure it’d still be nice to have just in case your phone and watch run out of battery while you also don’t have your key with you (which you never know… might happen.)

[@MikeMajeski]

Kind of surprising that we don't have fingerprint ID on more cars really, considering they have been on iPhones since what the Galaxy S3 and the iPhone 5?

[@craigweems]

Recharging is a part of the EV experience and should be part of EV tests especially since recharging is a task that many manufacturers have yet to conquer. Once recharging becomes a settled art perhaps you can drop this issue.

[@hyrise76]

He might be skipping it because the charging experience is radically different depending on the infrastructure where you live, just a guess though

[@205rider8]

Charging is not a big issue for most people able to chart at home. 90% + will be done at home.

[@MrDuncl]

Doug has yet to consider fuel economy in his reviews of ICE cars. I agree with the charging as well. In a different review a Rivian owner was complaining that with a normal home charger he couldn't get a full charge during the overnight off peak tariff time.

[@HK6]

Reviews like this, where the scores are really close, really highlight why the longer-form DougScore explanation was great. Seeing just the scores with a five-second summary that addresses practically none of them is fairly disheartening.

[@205rider8]

Point is many of the cars are great. It’s personal preference.

[@nickloh912]

I can just imagine all of the funny faces Doug made as he was registering his face with the system.

[@cyb3ar897]

Car pops up a message on the window: Face too quirky

[@rcmin17]

10:08 That’s not a speaker. That’s where you put the air fresheners.

[@powrich12]

Hey Doug, great video! just wanted to say that your video about the CarMax max care you did a while back... was shown during training lol.

[@carasiaone]

I drove it last winter :) then in twisty bits a month later, its very fast but really not targeted at people who want to go around corners.. EV6 even in base AWD spec is much more sportily tuned. One thing Doug should have tried out is the augmented reality in the speedo area, if that's available on US spec ones.

[@carasiaone]

또한 the interior is not just weird, the center tunnel bit where the crystal gear shift is its all metal, maybe its hard to realise that on a summer day but its icy to touch, the interior materials and features blow blow blow away the GV70, back seats recline and adjust in many ways for example and get 2 cup holders per seat in the back alomg with 2 ac outlets per seat in the back one each side of each back seat, it is on another level.

[@alexito1793]

10:01 the speaker-ish thing is actually a fragrance dispenser. You can put in a scent so your GV60 smells nice inside.

[@dontsub2me441]

How did you find thT out

[@alexito1793]

@@dontsub2me441 Ive seen many reviews of the GV60

[@lolz89]

@@alexito1793 I suppose you really want 1 then 😂

[@benjaminmorton4958]

I own 2 EVs, and we use the front trunk regularly when it makes sense to store something we want to be separate from the cabin - food leftovers, running shoes, muddy items, etc. It is surprisingly useful.

[@SlackActionBumble]

I drive for Lyft with my model 3. Front trunk is great to keep my own junk in and leave the main trunk for the paying customers. And my wife does Uber Eats with it sometimes, the front trunk is great for not smelling the whole car up with a hundred weird foods

[@erebostd]

I just use the normal trunk, wouldn’t mind this small one, it probably would stay empty with me…

[@Jgjginkg244]

We had 7 EV including Teslas. We never bother to use it. Why keep stuff you don’t need? Just lugging it around!

[@benjaminmorton4958]

@@Jgjginkg244 Sometimes I put things in the car temporarily!

[@SlackActionBumble]

@@Jgjginkg244 cleaning supplies and a can of fix a flat at the very least.

[@georgeh6856]

I would use a frunk for two reasons. It would have to be a powered frunk or at least have a latch release on the outside as well as no interior lid plus be deeper than this one. 1. To put groceries so they will not slide all over. 2. To stow the charging cord on road trips when the back is full of stuff.

[@VillageCrafterYT]

This, unironically, is the most beautiful modern EV I have seen

[@venom5809]

It was like they said, "Let's build the ultimate quirks and features car for Doug". LOL

[@victorsales3850]

Honestly, this car is amazing! It reminds me of those cool quirky and fresh looking concept cars from the 2000s. It is odd, but in a good way.

[@thatcherdorn3177]

I like the simple home screen. I don't need my map up all the time and it still shows basic info for everyday use.

[@JagHeterAlfred]

The buttons on the passenger side is really good when you’re transporting people with limited movement. You can ease their entry to the car a lot! Or to give room before someone gets in the back seat.

[@epergne]

That's right. It's become a common feature in Korean cars. I use them from the driver seat to help my elderly in-laws as my wife has the front passenger seat set in a very reclined position. It's a nice touch.

[@drippgxd]

@@epergne and what you mean by Korean cars is Hyundai Kia and Genesis. They are all the same companies. Yes, Hyundai and Kia are the same somehow…

[@tomenglandphoto]

Doug the type of guy to scratch the hell out that key!

[@BPoweredLove]

I cringed when he did that. And the car is on loan! I can imagine them like, "I get why you wanted to demonstrate this feature, but did you really have to slide it across the parking lot to do so?" lol

[@blitzmonster1]

bro the facial recognition is literally one of the most obvious things we still dont have in cars, why havent we asked for that? thats the coolest thing ever

[@robadams1645]

It was so slow. I can see using it at first when it's a novelty but then realizing that pressing a button on a key fob is so much faster. I guess if you trust it enough to never bring your key then you'd get used to it but I can't imagine not having my car key just in case.

[@BadAssJeff]

@@robadams1645 yeah. The key is faster but I like if you go to a waterpark or even the beach you don't have to worry about your key getting lost or damaged from water/sand. But not something i would use everyday

[@bwofficial1776]

Subaru has facial recognition on high trim cars but it's limited to seat/mirror memory and radio presets.

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

@@robadams1645 it’s better to have facial recognition and finger print tech as a secondary way to use your car, so in case you forgot your key fob or can’t find where your key fob is, you can use facial recognition and fingerprint to get into your car and drive it. It happens to me a lot that I can’t find there my key is, and sometimes I have to temporarily use my 2nd key fob because of that.

[@ChrisParayno]

My question is that why they don't have fingerprint biometric scanner on the outside too instead of the face detect.

[@hobotify]

I think the infotainment home screen showing minimal information is actually a good thing. I find myself looking at various displays in my car way too often while driving. Less distraction is always good.

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

Wow!! This is all I have been waiting for this one and also thanks Doug for reviewing and POV test driving in my favorite All-electric crossover SUV from Genesis.

[@tekature2315]

Just pointing out something regarding the driving assist systems. My mom has a GV80 (prestige trim if that makes a difference) but it is able to make lane changes, you have to enable it in the settings. I don't know if it's the same in the GV60 though.

[@Rome1017Lights]

It too can change lanes by itself

[@Devogor]

Whatever happened to knowing how to drive, or change lanes 😂

[@isolatedintegration1154]

The 2023 model year of the GV60 cannot do self lane change due to the lack of HDA 2 (Highway Driving Assist). Genesis had to revert back to HDA due to the chip and components shortage. However, HDA is already very competent and more than good enough for long trips.

[@Rome1017Lights]

@@isolatedintegration1154 HDA2 in the GV60 must be a Korea only thing then

[@TheNicheHunter]

The EV6 can do it, so would be bizar that the GV60 isn’t able to

[@megatronusorionpax4900]

10:02 I think that speaker looking thing is for the fragrance dispenser so it can perfume the car but maybe it's different on the Performance model? Idk but I do like the key it definitely looks better than the regular black plastic other cars have 😃

[@Utbr88]

You are correct. It is used for the air diffuser.

[@ripgas5134]

same as normal model, performance model also have air diffuser on that spot!

[@jamesengland7461]

Match a custom fragrance with Tesla fart mode and...

[@lvjb]

I've test driven the car. It comes with two key fobs - the white one Doug showed is incredibly cheap, hollow-feeling plastic, and the black one is rubberized and expensive-feeling. No idea why they thought this was necessary... they could have at least made the white one out of the same material as the black one.

[@megatronusorionpax4900]

@@lvjb that's really weird, I don't know why they'd go through the trouble especially if both are basically the same key. It's a shame the white key is so cheap it looked pretty nice in the video

[@spiralnapkin]

On that removable cargo floor, where the right side can lift up by itself to access the lower floor, there's a loop on the underside of the cargo floor, which leads me to believe you can flip the removable cargo floor over, and use that small door to access the left side, if you choose. That level of configurability is amazing.

[@featherboards1565]

0-60 in 3.4 is optimistic. I've seen many reviews doing 3.9. And that "speaker" on the pax door is a scent dispenser.

[@h.m.8589]

Wait what if I have a picture of someone's face to open the car. Is it smart enough to know the difference. I know inside needs a finger print but is the door handle also a finger print sensor?

[@featherboards1565]

@@h.m.8589 Yes, it's smart enough to know the difference - it's a near-infrared sensor. No, the sensor in the door handle is not also a fingerprint detector.

[@hassanger8128]

Doug takes 0-60 numbers from a script. He even put this as fater than BMW i4 M50 which will demolish this genesis in any drag race.

[@Numbahz]

It's a fairly good time to be alive ! Granted you get excited over how we have progressed as individuals, there honestly is not many BAD choices around in 2023 , competition is beyond what any individual ever expected and well we all reap the benefits! Enjoy and love life! ❤️

[@bcc5701]

Pretty crazy I can own a 5.8l pushing 600hp and then also own a EV pushing 500 and getting 200+ miles range. What a time to be alive man

[@wwatts]

Man this thing is extremely nice. If I wasn't frequently doing 225 mile trips between VT and NY this would be high on my next car list, but I feel like I'd want more buffer for winter months. Hyundai/Kia/Genesis is really killing it lately.

[@tccool_]

With DC fast charging, all you need is about 15 mins to go from 10% to 80% charge. Bathroom break and a quick rest and then you’re good to go

[@wwatts]

@@tccool_ for sure, but we’re making the round trip basically every weekend. 15 min plus time off and on the highway to get to the station means leaving at 530 vs 6am to get to the house by 9 for work calls. That would be a hard sell to my wife, haha. I’m happy to pre charge at either end, but would really like to make the run nonstop. 260-80 miles and I’m sold.

[@HCkev]

@@wwatts solid state batteries that are just around the corner should fix that

[@wwatts]

@@HCkev I wouldn’t hold my breath for solid state. In any case I don’t even like refueling my cars car mid trip. An ioniq5 pretty much solves my problem, just like the interior on this better

[@HCkev]

@@wwatts I mean, solid state batteries will increase range and reduce charge time, but if the Ioniq 5 fits your needs and you like it, that's great!

[@mihaialexandrupetre6736]

never thought I'd say anything positive about a Hyundai but I *LOVE* the wheel design

[@evan_ack]

Doug I think you should bring back the breakdown of the Doug Score. It was nice to see you opinions on each category.

[@masonvevo.]

Is nobody gonna talk about how he threw the key across the pavement probably scratching it up lol

[@wartable]

The glove tray is great..easier to find things. In Korea the passenger back seat is the boss’s seat, thus the front seat controls. Totally use the Frunk on my 70D.

[@justink3184]

I can’t believe Doug slid the brand new key across the asphalt. You can see the scratches when he shows the key later. Love you, Doug! 😂😂😂

[@cjmo233]

Hi Doug. Just a small comment about the front space. Most people I know, including myself, who have EV's, use it to have their charging cables easily accessible- so you never have to empty your rear trunk if you need your cables en route (also they will not just slide around in the rear if you have no other items in the rear. So actually a GREAT place to keep your cables. I suspect we are perhaps most used to charge from AC "slow" charging stations in the cities in Europe, where you hardly ever find super chargers, and therefore need you cables- perhaps everyday.

[@LAndrewsChannel]

As someone from Europe I find it really odd to hear someone calling a 4.5 m long vehicle "tiny". For me a "tiny" car should have 3.7 m or less in length. Anything over 4 m is "normal" sized.

[@fortheloveofnoise9298]

10m is long to Americans.

[@Nudel-nc1cp]

Naaah everything below 4m is small in my opinion.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

As someone in the USA, I'd say we have a warped sense of size.

[@OlegAryutkin]

Totally! 4.5 meters is standard length for a family car like a Corolla or a Focus. But in the USA the Corolla is not a family car, it’s a “compact” And the American “full size” cars are “insanely huge” in European terms :)

[@AIDAHAR210]

@@OlegAryutkin there is a lot of personal insecurity problems in America too, so people try to fill it by driving giant gas guzzlers. Which sucks because they take off really extremely slow no matter how hard the gas pedal is slammed and it is a pain to have one in front of you at a stop light.

[@beardown6574]

Love all the unique tech in this like the face recognition and fingerprint scan. Bravo Hyundai!

[@freezenexusblogspot]

@Bring me baguette as an offering, mortal! That, and also it is not a very cutting edge technology. Okay it is for automotive industry but smartphones can do this for like 5-6 years. I mean Redmi 4x from 2017 has a fingerprint sensor.

[@Games_and_Music]

Kinda crazy how the same platform being reused for 2 other models that i also like a lot, and now this third one is added to that. I like the EV6's back, the Ioniq 5's retro styling, and i like the lighting situation on the GV60 and backside a lot, very cool stuff.

[@theolympus1851]

same here..EV6 back is amazing..Front - ahhh. No so)

[@Hypeman10]

I saw this parked and thought it looked pretty sleek. I like the direction they’re going with designs!

[@phonebattles9121]

The GV60's interior is the antithesis of the Model Y. It's functional, intuitive and luxurious. Thank God you don't have to look DOWN at a screen to see your speed. If only Tesla would stop trying to reinvent the wheel...

[@TheMainCore]

It's not luxurious though. Incoherent and messy. Ew.

[@rdmz135]

If Tesla added a HUD it would easily outclass this interior. Crazy to me that they still dont have one...

[@DescartesRenegade]

Would you want to revert back to smart phones with buttons?

[@kfx3907]

@@TheMainCore You jealous?

[@CWINDOWSsystem32]

@@DescartesRenegade Sometimes, yeah. Also, it's not fair to compare the two when driving requires your full attention on the road at all times and looking away to mess with a touchscreen can be distracting.

[@NexFromHell]

The infotainment screen. Doug may not like it but I'm sure a lot of people like myself will love the simplicity of it

[@adrienreality597]

I love it!! It has the right performance and tech that I am in the market for. Love it. I really like Genisis as a brand. Excellent tour of this car Doug. Salute.💯💯

[@legogeneralgrievous1173]

I sat in one of these at the Detroit auto show yesterday. It has the best interior I've ever seen in a car. Everything is absolutely beautiful, and every surface feels absolutely wonderful.

[@safiullahqureshi3196]

Take note Tesla, this is how you do an interior. The GV60 makes the Model Y's interior look like a Geo Metro. Genesis has been on an absolute roll lately!

[@lj5190]

A white steering wheel seems like a bad idea.

[@damilolaakanni]

White interiors don't age well at all, any other colour would probably work better. There are way too many gimmicks as well. Can't wait for the day when all these tech breaks or becomes outdated.

[@lj5190]

@@damilolaakanni I've never understood white interiors. They look great when they're new and clean, but they get dirty so easily.

[@victorsales3850]

The Geo Metro reference actually made me laugh!

[@howarddavies136]

That glove box is genius. Simple but genius.

[@Battery-Powered]

Hyundai/Genesis have come so far !! Looks like an amazing car !

[@Battery-Powered]

@Paul 😂 I heard that’s patented by Tesla

[@drippgxd]

@Paul what does Toyota have? Those stuck gas pedals and those “power assisted braking” where you can brake the car once? Yeah just watched a video few days ago about that. It’s called Toyota’s $2.3B mistake.

[@CWINDOWSsystem32]

@Paul I'm pretty sure all major EVs by now have had issues with fires, no need to be so negative.

[@TheBigJackpot]

Another great review Doug

[@aye3678]

This makes a Tesla look basic af.

[@lytatroan]

They already do lol People used to find them "futuristic" and now i just think they look like jelly beans and eggs This genesis definitely has a unique look and I dig it

[@TheNoerdy]

That gear selector is straight out of the incredibles. We need more stuff like this! I know it probably can break easily, but how fun would it be!

[@salahnawar]

Do you mean how fun would it be when it breaks?😂 No seriously, I agree with you it’s a cool feature 👍

[@Suileron]

I thiiiiink there is a backup way to shift but I love it even if it'll break eventually haha

[@sixdegreesofgaming4719]

@@salahnawar How do you know it will break???????????????????????

[@rowdy6274]

@@sixdegreesofgaming4719 Because electronics are the most common source of problems in modern cars. That tacky fortune teller ball will break sooner or later in some cars

[@redrock861]

@@salahnawar I have an 8 year old Cadenza, and every time I approach the vehicle, the lights come on and the mirrors fold out, I start the car, my seats and steering wheel move into position, and my headlights move up and down, then side to side. I go to back out the driveway, and my rear sunshade retracts, and the mirrors dip, I throw it into drive and leave, and my mirrors pop back up, and the sunshade goes back up. My point is that Kia's aren't cheap crap anymore. They make good cars, that rarely break. My car has been in for a loose muffler clamp outside of regular wear and maintenance. They've figured out the whole "motors moving things daily" thing.

[@M1ndzor]

imagine the scratches key got when doug slided it on the asphalt

[@ystebadvonschlegel3295]

don’t have to imagine, just look: 8:39. Not cool, Doug

[@MrVengance32]

Regarding the cargo area floor panel that lifts up: My Impala and Chrysler 300 both have that. There's a small cargo area in front of the spare tire well that can be accessed under the floor panel. I keep my jumper cables in there.

[@RoadRageDudez]

Wasn’t certainly expecting the GV60! I just picked up a ‘22 Genesis G70 Sport Prestige with the 3.3T AWD TT V6 last month (literally on the 30th), but this looks amazing! Genesis have really been killing it lately! Can’t wait for the Kona N review :)

[@johnnybravo5044]

I hope Genesis honors their warranty because Hyundai is notorious of blowing off customers.

[@budja1501]

Genesis has been destroying the competition, at least in design. The new G70 is a gorgeous sports sedan, I’m a bit jealous! Congrats

[@yichuanniu1851]

@@johnnybravo5044 Indeed. G90 owner got blown off already. Their warranty is .txt, not .exe

[@johnnybravo5044]

@@yichuanniu1851 Wow, that sucks!

[@rahimi4762]

Buyer Beware

[@tylerensminger]

The Hyundai ioniq 6 was shown off recently. Can't wait for for Doug's review of that one

[@matthewbowen5841]

And the Cadillac Lyriq

[@tylerensminger]

@@matthewbowen5841 yeah I saw that car recently too. looks cool

[@zero521]

Damn that facial recognition door opening took as long as I take in making a cup of tea! quicker to just press the key fob! lol

[@estebandekokoshniki1284]

I just drove 7 hours from VA to NJ to buy one of these. Love it so far. The charging time to 80% is quick!

[@Darx97]

10:01 that ain't a speaker, that's a fragrance diffuser, you can open it to change the smell

[@juicer.portent.0w]

I gotta say Genesis’ recent lineup looks pretty good.

[@MW-oe3li]

I never watched a car review video without skipping, you are the first one, good job, legit good review

[@kwmen]

I really liked this car. Contrary to Doug I think it is really luxurious inside. It easily beats most of other cars in this segment when interior design, quality and materials are considered. Genesis is becoming more and more appealing to me with every new car and I think that after initially offering only sedans (which actually were ok) they are on the right track, cars have distinct and appealing styling, interior is top notch. It all reminds me of the path that Lexus took in the 90's and it seems currently Genesis is on the road to repeat its success. Sadly in Europe, where I live, Genesis is almost non existent and on this basis it actually reminds me more of Infiniti or Acura and the only times I have seen Genesis on the road was the same G90 with South Korean flags that's belonging to Embassy of South Korea in my country.

[@rahimi4762]

When did he say he didn’t think interior was luxurious?

[@kwmen]

@@rahimi4762 he didn't say it explicitly, actually he said something like "this car is not as luxurious as he thought it would be" and for sure it is not on Rolls or Bentley level, but it is definitely luxurious.

[@jaron312]

Genesis is impressing the crap out of me

[@m.h.w.weckseler]

20:47 I have to admit, while I would use a front trunk, it would be to only store stuff I need with my car all the time anyways, but hardly ever use. Like those bags that were in the back under the floor. For me that would be good compromise.

[@matthewburno]

I generally feel like a front trunk is a good spot for emergency kits spare chargers and spare clothing and survival kit type stuff also maybe for weather items where you could hose the front and there's a drip tray like the Ford F-150 lightning has I think the people that don't generally use a front trunk the people that don't have easy access to it some of them are such a pain in the ass like the Ford mustang e you have to double pool the trunk opener and then you have to shut it a certain way so it doesn't make it very practical if they make it that you could open it with the phone app or the key or a button underneath the grill more people would probably use it

[@ronaldbrenner6821]

Great review much more detailed than any other out there. Question what color was the car you tested ? Thanks .

[@jo3hadad]

all sorts of fun when that rotation mechanism for the gear selector inevitably breaks (:

[@kennygroth4938]

Man this car is legitimately quite nice and does a great job in taking the car industry forward imo, esspecially at its price point if it sells for what they say... Really makes you wonder what cars will be like 10 years from now.

[@russellgoldman7431]

It starts, starts at $60k and looks like an up-badged Hyundai Kona. I don’t like the Model Y but man it starts at substantially less and appears to be the same size if not bigger.

[@LOVOTO205]

I see a lot of possible security flaws waiting to happen lol

[@Texaca]

.... yeah, More Proprietary and Expensive Technology to Break... and you'll be screwed when they Stop supporting it, or prevent you, or your mechanic from repairing it. I see Limited and Ludicrously expensive replacement parts in the future, which will make this vehicle obsolete due to lack of parts availability, once production ceases for this unit and platform. People will be setting fire or blowing their cars, just like Tuomas Katainen from Finland did, with his Tesla.

[@nevillejames2200]

Great review thx

[@GCLaredo207]

The look on the owners face after Doug throws the key across the parking lot. Lol

[@SpeedyCow]

the only time I've ever loaded a car up to the point I could use a front trunk was when I was moving and even then there were plenty of nooks and crannies that could be stuffed had I needed to. I feel like they'll be used more on the EV Pickups

[@AHungryHunky]

I have to agree, front trunks make more sense as a flexible cargo area for something like a pickup where the bed is to large and open for smaller items or groceries, and also works as a secure place to keep tools and personal items. In a car it's not as practical since the regular cargo area is also secure from the elements and opportunistic thieves, but I can still see some value in it as a place to store items that never leave the car, but don't necessarily need immediate access. Things like a spare charging cable, or straps/tie downs for when you have heavier items that might slide in the main cargo area.

[@InvestBetter.]

Pretty sweet! Hyundai/Kia/Genesis/Ioniq are definitely making exciting new cars, on the cutting edge of technology

[@djsunnypevents]

Cadallic lyriq throws every car out of competition.. Actually looks nice

[@Ravenousjoe]

Just a heads up, Ioniq is the Model, not Make.

[@InvestBetter.]

@@Ravenousjoe Actually, it's a "sub-brand." It is a growing family of EVs from Hyundai. The "Hyundai Ioniq" model has been cancelled. The name will now be used for all future Hyundai EVs

[@Ravenousjoe]

@@InvestBetter.future being the key word. A 2012 Genesis is still a Hyundai. Good to know for the future though, although I am not a fan of 1 company having 4 different sub brands like GM does. It just gets annoying to follow.

[@InvestBetter.]

@@Ravenousjoe I don't know why you are trying to start an argument. they are already selling Ioniq 5, so the sub brand has already started. So be wrong, if that's your thing. Just do you.

[@Dj_Hoodrat]

Great review, this will most likely be my next purchase. FYI, the "speaker" on the right side isn't actually a speaker. If you twist it to the left, it opens up to reveal a fragrance holder.

[@oceanlnr9414]

The 3D setup thing is such a good idea to make car infotainment more intuitive

[@metermill]

The orb / gear selector seems unnecessary and likely to break. If it doesn’t flip over I assume you can’t drive.

[@speakingofgreg]

False. I looked up a Genesis how-to video on what to do if the crystal sphere mechanism fails. If it fails to turn over, you can manually flip it over and it will still work ✅

[@metermill]

@@speakingofgreg Thanks. Glad to hear there’s a fail safe that allows the vehicle to operate. I stand my opinion that it’s unnecessary and *seems* likely to break given the frequency of use. It’s definitely different. I imagine they did their best to design it for heavy use. Time will tell. Perhaps one day all cars will have orbs…

[@elliot_to]

doug is the best car reviewer period. always will support ur channel!!

[@gilmarhidalgo6215]

22:29 LMFAOOOO. This man is a menace

[@EB-hs3hb]

@21:05 I actually use my front trunk a lot to put my backpack in which fits perfectly. I’d argue that the market research saying people don’t use the frunk is due to the fact that none of them are power operated. If they were power open and close more people would use them

[@bhbae1]

You're right. The major driving factor to not letting frunk usable is the manual opening/closing. Some people also don't like to leave fingerprints on the surface.

[@ThatGenericCanadian]

Holy shit that’s the car I saw yesterday! I passed it in highlighter yellow on the highway, thought it was a Porsche from the rear but it wasn’t the Porsche headlights. I was wondering what it was since I hadn’t seen it before, how’s that for timing?

[@iThomas2000]

8:22 “and the quirks don’t stop there. The key has all sorts of weird scratches on it, presumably a design choice that Genesis thought would make the key seem cooler and more rugged”

[@gotrik.a]

I really like it. Nice to see something different. I own a Hyundai Veloster, they’ve just announced they’re no longer making them anymore. When I seen this car, I really felt there are some design nods to the Veloster :)

[@treylennon4858]

Wow I really like this car!! I would own one. Practical enough, lots of cool features that are actually usable, and it looks nice!

[@shiva_MMIV]

Technology companies: "Biometric features are convenient and easy to use"; people that has to contend with them: "No, they're not" 😆

[@Noname-rw2gi]

agreed.. the fingerprint sensor in the GV70 simply takes too long.. i never use it...

[@Argelius1]

Great review (as usual). And THANK YOU for pointing out the fact that frunks are rarely actually used. I've had 3 EVs now and never open the frunk.

[@howarddavies136]

I reverse in to every space, so a frunk that opens remotely would be extremely useful to me. It would also be the perfect home for charging cables for front charging cars.

[@Danne89]

But why aren't you using yours? On both my i3S and IONIQ 5 I use my frunk to store charging cable, home plug cable, washer fluid, emergency kits etc. I don't have to clutter the back with those...

[@howarddavies136]

@@Danne89 I can't speak for OP, but I wouldn't bother using one with a bonnet latch, only if it unlatched on the remote.

[@yrj77]

I know it isn't the focus of the channel, but with EV's the charging experience is important. Maybe, from time to time, include information about the ease or difficulty of charging.

[@SameerLalji]

Actually, on the right side, what you thought was a speaker is a fragrance diffuser. On the left it is used to adjust mirrors, but on the right they wanted symmetry and thus added the diffuser.

[@MichaelEilers]

Doug: likes cars Also Doug: has never used a video game controller in his life

[@drippgxd]

I call this cap. He said in the past that he uses to play Gran turismo

[@MichaelEilers]

@@drippgxd awwww look at the wittle zoomer with the edgy user name, awwww so cuuuuuuuttteeee

[@zeala53]

Real happy to see the japanese and koreans taking on the electric market. The only thing thats gonna make EV cars affordable for us plebians is gonna be more competition.

[@rahimi4762]

Why? Aren’t you American? We need jobs here. Should of been Tesla.

[@zeala53]

@@rahimi4762 teslas are overpriced and poorly made. And the other America car companies are also way to overpriced to be mainstream.

[@rahimi4762]

@@zeala53 all the more reason we need for them to stand up

[@bhbae1]

Japanese are not there yet.

[@paulredfern2252]

front trunk should be soley for charging cales and manuals etc, leaving the boot for deeper for luggage storage (no silly split floor level)

[@holderofallknowledge604]

I saw this thing at an autoshow just before the pandemic. I completely forgot about it and surprised to find out it's now an actual product

[@isaiah123456wp7]

I love the interior, but man I do not like the exterior. All the other Genesis models look so much better. Even prefer the Ioniq 5 and EV6

[@Ravenousjoe]

Same here. I really like most of the Genesis models, but this look makes sense considering it is based on the Ioniq and EV6, which are both wild.

[@lordcorgi6481]

Calling Tesla a luxury brand is like calling my Corolla a muscle car.

[@jonlosito2004]

Thats like calling a Ram 3500 Heavy Duty... a car.

[@likez2sk8]

Every time I see a new video uploaded from Doug, I can hear the "thhIIIIIIIIs" from the thumbnail. 😂😂 Love it!!

[@roadhouseguy]

I really like it. I don’t like crossovers but this is cool. Styling, tech, interior materials are so fresh.

[@feandil666]

It looks cool, with a lot of interesting little things. I like Hyundai/Kia they're not afraid of innovations. They may be one of the only major brands left after the transition to electric

[@subzero8344]

Yep. Electric cars are the downfall of major companies like BMW and Mercedes. Have you seen their horrendous designs for electric cars?

[@rlg1976x]

I worry if liquids or debris gets into that gear shifter/orb. If it's stuck in orb mode, I wonder how expensive it will be to fix it.

[@ystebadvonschlegel3295]

All I can see is an “orb” with cheetoh crumbs and salt from french fries filling the surround gap

[@mportoful]

The reflective trim on the interior door card is for night visibility when pulled over on the side of the road. (Shout out to straight pipes for that bit of info).

[@Lesqueek]

I got in this model at my dealership and I loved it. Very smooth and great design.