2020 Genesis GV70 SUV. 1st generation
The Genesis GV70 is a mid-size SUV, which has been produced since 2020. This is, in fact, Genesis’s first invasion of the hottest segment of the automotive market, where it has to compete directly with the BMW X3, Audi Q5, Acura RDX, Mercedes GLC and other luxury SUVs. Its main weapon in the competition is a fresh design and thorough elaboration of all structural elements.
Exterior
The fresh design of the 2020/2021 Genesis GV70 makes a double impression: it is quite similar to all other SUVs and leaves no doubt that this is exactly a large SUV, but at the same time it is unique. The exterior of the GV70 is most in line with the Athletic Elegance concept, which lies at the heart of all Genesis vehicles. But it’s hard to fully implement this concept for sedans, since this format is initially conservative. However, an SUV presents more opportunities for bringing the idea of designers to the end. Therefore, the GV70 really looks brilliant in any situation, capable of being an athlete and a gentleman, depending on the situation.
The exterior of the GV70 is most in line with the Athletic Elegance concept, which lies at the heart of all Genesis vehicles.
Genesis signature elements look more harmonious on an SUV than on sedans. For example, the famous five-sided radiator grille, the company’s know-how and outstanding design element, looks better and harmonious on the GV70 than on the G90 sedan, “the ultimate expression of the brand”. The SUV’s radiator grille has a distinct three-dimensionality and fits perfectly into the structure of the front face, like all other elements. Here Genesis has undoubtedly achieved incredible success.
Interior
All the luxury SUVs are greatly equipped, but the Genesis GV70 has also managed to surprise everyone. Thus, experts particularly liked The Beauty of White Space concept, turning an interior into an unlimited elliptical space and provides the maximum level of comfort for the driver and passengers.
In terms of interior design, the Genesis GV70 is really head and shoulders above most competitors. If the level of technical advancement and exterior design made the trendsetters notice a worthy competitor, then the white space interior made them slightly depressed.
Interior looks like an unlimited elliptical space and provides the maximum level of comfort for the driver and passengers.
Now let’s talk about the previously promised newest options: Fingerprint Authentication System and an Advanced ROA (Rear Occupant Alert) option based on radar sensors. Fingerprint authentication is somewhat alarming due to its criminal-police orientation, but the Advanced ROA radar option is really something interesting: this system detects passengers in the back seat and warns the driver of their presence. The GV70 radar sensors are not only able to detect the movement of the rear passengers, but they can also detect breathing of sleeping babies in the backseat, which may simply not be visible in any mirrors.
Engines and chassis
The new Genesis GV70 can be equipped with a 2.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine producing 300 hp or a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 engine with 375 hp. Both engines are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. But the base is a 2-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine producing 252 hp. A sports package with a 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 engine producing 365 hp is also available, which accelerates the SUV to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds, which is a very, very impressive figure.
Overall, considering the well-elaborated chassis, any engine is sufficient for a dynamic sports driving. It is noted that the GV70 with any engine has a perfectly balanced driving performance and handling. Its suspension can easily handle the bumps, and the SUV remains stable when cornering at speed.
Safety
The 2021/2022 Genesis GV70 boasts several standard driver assistance technologies such as adaptive cruise control with start-stop technology and forward collision warning system with automatic emergency braking. It also has pre-installed automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, standard lane departure warning system and lane keep assist. But, in general, it is clear that the luxury G70 SUV has almost everything that the automotive safety industry has developed to date, plus the vehicle design meets all current safety requirements. Accordingly, the new GV70 has the highest NHTSA and IIHS scores.
