Video Summary
The vehicle reviewed is a 2024 Genesis GV70 all-wheel drive 3.5 T Sport Prestige. The GV70 was first introduced to the U.S. for the 2022 model year. The GV60 is the smallest Genesis SUV and is electric only. The test car is the top trim, above the Sport and Advanced trims. For 2024, if you get the 3.5L V6, you get Highway Driving Assist 2 and Forward Collision Avoidance Assist 2. A WiFi hotspot is also included in all 2024 GV70s regardless of powertrain. The base price for a standard GV70 with the 2.5-liter engine is $46,095. The 3.5L V6 starts at $58,695. The test car costs $68,870 with extra cost paint and going Prestige. From the front, the vehicle has a similar design language as the GV80. The sport trim has a dark chrome look. The front and rear fascias are different than the other GV70s. The front has a split headlight design. The hood has sharp creases into a character line. The vehicle also has daytime running lights. The hood’s sharp crease turns into a character line. The color shown in the video is $575.00 optional color named Moa RedThe reviewer includes dimensions of the GV70: 185.6” long, 75.2” wide, 64.2” high, with a wheelbase of 113.2”. The rear has a bit more of a rounded shape. There’s a power liftgate with a button hidden near the rear windshield wiper assembly
The interior is Aquamarine Blue. There’s 29 cubic feet of storage behind the second row and a nice flat loading floor. A little space underneath holds things like the owner’s manual
With the prestige trim, there is three-zone climate control and heated seats. Other features include carbon fiber trim, manual sunshades, and easy to move front seat. The cabin has push-button start and digital instrument cluster. Standard equipment includes the super wide 14.5-inch center console touch screen and has a leather steering wheel
A twin turbocharged 3.5L V6 longitudinally mounted engine produces 375 horsepower at 5800 rpm and 391 lb-ft of torque between 1300-4500 rpm. The 3.5 L engine has a bigger bore and a shorter stroke, and it has a relatively high compression ratio of 11:1 and takes premium fuel. The power delivery from this engine was smooth and linear
The reviewer found the 8-speed transmission to be fast reacting. He also observed that there is not much wheel slip with the all-wheel drive system. You can tow up to 3500 pounds
Highway Driving Assist 2 and the quiet cabin makes it a fantastic highway cruiser. The adjustable shock absorbers make this car a comfortable ride
The weight-to-power ratio is better than the Audi SQ5. Overall, the reviewer was very happy with the Genesis and said it plays the value card very well.
