Such a beautiful and striking design. Genesis has really taken strides with their design language in my opinion. Definitely looking forward to owning a Genesis of my own. The only thing I wish they included in the exterior are fog lights.
Love the styling, the power and the cost so much I bought the fully loaded 2.5T Prestige (in Canada). The 300 HP in the 2.5T is more than enough as I live in the city but when you hit the highway and put your foot down, it takes off. I've had it for a little over a week and we absolutely love it. And in Canada we actually get 5 years of concierge service including maintenance. Everyone who has seen it so far says "WOW" which wouldn't happen with an X3, they are totally invisible.
@@tawhidpranto3862 Haven't really checked the "City" fuel avg as I've had it only a week but I did do a hwy drive on Saturday and I was getting over 30mpg at 75 miles an hour for an hour plus drive
Keep in mind that Canadian gallons are "Imperial" not US ... they are about 12% larger than a US gallon ... so Canadian mpg will always be higher than the US. 30mpg Can. is about 27mpg US.
I wish their mpg would be around 30 in the US. 25 mpg for mixed driving is a little less imo specially living in NYC where the gas price is around 3.89 now per gallon . Wish they had like a hybrid version. I would def buy that.
It's no real surprise that Genesis is aiming at the Germans, given that they have rather brazenly raided the likes of Audi and BMW for engineering and design talent. Combine that with Hyundai's laser focus on setting goals and achieving them and you have a very fast moving, but highly competent competitor in the luxury segment.
But nothing new or innovative from this brand. All things we’ve seen before, from some other luxury manufacturer. I would like this brand to be more original and creative. The best way to beat the Germans is to do it in your own distinctive flavor, not theirs.
It is another Samsung story. Of course, I wanted them to learn quality and reliability the Kaizen way from Toyota but I guess that they are too busy for it. Hyundai Kias are still catching on fire due to shoddy engines.
@@megs8373 That would require some basic knowledge of product development and the ability to read the direction of development, which some people just.don't.have. It's not his fault he strokes it to every German car he comes across, that's just what he was trained to do due to decades of marketing.
They did. That’s exactly what I said in my comment Yet everyone here said my claim is bogus and that I should be blocked for such claim that genesis has ended lexus That comment you made I Finn, along with the high praise of genesis, and my comment “rest in peace Lexus nx” is only proving my point.
@@Mr21scott Har har keep laughing and mocking me. You haven’t proven your case that the Lexus nx for example is infinitely better than the gv70 as a luxury vehicle. I was referring to his comment above.
@Jason King go ahead. Keep “cringing” None of you can even prove that Lexus outclasses genesis. The case that the nx is better than the gv70 is really fading away… The only Lexus I think that can even beat genesis is the is500, rc f, lc500 and GX460. no other Lexus I can think of beats genesis. Not even the flagship LS500. 😆 Heck most Toyotas are just as nice if not more luxurious than lexus these days for less but with the same reliability and often better tech
@@naveenthemachineits luxurious feeling when genesis broke in The middle of nowhere. Its an instant luxurious camping adventure. Read reports that genesis overheating in 6mo of ownership. Good luck😂
So elegant and bespoke inside and out. Gorgeous vehicle. Easily what I would buy in this segment. The interior looks like something out of a $100k plus car. Great driving as well with proper rwd bias dynamics. Definetly not a rebadged Rav4 cough.. Lexus. So impressed with the GV70. Best in class
Agreed. It’s unfortunate yet unsurprising that the new nx is dead on arrival and it’s not even on sale yet. 😔 Gv70 wins and they will eventually bring the nx to a screeching halt and watch it fall off. But the nx outsells this so that will never happen
I was thinking the same thing. This design looks great. The only thing I do not like about it are the tailpipes which would be unnecessary in an EV obviously. .
Great review. People take a long time to get over Hyundai's sins of 20 years ago, but i have heard nothing but great things about quality and reliability. I don't like cross overs, but I like how Genesis have made their vehicles different but keep a consistent brand ID. I would like to see a GV90! I think they would make a killing with that vehicle. Personally, my dream (affordable luxury) car is a G90 (with the V8 engine).
I was blown away on how well it was put together. I felt like I was driving a cross between audi/bmw from the next generation. A step ahead of the competition and just looked like it's ready for the prime time. This is 1990 Lexus ls400 moment from Genesis. It's a revelation. To me anyway.
Genesis is going all electric in 2025, the most engine upgrade would be hybrid, probably with 2.5T. That poor MPG isn't really going to deter away buyers at that segment, but still would like to see some improvement.
poor mpg can be overlooked but the price is to high for aspiring luxury brand. SQ5 and X3 M40 cost is in the same ballpark but you get better brand recognition and will piss off jealous Joneses.
Brand cache is one thing with the Germans, but the ability to turn heads is another (bland/conservative styling). The exclusivity of the Genesis brand is still a thing, for now. We own a 2019 G80 Sport and it still turns heads 3 yrs later. The GV70 or possibly the GV60 will be my next SUV. I am sold on the brand with the pricing, warranty and the valet service! P.S. Another awesome review Alex!
Genesis is really knocking out of the park! Looks amazing inside and out, good power and pretty good reliability. I would def get one if I was in the market.
I think original commenter is referring to previous genesis results, but yeah no one knows this reliability and genesis on a brand doesn't have much results on long term reliability unless you consider the hyundai genesis
Alex - you had the sport prestige version (21” wheels, hud, etc), but you showed the price for the “sport” with the 19” wheels. The one you had is about 60k, not the low 40s you showed. In fact the 6 cylinder starts at over $52,000. I’d really like to see review of slightly lower trim (still keeping blind spot camera), smaller engine 🤗
I’ve seen new genesis models out on the road and they are head turners. Honestly, if I were looking into “luxury” or luxury type vehicles, I wouldn’t look into anything German or European in general. Ultra expensive to fix, not very innovative, not super reliable - but extremely beautiful and luxurious. Japan and Korea are taking a big bite out of European makers, and that’s a good thing. Those Europeans have been too lax on reliability and dependability and too conservative on innovation. Maybe it’ll push them to provide better products instead of relying on the name of their brands.
Whay are you talking about? Technology wise the Germans destroy pretty much anything else. You're correct about reliability but aside from that, pricing and a few quirks like vehicle summon and mirror cameras for lane changing they've got everyone beat. Heck even Cadillac knocked it out the park tech wise with the lyriq and escalade.
@@sunshadow9704, let's have adult conversations. Your comment reads to be based on some other bias that has nothing to do with automobiles. Thanks for the commentary though.
@@mr.c6674 I am for civil conversation and on that note I am not going to care about your feelings. I speak with experience. I am very familiar with German education and their way of thinking and doing the job. Germans build quality goods. Other countries (America leads here) cut the corners. Look on how poorly Tesla is made. It is just junk compared to eclectic Audi or MB. As to this very vehicle, to each his own. I stated my opinion.
Owned Jags and Germans over the years, bought a Uyuni white on red/charcoal GV70 3.5 Sport Prestige last week. IMO the interior stands up to anything, fit and finish are perfect, Tech is excellent, comfort mode is luxurious, Sport+ is rowdy and fun. More than satisfied, some dealers are charging $5K over MSRP, they are hard to get.............
No one, not even sales person at a dealership know that the Genesis has a nice feature. If you press and hold the button at the door handel you can close the opened sunroof and all opened windows of the car. Great if kids leave windows open or partially open.
Go to dealerships first, and look what markup they add to it, you will be disappointed. Perhaps in 5-7 year will be able to buy a Genesis car at least at MSRP, who knows maybe even with a some discount..
Any chance you might review the 2.5 engine, I'm sure many viewers would like to hear your assessment on this model. Thanks for your excellent work, your videos are a reference of information and accuracy. Also, how does the GV70 compares with the Acura MDX?
I actually have the GV70 w/the 2.5T engine. More than enough power. I test drove the GV70 with the standard engine to eliminate it and it turned out its just fine for me and I am a speed hound
@@danydufort4562 I'm still in the "break-in" period so I'm trying to be sane with it but it is so damn easy to go much faster than you intend to without monitoring it. It's not a Dodge Durango Hellcat by any means but I've pushed it hard a couple of times and it gets up and goes. You will not lose the back end on this but I do have the Sport prestige package with the 21's for the tires. I highly suggest test driving one
@@Mamo878I have to look to see what my overall is at this point. It’s been much better than my Durango was, I’ll tell you that much, going by each time I go from point A to point B
4.8 0-60 is insane! So this car's faster than the fastest Lexus NX (with as good a reliability record), while possessing as advanced tech and luxury as the Germans.. Just crazy.
Ikr. The gv70 destroyed the nx and the nx isn’t even out yet I knew this would happen months before anyone even drove the nx and I was right the whole time It’s just sad that most people are trying too hard to defend how good the Lexus NX is when they clearly see the gv70 has ended the nx because of its superiority
Everything is great about this save for the gas mileage I was getting back in the '90s. The interior is a beautiful and the exterior stands out in a crowded field.
Drove our 2024 3.5L Prestige home tonight. My background is BMWs and Porsches (still own 2 Porsches) - this beats anything from Europe in this size hands down. Amazing engineering, wonderful interior, great fun to drive. It's a winner. We did white with red/black interior.
I've driven a GV 70 (with a friend on a too-short buying test-drive). This is a terrific vehicle, and it's absolutely on my own (very) short list of options in the near future. Totally fun to drive, and enough space for my long-distance lifestyle. Only thing I'm not sure about, those wheels. Maybe a little too radical for me...but easy to change with aftermarket options...
I believe different rims are selectable for those who don't like the G Spec (waffle) rims. At least that's what I was told and have seen at the dealership.
@@dadoo985 went on a test drive with both the stinger and the G70, and here in Oregon our streets are trash. The cars barely let sound in, and definitely don’t let it out. It’s insane, you have to get one!
@@HD_Kerino Here in New Orleans our Street s are horrible with potholes also. Thanks for input. Trying to decide between 22 RDX or 22 GV70 is hard. Especially being Honda owner since 1995. Skeptical about Genesis
@@dadoo985 If you’re used to Acura customer service and dealership experience, you will be sadly underwhelmed with having to take your $60,000 Genesis to the Kia dealership a deal with them. Some are better than others!
Excellent review! Great all around car. Genesis is putting most of the luxury brands to shame. I’ve owned most luxury brands in the past but my G70 out does them for me. Just wish their independent dealerships were further along by now and that the fuel economy was better. The rest is perfect.
@@gosman949 I had the Twin Turbo V6 G70. Traded it in earlier this year and got 90% of my money out of it too! Not bad for a 3 yr old sports car with 27,000 miles. Bought the 2023 GV70 w/ performance package. Super happy with it overall though it is a bit less peppy than that g70. But it’s bigger so yeah.
The GV70 is certainly a sweet drive. You ask about the fuel economy. The vehicle you are driving in the video is over $65K. I believe the fun factor and utility justify the MPG. If you can afford the $65K US, then you can likely afford the few bucks a week extra for the 2-3 MPG loss. It is also a unique drive. I don't see any in my town, that is until I take delivery of mine next week. 😁
It has been a year since I took delivery and I am still excited every time I get in the car. I can get 28mpg if I really try but I like to play so more like 23mpg. It is still a sweet ride. I see a few others but not many. The guy at the parts store said " I'm diggin' your Bentley, man"
@@gosman949 91 octane is recommended but you can use regular as well. My local gas station has regular and 93. So I do use 93 if I have a fun drive ahead.
That’s what I said before the nx came out. Yet everyone here has accused me of saying “genesis will end Lexus” thats so called a “bogus claim” But literally the number of praise the genesis has earned vs Lexus only proves my point
@3:07 Those exhaust tips are absurd... Waaaay out of proportion. Everything looked pretty darn great until then. Not too keen on the waffle-iron patterns either. Love what the Koreans are doing these days tho, a few slight adjustments and they just might eclipse German design and take over.
Yes, this is a nice looking vehicle but there is nothing revolutionary here. You talk about "inspiration.." from BMW, Mercedes, volvo etc., etc. When Lexus introduced the RX there was nothing out there like it. They started from scratch, so to speak. Here, Hyundai has had the luxury of using the platform of work that has already been done. From the beginnng, they have been a company that is known to 'copy' others in their design language. You compare reliability to Lexus but thats faulty reasoning because while Lexus/Toyota has built a reputation and has years of data, this is a new product that has not stood the test of time. Hyundai, (Genesis) has had time to employ technology and design and be "inspired" by what already exist. That's the easy part. Additionally, the dealership experience is a part of the overall package that comes with purchasing a luxury car. If you are going to say Hyunda(Genesis) is rising fast and etc etc., then it should be the OVERALL aspect of the brand not a spotty proposition. I don't need to have a reduced option for service and dealership experience when puchasing a luxury vehicle especially over $50,000. Also, I like your reviews but please be more consistent with your seating score. Saying "For me at least these are the most comfortable seats in the segment", when normally you would ding cars for having only a 2-way memory setting and not having the same range of motion in the passenger seat is not analogous to say "for you at least. Nowhere here did you even mention ventilated seats! At the least, they are ALL comfortable for you or, they are not. Or, you apply the score across the board without putting yourself in the mix because thats subjective.
Is it just me, or are they using Bentley for design inspiration? If I'm right, that is a smart move, effectively leapfrogging over German style to the more upscale British alternative. The winged emblem is also Bentley-esque.
@@naveenthemachine not in reliability they didn't. If you knew anything that is what made the Japanese and yet here you are claiming they leap frog them. The Germans HAVE ALWAYS BEEN THE LEADER WITH RESPECT TO TECH AND INNOVATION.
The current Lexus models are not impressive. The RX is ancient and wasn't great even new, and the new NX is ugly and not luxurious. The traditional LX and GX are capable, but antiques, and the UX is just a Corolla hatchback made extra ugly. There's not a single model that's up-to-date and truly luxurious.
@@markmiller3279 only Lexus models I like are the is500, RC F, GX460, and LC500. Those have great v8s. the LC is stunning, the is500 and rc f v8 sound great But yeah most lexuses I’d rather get a Toyota on the TNGA platform that’s just as nice if not nicer than lexus. Or at the high end get a genesis What I find interesting is that even though this won’t ever be cross shopped with the nx, I feel my Camry v6 beats the new nx in many ways
Just like the South Korean electronics, eventually they will lead over the Japanese in terms styling and performance. G70 was the car of the year 2019 by Motor Trend, now GV70 is the SUV of the year by Car and Driver 2021. Can’t wait to see Hyundai’s new Ioniq line that’s coming out, Japanese days are numbered.
Yup. It’s the beginning of the end of Lexus. I knew it would happen eventually even though Lexus has the most sales. But sales don’t mean anything when comparing the two
Alex: May I suggest an extra measurement in your reviews, as follows: First though, some background for the suggested measurement. Not every senior buyer will be limber enough to climb up to a higher level seat cushion. Nearly all SUV’s have a commanding outward view because buyers enjoy this important. However, most elders are sore and find getting upward more difficult. Thus a large segment of those seniors who still drive will strongly consider buyer a sedan, rather than a SUV, or a minivan….it is vastly easier to enter and exit. Suggestion: please add a measurement for the front seat elevation measured from the seat cushion height to the ground. Including that parameter would give a reference point from a current vehicle seat height contrasted to the new vehicle seat height. This might eliminate future disappointments, or remorse, after the glow of newness off--and real life sets in. Also might include a reliability factor, as reported by a consumer advocacy group. And/or the JD Power numbers. Thank you for your in-depth research and vehicle reporting. Wonder if anyone has thought about adding a five year factor of ownership to see how well the index of longevity rates compared to when it was new (assuming that model vehicle was available five years earlier). All for now, Art Hathcock La Plata, Maryland (301) 957-5420
Genesis has great cars but their dealer network is awful. Tons of bad feedback from their customers. For that reason alone, I don't think I will go with Genesis any time soon.
Dealer network is probably the least of concern Because as with any car you’ll be sitting inside driving it. Once you drive the car, the fact that you bought it from a low rent Hyundai dealer will wash away. The only reason to be worried about customer experience is if your car breaks all the time like a Jaguar or Land Rover or fiat
GV70 is the best looker among compact SUV, and as a empty-nester GV70 is in our top shopping list. current RX350 is our last Lexus left out of four we had in the past five years.
Alex outstanding review of the Gensis, GV70, 3.5TT!! I am sincerely interested/impressed with the crossover! Thank you for providing a thorough, detailed review, as always. I agree, I'm disappointed Gensis, doesn't have a massage function for the front seat passenger. The absence of wireless "droid car play", along with, I feel, obsolete phone charging port(s). Man! But, however, I love the vehicle!! Sexy as all outdoors! I feel it's large enough for a mail driver (ego). And! I think it's a type of vehicle that a buyer would be satisfied with, appearance, performance, luxury for the duration. And your review/evaluation of the Gensis, GV70 as a solid vehicle confirmed it. The only other vehicle I had considered was the Audi, SQ5. I definitely dig the exhaust sound of the SQ5 but so it appears I will be ordering a Gensis! Alex, please keep up the good, objective reviews you do!!
In my area (Ohio) the 3.5T AWD GV70 starts at $52,600, instead of the $42,045 shown in 21:08. And at this moment it is impossible to get these boys at MSRP from what I know.
Alex, great vid as usual but please tweak your shutter speeds... the choppiness of the slow mo shots is super distracting. You can use an ND filter if you can't get the shutter speeds low enough
Love how thorough you are with your reviews. I love this model and look forward to some day soon owning a Genesis GV 70, keep up the excellent work you and your crew.
After owning the 2017 Kia Sorento, 2020 Kia Telluride SXP AWD and now 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV, I can totally see myself owning this luxury brand of the manufacturer as long as they come up with larger hybridized/electricfied SUVs. Gas is not cheap these days in the US and all the talks about going green make this excellent GV70 a bit less attractive to me.
@@justinfontaine5539 Yeah, it is. We haven't been independent when it comes to petroleum products for decades. If you can convince the Saudis to lower prices, go for it.
@@markmiller3279 Wrong dude. We were totally independent on oil last year before the libtards took over. We had a surplus and were selling out crude to Europe. Watch some more CNN..
I believe the BMW X5 is 194 inches long and therefore not just 3/10th if an inch longer than the Genesis GV70 185.6 inches but more than 8 inches longer. The BMW X3 is 186 inches long.
I’m a 2023 Kia Sportage owner, I believe with the same 2.5L engine, non turbo, with the same dual fuel injection delivery system, I’d love to see a comparison of this engine vs the European GDI engines over 70K to 100K miles and see who has the better reliability. A coworker just bought a 2015 BMW 750IL for under 30K, new it was 6 figures. That’s depreciation.
Alex, I'd like to add something to your comments about Genesis customer service. Although your review focuses on the GV70 your comments about Genesis overall support make my comments relevant to anyone looking to purchase a Genesis product. First let me say that until two days ago I had a 2021 G80 Prestige 2.5T and put nearly 10k miles on it. This was my 3d G80 and the first of the new design. The new G 80 looks great but is a giant step backwards in terms of build quality. In an attempt to lighten up the car they have gone to a 4 cylinder engine and lots of cheap plastic parts. The car feels more like a AWD Sonata than it does my prior G80. Build is disappointing as many interior recycled plastic parts don't fit together well, and go snap crackle and pop like a bowl of rice krispies. The 2.5T engine is powerful but shakes and shudders like a tractor, gets worse gas mileage then my prior 3.8L G80 and required premium fuel to run at it's best. Ignoring recent gas price hikes, this G80 was costing me 15% more in fuel then the prior 3.8. The automatic emergency braking system just plain unsafe. The lane control feature is erratic and overreacts making the car feel unsafe to drive when it is engaged. The worst part is that the factory support team is unable to properly support the vehicle due to the weakness of the dealer service teams. Escalating to the manufacturer level the factory team has refused to fix issues claiming everything is "normal". REALLY!!!! I believe that they are doing this as a way to work around the lemon law in my state. What is the value of a long warrantee if the Manufacturer refuses to perform? The entire Genesis support team is clueless about how to treat a loyal previous customer let alone ANY premium car customer. The Genesis mission statement is to exceed expectations, which they fail to do. My expectations were set by my prior G80 not a BMW, or Mercedes. I warn anyone considering purchasing a Genesis product that if it can happen to me as a 3d time loyal Genesis customer it can happen to you since in spite of their words the Genesis team does not value the individual customer.
@@naveenthemachine I'm sure mine was a lemon also, however the point of my post was that Hyundai wasn't there for me to back up it's product and gave me a run around, dodged the lemon law and did other unconscionable things. Yes, any manufacturer can produce an individual bad machine, it's how they back it up that's the key. My neighbor got a rare RX Lexus that was problematical and Lexus had them out of it into a new one within a month. Hyundai on the other hand took 5 months to finally step up to the fact that the car was bad and decide to do something about it, and when they did their offer was half baked, so it cost me a lot of money to own a bad car for six months and even more money to purchase a second car because none of my friends and family would ride with me in the G80 after hearing how someone was injured when the AEB system locked up the brakes on I95 and my passenger was injured by whiplash and had a rib cracked by the seat belts rapid tightening. The CSR rep handling the case couldn't give a damn that the car was dangerous. I can always make more money but the amount of my time that they waisted can never be made up for. If they don't start caring about the customer, and especially repeat customers like myself and deal with their customer complaints as an emergency, like RIGHT NOW the brand will die a slow painful death from all the customer complaints.
Thank you for posting your experience and giving an honest review. People like to say the Kia/Hyundai have the best warranty, but good luck getting them to honor it. My cousin traded in his optima after the second engine blew up and they wouldn’t honor their warranty.
The Genesis GV70 3.5 is waaaaaaay overpriced in Canada. BMW X3 m4i, Audi SQ5 and even the Mercedes GLC 43 are cheaper. I don't see many people buying this at that price.
Alex on Autos is the best vehicle review channel out there. So much information without being boring or doing stupid stuff to make it more entertaining. I wish he would start a news channel. He would blow mainstream media (aka party propaganda) out of the water.
i like your reviews, but I've seen a lot of GV70 reviews by now and other reviews too and it just seems like the auto-reviewer personality just values driving dynamics a little too heavily considering the audience will basically only ever gun it when merging on the highway. when you pay 50-70k for a car, i don't care how much money you make, you tend to baby it.
I heard the service (repair issues after few thousand miles) is horrible for the GV70... The advertized concierge service seems just to be a marketing gimmick. Can anybody confirm?
Nx what nx? 😆 i thought the nx was dead… Get a gv70 any day. If you’re spending that kind of money and you’re worried about fuel economy, why are you even shopping in this category?
@@naveenthemachine if you drive on EV mode in the NX for many miles, you might eventually bring the total ownership cost to be less than the GV70. The MPGs in the GV70 are terrible. And I love having HOV stickers, which the NX 450h gives you.
@@garrettw99 true but it’s a luxury car. If you’re spending that kind of money you shouldn’t be concerned about fuel economy or ev range. If you can afford the high cost you can certainly afford the poor gas mileage. Do you see any rolls Royce or maybach owner complaining about fuel efficiency?
@@naveenthemachine no but the NX450h is $60k, not >$200k. Most of the luxury cars sold around me seem to be the plug-in variants or EVs. HOV stickers are a godsend for a lot of people in CA
I disagree on the comparison on cost of the BMW vs the Genesis. You option out a X3 M40i you are still under $70k while the Genesis is actually more expensive on the high end. Low end the Genesis is a better price due to the standard features.
Per the Genesis site, a loaded GV70 with the Sport Prestige package runs $63k. You're right that a comparable X3 will run $70k. That's a whole lot more than the Genesis.
I bet it will the high end trims, I was considering this before buying my RDX, but I found the GV70 got more expensive. Also, I'm learning alot that the dealership and service experience is just as important to some people which Genesis/Hyundai still need to work on.
@@troys.9188 dealer experience is probably the least of concern Because as with any car, you’ll be sitting inside and DRIVING it, not paying to see it get repaired everyday like a Jaguar or lane rover or fiat product. Once you drive it and sit inside, the mentality that you bought this car from a Hyundai dealer will be over looked very easily since where you buy the car from doesn’t alter the quality of the car at all. It’s no different than say buying a low mileage Lexus from a Toyota delaer
The 3.5 Awd is 52.600 dealer markup taxes and misc my quote was 62.200. For that price I told the sales men I can get a Porsche Mccan base model. At the end of the day it’s a Hyundai
The red interior was great for 2022 but they changed the seats in 2023 to be all red instead of the previous charcoal with red stitching. Way too much red now. Big mistake.
I got the white paint with the Ultramarine Blue interior and it is gorgeous. And everything is blue, they didn't cheap out by giving it black carpet or headliner.
Those wheels SUCK big time. Does Genesis really think it looks upscale? Looks like something ordered from JC Whitney back in the 70s to go on a low rider Caddy🤮
Genesis isn't following Lexus' very successful playbook on selling cars in the US. Lexus started with the LS, and a top-notch dealer network and customer service. Genesis is starting off with the models, and no network, through Hyundai The lack of investment in dealers does allow them to put more money into the vehicles, but customer service suffers, as you are basically just a pumped up Hyundai, and get Hyundai service. This has caused them to have less of an effect on the market than Lexus did in their first 6 years
The issue of dealer and customer experience in genesis is peanuts tbh Because the best thing about owning a car is that you’ll be DRIVING it, not paying to see it sit in a dealer being fixed. Since Jaguar or Land Rover will sit in a dealer all the time being fixed, then dealer and customer experience becomes important. Not to mention that genesis has their concierge service so the fear of visiting the low rent Hyundai dealer goes away But in the gv70 when you sit inside and get behind the wheel, the negative mentality that you bought this luxury car from a low rent Hyundai dealer will wash away. Because while Lexus has the best quality customer experience, genesis has the best quality vehicles period. And I think I know what I’d choose… the latter
@@naveenthemachine What would that be? It's not like you don't post it on virtually every Genesis video posted on the internet. And why didn't you tell Alex what you write virtually everywhere else, that Lexus is going out of business now thanks to Genesis, even though they sell 75% more cars? LOL.
@@Mr21scott Camry is different. First off stinger is being cancelled so that doesn’t help your case The Camry still offers a v6 that’s unheard of in this segment The Highlander outsells the telluride but for how long? It’s only a matter of time until it catches up. You know the demand is insane for the telluride more than the Highlander. Even before Covid and the chip shortage the Highlander was easier to get than a telluride Now that said… I really hope the upcoming grand Highlander will make a very unexpected comeback on the telluride and dethrone it comparison wise. Not only sales wise
Such a beautiful and striking design. Genesis has really taken strides with their design language in my opinion. Definitely looking forward to owning a Genesis of my own. The only thing I wish they included in the exterior are fog lights.
Fog lights? Funny. And tittie tassels.
@@BUEAU 😄 🤣 it looks good without them too, just accustomed to having them i suppose.
Love the styling, the power and the cost so much I bought the fully loaded 2.5T Prestige (in Canada). The 300 HP in the 2.5T is more than enough as I live in the city but when you hit the highway and put your foot down, it takes off. I've had it for a little over a week and we absolutely love it. And in Canada we actually get 5 years of concierge service including maintenance. Everyone who has seen it so far says "WOW" which wouldn't happen with an X3, they are totally invisible.
What's the mpg you get on regular driving?
@@tawhidpranto3862 Haven't really checked the "City" fuel avg as I've had it only a week but I did do a hwy drive on Saturday and I was getting over 30mpg at 75 miles an hour for an hour plus drive
Keep in mind that Canadian gallons are "Imperial" not US ... they are about 12% larger than a US gallon ... so Canadian mpg will always be higher than the US. 30mpg Can. is about 27mpg US.
Feel bad for you. 2.5L is just peanuts
I wish their mpg would be around 30 in the US. 25 mpg for mixed driving is a little less imo specially living in NYC where the gas price is around 3.89 now per gallon . Wish they had like a hybrid version. I would def buy that.
The 3.5T AWD starts at $52,600 MSRP and not $42,045 as shown in the video.
He was talking about the 2.5 dum dum
This one. I saw on the street. Mind blowing design. So sweet.
Well done Genesis. Well done.
It's no real surprise that Genesis is aiming at the Germans, given that they have rather brazenly raided the likes of Audi and BMW for engineering and design talent. Combine that with Hyundai's laser focus on setting goals and achieving them and you have a very fast moving, but highly competent competitor in the luxury segment.
But nothing new or innovative from this brand. All things we’ve seen before, from some other luxury manufacturer. I would like this brand to be more original and creative. The best way to beat the Germans is to do it in your own distinctive flavor, not theirs.
@@mybro727 They can't achieve that goal. Instead it's easer to copy the innovators.
It is another Samsung story.
Of course, I wanted them to learn quality and reliability the Kaizen way from Toyota but I guess that they are too busy for it. Hyundai Kias are still catching on fire due to shoddy engines.
@@paulj9821 you dont see their potential and abilities yet. It is benchmarking not copying. You should know the difference.
@@megs8373 That would require some basic knowledge of product development and the ability to read the direction of development, which some people just.don't.have. It's not his fault he strokes it to every German car he comes across, that's just what he was trained to do due to decades of marketing.
Genesis isn't chasing Lexus they just flat out decided to destroy them..lol
They did. That’s exactly what I said in my comment
Yet everyone here said my claim is bogus and that I should be blocked for such claim that genesis has ended lexus
That comment you made I Finn, along with the high praise of genesis, and my comment “rest in peace Lexus nx” is only proving my point.
@@naveenthemachine You're replying to your own comment LOL. Seriously, you have issues.
@@Mr21scott Har har keep laughing and mocking me. You haven’t proven your case that the Lexus nx for example is infinitely better than the gv70 as a luxury vehicle.
I was referring to his comment above.
@Jason King go ahead. Keep “cringing”
None of you can even prove that Lexus outclasses genesis. The case that the nx is better than the gv70 is really fading away…
The only Lexus I think that can even beat genesis is the is500, rc f, lc500 and GX460. no other Lexus I can think of beats genesis. Not even the flagship LS500. 😆
Heck most Toyotas are just as nice if not more luxurious than lexus these days for less but with the same reliability and often better tech
@@naveenthemachineits luxurious feeling when genesis broke in The middle of nowhere. Its an instant luxurious camping adventure. Read reports that genesis overheating in 6mo of ownership. Good luck😂
So elegant and bespoke inside and out. Gorgeous vehicle. Easily what I would buy in this segment. The interior looks like something out of a $100k plus car. Great driving as well with proper rwd bias dynamics. Definetly not a rebadged Rav4 cough.. Lexus. So impressed with the GV70. Best in class
Agreed. It’s unfortunate yet unsurprising that the new nx is dead on arrival and it’s not even on sale yet. 😔
Gv70 wins and they will eventually bring the nx to a screeching halt and watch it fall off. But the nx outsells this so that will never happen
They just need to improve MPG or add a hybrid version
Genesis is not producing gas engines after 2025 I think.
I was thinking the same thing. This design looks great. The only thing I do not like about it are the tailpipes which would be unnecessary in an EV obviously. .
They are planning on introducing an electric GV70 and its already been spied testing. The next gen G90 and G70 will be the last ICE Genesis models.
@@greg.anywhere add 15k onto the current price for a BEV gv70. Not going to sell.
Very interesting design. Genesis is coming out strong!
Genesis drop in value like a rock
@les and bmw drops like rock the second you sign the paperwork. The only one that doesn’t in this segment is Lexus.
@@les2997 as opposed to who?
@@les2997
Perfect, that means people under 40 years old can actually have a chance to own this vehicle.
Great review. People take a long time to get over Hyundai's sins of 20 years ago, but i have heard nothing but great things about quality and reliability. I don't like cross overs, but I like how Genesis have made their vehicles different but keep a consistent brand ID. I would like to see a GV90! I think they would make a killing with that vehicle. Personally, my dream (affordable luxury) car is a G90 (with the V8 engine).
Their cars were always good cars, it's just brand perception that changed (and they did get better)
Their engines are still catching on fire so it is more like a Samsung story instead of a Toyota competitor.
Even genesis know that their non sport steering wheel is a deal breaker for many people so they keep showing only the sport trims lmao
I was blown away on how well it was put together. I felt like I was driving a cross between audi/bmw from the next generation. A step ahead of the competition and just looked like it's ready for the prime time. This is 1990 Lexus ls400 moment from Genesis. It's a revelation. To me anyway.
Genesis is going all electric in 2025, the most engine upgrade would be hybrid, probably with 2.5T. That poor MPG isn't really going to deter away buyers at that segment, but still would like to see some improvement.
Macan S, 5 liter/100 km. Yikes!
poor mpg can be overlooked but the price is to high for aspiring luxury brand. SQ5 and X3 M40 cost is in the same ballpark but you get better brand recognition and will piss off jealous Joneses.
@@robertduklus6555 who cares about brand recognition, when you have a superior automobile in every way!
@@ernestjones9054 i agree with you but people are shallow and appearances matter.
@@robertduklus6555 Very true but yet Very Sad, besides that automobile is Stunning!
Brand cache is one thing with the Germans, but the ability to turn heads is another (bland/conservative styling). The exclusivity of the Genesis brand is still a thing, for now. We own a 2019 G80 Sport and it still turns heads 3 yrs later. The GV70 or possibly the GV60 will be my next SUV. I am sold on the brand with the pricing, warranty and the valet service! P.S. Another awesome review Alex!
Genesis is really knocking out of the park! Looks amazing inside and out, good power and pretty good reliability. I would def get one if I was in the market.
You don't know what the reliability is.
You got a time machine to know a all new vehicle’s reliability?
I think original commenter is referring to previous genesis results, but yeah no one knows this reliability and genesis on a brand doesn't have much results on long term reliability unless you consider the hyundai genesis
It has a 10 year 100K warranty and reliability lately for genesis is up there with Lexus
@@michaelp.3485 Surveys indicate it's one of the best. It overtook Lexus in 2020, I think it was.
Alex - you had the sport prestige version (21” wheels, hud, etc), but you showed the price for the “sport” with the 19” wheels. The one you had is about 60k, not the low 40s you showed. In fact the 6 cylinder starts at over $52,000.
I’d really like to see review of slightly lower trim (still keeping blind spot camera), smaller engine 🤗
Genesis is bringing the heat!
Been waiting for your review for a while now. Most likely our next vehicle
you will LOVE it
I’ve seen new genesis models out on the road and they are head turners.
Honestly, if I were looking into “luxury” or luxury type vehicles, I wouldn’t look into anything German or European in general. Ultra expensive to fix, not very innovative, not super reliable - but extremely beautiful and luxurious.
Japan and Korea are taking a big bite out of European makers, and that’s a good thing. Those Europeans have been too lax on reliability and dependability and too conservative on innovation. Maybe it’ll push them to provide better products instead of relying on the name of their brands.
reliability is the ONLY thing that Japanese brands do better than the European brands
Whay are you talking about? Technology wise the Germans destroy pretty much anything else. You're correct about reliability but aside from that, pricing and a few quirks like vehicle summon and mirror cameras for lane changing they've got everyone beat. Heck even Cadillac knocked it out the park tech wise with the lyriq and escalade.
Germany has the engineers. They are miles ahead from this cheap bucket on the wheels.
@@sunshadow9704, let's have adult conversations. Your comment reads to be based on some other bias that has nothing to do with automobiles.
Thanks for the commentary though.
@@mr.c6674 I am for civil conversation and on that note I am not going to care about your feelings. I speak with experience. I am very familiar with German education and their way of thinking and doing the job. Germans build quality goods. Other countries (America leads here) cut the corners. Look on how poorly Tesla is made. It is just junk compared to eclectic Audi or MB. As to this very vehicle, to each his own. I stated my opinion.
I hope you test the 2.5 version. It's powerful enough and won't burn as much gas.
Owned Jags and Germans over the years, bought a Uyuni white on red/charcoal GV70 3.5 Sport Prestige last week. IMO the interior stands up to anything, fit and finish are perfect, Tech is excellent, comfort mode is luxurious, Sport+ is rowdy and fun. More than satisfied, some dealers are charging $5K over MSRP, they are hard to get.............
Addison, I wonder if they are still hard to get?
No one, not even sales person at a dealership know that the Genesis has a nice feature. If you press and hold the button at the door handel you can close the opened sunroof and all opened windows of the car. Great if kids leave windows open or partially open.
Looks like outstanding value for money. Am considering one for my next vehicle.
Go to dealerships first, and look what markup they add to it, you will be disappointed. Perhaps in 5-7 year will be able to buy a Genesis car at least at MSRP, who knows maybe even with a some discount..
Any chance you might review the 2.5 engine, I'm sure many viewers would like to hear your assessment on this model. Thanks for your excellent work, your videos are a reference of information and accuracy. Also, how does the GV70 compares with the Acura MDX?
I actually have the GV70 w/the 2.5T engine. More than enough power. I test drove the GV70 with the standard engine to eliminate it and it turned out its just fine for me and I am a speed hound
@@carynmcentee6725 Thanks for the information, how does it sound when pushed hard?
@@danydufort4562 I'm still in the "break-in" period so I'm trying to be sane with it but it is so damn easy to go much faster than you intend to without monitoring it. It's not a Dodge Durango Hellcat by any means but I've pushed it hard a couple of times and it gets up and goes. You will not lose the back end on this but I do have the Sport prestige package with the 21's for the tires. I highly suggest test driving one
@@carynmcentee6725
And what sort of actual MPG are you getting with the 2.5T engine?
@@Mamo878I have to look to see what my overall is at this point. It’s been much better than my Durango was, I’ll tell you that much, going by each time I go from point A to point B
Meh what's the fuel economy improvement 4 or 5 MPG? $600 a year difference a year using `15,000mi a year at $4 a gallon, whoopie doo
4.8 0-60 is insane! So this car's faster than the fastest Lexus NX (with as good a reliability record), while possessing as advanced tech and luxury as the Germans.. Just crazy.
Ikr. The gv70 destroyed the nx and the nx isn’t even out yet
I knew this would happen months before anyone even drove the nx and I was right the whole time
It’s just sad that most people are trying too hard to defend how good the Lexus NX is when they clearly see the gv70 has ended the nx because of its superiority
I would take the Genesis over the Lexus.
Finally you got this review out!! Thanks for consistent reviews and thorough comparisons Alex!
Everything is great about this save for the gas mileage I was getting back in the '90s. The interior is a beautiful and the exterior stands out in a crowded field.
Alex you're the best. Keep it up!
The pricing you have is nowhere near what I’m seeing here in the mid Atlantic area.I’m seeing prices north of 60k for a 3.5 awd.
Drove our 2024 3.5L Prestige home tonight. My background is BMWs and Porsches (still own 2 Porsches) - this beats anything from Europe in this size hands down. Amazing engineering, wonderful interior, great fun to drive. It's a winner. We did white with red/black interior.
@ 20:07 ... I think you have a typo in your $42,045|3.5T Sport AWS slide ... I think the price is much higher.
Correct. The 4 should be a 6
Gas guzzler
I've driven a GV 70 (with a friend on a too-short buying test-drive). This is a terrific vehicle, and it's absolutely on my own (very) short list of options in the near future. Totally fun to drive, and enough space for my long-distance lifestyle. Only thing I'm not sure about, those wheels. Maybe a little too radical for me...but easy to change with aftermarket options...
I believe different rims are selectable for those who don't like the G Spec (waffle) rims. At least that's what I was told and have seen at the dealership.
How was interior noise? Road noise? Engine?
@@dadoo985 went on a test drive with both the stinger and the G70, and here in Oregon our streets are trash. The cars barely let sound in, and definitely don’t let it out. It’s insane, you have to get one!
@@HD_Kerino Here in New Orleans our Street s are horrible with potholes also. Thanks for input. Trying to decide between 22 RDX or 22 GV70 is hard. Especially being Honda owner since 1995. Skeptical about Genesis
@@dadoo985 If you’re used to Acura customer service and dealership experience, you will be sadly underwhelmed with having to take your $60,000 Genesis to the Kia dealership a deal with them. Some are better than others!
Excellent review! Great all around car. Genesis is putting most of the luxury brands to shame. I’ve owned most luxury brands in the past but my G70 out does them for me. Just wish their independent dealerships were further along by now and that the fuel economy was better. The rest is perfect.
Brandon and what pray tell is your fuel mileage? Do you have the 4 or the 6?
@@gosman949 I had the Twin Turbo V6 G70. Traded it in earlier this year and got 90% of my money out of it too! Not bad for a 3 yr old sports car with 27,000 miles. Bought the 2023 GV70 w/ performance package. Super happy with it overall though it is a bit less peppy than that g70. But it’s bigger so yeah.
No hybrid drivetrain option was a dealbreaker for me…with premium unleaded gas rates rising , I would want a hybrid option.
this didn't age well
I love it. Definitely will be on my list of vehicles to consider when I'm shopping.
Yes... this is like an updated FX35/50!!! I love this and I'm not an SUV fan. I wish the G70 was updated with this tech and engine.
The GV70 is certainly a sweet drive. You ask about the fuel economy. The vehicle you are driving in the video is over $65K. I believe the fun factor and utility justify the MPG. If you can afford the $65K US, then you can likely afford the few bucks a week extra for the 2-3 MPG loss. It is also a unique drive. I don't see any in my town, that is until I take delivery of mine next week. 😁
and James what do you think now about that GV70? The 4 cylinder or the 6?
It has been a year since I took delivery and I am still excited every time I get in the car. I can get 28mpg if I really try but I like to play so more like 23mpg. It is still a sweet ride. I see a few others but not many. The guy at the parts store said " I'm diggin' your Bentley, man"
...it's the 3.5T twin turbo version.
@@Jarob9 wow? Are you required to use high octane gasoline?
@@gosman949 91 octane is recommended but you can use regular as well. My local gas station has regular and 93. So I do use 93 if I have a fun drive ahead.
These Genesis folk ain't messin around. This looks great.
Hope they breakthrough in Europe. Would be a good competitor to the German brands
Motor Trend named it 2022 SUV of the year - it has certainly made a good impression and to me, it is a very attractive vehicle, both inside and out.
They aren't chasing lexus...they've surpassed them
That’s what I said before the nx came out. Yet everyone here has accused me of saying “genesis will end Lexus” thats so called a “bogus claim”
But literally the number of praise the genesis has earned vs Lexus only proves my point
Great review Alex - definitely a real competitor now to the X3, SQ5 and GLC. Likely more reliable as well.
@3:07 Those exhaust tips are absurd... Waaaay out of proportion. Everything looked pretty darn great until then. Not too keen on the waffle-iron patterns either. Love what the Koreans are doing these days tho, a few slight adjustments and they just might eclipse German design and take over.
your end music makes me feel like I'm listening to something on NPR lol Great review and production, Alex and team! :)
Yes, this is a nice looking vehicle but there is nothing revolutionary here. You talk about "inspiration.." from BMW, Mercedes, volvo etc., etc. When Lexus introduced the RX there was nothing out there like it. They started from scratch, so to speak. Here, Hyundai has had the luxury of using the platform of work that has already been done. From the beginnng, they have been a company that is known to 'copy' others in their design language. You compare reliability to Lexus but thats faulty reasoning because while Lexus/Toyota has built a reputation and has years of data, this is a new product that has not stood the test of time. Hyundai, (Genesis) has had time to employ technology and design and be "inspired" by what already exist. That's the easy part.
Additionally, the dealership experience is a part of the overall package that comes with purchasing a luxury car. If you are going to say Hyunda(Genesis) is rising fast and etc etc., then it should be the OVERALL aspect of the brand not a spotty proposition. I don't need to have a reduced option for service and dealership experience when puchasing a luxury vehicle especially over $50,000.
Also, I like your reviews but please be more consistent with your seating score. Saying "For me at least these are the most comfortable seats in the segment", when normally you would ding cars for having only a 2-way memory setting and not having the same range of motion in the passenger seat is not analogous to say "for you at least. Nowhere here did you even mention ventilated seats! At the least, they are ALL comfortable for you or, they are not. Or, you apply the score across the board without putting yourself in the mix because thats subjective.
No dealer network. Try going to a Hynduai dealer for maintenance. NOT a luxury brand compared to Lexus.
Is it just me, or are they using Bentley for design inspiration? If I'm right, that is a smart move, effectively leapfrogging over German style to the more upscale British alternative. The winged emblem is also Bentley-esque.
You're definitely right. The head designer of Genesis was the former head of Bentley.
No it’s copying. Any brand could of done that. Easy
Former Korean designer of Bently(Sang Yup Lee) is know head designer of the Genesis.
I see what Alex did here the G80 GV80 review and now G70 GV70 review
Leapfrogged the Japanese competition. Can’t even find these on the lot to buy aside from the sedans. Great review Alex!
Not just leapfrog, but they have ended the Japanese competition
@@naveenthemachine not in reliability they didn't. If you knew anything that is what made the Japanese and yet here you are claiming they leap frog them. The Germans HAVE ALWAYS BEEN THE LEADER WITH RESPECT TO TECH AND INNOVATION.
Wish the Genesis GV60 looked half as good as the gorgeous GV70.... Styling of the E-GMP BEVs have been disappointing compared to their specs...
I’d definitely take a Genesis over a Lexus in a heartbeat
I would too. If I was buying a Lexus, I’d take either a genesis at the high end, or a high end Toyota at the low end.
The current Lexus models are not impressive. The RX is ancient and wasn't great even new, and the new NX is ugly and not luxurious. The traditional LX and GX are capable, but antiques, and the UX is just a Corolla hatchback made extra ugly. There's not a single model that's up-to-date and truly luxurious.
@@markmiller3279 only Lexus models I like are the is500, RC F, GX460, and LC500. Those have great v8s. the LC is stunning, the is500 and rc f v8 sound great
But yeah most lexuses I’d rather get a Toyota on the TNGA platform that’s just as nice if not nicer than lexus. Or at the high end get a genesis
What I find interesting is that even though this won’t ever be cross shopped with the nx, I feel my Camry v6 beats the new nx in many ways
How to buy a Genesis avoiding dealer in the US? I want it as in Canada 😭
Despite What Alex shows for pricing, nearby dealer has GV70 3.5T Sport from $59K to $64K.
Alex gets points for Avi Kaplan on the stereo and a good laugh for the loose shoes in the driver's side footwell.
Just like the South Korean electronics, eventually they will lead over the Japanese in terms styling and performance. G70 was the car of the year 2019 by Motor Trend, now GV70 is the SUV of the year by Car and Driver 2021. Can’t wait to see Hyundai’s new Ioniq line that’s coming out, Japanese days are numbered.
Yup. It’s the beginning of the end of Lexus. I knew it would happen eventually even though Lexus has the most sales. But sales don’t mean anything when comparing the two
Alex: May I suggest an extra measurement in your reviews, as follows:
First though, some background for the suggested measurement. Not every senior buyer will be limber enough to climb up to a higher level seat cushion. Nearly all SUV’s have a commanding outward view because buyers enjoy this important. However, most elders are sore and find getting upward more difficult. Thus a large segment of those seniors who still drive will strongly consider buyer a sedan, rather than a SUV, or a minivan….it is vastly easier to enter and exit.
Suggestion: please add a measurement for the front seat elevation measured from the seat cushion height to the ground. Including that parameter would give a reference point from a current vehicle seat height contrasted to the new vehicle seat height. This might eliminate future disappointments, or remorse, after the glow of newness off--and real life sets in.
Also might include a reliability factor, as reported by a consumer advocacy group. And/or the JD Power numbers.
Thank you for your in-depth research and vehicle reporting. Wonder if anyone has thought about adding a five year factor of ownership to see how well the index of longevity rates compared to when it was new (assuming that model vehicle was available five years earlier).
All for now,
Art Hathcock
La Plata, Maryland
(301) 957-5420
Genesis has great cars but their dealer network is awful. Tons of bad feedback from their customers. For that reason alone, I don't think I will go with Genesis any time soon.
Dealer network is probably the least of concern
Because as with any car you’ll be sitting inside driving it. Once you drive the car, the fact that you bought it from a low rent Hyundai dealer will wash away. The only reason to be worried about customer experience is if your car breaks all the time like a Jaguar or Land Rover or fiat
GV70 is the best looker among compact SUV, and as a empty-nester GV70 is in our top shopping list. current RX350 is our last Lexus left out of four we had in the past five years.
God, I really miss the Infiniti FX.
Alex outstanding review of the Gensis, GV70, 3.5TT!! I am sincerely interested/impressed with the crossover! Thank you for providing a thorough, detailed review, as always. I agree, I'm disappointed Gensis, doesn't have a massage function for the front seat passenger. The absence of wireless "droid car play", along with, I feel, obsolete phone charging port(s). Man! But, however, I love the vehicle!! Sexy as all outdoors! I feel it's large enough for a mail driver (ego). And! I think it's a type of vehicle that a buyer would be satisfied with, appearance, performance, luxury for the duration. And your review/evaluation of the Gensis, GV70 as a solid vehicle confirmed it. The only other vehicle I had considered was the Audi, SQ5. I definitely dig the exhaust sound of the SQ5 but so it appears I will be ordering a Gensis! Alex, please keep up the good, objective reviews you do!!
German engineers: You know those spontaneously combust and burn your house down,... right?
I just called Genesis of Jersey City they quoted $59,675 MSP for GV70 3.5 T - did you have a typo or?
One negative about moving the radar cruise control under the grill is now you have to put the front license plate in the grill.
In my area (Ohio) the 3.5T AWD GV70 starts at $52,600, instead of the $42,045 shown in 21:08. And at this moment it is impossible to get these boys at MSRP from what I know.
$42k is the base price of the 2.5t, not the 3.5t.
@@JT-fq2bl Ikr, Alex had a typo at 21:08, the text in the video read "$42,045 | 3.5T Sport AWD".
Supply chain. Vehicle prices are up
Trying to get my wife to look at one of these over the german vehicles. Love the look. So aggressive. You get a lot for the price. Excellent review.
You forgot you can also get a green interior in the middle and upper trim!!😁
When it comes to grills you favorite is Volvo.
Alex, great vid as usual but please tweak your shutter speeds... the choppiness of the slow mo shots is super distracting. You can use an ND filter if you can't get the shutter speeds low enough
Love how thorough you are with your reviews. I love this model and look forward to some day soon owning a Genesis GV 70, keep up the excellent work you and your crew.
After owning the 2017 Kia Sorento, 2020 Kia Telluride SXP AWD and now 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV, I can totally see myself owning this luxury brand of the manufacturer as long as they come up with larger hybridized/electricfied SUVs. Gas is not cheap these days in the US and all the talks about going green make this excellent GV70 a bit less attractive to me.
Gas is 'Not cheap" because of Biden and his squad. He killed out energy independence. That is not a debatable fact..
@@justinfontaine5539 squid game bro 🐙 🦑
@@justinfontaine5539 Yeah, it is. We haven't been independent when it comes to petroleum products for decades. If you can convince the Saudis to lower prices, go for it.
@@markmiller3279 Wrong dude. We were totally independent on oil last year before the libtards took over. We had a surplus and were selling out crude to Europe. Watch some more CNN..
I believe the BMW X5 is 194 inches long and therefore not just 3/10th if an inch longer than the Genesis GV70 185.6 inches but more than 8 inches longer. The BMW X3 is 186 inches long.
Alex , would you still rate the 2.5 T A for both Handling and ride?
I’m a 2023 Kia Sportage owner, I believe with the same 2.5L engine, non turbo, with the same dual fuel injection delivery system, I’d love to see a comparison of this engine vs the European GDI engines over 70K to 100K miles and see who has the better reliability. A coworker just bought a 2015 BMW 750IL for under 30K, new it was 6 figures. That’s depreciation.
Alex, I'd like to add something to your comments about Genesis customer service. Although your review focuses on the GV70 your comments about Genesis overall support make my comments relevant to anyone looking to purchase a Genesis product. First let me say that until two days ago I had a 2021 G80 Prestige 2.5T and put nearly 10k miles on it. This was my 3d G80 and the first of the new design. The new G 80 looks great but is a giant step backwards in terms of build quality. In an attempt to lighten up the car they have gone to a 4 cylinder engine and lots of cheap plastic parts. The car feels more like a AWD Sonata than it does my prior G80. Build is disappointing as many interior recycled plastic parts don't fit together well, and go snap crackle and pop like a bowl of rice krispies. The 2.5T engine is powerful but shakes and shudders like a tractor, gets worse gas mileage then my prior 3.8L G80 and required premium fuel to run at it's best. Ignoring recent gas price hikes, this G80 was costing me 15% more in fuel then the prior 3.8. The automatic emergency braking system just plain unsafe. The lane control feature is erratic and overreacts making the car feel unsafe to drive when it is engaged. The worst part is that the factory support team is unable to properly support the vehicle due to the weakness of the dealer service teams. Escalating to the manufacturer level the factory team has refused to fix issues claiming everything is "normal". REALLY!!!! I believe that they are doing this as a way to work around the lemon law in my state. What is the value of a long warrantee if the Manufacturer refuses to perform? The entire Genesis support team is clueless about how to treat a loyal previous customer let alone ANY premium car customer. The Genesis mission statement is to exceed expectations, which they fail to do. My expectations were set by my prior G80 not a BMW, or Mercedes. I warn anyone considering purchasing a Genesis product that if it can happen to me as a 3d time loyal Genesis customer it can happen to you since in spite of their words the Genesis team does not value the individual customer.
I’m sure yours was a lemon. That happens all the time. There’ll be a tiny batch where genesis or even Toyota or Lexus for that matter will be lemons.
@@naveenthemachine I'm sure mine was a lemon also, however the point of my post was that Hyundai wasn't there for me to back up it's product and gave me a run around, dodged the lemon law and did other unconscionable things. Yes, any manufacturer can produce an individual bad machine, it's how they back it up that's the key. My neighbor got a rare RX Lexus that was problematical and Lexus had them out of it into a new one within a month. Hyundai on the other hand took 5 months to finally step up to the fact that the car was bad and decide to do something about it, and when they did their offer was half baked, so it cost me a lot of money to own a bad car for six months and even more money to purchase a second car because none of my friends and family would ride with me in the G80 after hearing how someone was injured when the AEB system locked up the brakes on I95 and my passenger was injured by whiplash and had a rib cracked by the seat belts rapid tightening. The CSR rep handling the case couldn't give a damn that the car was dangerous. I can always make more money but the amount of my time that they waisted can never be made up for. If they don't start caring about the customer, and especially repeat customers like myself and deal with their customer complaints as an emergency, like RIGHT NOW the brand will die a slow painful death from all the customer complaints.
Thank you for posting your experience and giving an honest review. People like to say the Kia/Hyundai have the best warranty, but good luck getting them to honor it. My cousin traded in his optima after the second engine blew up and they wouldn’t honor their warranty.
Bought one about 2 weeks ago. Replaced a Hyundai Ganesis, 2015. Smaller but a nice upgrade.
10x better than a Lexus
Lexus got best reliability
I've had it for 6 months. It's great. If your not hung up on the badge try it..
The Genesis GV70 3.5 is waaaaaaay overpriced in Canada. BMW X3 m4i, Audi SQ5 and even the Mercedes GLC 43 are cheaper. I don't see many people buying this at that price.
Love the brand, i luv my 2015 Genesis ultimate. F as fantastic car and awesome warranty
Alex on Autos is the best vehicle review channel out there. So much information without being boring or doing stupid stuff to make it more entertaining.
I wish he would start a news channel. He would blow mainstream media (aka party propaganda) out of the water.
Imho, buyers of this car would cross shop more on size than on similar price, ie more like RDX or Lexus RX350 than NX that you mentioned.
I'm getting one.....
This is the only SUV I would've buy it Alex.
i like your reviews, but I've seen a lot of GV70 reviews by now and other reviews too and it just seems like the auto-reviewer personality just values driving dynamics a little too heavily considering the audience will basically only ever gun it when merging on the highway. when you pay 50-70k for a car, i don't care how much money you make, you tend to baby it.
I heard the service (repair issues after few thousand miles) is horrible for the GV70... The advertized concierge service seems just to be a marketing gimmick. Can anybody confirm?
HOW is the RELIABILITY of Genesis GV70 COMPARED to Lexus and Acura...❓❓❓❓❓
It would be between the GV70 and X3 for me. Most likely I’d buy the GV70. The new NX 450h would be my pick for a commuter car.
Nx what nx? 😆 i thought the nx was dead…
Get a gv70 any day. If you’re spending that kind of money and you’re worried about fuel economy, why are you even shopping in this category?
@@naveenthemachine if you drive on EV mode in the NX for many miles, you might eventually bring the total ownership cost to be less than the GV70. The MPGs in the GV70 are terrible. And I love having HOV stickers, which the NX 450h gives you.
@@garrettw99 true but it’s a luxury car. If you’re spending that kind of money you shouldn’t be concerned about fuel economy or ev range. If you can afford the high cost you can certainly afford the poor gas mileage. Do you see any rolls Royce or maybach owner complaining about fuel efficiency?
@@naveenthemachine no but the NX450h is $60k, not >$200k. Most of the luxury cars sold around me seem to be the plug-in variants or EVs. HOV stickers are a godsend for a lot of people in CA
@@naveenthemachine and gas prices are close to $5 here
I disagree on the comparison on cost of the BMW vs the Genesis. You option out a X3 M40i you are still under $70k while the Genesis is actually more expensive on the high end. Low end the Genesis is a better price due to the standard features.
Redo your math.
Per the Genesis site, a loaded GV70 with the Sport Prestige package runs $63k. You're right that a comparable X3 will run $70k. That's a whole lot more than the Genesis.
Will eat into FWD based (nose heavy) RDX and NX sales fa sho!
I bet it will the high end trims, I was considering this before buying my RDX, but I found the GV70 got more expensive. Also, I'm learning alot that the dealership and service experience is just as important to some people which Genesis/Hyundai still need to work on.
@@troys.9188 dealer experience is probably the least of concern
Because as with any car, you’ll be sitting inside and DRIVING it, not paying to see it get repaired everyday like a Jaguar or lane rover or fiat product.
Once you drive it and sit inside, the mentality that you bought this car from a Hyundai dealer will be over looked very easily since where you buy the car from doesn’t alter the quality of the car at all. It’s no different than say buying a low mileage Lexus from a Toyota delaer
The 3.5 Awd is 52.600 dealer markup taxes and misc my quote was 62.200. For that price I told the sales men I can get a Porsche Mccan base model. At the end of the day it’s a Hyundai
The red interior was great for 2022 but they changed the seats in 2023 to be all red instead of the previous charcoal with red stitching. Way too much red now. Big mistake.
Not a fan of the red disco dash.
I got the white paint with the Ultramarine Blue interior and it is gorgeous. And everything is blue, they didn't cheap out by giving it black carpet or headliner.
SUVs aren't my thing but if I were going to, one of the Genesis models would definitely be my first.
Those wheels SUCK big time. Does Genesis really think it looks upscale? Looks like something ordered from JC Whitney back in the 70s to go on a low rider Caddy🤮
like the video production quality but don't like the car
Genesis > Germans
Genesis isn't following Lexus' very successful playbook on selling cars in the US.
Lexus started with the LS, and a top-notch dealer network and customer service.
Genesis is starting off with the models, and no network, through Hyundai
The lack of investment in dealers does allow them to put more money into the vehicles, but customer service suffers, as you are basically just a pumped up Hyundai, and get Hyundai service. This has caused them to have less of an effect on the market than Lexus did in their first 6 years
The issue of dealer and customer experience in genesis is peanuts tbh
Because the best thing about owning a car is that you’ll be DRIVING it, not paying to see it sit in a dealer being fixed. Since Jaguar or Land Rover will sit in a dealer all the time being fixed, then dealer and customer experience becomes important. Not to mention that genesis has their concierge service so the fear of visiting the low rent Hyundai dealer goes away
But in the gv70 when you sit inside and get behind the wheel, the negative mentality that you bought this luxury car from a low rent Hyundai dealer will wash away. Because while Lexus has the best quality customer experience, genesis has the best quality vehicles period. And I think I know what I’d choose… the latter
@@naveenthemachine What would that be? It's not like you don't post it on virtually every Genesis video posted on the internet. And why didn't you tell Alex what you write virtually everywhere else, that Lexus is going out of business now thanks to Genesis, even though they sell 75% more cars? LOL.
@@Mr21scott now yes. Lexus outsells genesis. But at this Rate genesis is playing catch-up and they could approach or tie w Lexus
@@naveenthemachine Just like the Telluride "ended" the Highlander, and the Stinger "ended" the Camry, and the ....oh wait....
@@Mr21scott Camry is different. First off stinger is being cancelled so that doesn’t help your case
The Camry still offers a v6 that’s unheard of in this segment
The Highlander outsells the telluride but for how long? It’s only a matter of time until it catches up. You know the demand is insane for the telluride more than the Highlander. Even before Covid and the chip shortage the Highlander was easier to get than a telluride
Now that said… I really hope the upcoming grand Highlander will make a very unexpected comeback on the telluride and dethrone it comparison wise. Not only sales wise