Korean luxury crossover SUV
Motor vehicle
Genesis GV70 2021 Genesis GV70 Sport
Manufacturer Genesis Motor (Hyundai )Model code JK1 Production 2020–present Model years 2022–present Assembly South Korea: Ulsan (Ulsan Plant 2) United States: Montgomery, Alabama (HMMA ) Designer Ki-Euk Kim (exterior)[ 1] Class Compact luxury crossover SUV Body style 5-door SUV Layout Platform Hyundai M3 Engine Electric motor 2x Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (Electrified GV70) Power output 304 PS (224 kW; 300 hp) (2.5T) 380 PS (279 kW; 375 hp) (3.5T) 210 PS (154 kW; 207 hp) (2.2D) 435 PS (320 kW; 429 hp) (EV) Transmission 8-speed automatic 1-speed reduction gear (Electrified GV70) Battery 77.4 or 84 kWh Lithium-ion battery (Electrified GV70) Plug-in charging 350 kW 800 V DC (Electrified GV70) 11 kW AC (Electrified GV70)V2L : 3.6 kW (Electrified GV70) Wheelbase 2,875 mm (113.2 in) Length 4,715 mm (185.6 in) Width 1,910 mm (75.2 in) Height 1,630 mm (64.2 in) Kerb weight 1,820–1,985 kg (4,012–4,376 lb) (2.5T) 1,975–2,010 kg (4,354–4,431 lb) (3.5T) 1,860–2,010 kg (4,101–4,431 lb) (2.2D) 2,230–2,335 kg (4,916–5,148 lb) (EV)
The Genesis GV70 (Korean : 제네시스 GV70 ) is a compact luxury D-segment crossover SUV manufactured by Korean luxury automaker Genesis , a luxury vehicle division of Hyundai .[ 2] [ 3] Internally codenamed JK1 ,[ 4] it is the second SUV model from the brand after the mid-size GV80 .[ 5]
Overview
Facelift
A refreshed GV70 was unveiled on April 26, 2024 and went on sale in South Korea on May 8, 2024. Changes include redesigned headlamps, front grill, wheels, climate controls and center console. The 12.3-inch instrument cluster and 14.5-inch infotainment screen were replaced with a new 27-inch OLED screen.[ 3]
Front View
Rear View
Interior
Electrified GV70
The Electrified GV70 (or the eGV70) is the battery electric version of the GV70. It was revealed at the Auto Guangzhou on November 19, 2021,[ 6] [ 7] and officially released on March 16, 2022. The Electrified GV70 features a dual motor setup with all wheel drive . According to Genesis, the Electrified GV70 can charge from 10% to 80% in 18 minutes using a 350 kW charger.[ 8] [ 9] It has 503 liters (17.8 cu ft) of the trunk and 22 liters (0.78 cu ft) of frunk capacity. A 12.3-inch cluster with a GUI dedicated to electric models was applied.[ 10] [ 11]
Electrified GV70
Electrified GV70
A refreshed version was unveiled on November 19, 2024. the refreshed model include the changes brought by the refreshed petrol variant plus increasing the battery size from 77.4 kWh to 84 kWh and changing the charge port from CCS to NACS . Genesis will include a NACS to CCS adapter. The refreshed model will go on sale in the United States in early 2025 as a 2026 model year.[ 12]
Electrified GV70 (2025)
Rear View
Interior
Powertrain
GV70[ 13]
Model
Transmission
Power
Torque
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (official)
Top Speed
Petrol
Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi
8-speed automatic
304 PS (224 kW; 300 hp) @ 5,800 rpm
43 kg⋅m (422 N⋅m; 311 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,650–4,000 rpm
6.1s
240 km/h (149 mph) 250 km/h (155 mph)
Smartstream G3.5 T-GDi
380 PS (279 kW; 375 hp) @ 5,800 rpm
54 kg⋅m (530 N⋅m; 391 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,300–4,500 rpm
5.1s
250 km/h (155 mph)
Diesel
Smartstream D2.2 CRDi
8-speed automatic
210 PS (154 kW; 207 hp) @ 3,800 rpm
45 kg⋅m (441 N⋅m; 325 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,750–2,750 rpm
7.9s
215 km/h (134 mph)
Electrified GV70[ 14]
Battery
Years
Layout
Output
Torque
0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (official)
Top Speed
Range
77.4 kWh
2022–2024
AWD
320 kW (435 PS; 429 hp)[ 15]
700 N⋅m (71.4 kg⋅m; 516 lb⋅ft)
4.2 s
235 km/h (146 mph)
373–400 km (232–249 mi) (South Korea) 445–455 km (277–283 mi) (WLTP) 236 mi (380 km) (EPA )
84 kWh
2024–present
4.4 s
400–423 km (249–263 mi) (South Korea) 479 km (298 mi) (WLTP)
Safety
IIHS :[ 16]
Category
Rating
Small overlap front driver-side
Good
Small overlap front passenger-side
Good
Moderate overlap frontal offset
Good
Side impact
Good
Roof strength
Good[ a]
Head restraints & seats
Good
Euro NCAP test results for a LHD, five door on a registration from 2021.[ 17]
Test
Score
Points
Overall:
134.9
Adult occupant:
89%
34.1
Child occupant:
87%
43
Pedestrian :
64%
43.8
Safety assist:
87%
14.0
Awards
The GV70 won the 2022 Motor Trend SUV of the Year .[ 18]
The GV70 won the 2023 & 2024 Car and Driver 10Best Trucks and SUVs
Sales
GV70
Year
South Korea[ 19]
U.S.[ 20]
Canada
Global total[ 19]
2020
98
—
—
118
2021
40,994
10,735
1,522
59,410
2022
26,545
19,141
52,880
2023
34,474
24,314
3,111[ 21]
56,183
2024
33,983
26,944
4,048[ 21]
73,564
GV70 EV
Year
South Korea[ 19]
U.S.[ 20]
Canada
Global total[ 19]
2022
2,952
—
—
3,789
2023
2,159
1,674
487[ 21]
3,657
2024
486
2,976
292[ 21]
4,153
Notes
^ Strength-to-weight ratio: 4.56
References
^ "How Genesis GV70 Was Designed" . news.hyundaimotorgroup.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2022-01-02. Retrieved 2022-01-02 .
^ "2022 Genesis GV70: What We Know So Far" . Car and Driver . 2019-10-25. Retrieved 2020-10-29 .
^ a b "2021 Genesis GV70 revealed: Luxury medium-sized SUV bound for Australia | CarAdvice" . CarAdvice.com . Retrieved 2020-10-29 .
^ "Genesis Download Centre – Download Brochures | Genesis Australia" . www.genesis.com . Retrieved 2021-08-21 .
^ "2022 Genesis GV70 Makes Surprise Debut" . Motor1.com . Retrieved 2020-10-29 .
^ "The Genesis GV70 Electric Prepares For World Debut" . CarBuzz . 2021-11-16. Retrieved 2021-11-16 .
^ [LIVESTREAM] GENESIS WORLD PREMIERE AT AUTO GUANGZHOU , retrieved 2021-11-16
^ Paukert, Chris. "Genesis' Electrified GV70 is a promising luxury EV with an awkward name" . Roadshow . Retrieved 2021-11-20 .
^ Hoffman, Connor (2021-11-19). "483-HP 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 Is an EV in Disguise" . Car and Driver . Retrieved 2021-11-20 .
^ Ulitskaya, Jane (19 November 2021). "Genesis GV70 EV Brings Ultra-Fast Charging, High-Power Boost Mode" . Cars.com . Retrieved 23 November 2021 .
^ "Preorders start for Genesis GV70 EV" . 《The Korea Herald》 . Retrieved February 24, 2022 .
^ "2026 Genesis Electrified GV70 First Look: Small Changes Add up" . 20 November 2024.
^ "GENESIS GV70 - Luxury mid SUV Specifications | GENESIS" .
^ "GENESIS Electrified GV70 - Specs | GENESIS" .
^ 360 kW (489 PS; 483 hp) with Boost Mode.
^ "2022 Genesis GV70 4-door SUV" . IIHS . Retrieved 2022-09-14 .
^ "Official Genesis GV70 2021 safety rating" .
^ Gale, Zach (October 18, 2021). "The Genesis GV70 Is the 2022 MotorTrend SUV of the Year" . Motor Trend . Retrieved October 18, 2021 .
^ a b c d "Sales Performance | IR Activities | IR | Company | Company – Hyundai Worldwide" .
^ a b "2022 Genesis GV70 Sales Figures" .
^ a b c d "Hyundai and Genesis in Canada report 2024 sales, best year in company history" .
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