Why you HAVE to consider the Genesis GV70 Luxury Crossover SUV

[@Linda-xm8lq]

I have 2023 GV70 Advanced pkg., beautiful Capri Blue with Havana Brown interior, upgraded stereo and loaded with features. Absolutely love it! It is a quiet, comfortable luxury ride with a sporty drive. Such a pleasure to drive! 😊

[@vex123]

Congrats! I've test-driven many cars and the GV70 really stood out in my books and I absolutely loved it!

[@reginaldbrown8012]

Thanks for the in-depth review. The GV70(4 cylinder) is high on my list in my search for a new vehicle 👍

[@vex123]

Thanks for the positive feedback - it really means a lot to me. And please don't treat my negative comments about the GV70 as a bad thing. They're just compromises Hyundai had to make to compete against other competitors and all cars have drawbacks. All said, you'll REALLY like the GV70. It's been one of my favorites so far.

[@rayboles4339]

Perfect car, but don't forget to mention the amazing warranty packages. No one comes close....

[@rmyAddison]

Nice detailed review. Just had my "painless" one year concierge service on my 2022 GV70 3.5 sport Prestige, never left my home, they dropped off a GV80 while they did the one year service. The 3.5 Sport Prestige more than holds its own against the Germans with a way better warranty. While the 2.5 will be the volume seller, the 3.5 in Sport Prestige trim is "special", great fit and finish, beautiful design and 0-60 in 4.7 per Road & Track. Genesis is on a win streak..............

[@vex123]

Wow thanks for sharing! I only got to test drive the 2.5t so I could only imagine what a beast the 3.5t would be! How does the body handle the power though. Does it still feel very planted on the ground during hard acceleration?

[@rmyAddison]

@@vex123 Yes, the ELSD, wider tires and electronic road preview suspension do a good job. It's not a sport car, but it fits in with BMW X3 M40i, Audi SQ5 and MB GLC43. Slightly slower than the MB and Beemer, slightly faster than the Audi, and in 3.5 Sport Prestige trim IMO the best interior; Napa leather, 3D gauge screen, carbon fiber trim, blind spot cameras, fingerprint ID, 3 zone heat/cool, driver massage, excellent head-up display, 14" infotainment and separate climate controls, HUGE difference between comfort mode and sport/sport+ (one car blogger called sport+ "pissed off mode", totally changes the feel/performance) and in my personal opinion better designed/looking inside and out over the current German luxury compact SUV. One year ownership in and I am a fan............

[@vex123]

@@rmyAddison Holy geeze! I thought it would mostly be just a bigger engine, but looks like there are a bunch of other features that makes the 3.5T a completely different animal! I still remember driving the Kia K9 eons ago (2013ish) and that's when I already knew they were getting somewhere and the only thing holding them back was really their name! Looks like this is their breaking point!

[@markdiloreto9042]

this is a thorough concise deep dive review...thank you for the excellent automotive journalism!!

[@vex123]

Hey, thanks for the positive vibes! That really means a lot to me. Hopefully you can stick around for more content in the future. :)

[@alexandergoldman]

A big Bimmer/MB fan here...but test drove this and was blown away at the GV70. Aiming to pick one up in the next year or two when it's time to switch..

[@vex123]

Totally! The BMW M and Mercedes AMG series have higher performance but it lacks comfort - your back will definitely ache after a long drive. The Genesis took advantage and filled the niche with high quality ride comfort without compromising too much on performance either. Also to add, people who have bought the GV70 absolutely love them! You can check the comments from some of the owners below 👇.

[@joelcr250]

wow its a nice looking SUV, inside and out

[@ensyducati]

Excellent review. I appreciate your eye for detail and aesthetics. Wishing you the best with your Autoblog.

[@vex123]

Glad you found the review helpful and thanks for the supporting words - it really means a lot to me.

[@Dilly_Dil1y]

3.5 Gv70 is definitely top of my list for cars to get.

[@vex123]

Congrats! It's going to be a BEAST!

[@vex123]

Check out the owner review comment on the 3.5T by @rmyAddison above!

[@t-bone8597]

Excellent review. I like to hear the good and the bad and you did a great job covering all angles.

[@vex123]

Thanks for the positive feedback. I try to make my reviews unbiased as much as possible to show that no car is perfect. Glad you found the review helpful.

[@ednavarro612]

I might get this GV70 after your good review. Thank you.

[@vex123]

Thank you for the supporting words. And yes, you'll absolutely love the GV70. It's an amazing car!

[@dennymontgomery9716]

“Really, really” good review. Validates my choice which will be delivered tomorrow…

[@vex123]

Thanks for the feedback and congrats on getting one! I'm sure you're going to absolutely love it!

[@MrRezz20002000]

Thank you for the Great , Detailed Review on GV70.🙏

[@vex123]

Thanks for the supporting words! It really means a lot to me.

[@jeffk5142]

I always love this car whenever I see it on the road. What gave me pause are those weird round exhaust holes in the back. The back looks so much better on the electrified version of this beautiful suv.

[@vex123]

Genesis is like the Zara clothing of cars - they've been very daring in their design without holding back for sure.

[@Shahzadafamily]

How do you have a Canadian market place car but no Canadian number or fuel economy numbers ?

[@sdkinard]

Thanks for the video. My only feedback is I would suggest a different camera angle while pressing buttons. Its hard to see from the side view.

[@vex123]

Thanks for the feedback and totally agree. I'll probably add a second camera in the future for this as well.

[@221ddj]

What is interesting to me is that reviewers ALWAYS say Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis are copying other brands designs. They usually fail to mention that the designers are the same designers. This guy mentions it, but still says they're copying...that makes no sense. The two tier lights is a signature Genesis thing and now a few other brands have adopted them (BMW 7 Series and X7) no one says they're copying though. They always knock the non-European brands for not being as refined even though the Japanese and Korean brands are FAR more reliable.

[@gauravsapnaverma1153]

This is high on my list of my next SUV. Finally, seeing nothing exciting in RX 350, time to try thus new brand

[@vex123]

Yup! Genesis really gives you a run for your money. There are a few people on my reddit thread and comments on here who bought one and absolutely love it!

[@robertlandis]

Good, comprehensive review. A little excessive in using "really, really" in describing features he liked.

[@h.m.8589]

I really don't understand the claim of copy-cat design. The bottom panels are different, the lights are different and even the exhaust layout is different looking back on Porsche of the same year and previous years of before the launch of the GV70. Even the leading rear haunch line and the way the rear quarter glass extends far into the back with a thin back c-pillar, is not remotely similar. If anything, the newer Porsche adopted more of a GV70 look on the bottom diffuser panels moving it up more into the bumper area after the GV70 year launch and not before. I own a GV70 2023 and my neighbor has a 2022 Porsche Macan, they are distinctively easy to tell apart next to each other. The only thing I can see similar is the rear window and the spoiler on top, but even the GV70 spoiler is shaped differently, thicker with a brake light in it.

[@khalilshahyd9063]

Not having a dedicated EV body is a let down. The space taking transmission tube isn't what an EV owner should pay for.

[@vex123]

Hopefully Genesis will address that in the later years

[@danielyarbrough6432]

Car looks so good makes me want to work for them

[@vex123]

100%!

[@drel9765]

Excellent review!

[@vex123]

Much appreciated!

[@richiebklyn]

great video! What else do you like that compares to it?

[@vex123]

Thanks for the positive notes. I haven't driven every single cross-over out there, but I can share my experiences with the ones I have at a similar pricepoint. Alfa Romeo Stelvio - A bit less luxurious, but does a lot better in the handling department and gives you a much more overall sportier experience in both looks and feel. BMW X3/5 - Just like any other BMW/German brands, very performance oriented. Still luxurious, but you'll definitely feel a much more harsh driving feel as a result. But their powertrain is top notch. Jaguar F-Pace - I would say the GV70 probably resembles this the closest, but the F-Pace has better handling. It's also got an all-aluminum chassis and the overall drive does also feel pretty solid/unique. But I would say the GV70's electronics especially the infotainment/media system and overall experience is much better with the GV70 Mercedes GLC - Haven't driven many of them, but they have a similar feel to the German brands alike BMW. Volvo XC60 - Very pristine luxurious interior and a pretty complex powertrain that tries to strike all balances between performance and efficiency, but the GV70 is still drives a lot smoother and has better electronics. All said, I think the GV70 really created a unique niche that differentiates them from the crowd quite a bit. The handling is still OK with a few minor quirks, but everything else it does well (comfort, luxury, electronics) makes up for it. Hope this helps!

[@richiebklyn]

@@vex123 wow!! thank you for the extensive comparisons!!

[@keska01]

what trim gives you the fully digital instrument cluster?

[@vex123]

Sorry for the late reply - I'm not sure, but I wouldn't be surprised if all trims had the digital instrument cluster. the GV70 is really well equipped. Under test was the 2.5L ADVANCED.

[@strykerballcrush4650]

It came with the 2023 2.5L Prestige trim I bought 2 weeks ago (no analog in cluster). Awesome car with lots of tech and features. You have to move up to the 3.5L version for heads up display.

[@MC-nb6jx]

@@strykerballcrush4650.. Here in the UK we only get the 2.5 petrol & 2.2 diesel engines, I’ve ordered the 2.5 Sport Premium with innovation pack, which includes HUD.. As well as comfort seat pack.. Certainly looking forward to its arrival😁

[@strykerballcrush4650]

@@MC-nb6jx Enjoy your new GV70. It sure is fun to drive and the tech is incredible.

[@derricksearles610]

Very thorough 👍

[@vex123]

Thank you for the supporting words!

[@ASAL2022]

Why the V6 doesn’t get this interior color? 😭

[@vex123]

That's a bummer :( But I think they have a few more color trims available for this year's model.

[@ambermidyette3400]

I really loved your unbiased honest review. I want to know what the cons are so when I test drive, I'll be aware of them and decide then and there if it's a deal breaker for me. I would hate to buy a car and then notice I hate something afterwards.

[@vex123]

Yup. Cars are big purchases and I really wanted to share my experienced opinion on exposing what each car's competitive edge is over others to help better make their purchasing decisions. So I'm happy to hear you found it useful. Good luck on your search!

[@britos131]

What about reliability ? Great car by looks, but when speaking about performance, don’t forget reliability, please! Will this car give me problems 3 months owning it? That’s what I care about most

[@vex123]

Absolutely! The GV70 is still very new; however, the brand itself and the entirety of the automotive sector have really come along way in terms of reliability. Even BMW and other German brands which were once plagued with reliability issues now have a significantly better track record. The good news is that The GV70 comes with powertrain coverage for up to 10 years or 100,000 miles and complimentary scheduled maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles as of 2023 models. This is usually more generous than what other automakers are offering in a similar class, which can also be used as an indicator for reliability. Hope that helps!

[@britos131]

@@vex123 buying it!

[@vex123]

@@britos131 Congrats! I'm certain you're going to love it!

[@dennisjackson5482]

I ordered one already, to answer your concern I think the warranty covers that.

[@kaihavertz6504]

You call genesis gv70 a consider? Is there any better than her now?

[@vex123]

There isn't really a better or worse car. Just what you get for the price. But the Genesis GV70 does exceptionally well in comfort and electronics. But BMW X3/X4 and Audi and Mercedes AMG series will have higher performance.

[@jimmypark3224]

Take a shot every time he says 'really' and you'll die of alcohol poisioning before the halfway point of the review.

[@vex123]

Hey, if you don't like it, don't watch it. Is the internet suppose to owe you something more?

[@judahnanas9772]

@@vex123 Really?

[@judierichey1290]

What are your thoughts on the Advanced vs Sport Prestige? The all leather vs the mesh inserts? The steering wheels?

[@vex123]

For MY 2022, the main difference between the Advanced and Sport Prestige is the engine (2.5L 4Cyl Turbo vs Twin-Turbo V6). The power difference is quite significant (300hp vs 375), but of course that also compromises weight and fuel efficiency for the latter. Nevertheless, smaller turbocharged engines have come a long way and strike a good balance of performance and efficiency. Unless you're an adrenaline junkie, I'd go with the smaller engine. In terms of materials, I only got to experience the leather interior. I didn't really like the light brown tone under test, but the leather was very soft to the touch, which also may or may not jive with others. But there's suppose to be more choices for MY2023. Definitely check it out in person first. Hope this helps!

[@edf2953]

Very nice review. Good luck with your channel.

[@nampham8101]

How does this compare to the Porsche Macan? Not sure if you tested a a Macan yet?

[@vex123]

The Genesis brand is really a leader not so much in performance, but in comfort, and electronics. The GV70 was one of the smoothest and most comfortable rides I've test driven for a while and their electronics such as the infotainment system and other displays are impeccable in terms of responsiveness and ergonomics. The overall design and aesthetics are OK and it's not at the same performance level as the German rivals like BMW M and Mercedes AMG, but the level of comfort more than makes up for it in its attempt to fill a niche. The GV70 is also an amazing bang for the buck especially if you compare it with the Macan. Base model of the GV70 is both more powerful and significantly cheaper than the base Porsche Macan! Hope this helps and above all, thanks for subscribing as well. I really appreciate the support!

[@nampham8101]

@@vex123 awesome review and thanks for the reply! You made me want to get this car based on the impression you expressed!

[@donaldbanner2185]

................................... Porsche Macan is class and gucci....No contest ....get real people!

[@MsAnderson-]

What trim level is this?

[@vex123]

It's the 2.5T ADVANCED trim

[@harryarora6482]

What is the exterior color of the car in the video? Do you like the big bulky steering wheel?

[@vex123]

It was piano black - I don't really like it because it gets dirty really fast as you can see in some of the closeup shots. I didn't have too much complain about the size/feel of the steering wheel though. It felt quite nice and the power steering/handling felt very smooth and light - whole car felt like driving on a cloud literally. Hope this helps!

[@nowyx342]

it's a very nice car This one..., only v6 375hp

[@vex123]

Yea, the V6 is a beast. I heard it's quite drastically different from the I4 variant!

[@donaldbanner2185]

.......................... & Freak'N Premium gas 17 miles per gal...And worse yet TURBO's!

[@Gemini530]

What a cost cutting embarrassment for a GV70 to be mistaken as a Porsche Cayenne 😂 Can you imagine if someone mistakes the GV70 to be a Bentley? That would be humiliating 😂😂😂

[@sarahgoodwin7282]

Just got mine on Friday and I am so impressed! Sexy!

[@vex123]

Congrats! The GV70 is really an amazing car!

[@1946gsp]

most quietist? dude.

[@bonesworld2]

Beautiful vehicle…!!! No resemblance to a Porsche at all ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@njctboy]

Really… really… unconvincing, tho~ 😾

[@vex123]

How come?

[@alfredneuman6488]

Boy, you were really nit picking in an effort to find something wrong with this vehicle.

[@vex123]

Haha yea, I was trying hard to find some downsides. The Genesis GV70 is really an amazing car that I really liked!

[@alfredneuman6488]

@@vex123 Some of those little things you commented on just so you came up with something were very petty. If you think a vehicle is great, just say so.

[@ambermidyette3400]

​@@alfredneuman6488 Yikes! Overall, his review is positive and I appreciate him taking the time to go over the positives as well as the cons. I expect that in a car review, not just someone saying everything is amazing and there are no negatives whatsoever. No vehicle is perfect. I want to know the positives and the negatives so I can make a better decision and know what to look for when I test drive.

[@alfredneuman6488]

@@ambermidyette3400 You did see what @Driver Dose Autoblog wrote in response to my original comment I assume? "Haha yea, I was trying hard to find some downsides. The Genesis GV70 is really an amazing car that I really liked!" So your comment is not only very late but not too relevant in light of what the producer of this vlog wrote. Thanks... next!

[@ambermidyette3400]

@@alfredneuman6488 I did read it. Again, I appreciate him trying to find the cons in a car that he really liked. You do realize you come off as extremely rude and bratty right?

[@repsolnow]

You really really like to say really really repeatedly.

[@vex123]

Aha thanks for letting me know - I'll try my best to keep things short and concise next time.

[@MC-fk2mz]

Really buddy ,you dont say 😂

[@donaldbanner2185]

Really!