2025 Genesis GV70

The GV70’s wheels go from great to spectacular as they work their way up to 21 inches. If there’s a downside to this exterior style, it’s the oddball quarter window at the rear that mucks up an otherwise elegant shape. 

Outside, the Electrified GV70 differs little from its gas-fueled sibling, though its grille is fake, it does away with the big vents on the lower bumpers, and it adds a chrome strip that runs along the roofline and down that unusual rear-quarter window. 

The aviation-inspired cabin might not be inspired by the brand’s heritage (Genesis is only a few years old, after all), but it looks great. A wing motif throughout shows stellar attention to detail. You’ll find a low dash with a high-mounted, wide touchscreen and a thin strip of climate control vents controlled by a panel of knobs and touch-sensitive buttons that could have come right out of a Cessna. Two knobs on the center console handle the transmission and various infotainment controls. 

How fast is the Genesis GV70?

The base version has a 2.5-liter turbo-4 rated at 300 hp, which is enough for good acceleration in most situations. Better—but thirstier and pricier—is the strong 3.5-liter twin-turbo V-6 with its 375 hp and hefty 391 lb-ft of torque. It’s no BMW X3 M rival, but the GV70 with this engine accelerates with authority, never feeling slow.

The slick-shifting 8-speed automatic transmission sets a high bar, too. It’s always in the right gear and it includes convenient paddle shifters. 

A firm but not stiff ride comes courtesy of a somewhat conventional front MacPherson strut and rear multi-link setup. Some models have adaptive dampers, which serve more to cancel out bumps from versions with bigger wheels. The GV70’s steering is fairly heavy, but light on feel and not as good at highway lane-centering as, say, the arrow-straight X3. Ultimately, the GV70 is less sporty than its looks might suggest, though it’s plenty fun. Most power goes to the rear wheels, resulting in a balanced, rear-drive feel when pushed hard. And in hard cornering, GV70s with the available electronic limited-slip rear differential can shuffle all power to a single wheel for maximum traction.

Genesis Electrified GV70 Performance

Though it’s only available in select markets, the Electrified GV70 may be worth seeking out. It’s heavy but quiet thanks to substantial sound deadening and a refined electric powertrain. 

The Electrified GV70 features a 77.4-kwh battery pack and dual electric motors, good for a total system that puts out 483 hp. It’s not as rapid as that power figure suggests since it weighs 5,000 or so pounds, but it’s still plenty quick. 

Rear-seat riders will find 37.2 inches of legroom and decent headroom, plus the bench’s seat back can be reclined. It’s surprisingly spacious given the GV70’s somewhat trim proportions overall. 

Behind the rear seats, you’ll find about 29 cubic feet of cargo space, which is on the low side for the segment. Fold the 40/20/40 seat backs down and cargo space maxes out at 56.9 cubic feet of space.

People and luggage ride in style, though. You’ll find nice materials throughout, especially the available leather seats and synthetic leather dashboard covering. Extensive laminated glass helps the GV70 stay quiet at speed, though the biggest 21-inch wheels can let more road noise into the interior. 

All GV70s have a 5-year/60,000-mile warranty plus three years of scheduled maintenance and a concierge service. The Electrified GV70 also comes with three years of 30-minute stints at Electrify America charging stations. 

Which Genesis GV70 should I buy?

An extra $3,000 buys the Select trim with its big sunroof, a heated steering wheel, and a few other bits, but we’d spend the $6,000 overall upcharge for the Advanced trim with its leather seats, surround-view camera system, blind-spot monitors, and upgraded interior trim. 

Alternatively, $59,650 nets the V-6, which is equipped about like the GV70 2.5T Advanced. 

How much is a fully loaded Genesis GV70?

A top-of-the-line GV70 3.5T with the Sport Prestige package has a big 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, nappa leather seats, Lexicon audio, a head-up display, and more for $69,250, though you can add matte green paint for another $1,500. 

What is the range of the Electrified GV70?

Better, but still not tops, is the Electrified GV70. It has a 236-mile range estimate and a decent efficiency of around 2.5 miles per kwh in our driving. 

It charges pretty quickly, though. A household-style Level 2 charger can zip it up from nearly empty to full in about seven hours, while a 250-kw connection can toss in 60 miles of range in about five minutes.

The Electrified GV70 includes limited free charging at Electrify America stations.