Just got a GV70 2.5T Advanced and love it. I drove both the 3.5TT and the 2.5T and find the smaller engine has plenty of power. In shopping for a car in this segment I was looking first for safety/technology and second for comfort. The GV70 hit it out of the park.
I too bought the 2.5T Advanced Trim and it is a great car and enough power and handling. It has all the technology/safety I need on a new car and it is also comfort. I feel I made a great choice and you can't beat the price.
I also bought the GV70. It has a very smooth, quiet ride and enough power to satisfy my needs. I agree the 2.5T is not as refined as it could be but my focus was technology, comfort and reliability. Yes, everybody jump on their horror stories about Hyundai now but I have a 10 year old Kia Optima SX Turbo and it has been the most reliable car I have ever owned. The few problems I did have were covered completely by Kia, even after the end of the original warranty. No other brands on this list would even consider that. Audi and especially BMW is nowhere near the reliability level I need in a daily driver. Genesis wins this round for me!
I have driven all 4 vehicles and I believe this review underrates the GV 70 driving experience. The X3 may beat the GV 70 on a track but in terms of everyday spirited driving the GV 70 is awesome. My pick is the GV 70 of the the tested vehicles. Other than this one point the review is bang on
Front end of xc60 is great The rear red lights do not look good at all … the little tail that extends into the middle just ruins the look. They need to make it more like the xc90 taillights
Just got a GV70 3.5 Sport Prestige (Uyuni white over red/charcoal). To me, inside and out, the Genesis brings a fresh face, smart design language, it's different in a great way. A 3.5 loaded is $5-12K less expensive and gives up nothing but a brand name. Genesis is serious..........
@@ajlee6933 Local to me the M40i was $68+, doesn't matter, I've owned BMW in the past, I preferred the GV70 inside and out. For the few tenths of a second the Beemer is faster, I'm not a racer, the GV70 interior was even nicer than the GLC43, with a cleaner design language. Buy what makes you smile.............
I have been between the Genesis GV70 & BMW X3 & you make great points for both. Have been looking for a car that balances driving characteristic with luxury so that I can have my fun driving while also being able to enjoy time with family & friends on journeys.
All great vehicles, but I find myself agreeing with your assessment. Nothing drives like a BMW. We recently purchased a 2022 BMW X3 M40i with 3,500 miles on it and it’s unreal. It is a firmer ride for the typical SUV, but that’s the price you pay for great performance and handling. Our other vehicle is a 2023 Audi Allroad which is pretty similar to the Q5. It’s very smooth, quick (not BMW quick), and pleasant to drive. Definitely doesn’t corner like the BMW. For me - if I were taking a really long road trip or had to have the better AWD performance I’d definitely take the Audi. In every other scenario I’d take the BMW. Enjoyed your video.
XC60 more practicality, but BMW infotainments system and driving more comfort, I think you should choose XC60, even thé infotainments system is outdated, but it has a Big leg room and much bigger boot capacity than BMW X3, just my opinion :)
Volvo has probably made the most good looking SUV of modern times, where its competition just make an SUV to make an SUV. Not saying the Audi or BMW are bad, just lack soul.
Wow you are extremely biased. You say the Q5 has a large grill and you don’t mention the one on the GV70. Good effort overall but you really need to learn to be less biased, it was obvious from the get go that the GV70 can do no wrong in your opinion
I’ve been driving a BMW for 11 years and want something different. I seriously considered the Volvo but the tech reliability is an issue. My money goes for the remarkable GV70.
Interesting points, though I'd probably still veer towards the Q5, but the Q8's interior really makes its interior look just that much more out of date and badly. On a different thought, I'd think the others in this segment would benefit from upping their base hp to the 300 level like the GV70.
Volvo B6 solves all the issues mentioned(Lag) with the added electric supercharger. Also if you actually drove and sat in the cars you would know the fit/finish of the XC60 in significantly superior to the X3's. *note I own an X3, was about to trade in for a newer X3 M40i, but the creaks and plastic rattles, poor fit/finish left me disappointed, too much plastic wrapped in leather... But its still plastic and when you ride over bumps or turn hard you can hear the plastic creaking. I test drove and XC60 B6 later, although not as quick the fit/finish and quality of materials is infinitely superior.
not to mention excessive quality of T8 pack twin engine... now with 3 layer battery just for more PURE autonomy and OTA software updates with constant improvements of even drive train and engine not only the infotainment
I'm on my 2nd XC-60, my 2020 T5 Inscription was a great car, not overly sporty, but so comfortable and quiet, and the best seats! My new 2023 B5 Ultimate is even better, love the new google interface and the mild hybrid adds 3 MPG. I agree with the video, I think the BMW is the best here, but you'll also pay more for it, unlike BMW/Audi/MB, Volvo is giving discounts off MSRP (I got $4K off sticker). If you value comfort over sport, the Volvo is the way to go, and the B5 is plenty of power.
For me it would be GV70 all the way. Think about it... five/six years from now the exterior and especially interior will hold up perfectly with all the newer and redesigned models coming out. The fact that every next model is probably going to be full electric anyway means these are probably the last petrol vehicles to ever be available, so the other competitors will just keep looking older and older! You guys watch - there is going to be so many GV70s on the road that they will probably become cliche. Haha that's the only thing that I think could hurt this car.
........................ YEP! " Think about it. "......Freak'n Korean and mostly made in china...do your home work, as it requires premium gas and 19 mile to a gal...are you nuts! and re-sale is plummeting!!!
I' have both the Q5 and GV-70. Big difference for me is the dealer service experience (I have used two Genesis service centers) - and while the Genesis promises a lot with their warranty and valet service - their service is awful on almost every level compared to Audi - BMW and Mercedes (which I have also owned recently). Finally Genesis USA 's office is terrible at responding to complaints about dealer service problems including not honoring the valet service promise.
................Dump people, your Euros cost FREAK'n $275.00 per diagnostic check and you will need alot of these...and that is PRIOR to any fix of which you ill have many....Euros are ego NIGHTMARES!
It is very difficult to reach the infotainment screen on the Genesis. It doesn't offer a head up display. The steering wheel looks cheap. I don't care for the styling of the rims. I don't like the touch pad on any Volvo.
Slightly biased towards the Genesis. As a premium car buyer I felt Genesis is still not in that league yet, it is a nice looking car inside and out but I didn't enjoy driving it. Also, disagree that XC60 has an outdated infotainment, it's actually better than others with Android automotive, google integration and a powerful sound system, the only complaint would be absence of physical climate control buttons.
I don't see the need for physical climate control buttons. Climate is something I don't change much and it's usually on auto. But I guess others do. The Volvo design is getting older now. The new-gen XC90 will be out end of year but won't be called an XC90 and will be EV only. As for the GV70, it may very well be premium and in the league. It has a beautiful interior and it seems the quality is outstanding.
I agree with the assessment but I still went with the Genesis. I also agree with comments that the dealership experience is poor, especially in the US. But...I love an upstart, hungry to prove themselves! And I really don't like BMW snobbyness and lack of reliability so for me it was Genesis or Lexus...Genesis won based in tech, design and price.
I changed my attitude. Could not stomach a Genesis until after test driving the three .I am also a Volvo owner and former BMW owner.I took a dare and tried the Genesis. Taking my bias to European out of the picture the GV70 was no contest. Look out Lexus and the Germans this car rocks. I bought the 3.5 and love it.However I will still buy a Cayenne for my main machine.
I must have watchers like a zillion reviews by now. Comparing between the X3 and the GV70. Can’t decide for the life of me! Like for BMW, dislike for the Genesis or comment if you want more to share
X3 is the best all-around in the segment. Just make sure you either keep the wheel size on the smaller size or go with non-runflats so you don’t make the ride too choppy.
I personally would take the X3. It’s exterior and interior styling is subdued yet has an air of sophistication. The cargo area is very usable due to his depth, width, and boxier rear end. I don’t like the excessively sloped rears of many modern suvs from a practicality standpoint
It can be deceiving, I have a 2015 X3 and recently went car shopping fully expecting to trade in for a new X3 M40i. The fit and finish has gone downhill, the amount of plastic creak/rattling left me speechless! Although it looks well built and drives incredibly it's a different story when driving. I test drove 3 X3's just to make sure and they all had. Minor but noticeable rattling and plastic creak. Its unacceptable for a BMW IMO. The following week I randomly stopped in Volvo, not expecting much since I was disappointed in my 2001 S80(ford years) reliability, although I was always impressed by how quiet and smooth they drove. I was blown away by the fit/finish and just how quiet it was. Simple, elegant, minimalist ,quiet and smooth. 0 rattles, 0 creaks and significantly better fit/finish. As a BMW fan I was trying to find reasons not to like the XC60 B6 but I couldn't fault it.
Everybody is entitled to their opinion but when I was looking for a midsize luxury SUV, I was sold on the Volvo XC60 B5 Inscription. The ride was smooth like riding on a cloud. The blonde interior, google apps that voice controls some features on the infotainment along with the Apple CarPlay beats the other for me.
Hey team, Thx for the review - Well done!! The GV70 offers a wide variety of modes for the driver to enjoy. As I approach 60 yrs old (and I'm a bit of a car guy) I totally love the luxury & comfort side of vehicles BUT also what to turn it up when I can. This GV70 3.5TT should really be about $20-$50K higher priced. It simply does everything really well and is 2nd to none is this segment when it comes to ride quality, comfortness, quietness all while surrounding the occupants with massive luxury features. It is called the baby Bentayga for many reasons. It is so quiet & refined when you want it to be - When you're stuck in traffic or going no where fast. My wife asked me if it was an EV as it was so quiet. Those double paned windows really make a huge difference. Plus the massaging seat is nice!! When you want to drive spiritedly switch it into Sports + mode and you easily hear the roar of the engine and the sweet exhaust notes while enjoying the rear wheel driving bias sporty experience. In comparison, the RDX A Spec it an excellent top rated vehicle but that engine is super noisy vs the GV70 and its a much more stiffer ride. Plus I wasn't impressed with the 0-60 time of 6.4 seconds to the GV 70's of 5.7 (4.9 seconds in the V-6). And the RDX weighs 450 lbs less. Its the luxury components/options, higher tech, standard features & options, the ride quality (can be extremely quiet & smooth AND aggressive and sweet exhaust notes) that makes this GV 70 THE clear winner in segment. Overall the CLEAR winner for me the is the GV70 3.5TT in Sport trim level. I'll take it in that Gorgeous Mauna Red exterior colour with 2 tone interior combination please:-) In Canada that full load price is $76,500 plus taxes. The F&PDI is included in that price. No discounts from that at all. The electrified version is coming out in 2023 but in Canada the top trim level will be about $25K-$35K higher cost to the ICE version. Besides its NO Gas requirement the EV version is a littler quicker with 0-60 times 4.3 to 4.6 seconds. For me I'd put down my deposit yesterday if the EV version had a time in the 3.5 second range. It will have a 500 kms range on a full charge. PS - Lots of dealer problems with Genesis in the States. Here in Vancouver No problems at all. I have 3 dealers within 40 minutes and the nearest is 15 mins away. Cheers all!!
Great job. I mean, some things are subjective but overall this is a well-done comparison. A lot of the time, the newest model has the advantage. But the BMW is fundamentally sound hence it comes out on top.
I'm in an area with money..I've stopped many Genisis 70 and 80 drivers who pointed out to me that they have Bentleys and Porsche...and they like the Genisis cars better....so there's that...so on that... I got the GV 70
And another thing people may not know or forget is several designers and engineers who designed cars for Bentley and Porsche designed the GV70 and GV80 as well. But I also think some people feel that those same designers work is somehow diminished since they work for Genesis now and makes excuses for as its not as well designed or crafted as who they used to work for.
Great review. Despite the GV70’s innovative styling, the inferior driving and practically would make me rate it last. I own a Q5 which is a great allrounder, including in snow and offroad, but dislike the facelift and also the interior got worse. I agree that the X3 is the best of the pack, but dislike the infotainment, it’s buggy and some things just useless and weird. Volvo is just not my type, never liked our XC90. If BMW revamped the infotainment it would win big IMO. I really like this size SUV but am having a hard time finding my next vehicle in this class.
Much of this comparison is very subjective. My opinions on styling are very different from yours. I drive an Audi A4, and happen to really like the Q5. The Genesis is interesting, but I just don't care for either the BMW or Volvo. I've always thought the X3 was one of the least attractive SUVs on the road. It follows after the X5 which was the best looking SUV when it first came out, and now is unappealing.
GV70 interior is modern and beautiful ? In what planet ? Have you seen the new modern design of BMW and Mercedes ? From these four cars only Volvo stands as beautiful , the rest three cars has a tablet like a foreign body on the front. They build the car and then they said ... oh ! why don't we put a screen somewhere here? I mean i hate it. Of course is all subjective, but this a flaw design. Volvo's infotainment is unique and google powered so there is no comparison there to any model in the market. Outside, yes GV70 looks futuristic but also cheap, for my taste Volvo has much more classy design and sweet lines. By the way i am a Peugeot RXH owner.
Just got a GV70 2.5T Advanced and love it. I drove both the 3.5TT and the 2.5T and find the smaller engine has plenty of power. In shopping for a car in this segment I was looking first for safety/technology and second for comfort. The GV70 hit it out of the park.
How's the ride quality? Is it quiet? Does it handle road imperfections well? Any interior rattle noise?
I too bought the 2.5T Advanced Trim and it is a great car and enough power and handling. It has all the technology/safety I need on a new car and it is also comfort. I feel I made a great choice and you can't beat the price.
You bought GV70 for safety? I hope you know who makes genesis
I also bought the GV70. It has a very smooth, quiet ride and enough power to satisfy my needs. I agree the 2.5T is not as refined as it could be but my focus was technology, comfort and reliability. Yes, everybody jump on their horror stories about Hyundai now but I have a 10 year old Kia Optima SX Turbo and it has been the most reliable car I have ever owned. The few problems I did have were covered completely by Kia, even after the end of the original warranty. No other brands on this list would even consider that. Audi and especially BMW is nowhere near the reliability level I need in a daily driver. Genesis wins this round for me!
@@KimberlyDavis0925 Go ask Tiger Woods. He wouldn’t be here today if he hadn’t been in a Genesis.
I have driven all 4 vehicles and I believe this review underrates the GV 70 driving experience. The X3 may beat the GV 70 on a track but in terms of everyday spirited driving the GV 70 is awesome. My pick is the GV 70 of the the tested vehicles. Other than this one point the review is bang on
Aesthetically, the XC60 wins hands down in my eyes: classic and elegant.
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Agreed.👍🏼
And safety too
Agreed 100%!! Love this car... And the new google infotainment is awesome!
Front end of xc60 is great
The rear red lights do not look good at all … the little tail that extends into the middle just ruins the look. They need to make it more like the xc90 taillights
I love the XC60!!!! VOLVO all day every day!
I tested the xc60 .. nice car - but ended going with 3.5 prestige gv70. Definitely the better choice
Undoubtedly GV70 - The Ruler
XC60
Actually Very Entertaining & Informative
Just got a GV70 3.5 Sport Prestige (Uyuni white over red/charcoal). To me, inside and out, the Genesis brings a fresh face, smart design language, it's different in a great way. A 3.5 loaded is $5-12K less expensive and gives up nothing but a brand name. Genesis is serious..........
The loaded 3.5 is 63k. A loaded X3 M40i is 66k…
@@ajlee6933 Local to me the M40i was $68+, doesn't matter, I've owned BMW in the past, I preferred the GV70 inside and out. For the few tenths of a second the Beemer is faster, I'm not a racer, the GV70 interior was even nicer than the GLC43, with a cleaner design language. Buy what makes you smile.............
You nailed the review and comparison. I agree.
Excellent excellent video. Have you reviewed the Volvo XC60 Recharge? THANK YOU.
GV70 should take the 1st place, just like Motortrend hailed it as the best in its segment.
I have been between the Genesis GV70 & BMW X3 & you make great points for both. Have been looking for a car that balances driving characteristic with luxury so that I can have my fun driving while also being able to enjoy time with family & friends on journeys.
Test drove all the competitors and without a doubt, the Genesis GV70 2.5T was a clear winner.
what is the cost difference of all and the reliability?
This is great! how about the 2023 or 2024 ones?
I’m convinced that Genesis has been paying car reviewers to stack it favorably
Have you driven a Genesis?
I own a gv70 and chose it after watching the video...... the genesis is something serious.....
Q5 is much better than described in terms of drive. I Lov the car
All great vehicles, but I find myself agreeing with your assessment. Nothing drives like a BMW. We recently purchased a 2022 BMW X3 M40i with 3,500 miles on it and it’s unreal. It is a firmer ride for the typical SUV, but that’s the price you pay for great performance and handling. Our other vehicle is a 2023 Audi Allroad which is pretty similar to the Q5. It’s very smooth, quick (not BMW quick), and pleasant to drive. Definitely doesn’t corner like the BMW. For me - if I were taking a really long road trip or had to have the better AWD performance I’d definitely take the Audi. In every other scenario I’d take the BMW. Enjoyed your video.
I would get the xc60 or bmw x3
XC60 more practicality, but BMW infotainments system and driving more comfort, I think you should choose XC60, even thé infotainments system is outdated, but it has a Big leg room and much bigger boot capacity than BMW X3, just my opinion :)
@@krul0810 I think the X3 x30i (550 litres) has 10% more boot space than XC60 (505 litres).
Amazing Video :)
Volvo has probably made the most good looking SUV of modern times, where its competition just make an SUV to make an SUV. Not saying the Audi or BMW are bad, just lack soul.
Volvo is the worse looking vehicle out of this segment
@@cobi2502 right? It looks boring and bland as hell.
Wow you are extremely biased. You say the Q5 has a large grill and you don’t mention the one on the GV70. Good effort overall but you really need to learn to be less biased, it was obvious from the get go that the GV70 can do no wrong in your opinion
And yet he picked the BMW as his top choice.
You should put the B6 Inscription AWD, not the B5
You should put VOLVO CX60 T8 recharge extended range. They Just updated their powertrain and now It has 462HP with better fuel economy among ALL 4.
I’ve been driving a BMW for 11 years and want something different. I seriously considered the Volvo but the tech reliability is an issue. My money goes for the remarkable GV70.
There is no way you are a BMW person. They would never leave for Genesis! 😂
I like my 2.5t GV70 but I would agree with drive train and engine comments.
Interesting points, though I'd probably still veer towards the Q5, but the Q8's interior really makes its interior look just that much more out of date and badly. On a different thought, I'd think the others in this segment would benefit from upping their base hp to the 300 level like the GV70.
Volvo B6 solves all the issues mentioned(Lag) with the added electric supercharger. Also if you actually drove and sat in the cars you would know the fit/finish of the XC60 in significantly superior to the X3's. *note I own an X3, was about to trade in for a newer X3 M40i, but the creaks and plastic rattles, poor fit/finish left me disappointed, too much plastic wrapped in leather... But its still plastic and when you ride over bumps or turn hard you can hear the plastic creaking. I test drove and XC60 B6 later, although not as quick the fit/finish and quality of materials is infinitely superior.
^this right here. The Volvo would be #1 if you actually drove it.
not to mention excessive quality of T8 pack twin engine... now with 3 layer battery just for more PURE autonomy and OTA software updates with constant improvements of even drive train and engine not only the infotainment
Volvo XC60 wins, hands down!
I'm on my 2nd XC-60, my 2020 T5 Inscription was a great car, not overly sporty, but so comfortable and quiet, and the best seats! My new 2023 B5 Ultimate is even better, love the new google interface and the mild hybrid adds 3 MPG. I agree with the video, I think the BMW is the best here, but you'll also pay more for it, unlike BMW/Audi/MB, Volvo is giving discounts off MSRP (I got $4K off sticker). If you value comfort over sport, the Volvo is the way to go, and the B5 is plenty of power.
The Audi looks the best
For me it would be GV70 all the way. Think about it... five/six years from now the exterior and especially interior will hold up perfectly with all the newer and redesigned models coming out. The fact that every next model is probably going to be full electric anyway means these are probably the last petrol vehicles to ever be available, so the other competitors will just keep looking older and older!
You guys watch - there is going to be so many GV70s on the road that they will probably become cliche. Haha that's the only thing that I think could hurt this car.
........................ YEP! " Think about it. "......Freak'n Korean and mostly made in china...do your home work, as it requires premium gas and 19 mile to a gal...are you nuts! and re-sale is plummeting!!!
Two of them have a Mild Hybrid system and two of them don't and you give them all the same score for drivetrain?? Wtf??
None above. Thank you
You should also compare safety features.
I' have both the Q5 and GV-70. Big difference for me is the dealer service experience (I have used two Genesis service centers) - and while the Genesis promises a lot with their warranty and valet service - their service is awful on almost every level compared to Audi - BMW and Mercedes (which I have also owned recently). Finally Genesis USA 's office is terrible at responding to complaints about dealer service problems including not honoring the valet service promise.
What is the valet service promise?
................Dump people, your Euros cost FREAK'n $275.00 per diagnostic check and you will need alot of these...and that is PRIOR to any fix of which you ill have many....Euros are ego NIGHTMARES!
It is very difficult to reach the infotainment screen on the Genesis. It doesn't offer a head up display. The steering wheel looks cheap. I don't care for the styling of the rims. I don't like the touch pad on any Volvo.
What touch pad on Volvo? Doesn't have one. Did you mean touch screen?
Yet my GV70 has head up display🤔
We bought a GV70 it’s so great
Slightly biased towards the Genesis. As a premium car buyer I felt Genesis is still not in that league yet, it is a nice looking car inside and out but I didn't enjoy driving it. Also, disagree that XC60 has an outdated infotainment, it's actually better than others with Android automotive, google integration and a powerful sound system, the only complaint would be absence of physical climate control buttons.
Agreee
I don't see the need for physical climate control buttons. Climate is something I don't change much and it's usually on auto. But I guess others do. The Volvo design is getting older now. The new-gen XC90 will be out end of year but won't be called an XC90 and will be EV only. As for the GV70, it may very well be premium and in the league. It has a beautiful interior and it seems the quality is outstanding.
I agree with the assessment but I still went with the Genesis. I also agree with comments that the dealership experience is poor, especially in the US. But...I love an upstart, hungry to prove themselves! And I really don't like BMW snobbyness and lack of reliability so for me it was Genesis or Lexus...Genesis won based in tech, design and price.
The X3 is actually quite reliable.
I changed my attitude. Could not stomach a Genesis until after test driving the three .I am also a Volvo owner and former BMW owner.I took a dare and tried the Genesis. Taking my bias to European out of the picture the GV70 was no contest. Look out Lexus and the Germans this car rocks. I bought the 3.5 and love it.However I will still buy a Cayenne for my main machine.
I must have watchers like a zillion reviews by now. Comparing between the X3 and the GV70. Can’t decide for the life of me! Like for BMW, dislike for the Genesis or comment if you want more to share
Your commentary comes across as if Genesis paid you.
Probably did.
The BMW was the winner…
volvo xc60 the best
Hey! First of all, loved the video.
In India we do not have gv70. What would you recommend between GLC, X3 and Q5?
X3 is the best all-around in the segment. Just make sure you either keep the wheel size on the smaller size or go with non-runflats so you don’t make the ride too choppy.
I personally would take the X3. It’s exterior and interior styling is subdued yet has an air of sophistication. The cargo area is very usable due to his depth, width, and boxier rear end. I don’t like the excessively sloped rears of many modern suvs from a practicality standpoint
It can be deceiving, I have a 2015 X3 and recently went car shopping fully expecting to trade in for a new X3 M40i. The fit and finish has gone downhill, the amount of plastic creak/rattling left me speechless! Although it looks well built and drives incredibly it's a different story when driving. I test drove 3 X3's just to make sure and they all had. Minor but noticeable rattling and plastic creak. Its unacceptable for a BMW IMO.
The following week I randomly stopped in Volvo, not expecting much since I was disappointed in my 2001 S80(ford years) reliability, although I was always impressed by how quiet and smooth they drove. I was blown away by the fit/finish and just how quiet it was. Simple, elegant, minimalist ,quiet and smooth. 0 rattles, 0 creaks and significantly better fit/finish. As a BMW fan I was trying to find reasons not to like the XC60 B6 but I couldn't fault it.
Just get a 70 3.5, and end of story
Everybody is entitled to their opinion but when I was looking for a midsize luxury SUV, I was sold on the Volvo XC60 B5 Inscription. The ride was smooth like riding on a cloud. The blonde interior, google apps that voice controls some features on the infotainment along with the Apple CarPlay beats the other for me.
Dude u talk too fast and like your running. Chill. Also vo does not properly overlay video clip. It's confusing
That X3 is so nice
Hey team,
Thx for the review - Well done!!
The GV70 offers a wide variety of modes for the driver to enjoy.
As I approach 60 yrs old (and I'm a bit of a car guy) I totally love the luxury & comfort side of vehicles BUT also what to turn it up when I can. This GV70 3.5TT should really be about $20-$50K higher priced. It simply does everything really well and is 2nd to none is this segment when it comes to ride quality, comfortness, quietness all while surrounding the occupants with massive luxury features.
It is called the baby Bentayga for many reasons. It is so quiet & refined when you want it to be - When you're stuck in traffic or going no where fast. My wife asked me if it was an EV as it was so quiet. Those double paned windows really make a huge difference. Plus the massaging seat is nice!!
When you want to drive spiritedly switch it into Sports + mode and you easily hear the roar of the engine and the sweet exhaust notes while enjoying the rear wheel driving bias sporty experience.
In comparison, the RDX A Spec it an excellent top rated vehicle but that engine is super noisy vs the GV70 and its a much more stiffer ride. Plus I wasn't impressed with the 0-60 time of 6.4 seconds to the GV 70's of 5.7 (4.9 seconds in the V-6). And the RDX weighs 450 lbs less.
Its the luxury components/options, higher tech, standard features & options, the ride quality (can be extremely quiet & smooth AND aggressive and sweet exhaust notes) that makes this GV 70 THE clear winner in segment.
Overall the CLEAR winner for me the is the GV70 3.5TT in Sport trim level. I'll take it in that Gorgeous Mauna Red exterior colour with 2 tone interior combination please:-)
In Canada that full load price is $76,500 plus taxes. The F&PDI is included in that price. No discounts from that at all.
The electrified version is coming out in 2023 but in Canada the top trim level will be about $25K-$35K higher cost to the ICE version. Besides its NO Gas requirement the EV version is a littler quicker with 0-60 times 4.3 to 4.6 seconds. For me I'd put down my deposit yesterday if the EV version had a time in the 3.5 second range. It will have a 500 kms range on a full charge.
PS - Lots of dealer problems with Genesis in the States. Here in Vancouver No problems at all. I have 3 dealers within 40 minutes and the nearest is 15 mins away.
Cheers all!!
Q5 the best for me
Compare a Volvo B6 not the B5
Audi for me. Durability is a strong factor and BMW interiors don't stand up well. Audi interiors for sure takes a licking and keeps on ticking
Great job. I mean, some things are subjective but overall this is a well-done comparison. A lot of the time, the newest model has the advantage. But the BMW is fundamentally sound hence it comes out on top.
considering the prices, it‘s really a no-brainer - the GV 70 is my 1st!
The GV70 2.5T is the last one I'd choose. X3 First, Q5 Second, and the XC60 Third.
I'm in an area with money..I've stopped many Genisis 70 and 80 drivers who pointed out to me that they have Bentleys and Porsche...and they like the Genisis cars better....so there's that...so on that... I got the GV 70
And another thing people may not know or forget is several designers and engineers who designed cars for Bentley and Porsche designed the GV70 and GV80 as well. But I also think some people feel that those same designers work is somehow diminished since they work for Genesis now and makes excuses for as its not as well designed or crafted as who they used to work for.
@@kevinray4453 I've been told the same from the local dealership
BMW
Audi 👍🏻
No way!👎🏾
@@jraheemjefcoat429 yes it is, audi look great 👏
@@mariuszflorczak7410 Not as great as the Genesis GV70. That Audi is old and needs interior updating.
@@jraheemjefcoat429 yes i'm agree, thé Audi interior looks outdated than it compotitors
I didn't know Audi do cars, do they ?
Great review. Despite the GV70’s innovative styling, the inferior driving and practically would make me rate it last. I own a Q5 which is a great allrounder, including in snow and offroad, but dislike the facelift and also the interior got worse. I agree that the X3 is the best of the pack, but dislike the infotainment, it’s buggy and some things just useless and weird. Volvo is just not my type, never liked our XC90. If BMW revamped the infotainment it would win big IMO. I really like this size SUV but am having a hard time finding my next vehicle in this class.
🏆 2022 Lexus NX 450h+
BMW Hands down.
Much of this comparison is very subjective. My opinions on styling are very different from yours.
I drive an Audi A4, and happen to really like the Q5. The Genesis is interesting, but I just don't care for either the BMW or Volvo. I've always thought the X3 was one of the least attractive SUVs on the road. It follows after the X5 which was the best looking SUV when it first came out, and now is unappealing.
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Totally wrong conclusion from an emotionledss AI
GV70 interior is modern and beautiful ? In what planet ? Have you seen the new modern design of BMW and Mercedes ? From these four cars only Volvo stands as beautiful , the rest three cars has a tablet like a foreign body on the front. They build the car and then they said ... oh ! why don't we put a screen somewhere here? I mean i hate it. Of course is all subjective, but this a flaw design. Volvo's infotainment is unique and google powered so there is no comparison there to any model in the market. Outside, yes GV70 looks futuristic but also cheap, for my taste Volvo has much more classy design and sweet lines. By the way i am a Peugeot RXH owner.
Gv70 looks cheap? Lololol
The moment you said you have a Peugeot it all went down hill😉😉🤣🤣
Gv 70 it copie Volvo
1. Genesis GV70
2. BMW X3
3. Volvo XC60
4. Audi Q5
Bmw💙🤍
Volvo ugly I like Audi better Volvo slow