Before we get start be sure to.... CONGRATULATE DADDY DOUG!!!! Congratulations to you and your family! Welcome to the new chapter of your life! Proud of you daddy doug!
Bought a GV70 3.5T in early November 2021. It's an excellent vehicle - very happy with it. My first foray in to luxury SUVs, and so far I'm not disappointed. A couple things to note: If considering the smaller 2.5T four cylinder engine, don't worry about any meaningful difference in performance from the 3.5T. I test drove both, and I really couldn't tell the difference in driving power. The smaller 2.5T makes more noise, but is no less athletic. And, it costs much less, and gets better gas mileage. The reason I went with the larger, more expensive 3.5T is because I wanted the option package with the electronically controlled suspension, as well as the option package that included the matte green finish (which looks awesome). I value quiet and smooth, so wanted the less noisy engine and the smoother suspension. All in all, really pleased. I don't like the German vehicles, purely because of the nasty repair costs. One thing to beware of: you're buying this luxury Genesis in a most-decidedly un-luxury Hyundai dealership. If you demand a white-glove dealership experience like Lexus, Mercedes, Cadillac, etc., you will NOT get that at the Hyundai dealership.
People generally choose hyundai or lexus cause they are more reliable than german brands as well. Can't speak for myself though, bought a mini, my range is 540 km (336 miles on full tank) can't complain.
“One thing to beware of: you’re buying this luxury Genesis in a most-decidedly un-luxury Hyundai dealership…” Can concur! I went in for a test drive and my experience has almost turned me off from considering this vehicle.
@@numpty94 Lol. Touché. Sometimes the service is what makes the difference when you're trying to decide between two really nice cars...at least in my case.
@@twrendy9142 - Agreed. A friend used the Genesis Concierge service offered for his GV80. He was able to skip the dealership all together. (this particular dealer was a Hyundai, Genesis, Subaru, Dodge dealer). Really the only way to go if you want to purchase a Genesis with a personal touch. Either that or your at a dealer listening to the 25 year old kid trying to buy a base v6 Dodge Charger with a credit score of 420 and arguing with the salesman over monthly payment.
Not only do the turn signal cameras help the driver see what is next to them but they also encourage people to use their turn signals. Something BMW drivers definitely could use.
That would encourage me not to use them. Keep turning that camera on and off, on and off I'm afraid I'll eventually break it. I personally don't like that future.
Wow, Genesis is really putting your best foot forward. Never thought I would ever hear Douglas say he like something out of the Hyundai universe better than Porsche
NOT AMAZING OR HEADTURNING? I just got mine and I'm turning heads everywhere I go. I adore this car and I'm also having quite a lot of fun driving it. Best car ever...
Trust me, Infiniti is dead as is. If the new QX60 doesn’t save them, which I don’t see happening because it looks just like the pathfinder the brother, nothing will, definitely not their qx55.
@@GodsloveMuzik i drive Bmw but that Infiniti Q60 is a beautiful car with 400 hp. Lexus had outdated technology and most their engines are from 2006 with small modifications
@@PharmacyAve the Q60 is their best looking car. QX60 2022 is their best looking suv but I bet you me, Q60 is being overlooked cuz of its lacking tech and interior deficiencies.
I own the GV70, 3.5l Sport Prestige. Absolutely love it! A lot of features were missed in this review, the climate control screen has haptic as well as the steering wheel for safety warnings like front collision. The remote driving function also serves for the auto park feature outside the vehicle. The auto park features work well. Lexicon 16 speaker system. The interior roof is suede, not alcantara. Pano-roof At the prestige package, nappa leather. The quietness of the ride is also because it has full solar & acoustic glass. It also has launch control. When you accelerate, the seat backs squeeze you tighter. Also has headup display with some customization. Highway driving assist II can self drive fairly decently without hands on. Genesis Welcome lights at night The dial/infocenter control (white part) also acts as a touch device for writing in what you are searching for, or entering a destination address. Really do love it!
Way too soon for that. I think they’ve sold a total of 200 cars in UK. They are an unknown brand at the moment. I guess all they can hope for is to have sales and brand recognition like Lexus and that’s taken them 30 years to achieve.
@@MaximilianvonPinneberg I hear where you’re coming from but respectfully disagree. The fact that Genesis has only sold a handful of cars is a sign that they need a halo car to boost brand recognition and in turn, sales. While the R&D behind a halo car is indeed costly, a flashy and sporty car produced in limited numbers will be a great talking point among enthusiasts and people unfamiliar with the brand. This hype will make the brand much more desirable to those looking to buy a lexus or a car from other more established luxury brands.
@@MaximilianvonPinneberg I mean hyundai in general is very non central brand in the uk ,since it's been around a year and half from the revamp we should give it atleast 2 years more to spread their feet
I personally thing Genesis is doing an extremely good job at modernizing the automobile, but doing it with a design that is classy, and will look good for a very long time. Their cars look modern, without being obnoxious.
Interior is quite impressive, although I'm disappointed they went along with the trend of these coupe like SUVs. Not only does it look awkward it also cuts down on cargo space. This would look nicer with a more conventional squared off rear design.
Genesis, Hyundai, and Kia have all really impressed me with their design lately. Very modern, cutting edge, daring but not over-the-top styling in nearly all their new cars and I love it.
Saw G80 and GV80 in person at a parking lot for the first time and I must say the Genesis vehicles look much, much better in person than the videos/photos. GV70 is probably no exception.
Genesis absolutely killing it. The most beautiful cars on sale right now. I saw a GV70, the exact spec as reviewed and I was stunned. Gorgeous cars inside and out, I hope they continue to succeed and grasp a bigger market share, than what they have now.
The volume and tuning rollers really are a genius alternative to dials. Genesis doesn’t get enough attention to that engineering. It’s such a small thing but it works so well.
At the same time, placing two identical dials for infotainment and gear selection is the STUPIDEST thing I've seen any car manufacturers do. Wonder how many people are gonna crash into other cars or things trying to turn the gear selection dial instead of the infotainment one.
Such a underrated brand, they are really stepping up the game. When a genesis have a better exterior and interior than a aston martin dbx for 1/4 of the price, you know you have made it.
Brands that split into a casual and a luxury brand carry no prestige and have it very hard on the european market. Maybe oversees it´s different. I don´t know. But everyone deserves a fair chance I guess. Hyundai will shine, once hydrogen will fuel all cars. Our eu brands will stop producing combustion engines from 2035.
genesis got the LOWEST liability ranking. 😂😂😂 Here is the 2022 Consumer Reports Auto Reliability Report rankings of major automotive brands: 1. Lexus 2. Mazda 3. Toyota 4. Infiniti 5. Buick 6. Honda 7. Subaru 8. Acura 9. Nissan 10. Mini 11. Hyundai 12. Chrysler 13. Porsche 14. Chevrolet 15. Audi 16. Cadillac 17. BMW 18. Ford 19. Kia 20. Volvo 21. Ram 22. GMC 23. Mercedes-Benz 24. Volkswagen (31) 25. Genesis (30)😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
It looks like "Never Gonna Give You Up" started playing when Doug was showing off how the infotainment screen can display two things at once. ...have we been "Doug-rolled?"
Having sat in one of these at the dealership, in red, with the red interior, I have to say it’s the nicest compact luxury suv on sale. Also, congratulations Doug, on becoming a father!
Doug is the type of guy to tell his baby about the cars in a Walmart parking lot. Congratulations Doug on your new baby I'm so happy for you. In a couple years he'll be ready for his first car review. I hope you your baby and your wife are having a beautiful week and are very happy right now.
Finally people are catching on that the Hyundai brand produces quality. I’ve owned only Hyundai’s over the last 17 years and only had one car in for a major repair that took a week, and never had a problem with it after that. Keep up the good work Hyundai!!
They took Kia with them too. I remember when Kia had a bad rep as a bad risk, both mechanically and with regard to safety. In the last decade or so thought they've seriously stepped it up. Had one a few years ago, used when I got it, and it not only ran utterly flawlessly it was actually also way more fun than it had any right to be. And it was inexpensive. Really loving what Hyundai is doing. They've always been a little cheaper than their immediate Japanese "rivals", and now they're looking to surpass them in quality, while still being a grand or few less! Smart.
@@butwhataboutdragons7768 I just started working at a Kia dealership and the company also owns the Mazda and Hyundai dealerships. I just bought a cheaper 2017 Accent (it's just temporary till my credit gets better) and honestly I really like it once I replaced the head unit (which is unbelievably easy to do). Loving the Korean car revolution
@@rustler08 Hyundai and Kia have had solid reliability since back in the early 2000s. There aren't any major mechanical difference on a Toyota Corolla Vs a Hyundai Elantra. Anyone with half a brain can keep them running for over 10 years without drivetrain issues if serviced properly. They have surpassed the sales on plenty of Euro and American brands in the Asian markets in the early days primarily because of their simplicity and reliability, also it helps when they're super easy to work on, unlike most European cars.
Korea's really doing what Japan did in the late 80s and 90s. Good quality cars that look nice and are fun as well as being great value for money. Not even just in cars either, Korean music is popular now just like Japanese was in the mid 2000s. Also the tech world. A lot of the most popular phones are made in Korea too. Japan's obviously still making great cars but it's interesting and cool to see Soirh Korea thriving at least in the western world.
@@WingManDK now? I believe so. But I'm talking about in the 90s Japan was really far ahead of everyone when it came to tech. Korea is now what Japan was in the 90s if you get me?
@@masterdinosawr Not that I dont agree but you are talking about walkman times. Tech changes within weeks or even days. Japan was too relaxed and thought no one will catch up. I once heard from Sony's Rap in Las Vegas show and he was saying they sell Sony name but how wrong he was. It's like When Samsung TV came out Sony TV collapsed over night and Japan isn't far from becoming 3 world if they don't act up. People might see different but watch and see with time.
If I am not mistaken, you only get parallel parking in Korea, we do not get it in the US. If you look at above the driving mode, there is a button to the right that is empty and that is where the parallel function is located.
@@andrewskivington6453 - Thanks, I went back and did more research and realized it does. Not one person that has done a review on the GV70 has never mentioned it.
@@saulbachiller-smith8382 Yeah, probably most reviewers would be embarrassed to use driver aids to park a car ;-) ruclips.net/video/4M81UvvAuEU/видео.html
I feel like as the car community, we’re finally seeing Hyundai “‘make it”, where they go from being “a car” to something you can trust with a degree of respect for quality.
The funny thing is, they "made it" quite a long time ago. It's been a well kept secret. The rest of the car community is just starting to figure it out.
these are hyundai social marketing spams. you see "hyundai is killing it!" or "hyundai come a long way" or i "just go the car and love it" comments on almost every hyundai video? thats them.
@@edwardm.6132 I don't even see how it was a secret. Hyundai has been solid for a decade at least. My 02 Elantra GT is just as good a car imo as any in it's class. I think it's so-called auto enthusiasts and journalists that are the ones asleep.
@@iluvcakes19 agreed. I had a brand new 01' Tiburon and drove it to 100k miles and loved it so much I bought an 03' Tiburon and drove it also to 100k miles. Minimal issues. They've been good cars for the last 2 decades.
The hatch part where the brake lights are looks like a melted glob and the drunk designers just slapped on some LEDs and called it a day. They completely forgot about the rear bumper it’s not even there.
all crossovers are ugly, unless they look like a truck (Early 2000's CRV or Pilot Etc) , but even the attractive ones are shit because they're unibody.
I'm not sure what Hyundai did to shake everything up. But their new cars and designs are unreal. Whatever new teams/people they hired are absolutely killing it.
Current Head of Research and Development at Hyundai Motor Group is Albert Biermann, who previously worked as the chief engineer at BMW M. He is the sole reason Hyundai came out with their N-series cars. Chief designers at HMG are currently Peter Schreyer (worked for VAG 1979 - 2006) and Luc Donckerwolke, who was head of design at Lamborghini and responsible for the 2001 Diablo, 2002 Murcielago and 2004 Gallardo. Both were heavily involved in most of VAG's brands, including Audi, Bentley, etc. Hyundai Motor Group brought the best of the best to get them to where they are now and their continued growth seems to underline that decision.
Genesis has been absolutely killing it lately, all their products look amazing inside out and are very competitive. I hope they bring their cars to the UK soon!
Congratulations on your son Doug. I know those miscarriages must have been tough. I just lost my 17 year old son last week. Toughest thing I have ever had to deal with but your videos help ease the pain sometimes. Keep up the great work and cherish every second you have with your children.
My condolences, friend. It's tough to lose a loved one, much more a son. I hope you can grieve and recover to remember him in the good times you shared.
I saw one on the road yesterday in black or dark dark green. It felt like the designers paid a lot of attention to how it presents itself. It presented itself very well. Poetry of motion.
That really is a fantastic interior. I always judge car interiors by how they look on camera. It always shows up crappy stuff when you look through the lens. It must be great in real life. The only thing I would change is a slightly less red colour, but that's just personal taste.
You can feel the soft touch materials through the screen, kinda like when looking a BMW interior. Audi should take notes, they are the kings of black hard plastic.
Bought my 2023 gv70 five months ago. Absolutely love it!!! I have the smaller 2.5t engine than Doug shows here, but it is still pretty quick and as Doug said, it’s mid-range speed is fast, even in the 2.5t. First foreign car I’ve ever owned and absolutely one of my favorite car purchases ever.
It's literally as if Genesis engineers watched and wrote down, and improved upon every interior issue Doug has ever had. Genesis NAILED all Doug's minor gripes about interior design on luxury vehicles.
I test drove this car and was super impressed. I think people will come around on Genesis eventually. The connection to Hyundai is definitely keeping some people away from the brand right now.
@@dauntae24 facts! that connection to Hyundai makes people go away; however they clearly don’t know the Lexus they driving is a Toyota, or the infinity they driving a Nissan; or the Acura they driving a Honda 😂😂 personally idgaf if genesis is related to Hyundai cause hyundai is killing it too atm
Love your honest and straight up reviews. After watching this review I now am waiting 14 business days for the delivery of my new GV70 3.5 Prestige. I just hope the dials don’t mess me up but keep up the honest reviews. I’d love to see you do a review with StraightPipes or RedlineReviews
I bought my GV70 in July, fully loaded, and it lives up to the hype. There are so few on the road now it feels exclusive and it’s definitely a head-turner. While I got mine early and paid sticker, I’ve heard that some dealers are charging as much as $7-8K over sticker because of demand!
Ralph, I agree, I paid full sticker for my GV80 and love it! Two other Genesis dealerships tried to charge me 5k over MSRP which I consider to be unethical. I would caution buyers to make sure they are within an acceptable range of a dealership however. I had a warranty issue and the local Hyundi dealer would not touch my GV so I had to drive it 4 hours each way to have warranty repairs completed. I later found the local Hyuandi dealer, who was supposed to open a Genesis dealership, cancelled the dealership so I am considering selling my GV80. Genesis needs to step up the number of dealerships or work something out with local Hyundi dealerships to assist in areas where there is no Genesis dealership..... just my two cents,
As an owner of 2019 G70 Genesis sedan, I upgraded to this close to two months ago. It was awesome to feel like (and often be) the only one on the road with it. It's such a good value/product that so many people are going to end up owning the 41k 2.5t entry level version that isn't really entry level as it compares to bmw/audi w^șc"
I just bought one of these 3 weeks ago and I am in love with it! Love the interior and exterior looks plus ride quality. In comparison to the Japanese brands, this is way much better. Audi Q5 & X3 may have just a bit better road feeling but for everything else, the qv70 is up for the challenge. Specially if you compare the price difference of this car vs the Germans, they are simply way more expensive when adding options vs the top gv70
I love Genesis, but it is clear that the brand’s struggle is the dealership experience. The fact that the dealership this GV70 came from is mostly emblazoned with Hyundai logos says more than words.
Luckily for you, it seems that the brand has recognized that. I believe they are currently making the transition to having their own dealerships, which should be mostly accomplished in some amount of years.
@@baobabs727 it's the rest of the dealership, not just a sign. When you buy a mercedes you get the royal treatment at a dealer. When you buy a genesis you go to a hyundai dealer and sit with bored yelling kids and people getting the oil changed in their econo car. A hyundai dealership certainly isn't "above me", i'm not being elitist, but each brands dealers have total different feels. An Acura / Lexus dealership is quite nicer than a Honda / Toyota dealership experience. I worked for dealers for my young adult years and there really is a big difference. You won't find unmonitored kids running around the showroom floor, smacking their hands on cars, and jumping around in the seats in the luxury brand dealers, but i've seen it many times in the "regular" brands.
Well lucky for you and others that don't want to be seen at a Hyundai dealer, Genesis has arranged for your car to be picked up and dropped off at home while it's being checked out during your 36 months/ 36k miles free maintenance period. I don't know about you but for me, that's a major plus!!. Who wants to hang out at a BMW/ MB/ porsche dealer with a bunch of snubbies???.
The rear bumper was probably a compromise for world wide delivery without having to make separate designs for different license plate specifications. But yes it does look the cheapest part.
The dealership I go to had GV70s in every color. They didn't look as good as I thought they would (yes, it still looks good esp. the interior) but that... rear bumper looked esp. unfortunate.
@@biglee13m It's just a rear bumper? So people in 2021 complain about new cars have plastic parts on the bumper, yet people don't complain about plastic bumpers on 1980's cars?
@@yungboicontigo9278 So does some 1980's cars, they've gray rear bumper. For me, I don't care about the bumper piece is gray or body colored. Also there's a benefit of having gray bumpers, dents and scrapes aren't as visible compared to body color bumpers. So people rather want dents and scrape on their cars?
Hey Doug, I own the exact model and color combo that you showed here and the model year is 2022...I think it's a little more fun that a 4 out of 10, but maybe I'm biased. The thing is a little comfortable rocket ship 🚀
You don't have red seats? For 2023 models, the website shows red seats when you choose red interior. I wish the seats weren't red as it ends up way too much red.
Regarding the 3D instrument panel, Peugeot has had this since 2016 in their iCockpit concept (best known for the small steering wheel that most of all resembles what you find for computer games).
Genesis has been killing it for a while now. It's unfortunate that they have the stigma of being tied to Hyundai, which is probably their biggest downfall IMO
Not much of a negative stigma anymore. Hyundai has done better for themselves the last few years. They’ve improved slowly and are becoming a true competitor to other major car brands today. Look on the road today and you’ll see a lot of Hyundai around you. All in all It’s a budget car company, that while has had its bumps, are putting out cars that look good, perform and are becoming a lot more reliable.
@@mikehawk4455 well those people are what i like to call, rich idiots. I bought a Hyundai palisade calligraphy and it has more features for the most part than a Model X Tesla. And yes i own another Tesla myself but the palisade is just amazing bang for the buck
The generally public doesn't see a stigma related to either brand. Same goes for Kia. It is imo so-called auto enthusiasts and journalists that are holding on to negativity.
I love how they maintained physical buttons for things you use often, but also putting some touch button that's not frequently used. They kept the A/C, hazard lights etc physical, and seat heat&cool fuction as a touch.
I live in Vancouver, Canada and just had the GV70 w/ 3.5TT overnight and totally fell in luv with it. Its a Luxury CrossOver that has plenty of power. It won't outperform the more sportier Benz GLC 63S AMG power & torque nor the X3 M 40i, or the Macan Turbo but the LUXURY (quieter & smoother ride) and the VALUE Proposition will have you thinking a few times over if the German options are really worth it for the extra cost. GV70 has the edge in my books b/c of the Ext & Int styling PLUS high level of materials used in the Int as top notch. I like to invest my money whenever possible and change out my daily every 5-10 yrs. This GV 70 has many Luxury features, new updated interior, that ext styling and enuf power (less than 5 seconds 0-60) to have tons of fun with. Its exceptionally quiet in the cabin and in Comfort mode it really is a smooth ride. If ur comparing the GV70 to the Germans you will be blown away with all the luxury standard features (Drivers side massaging seats, front heated & cooled seats, that massive center screen, the move forward & back option on the key fob, massive sunroof & moon roof, AWESOME sound system, all the safety features, etc...) It really does offer an AWESOME VALUE vs the Germans. PLUS the scheduled maintenance for 5 yrs is INCLUDED!!! the price in Canada for a full load with the interior CF trim, 360 camera, quilted leather, etc is $75,500 including F&PDI. Just pay taxes and doc fee. I'm VERY Very impressed:-) Now, do I choose the non latest interior and refreshed exterior G70 sedan which is a little quicker but the rear leg & head room is tighter or opt for the roomier, up to date & latest interior GV70 that soaks up speed bumps & road imperfections that is also much more quieter, but about $10K more cost? Fantastic VALUE options either way. Cheers from Vancouver.
Florida law firm launches class-action suit against the Genesis GV80 The lawsuit alleges the luxury SUV has "dangerous defects" in its steering Author of the article:Jil McIntosh Publishing date:Jun 23, 2021 • June 23, 2021 • 2 minute read • Join the conversation 2021 Genesis GV80 2021 Genesis GV80 PHOTO BY GENESIS Article content A Florida law firm specializing in consumer advocacy has filed a federal class-action lawsuit against Hyundai, claiming that the Genesis GV80 sport-utility is unsafe. Advertisement Article content Corwin Law, based in Boca Raton, filed the lawsuit on behalf of owners and lessees of the GV80, which launched as an all-new model for 2021. The lawsuit claims the automaker is “promoting the GV80 luxury SUV, despite being aware of dangerous defects affecting the vehicle’s driveability that are documented in Korean news media and current customer message boards.”
Hyundai and Kia have really been killing it in the past 10 years or so. It's crazy to think how far they came from when I first started to see them on the roads.
I just bought a 3.5T Sport Prestige and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. The attention to detail and technology is unreal. Nothing is spared on this sport luxury SUV. Above all, it's an absolute head turner.
Doug nails it this time around. I purchased my GV70 ( same he is reviewing here but with an all black interior) in October 2021 and it impresses me every single day. I test drove more than a few competitors and plainly, for the price, you cannot get ANYTHING that compares. I left my BMW behind...not going back. Im pretty sure Genesis is not making a lot of money on these. I do believe they want people to make the jump and then prices will slowly creep up. I now have almost 11k in the engine and have not had a single issue. I was pleasantly surprised. Unlike my BMW which had to go to the dealer on multiple occasions within 2 months of purchase. Then theres the concierge service, the 5yr bumper to bumper and then 10 years/ 100,000 mile powpertrain warranty. The only issue I have had is NO dedicated Genesis dealerships or service. It all happens inside a Hyundai dealership....other than that.. Im impressed.
I’m not a huge compact SUV guy, none of the other SUV’s in this segment really stand out to me (including the Macan, I think it’s a little unnecessary), but this is definitely something I’d love to own if I was shopping in this segment!! This and the regular G70 are my fav cars from Genesis right now, they’ve really knocked it out of the park in recent years!!
And after this video, Genesis outsells the competition. Even if they don’t, they win still because nothing else in this segment looks better. The only thing that comes close is the Stelvio, which until this one arrived, was the best looking compact luxury suv in ANY market but GV70 has just dethroned it. Great job Genesis! Nice work on your MPGs damn it 😂😂
I don't like dial shifters. I work at an oil change place and a rental company brings all their cars to using often I have to drive them back and pick up others and I get about 5 miles through town and I just have never liked button shifters either. Column or floor shifters are just what feels comfortable to me.
OK, great review. I want to point out a few of missed things, first and I am shocked it was not mentioned, when you put it in sport plus mode the speedometer and tach needles turn into flaming swords that sweep across the dials (and leave a fire trail). The car also had a drift mode (and launch control) that will put almost all of the power to the rear tires and can easily put out some amazing oversteer. Sport plus adjusts more than the shift points, and the steering, it also adjusts the suspension. Second, the dial used for the infotainment is also a touch pad like a mouse track pad. You can pinch to zoom, scroll, or even write in characters on the white part of the knob. The area that you mentioned 'cords or store something in there' is actually a phone charging area with a wireless charging pad, it is designed to hold the phone on the charger so that it will not shift off of the charging area (and you can close it to conceal the phone while it is charging). Last the seat controls on the seat back (facing the driver) are not so much for the back seat passengers, they are actually for the driver allowing him/her to move the passenger chair if needed without having to lean all the way over to get to the other controls.
Also, simply touching the drivers seat buttons will display on the info scream what that particular buttons function is. I’m talking about literally just placing your finger lightly touching the surface of the button will bring up the seat on the screen and indicate what the button you’re touching will do
I came down to the comments to see who noticed that he didn't even mention the "analog" tachometer arranged in reverse. Glad you commented on this. I think this "quirk" would be worthy of mention by Doug.
3:55 "best interior quality in any compact luxury suv including the porsche macan" a little later ... 26:24 "quality is excellent on par with great rivals" and gets the same score as competition ...
I think I’ve watched all the reviews, and Doug’s is arguably the *best/spot on* and most comprehensive. Having said that… there are still some *great* features that weren’t covered. -fingerprint recognition/start (*first*) -active noise cancellation w/triple paned glass -launch mode -active road preview suspension adjustment -all-wheel drive (rear bias) -adjustable ambient lighting -Genesis logo projected on ground at night -radar rear occupant seat alert (*first*) -*best* highway driving assist available !! -best warranty in class I bought my GV70 3.5T Sports prestige (uyuni white+red/black interior) on 7/5/21. Work of art, absolutely love it! So original, well thought out and expertly executed. Great review, Doug !!
I love the design because it doesn't look like it goes off-road. Many crossovers make design choices that give cues that it sort of goes off-road but really doesn't. I also love that it's low to the ground for a crossover. Others jack up the suspension to give it a tall body-on-frame look, which is dumb.
Saw G80 and GV80 in person at a parking lot for the first time and I must say the Genesis vehicles look much, much better in person than the videos/photos. GV70 is probably no exception.
@@naveenthemachine Lexus' selling point is reliability, but with Genesis' quality and reliability, Lexus are in real trouble. Their warranty and customer care packages are also class-leading. I'm just glad they're giving the luxury car market a shake up because most manufacturers have been relying on brand status for too long.
@@keynesianeconomics4113 dude Lexus isn’t long for this world imo The 2022 Lexus nx for instance that remember no ones even driven yet already got destroyed in the most humiliating way by the gv70 in every single way possible. Sure Lexus is reliable but at 50-60K that isn’t important. Go buy a Prius Camry rav4 corolla civic for that
The controls on the side of the passenger seat have another great point of functionality: they allow the driver to move the seat out of the line of sight to the side when nobody's sitting in it, then adjust it back if they pick up a passenger.
Very impressed with Genesis/Hyundai and their products - the big hitters stolen a few years ago from BMW M were a superb and very clever decision by Hyundai senior management. They are very impressive gentlemen.
Wow I like it! Not gonna lie though…quality and value both getting 7s was surprising. I expected a higher score, considering how much he raved about how nice it was in the video. It’s ultimately Doug’s score so I respect his opinion. Love you Doug!
It is definitely head turning. No one has seen genesis too much and this SUV looks sick. I honestly think cool factor should've been an 8 with styling being an 8 too.
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Before we get start be sure to.... CONGRATULATE DADDY DOUG!!!! Congratulations to you and your family! Welcome to the new chapter of your life! Proud of you daddy doug!
I hope "Offical Daddy Doug" is on its way! 🤣
Kid's first words were "Quirks" and "Features"
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@@SebastianLarsen well, there's the low point of this thread. 😆
Cars & Bids DeMuro is such a cute name
The interior looks like futuristic 1950s atomic. It's really interesting how it's so futuristic it's sort of looped back to retro futurism. I love it
Yes!
Honestly my favorite thing!
Everything new was once old, and everything old will become new again.
Never thought about it that way, but you’re right! So so cool.
Every time I see it I think Flash Gordon!
Bought a GV70 3.5T in early November 2021. It's an excellent vehicle - very happy with it. My first foray in to luxury SUVs, and so far I'm not disappointed. A couple things to note: If considering the smaller 2.5T four cylinder engine, don't worry about any meaningful difference in performance from the 3.5T. I test drove both, and I really couldn't tell the difference in driving power. The smaller 2.5T makes more noise, but is no less athletic. And, it costs much less, and gets better gas mileage. The reason I went with the larger, more expensive 3.5T is because I wanted the option package with the electronically controlled suspension, as well as the option package that included the matte green finish (which looks awesome). I value quiet and smooth, so wanted the less noisy engine and the smoother suspension. All in all, really pleased. I don't like the German vehicles, purely because of the nasty repair costs. One thing to beware of: you're buying this luxury Genesis in a most-decidedly un-luxury Hyundai dealership. If you demand a white-glove dealership experience like Lexus, Mercedes, Cadillac, etc., you will NOT get that at the Hyundai dealership.
People generally choose hyundai or lexus cause they are more reliable than german brands as well.
Can't speak for myself though, bought a mini, my range is 540 km (336 miles on full tank) can't complain.
“One thing to beware of: you’re buying this luxury Genesis in a most-decidedly un-luxury Hyundai dealership…”
Can concur! I went in for a test drive and my experience has almost turned me off from considering this vehicle.
Yall really overlooking a good car because of "the white glove treatment" at the dealership 🤣🤣 some of yall have too much pride
@@numpty94 Lol. Touché. Sometimes the service is what makes the difference when you're trying to decide between two really nice cars...at least in my case.
@@twrendy9142 - Agreed. A friend used the Genesis Concierge service offered for his GV80. He was able to skip the dealership all together. (this particular dealer was a Hyundai, Genesis, Subaru, Dodge dealer). Really the only way to go if you want to purchase a Genesis with a personal touch. Either that or your at a dealer listening to the 25 year old kid trying to buy a base v6 Dodge Charger with a credit score of 420 and arguing with the salesman over monthly payment.
Not only do the turn signal cameras help the driver see what is next to them but they also encourage people to use their turn signals. Something BMW drivers definitely could use.
Lol I have a bmw and I always use my turn signal lol 😆 I also drive like grandpa
That would encourage me not to use them. Keep turning that camera on and off, on and off I'm afraid I'll eventually break it. I personally don't like that future.
Great point!
Just bought an e46. Swear to god it doesn’t have signals. ;)
@@matthewjswider haha 😄 lol
Wow, Genesis is really putting your best foot forward. Never thought I would ever hear Douglas say he like something out of the Hyundai universe better than Porsche
The Macan S (which has the same power) is about $30k - $40k more
@@kristians2704 it cost 10k more
@@rashodm7129 a fully loaded Macan S can be over $100k
Douglas? Sounds like Doug, but with a suit 😁
Doug owned the Kia Stinger. He has never valued brand over actual quality.
NOT AMAZING OR HEADTURNING? I just got mine and I'm turning heads everywhere I go. I adore this car and I'm also having quite a lot of fun driving it. Best car ever...
Me too - Himalayan Gray with the red/black interior, love it!
Best car ever you owned, i asume?
Driving in asbestos suit?
Yeah, better than an RSQ8 or a Taycan Turbo S. Best car ever...
Turn heads for how ugly it is? Lol just kidding
Genesis is doing what Infiniti should’ve done. The GV70 looks like what a new QX50 should’ve been.
@@yungboicontigo9278 “Trashfiniti” LOOL that’s a good one tbh
Trust me, Infiniti is dead as is. If the new QX60 doesn’t save them, which I don’t see happening because it looks just like the pathfinder the brother, nothing will, definitely not their qx55.
@@GodsloveMuzik i drive Bmw but that Infiniti Q60 is a beautiful car with 400 hp. Lexus had outdated technology and most their engines are from 2006 with small modifications
@@PharmacyAve the Q60 is their best looking car. QX60 2022 is their best looking suv but I bet you me, Q60 is being overlooked cuz of its lacking tech and interior deficiencies.
@@GodsloveMuzik yeah its really being overlooked but their best lookin SUV has been QX80
11:56
Doug just low-key Rick Rolling us in the middle of a car review. Not bad!
got me!
Beat me to it!
Came to say the same! Man that was a stealth Rick Roll.
Great rick roll
Me laughing because I got Rick rolled
I own the GV70, 3.5l Sport Prestige. Absolutely love it!
A lot of features were missed in this review, the climate control screen has haptic as well as the steering wheel for safety warnings like front collision.
The remote driving function also serves for the auto park feature outside the vehicle. The auto park features work well.
Lexicon 16 speaker system.
The interior roof is suede, not alcantara.
Pano-roof
At the prestige package, nappa leather.
The quietness of the ride is also because it has full solar & acoustic glass.
It also has launch control.
When you accelerate, the seat backs squeeze you tighter.
Also has headup display with some customization.
Highway driving assist II can self drive fairly decently without hands on.
Genesis Welcome lights at night
The dial/infocenter control (white part) also acts as a touch device for writing in what you are searching for, or entering a destination address.
Really do love it!
How much did it come out to?
@@nero9985 $65k (MSRP)
The lexicon is an added upgrade no ?
another item is the cubby space he mentions is actually a wireless charger for your cell plus your usb media and usb charger... great car!!
I think it’s time for a Halo car from Genesis. That’s all they need to take their brand to the next level.
a high performance G70 or a full on hyundai supercar would be enough to bring a man to tears
@@leep_ there coming out with the Genesis x
Way too soon for that. I think they’ve sold a total of 200 cars in UK. They are an unknown brand at the moment. I guess all they can hope for is to have sales and brand recognition like Lexus and that’s taken them 30 years to achieve.
@@MaximilianvonPinneberg I hear where you’re coming from but respectfully disagree. The fact that Genesis has only sold a handful of cars is a sign that they need a halo car to boost brand recognition and in turn, sales. While the R&D behind a halo car is indeed costly, a flashy and sporty car produced in limited numbers will be a great talking point among enthusiasts and people unfamiliar with the brand. This hype will make the brand much more desirable to those looking to buy a lexus or a car from other more established luxury brands.
@@MaximilianvonPinneberg I mean hyundai in general is very non central brand in the uk ,since it's been around a year and half from the revamp we should give it atleast 2 years more to spread their feet
I personally thing Genesis is doing an extremely good job at modernizing the automobile, but doing it with a design that is classy, and will look good for a very long time. Their cars look modern, without being obnoxious.
Interior is quite impressive, although I'm disappointed they went along with the trend of these coupe like SUVs. Not only does it look awkward it also cuts down on cargo space. This would look nicer with a more conventional squared off rear design.
Genesis, Hyundai, and Kia have all really impressed me with their design lately. Very modern, cutting edge, daring but not over-the-top styling in nearly all their new cars and I love it.
Saw G80 and GV80 in person at a parking lot for the first time and I must say the Genesis vehicles look much, much better in person than the videos/photos. GV70 is probably no exception.
Genesis absolutely killing it. The most beautiful cars on sale right now. I saw a GV70, the exact spec as reviewed and I was stunned. Gorgeous cars inside and out, I hope they continue to succeed and grasp a bigger market share, than what they have now.
The volume and tuning rollers really are a genius alternative to dials. Genesis doesn’t get enough attention to that engineering. It’s such a small thing but it works so well.
Big facts
Cars from various manufacturers have been using those for years, nothing new, but I agree great alternative to dials
I've preferred volume rollers over dials since I got a K70.
At the same time, placing two identical dials for infotainment and gear selection is the STUPIDEST thing I've seen any car manufacturers do. Wonder how many people are gonna crash into other cars or things trying to turn the gear selection dial instead of the infotainment one.
Such a underrated brand, they are really stepping up the game. When a genesis have a better exterior and interior than a aston martin dbx for 1/4 of the price, you know you have made it.
@@yungboicontigo9278 I don't think there's much to do about these spammers, every time they get banned, more accounts come and spam
Its not underrated its more rather unknown.
Brands that split into a casual and a luxury brand carry no prestige and have it very hard on the european market. Maybe oversees it´s different. I don´t know.
But everyone deserves a fair chance I guess. Hyundai will shine, once hydrogen will fuel all cars. Our eu brands will stop producing combustion engines from 2035.
@@yungboicontigo9278 what happens if you click on them?
@@ANTheWhizkid it works great for VAG / Audi in Europe though, so there is a chance.
Absolutely gorgeous inside and out. Hope Genesis excels in the market
Excel, no pun intended.
@@johngaudet6316 hahahahaha
Absolutely JUNK engine.
@@fffwe3876 yeah that's what i heard of u from ur girl friend
genesis got the LOWEST liability ranking. 😂😂😂
Here is the 2022 Consumer Reports Auto Reliability Report rankings of major automotive brands:
1. Lexus
2. Mazda
3. Toyota
4. Infiniti
5. Buick
6. Honda
7. Subaru
8. Acura
9. Nissan
10. Mini
11. Hyundai
12. Chrysler
13. Porsche
14. Chevrolet
15. Audi
16. Cadillac
17. BMW
18. Ford
19. Kia
20. Volvo
21. Ram
22. GMC
23. Mercedes-Benz
24. Volkswagen (31)
25. Genesis (30)😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
It looks like "Never Gonna Give You Up" started playing when Doug was showing off how the infotainment screen can display two things at once.
...have we been "Doug-rolled?"
I think we've just been "quirked"
I laughed hard when I saw I was rick rolled, GG Doug
@Esh Never gonna quirk around, and quirk you
Having sat in one of these at the dealership, in red, with the red interior, I have to say it’s the nicest compact luxury suv on sale.
Also, congratulations Doug, on becoming a father!
Gives German luxury cars a run for their money
@UC611c474kHhKHINdU5HXQeA Hyundai are better than VW genesis is to be compared to audi
He gave birth to a cup holder?
Do you have a Lazy Boy chair/sofa at home?
Doug is the type of guy to tell his baby about the cars in a Walmart parking lot. Congratulations Doug on your new baby I'm so happy for you. In a couple years he'll be ready for his first car review. I hope you your baby and your wife are having a beautiful week and are very happy right now.
Doug is the kind of guy who donates his old t-shirts to Goodwill then buys them back.
Clark Howard does this!!
I think he'll be donating his shirts to his son now
Great to see you alive Paulie
Commendatori!
Hehe, you hear what I said T? I said Doug is the kind of guy who donates his old t-shirts to Goodwill then buys them back, hehe
11:55 Did Doug just rickroll me?
I would count it
I was looking for this comment
Came here to see if anyone else noticed that! 🤣
@@jaewonchang3448 me too dude
We’ve definitely been Rick rolled
Finally people are catching on that the Hyundai brand produces quality. I’ve owned only Hyundai’s over the last 17 years and only had one car in for a major repair that took a week, and never had a problem with it after that.
Keep up the good work Hyundai!!
They took Kia with them too. I remember when Kia had a bad rep as a bad risk, both mechanically and with regard to safety. In the last decade or so thought they've seriously stepped it up. Had one a few years ago, used when I got it, and it not only ran utterly flawlessly it was actually also way more fun than it had any right to be. And it was inexpensive.
Really loving what Hyundai is doing. They've always been a little cheaper than their immediate Japanese "rivals", and now they're looking to surpass them in quality, while still being a grand or few less! Smart.
@@butwhataboutdragons7768 I just started working at a Kia dealership and the company also owns the Mazda and Hyundai dealerships. I just bought a cheaper 2017 Accent (it's just temporary till my credit gets better) and honestly I really like it once I replaced the head unit (which is unbelievably easy to do). Loving the Korean car revolution
Lol, they used to have horrible reliability. Your anecdote does not equate to reality.
@@rustler08 Hyundai and Kia have had solid reliability since back in the early 2000s. There aren't any major mechanical difference on a Toyota Corolla Vs a Hyundai Elantra. Anyone with half a brain can keep them running for over 10 years without drivetrain issues if serviced properly.
They have surpassed the sales on plenty of Euro and American brands in the Asian markets in the early days primarily because of their simplicity and reliability, also it helps when they're super easy to work on, unlike most European cars.
Boring life
I think doug is slowly becoming a fan of Genesis. I like what they're doing
Lets not forget, He also get paid to review that car!
@@SuperGholamreza Doug never got paid to review a car. At least that’s what I think. He is always honest.
Doug, the KPOP stan! 😂😂😂😂
@@tocreatee5736 : oh god.. another wumao. Xi Jinping can't stand Korean cars. LOL!
@@SuperGholamreza : which must have been why Hyundai had no press GV70 car for reviewers. /s
Korea's really doing what Japan did in the late 80s and 90s.
Good quality cars that look nice and are fun as well as being great value for money.
Not even just in cars either, Korean music is popular now just like Japanese was in the mid 2000s. Also the tech world. A lot of the most popular phones are made in Korea too.
Japan's obviously still making great cars but it's interesting and cool to see Soirh Korea thriving at least in the western world.
Korea is way advance in Tech than Japan. Don't take my word for it but do your research.
@@WingManDK now? I believe so. But I'm talking about in the 90s Japan was really far ahead of everyone when it came to tech. Korea is now what Japan was in the 90s if you get me?
@@masterdinosawr Not that I dont agree but you are talking about walkman times. Tech changes within weeks or even days. Japan was too relaxed and thought no one will catch up. I once heard from Sony's Rap in Las Vegas show and he was saying they sell Sony name but how wrong he was. It's like When Samsung TV came out Sony TV collapsed over night and Japan isn't far from becoming 3 world if they don't act up. People might see different but watch and see with time.
Their weakness right now is reliability IMO. Hyundai still has a ways to go in comparison to some of the Japanese brands.
FUN FACT: the vehicle can fully parallel park with you outside using the keyfob. I think you need to enable and drive to the spot first though.
If I am not mistaken, you only get parallel parking in Korea, we do not get it in the US. If you look at above the driving mode, there is a button to the right that is empty and that is where the parallel function is located.
or you could just do it yourself 🤷🏽♂️ it's really not that hard 😥 that's what she said sadly 😔
@@saulbachiller-smith8382 It's available on the US models too - ruclips.net/video/idoHB5qz8jA/видео.html
@@andrewskivington6453 - Thanks, I went back and did more research and realized it does. Not one person that has done a review on the GV70 has never mentioned it.
@@saulbachiller-smith8382 Yeah, probably most reviewers would be embarrassed to use driver aids to park a car ;-)
ruclips.net/video/4M81UvvAuEU/видео.html
I feel like as the car community, we’re finally seeing Hyundai “‘make it”, where they go from being “a car” to something you can trust with a degree of respect for quality.
The funny thing is, they "made it" quite a long time ago. It's been a well kept secret. The rest of the car community is just starting to figure it out.
these are hyundai social marketing spams.
you see "hyundai is killing it!" or "hyundai come a long way" or i "just go the car and love it"
comments on almost every hyundai video?
thats them.
@@newchannel1220 and what does that make you? a bot account run by hyundai's competitors?
@@edwardm.6132 I don't even see how it was a secret. Hyundai has been solid for a decade at least. My 02 Elantra GT is just as good a car imo as any in it's class. I think it's so-called auto enthusiasts and journalists that are the ones asleep.
@@iluvcakes19 agreed. I had a brand new 01' Tiburon and drove it to 100k miles and loved it so much I bought an 03' Tiburon and drove it also to 100k miles. Minimal issues. They've been good cars for the last 2 decades.
We all got rick rolled extremely subtly at 11:57. Just can’t escape it, even so many years later. Well played
Yeah, I had to check the comments too see who else noticed
13:05 too
Wow
Fitting for doug
HAHAHHAHAHA I was searching if someone noticed it too
The styling rate should be 9/10 it’s extremely beautiful and the best looking suv of it’s category
Hmm. I don’t like the fact that the rear brakes are silver and front black lol
@@gedam131 hahaha
The hatch part where the brake lights are looks like a melted glob and the drunk designers just slapped on some LEDs and called it a day. They completely forgot about the rear bumper it’s not even there.
all crossovers are ugly, unless they look like a truck (Early 2000's CRV or Pilot Etc) , but even the attractive ones are shit because they're unibody.
eh. the rdx gives it a run for its money.
Genesis is the most underrated luxury brand right now
@Not RickRoll 👇👌 bruh
It’s a really nice car
I agree too
Not anymore because literally everyone is saying this haha. Not underrated but definitely not overrated.
I've seen them quite often as of late so I would disagree
I'm not sure what Hyundai did to shake everything up. But their new cars and designs are unreal. Whatever new teams/people they hired are absolutely killing it.
Got a designer who used to work for Audi and some engineer from BMW
They basically went to PSA and Audi designers with an open cheque book. Everyone has their price.
Hyundai and Genesis have designers from Bentley joined them not sure about Audi and BMW though
Current Head of Research and Development at Hyundai Motor Group is Albert Biermann, who previously worked as the chief engineer at BMW M. He is the sole reason Hyundai came out with their N-series cars. Chief designers at HMG are currently Peter Schreyer (worked for VAG 1979 - 2006) and Luc Donckerwolke, who was head of design at Lamborghini and responsible for the 2001 Diablo, 2002 Murcielago and 2004 Gallardo. Both were heavily involved in most of VAG's brands, including Audi, Bentley, etc. Hyundai Motor Group brought the best of the best to get them to where they are now and their continued growth seems to underline that decision.
They don’t design themselves. They take bits from other segment groups and mash them together
Genesis has been absolutely killing it lately, all their products look amazing inside out and are very competitive. I hope they bring their cars to the UK soon!
Congratulations on your son Doug. I know those miscarriages must have been tough. I just lost my 17 year old son last week. Toughest thing I have ever had to deal with but your videos help ease the pain sometimes. Keep up the great work and cherish every second you have with your children.
My condolences, friend. It's tough to lose a loved one, much more a son. I hope you can grieve and recover to remember him in the good times you shared.
May he rest in peace, my condolences 💐
So sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss. Happy the videos help
Congratulations Doug! All the best on being a dad!!
@@yungboicontigo9278 He's gonna be a dad ?? Oh my thats soo excitingg !!
Man, every time I see those blindspot cameras I really can't figure out why all brands don't adopt them. Such a fantastic idea.
I saw one on the road yesterday in black or dark dark green. It felt like the designers paid a lot of attention to how it presents itself. It presented itself very well. Poetry of motion.
That really is a fantastic interior. I always judge car interiors by how they look on camera. It always shows up crappy stuff when you look through the lens. It must be great in real life. The only thing I would change is a slightly less red colour, but that's just personal taste.
You can feel the soft touch materials through the screen, kinda like when looking a BMW interior. Audi should take notes, they are the kings of black hard plastic.
Really? I think that interior looks a bit wacky, like an early 2000s concept. Weird oval hvac panel on a lot of empty dash
It reminds me of the Esprit trim on the early 90s Mercedes C class. It’s certainly in the spirit of it.
Yea especially when Doug highlight the double stitching center steering cover, the leather looks very plush. I feel want to touch it lol ...
I can proudly say that interior was designed by Korean designer.. And i know him..
Bought my 2023 gv70 five months ago. Absolutely love it!!! I have the smaller 2.5t engine than Doug shows here, but it is still pretty quick and as Doug said, it’s mid-range speed is fast, even in the 2.5t. First foreign car I’ve ever owned and absolutely one of my favorite car purchases ever.
It's literally as if Genesis engineers watched and wrote down, and improved upon every interior issue Doug has ever had. Genesis NAILED all Doug's minor gripes about interior design on luxury vehicles.
i dont understand the hype for this piece of crap, honestly.
@@yungboicontigo9278 lol ya I know wtf is with those posts 😅
@@mortensenvick5711 stop hating man
@@mortensenvick5711 uh, what?! dude this thing is amazing. the hell u mean piece of crap?!
@@mortensenvick5711 i don't see how it's a piece of crap but based on your other comments i don't think you do either 😂
Man, Doug you missed the 10 year warranty. That should easily add a point or two. Great review otherwise!
@@yungboicontigo9278 facts are facts.
How about miserable MPG.?
10 year ?
Dam son thats something
is the 10-year warranty an option that no other brand has?
@@Adrenadriven7 yeah it's better than shitty 4 year/50000 mile warranty for German cars
That's it! I am trading in my Macan and getting this beauty! Thanks for your review!! Not only Doug but I am also becoming a big fan of Genesis.
i don’t care what people say, genesis is KILLING IT!! Amazing cars
I test drove this car and was super impressed. I think people will come around on Genesis eventually. The connection to Hyundai is definitely keeping some people away from the brand right now.
Such an underrated car brand
the GV70 is much nicer and more powerful than the NX, RDX and QX50
@Jason King yes, all 3 of those Japanese SUVs don’t even offer V6 engines and have cheap interiors with dated tech
@@dauntae24 facts! that connection to Hyundai makes people go away; however they clearly don’t know the Lexus they driving is a Toyota, or the infinity they driving a Nissan; or the Acura they driving a Honda 😂😂 personally idgaf if genesis is related to Hyundai cause hyundai is killing it too atm
Those are probably the coolest new wheels I've ever seen... I wouldn't get them, but props to Genesis for putting something like that on their SUV.
I'd have to agree. When they are in motion they look very swoopy too.
*shrug* I think they're the worst thing about the car. Absolutely hideous.
@@paulthegeek Your comment history suggests a lot of disliking things, but nary a scrap of suggesting better ways. Storm troopers have terrible aim.
Yet the rest of the exterior looks identical to all other new SUVs. Sad when only the wheels are slightly different.
@@paulthegeek All you do is talk shit😂
Love your honest and straight up reviews. After watching this review I now am waiting 14 business days for the delivery of my new GV70 3.5 Prestige. I just hope the dials don’t mess me up but keep up the honest reviews. I’d love to see you do a review with StraightPipes or RedlineReviews
How have you been enjoying your new car?
I bought my GV70 in July, fully loaded, and it lives up to the hype. There are so few on the road now it feels exclusive and it’s definitely a head-turner. While I got mine early and paid sticker, I’ve heard that some dealers are charging as much as $7-8K over sticker because of demand!
there are better suv in the segment, like XC60, stelvio and velar. mah
@@mortensenvick5711 I’ve just taken ownership of a XC40 with a V60 on order. I’d take the XC40 over this even though it is a class down.
Ralph,
I agree, I paid full sticker for my GV80 and love it! Two other Genesis dealerships tried to charge me 5k over MSRP which I consider to be unethical.
I would caution buyers to make sure they are within an acceptable range of a dealership however. I had a warranty issue and the local Hyundi dealer would not touch my GV so I had to drive it 4 hours each way to have warranty repairs completed. I later found the local Hyuandi dealer, who was supposed to open a Genesis dealership, cancelled the dealership so I am considering selling my GV80. Genesis needs to step up the number of dealerships or work something out with local Hyundi dealerships to assist in areas where there is no Genesis dealership..... just my two cents,
Chip shortage caused lack of cars and probably why you paid over the sticker price
@@Vikrum_ It's a GENESIS.
The Genesis is such a neat suv and I like how not everyone has one yet
As an owner of 2019 G70 Genesis sedan, I upgraded to this close to two months ago. It was awesome to feel like (and often be) the only one on the road with it. It's such a good value/product that so many people are going to end up owning the 41k 2.5t entry level version that isn't really entry level as it compares to bmw/audi w^șc"
I just bought one of these 3 weeks ago and I am in love with it! Love the interior and exterior looks plus ride quality. In comparison to the Japanese brands, this is way much better. Audi Q5 & X3 may have just a bit better road feeling but for everything else, the qv70 is up for the challenge. Specially if you compare the price difference of this car vs the Germans, they are simply way more expensive when adding options vs the top gv70
This… is the exact distraction I needed from work. Thanks, Doug. And congrats to you and your lady on becoming parents!
I love Genesis, but it is clear that the brand’s struggle is the dealership experience. The fact that the dealership this GV70 came from is mostly emblazoned with Hyundai logos says more than words.
Luckily for you, it seems that the brand has recognized that. I believe they are currently making the transition to having their own dealerships, which should be mostly accomplished in some amount of years.
Lol. It’s a sign.
@@baobabs727 it's the rest of the dealership, not just a sign.
When you buy a mercedes you get the royal treatment at a dealer. When you buy a genesis you go to a hyundai dealer and sit with bored yelling kids and people getting the oil changed in their econo car.
A hyundai dealership certainly isn't "above me", i'm not being elitist, but each brands dealers have total different feels. An Acura / Lexus dealership is quite nicer than a Honda / Toyota dealership experience. I worked for dealers for my young adult years and there really is a big difference. You won't find unmonitored kids running around the showroom floor, smacking their hands on cars, and jumping around in the seats in the luxury brand dealers, but i've seen it many times in the "regular" brands.
Well lucky for you and others that don't want to be seen at a Hyundai dealer, Genesis has arranged for your car to be picked up and dropped off at home while it's being checked out during your 36 months/ 36k miles free maintenance period. I don't know about you but for me, that's a major plus!!. Who wants to hang out at a BMW/ MB/ porsche dealer with a bunch of snubbies???.
@@volvo09 Perhaps you should read the comment below yours, though since you’re likely not a future customer maybe it won’t matter to you.
This generation of Genesis cars are amazing... Well done Koreans, well done.
The rear bumper was probably a compromise for world wide delivery without having to make separate designs for different license plate specifications. But yes it does look the cheapest part.
The dealership I go to had GV70s in every color. They didn't look as good as I thought they would (yes, it still looks good esp. the interior) but that... rear bumper looked esp. unfortunate.
@@biglee13m it’s just a bumper you cam easily change that
@@biglee13m It's just a rear bumper?
So people in 2021 complain about new cars have plastic parts on the bumper, yet people don't complain about plastic bumpers on 1980's cars?
@@yungboicontigo9278 So does some 1980's cars, they've gray rear bumper. For me, I don't care about the bumper piece is gray or body colored.
Also there's a benefit of having gray bumpers, dents and scrapes aren't as visible compared to body color bumpers. So people rather want dents and scrape on their cars?
Congrats Doug, Now we can officially call you "Daddy Doug”
@@yungboicontigo9278 lol
Hey Doug, I own the exact model and color combo that you showed here and the model year is 2022...I think it's a little more fun that a 4 out of 10, but maybe I'm biased. The thing is a little comfortable rocket ship 🚀
You don't have red seats? For 2023 models, the website shows red seats when you choose red interior. I wish the seats weren't red as it ends up way too much red.
Regarding the 3D instrument panel, Peugeot has had this since 2016 in their iCockpit concept (best known for the small steering wheel that most of all resembles what you find for computer games).
Genesis has been killing it for a while now. It's unfortunate that they have the stigma of being tied to Hyundai, which is probably their biggest downfall IMO
Not much of a negative stigma anymore. Hyundai has done better for themselves the last few years. They’ve improved slowly and are becoming a true competitor to other major car brands today. Look on the road today and you’ll see a lot of Hyundai around you.
All in all It’s a budget car company, that while has had its bumps, are putting out cars that look good, perform and are becoming a lot more reliable.
@@LombardiPls youre right but i hate how they completely ruined the look of the i20
@@mikehawk4455 well those people are what i like to call, rich idiots. I bought a Hyundai palisade calligraphy and it has more features for the most part than a Model X Tesla. And yes i own another Tesla myself but the palisade is just amazing bang for the buck
The generally public doesn't see a stigma related to either brand. Same goes for Kia. It is imo so-called auto enthusiasts and journalists that are holding on to negativity.
@@LombardiPls The stigma now comes from the terrible dealership experience in Hyundai/KIA dealers.
Id say out of the whole auto industry Kia and Genesis are just killing it.
Yeah, their engine fires make them great. JK. They actually do have serious engine fire problems.
@@daniellecryderman2954 So does the any other makers. What's your point?
I love how they maintained physical buttons for things you use often, but also putting some touch button that's not frequently used. They kept the A/C, hazard lights etc physical, and seat heat&cool fuction as a touch.
Me too, I like it a lot.
I live in Vancouver, Canada and just had the GV70 w/ 3.5TT overnight and totally fell in luv with it.
Its a Luxury CrossOver that has plenty of power. It won't outperform the more sportier Benz GLC 63S AMG power & torque nor the X3 M 40i, or the Macan Turbo but the LUXURY (quieter & smoother ride) and the VALUE Proposition will have you thinking a few times over if the German options are really worth it for the extra cost. GV70 has the edge in my books b/c of the Ext & Int styling PLUS high level of materials used in the Int as top notch. I like to invest my money whenever possible and change out my daily every 5-10 yrs.
This GV 70 has many Luxury features, new updated interior, that ext styling and enuf power (less than 5 seconds 0-60) to have tons of fun with. Its exceptionally quiet in the cabin and in Comfort mode it really is a smooth ride.
If ur comparing the GV70 to the Germans you will be blown away with all the luxury standard features (Drivers side massaging seats, front heated & cooled seats, that massive center screen, the move forward & back option on the key fob, massive sunroof & moon roof, AWESOME sound system, all the safety features, etc...) It really does offer an AWESOME VALUE vs the Germans. PLUS the scheduled maintenance for 5 yrs is INCLUDED!!!
the price in Canada for a full load with the interior CF trim, 360 camera, quilted leather, etc is $75,500 including F&PDI. Just pay taxes and doc fee.
I'm VERY Very impressed:-)
Now, do I choose the non latest interior and refreshed exterior G70 sedan which is a little quicker but the rear leg & head room is tighter or opt for the roomier, up to date & latest interior GV70 that soaks up speed bumps & road imperfections that is also much more quieter, but about $10K more cost?
Fantastic VALUE options either way.
Cheers from Vancouver.
*Genesis putting foot on necks, they step it up to a different level. The interior and exterior have made the competitors!*
Florida law firm launches class-action suit against the Genesis GV80
The lawsuit alleges the luxury SUV has "dangerous defects" in its steering
Author of the article:Jil McIntosh
Publishing date:Jun 23, 2021 • June 23, 2021 • 2 minute read • Join the conversation
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A Florida law firm specializing in consumer advocacy has filed a federal class-action lawsuit against Hyundai, claiming that the Genesis GV80 sport-utility is unsafe.
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Corwin Law, based in Boca Raton, filed the lawsuit on behalf of owners and lessees of the GV80, which launched as an all-new model for 2021. The lawsuit claims the automaker is “promoting the GV80 luxury SUV, despite being aware of dangerous defects affecting the vehicle’s driveability that are documented in Korean news media and current customer message boards.”
BOOOOOOLD
@@tocreatee5736 I don't understand how it's a class action if there's only one case here
@@papa_pt that's what makes it a class action
@@tocreatee5736 I saw you with the same name in different profile.. You are just a typical bot.
Hyundai and Kia have really been killing it in the past 10 years or so. It's crazy to think how far they came from when I first started to see them on the roads.
Agree
When did you first start seeing them? Because they are one of the oldest car companies in the world. It took them almost 60 years to be decent.
@@badgerman2414 Late 90's, early 00's.
I'm blown away by that interior, looks amazing
The driving section is my favorite part on every vid! And Doug is my Gold Standard unbiased reviewer👍
12:43 we can actually see the Genesis logo pointing the dealership in the navigation menu screen, its just not only kia deleaships.
I am 1,000% certain without ever being in the vehicle that you can change that tune dial to move through your preset stations.
Genesis marketing team: we need to advertise
Genesis executives: let’s just get Doug to review it
All the marketing money were spent on the golf tour
Genesis is doing what Lexus did 30 years ago. Color me impressed. And another great review by Doug.
Except Genesis design is so much better than the boring generic look of the Lexus when it was introduced.
Lexus owner... lol
@@JohnLee-db9zt maybe because that was 30 years ago when most luxury cars had generic luxury interiors
K, now all Genesis needs is a trim that would compete with BMW M cars, AMG’s and RS cars.
I just bought a 3.5T Sport Prestige and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. The attention to detail and technology is unreal. Nothing is spared on this sport luxury SUV. Above all, it's an absolute head turner.
Doug keeps showing those blind spot cams. And I keep liking them.
Doug nails it this time around. I purchased my GV70 ( same he is reviewing here but with an all black interior) in October 2021 and it impresses me every single day. I test drove more than a few competitors and plainly, for the price, you cannot get ANYTHING that compares. I left my BMW behind...not going back. Im pretty sure Genesis is not making a lot of money on these. I do believe they want people to make the jump and then prices will slowly creep up. I now have almost 11k in the engine and have not had a single issue. I was pleasantly surprised. Unlike my BMW which had to go to the dealer on multiple occasions within 2 months of purchase. Then theres the concierge service, the 5yr bumper to bumper and then 10 years/ 100,000 mile powpertrain warranty. The only issue I have had is NO dedicated Genesis dealerships or service. It all happens inside a Hyundai dealership....other than that.. Im impressed.
I’m not a huge compact SUV guy, none of the other SUV’s in this segment really stand out to me (including the Macan, I think it’s a little unnecessary), but this is definitely something I’d love to own if I was shopping in this segment!! This and the regular G70 are my fav cars from Genesis right now, they’ve really knocked it out of the park in recent years!!
Macan base is really unnecessary
The Macan S and above is ridiculous, at those prices, just buy a sports car and a rav4
@@jackandcokeyo agreed
And after this video, Genesis outsells the competition. Even if they don’t, they win still because nothing else in this segment looks better. The only thing that comes close is the Stelvio, which until this one arrived, was the best looking compact luxury suv in ANY market but GV70 has just dethroned it. Great job Genesis! Nice work on your MPGs damn it 😂😂
I don't like dial shifters. I work at an oil change place and a rental company brings all their cars to using often I have to drive them back and pick up others and I get about 5 miles through town and I just have never liked button shifters either. Column or floor shifters are just what feels comfortable to me.
OK, great review. I want to point out a few of missed things, first and I am shocked it was not mentioned, when you put it in sport plus mode the speedometer and tach needles turn into flaming swords that sweep across the dials (and leave a fire trail). The car also had a drift mode (and launch control) that will put almost all of the power to the rear tires and can easily put out some amazing oversteer. Sport plus adjusts more than the shift points, and the steering, it also adjusts the suspension. Second, the dial used for the infotainment is also a touch pad like a mouse track pad. You can pinch to zoom, scroll, or even write in characters on the white part of the knob. The area that you mentioned 'cords or store something in there' is actually a phone charging area with a wireless charging pad, it is designed to hold the phone on the charger so that it will not shift off of the charging area (and you can close it to conceal the phone while it is charging). Last the seat controls on the seat back (facing the driver) are not so much for the back seat passengers, they are actually for the driver allowing him/her to move the passenger chair if needed without having to lean all the way over to get to the other controls.
Also, simply touching the drivers seat buttons will display on the info scream what that particular buttons function is. I’m talking about literally just placing your finger lightly touching the surface of the button will bring up the seat on the screen and indicate what the button you’re touching will do
I came down to the comments to see who noticed that he didn't even mention the "analog" tachometer arranged in reverse. Glad you commented on this. I think this "quirk" would be worthy of mention by Doug.
How has no one mentioned the fingerprint sensor to start the car!!!
Definitely considering an upgrade from the G70 to the GV70!
Doug is the Go To Guy whne it comes to car inquiries. This guy will save you time, money, and a headache.
3:55 "best interior quality in any compact luxury suv including the porsche macan" a little later ... 26:24 "quality is excellent on par with great rivals" and gets the same score as competition ...
probably didnt want it to top the SUV leaderboard or something lmao
I think I’ve watched all the reviews, and Doug’s is arguably the *best/spot on* and most comprehensive. Having said that… there are still some *great* features that weren’t covered.
-fingerprint recognition/start (*first*)
-active noise cancellation w/triple paned glass
-launch mode
-active road preview suspension adjustment
-all-wheel drive (rear bias)
-adjustable ambient lighting
-Genesis logo projected on ground at night
-radar rear occupant seat alert (*first*)
-*best* highway driving assist available !!
-best warranty in class
I bought my GV70 3.5T Sports prestige (uyuni white+red/black interior) on 7/5/21. Work of art, absolutely love it! So original, well thought out and expertly executed.
Great review, Doug !!
I absolutely LOVE the new genesis cars they're gorgeous inside and out
Genesis is killing it!
I love the design because it doesn't look like it goes off-road. Many crossovers make design choices that give cues that it sort of goes off-road but really doesn't. I also love that it's low to the ground for a crossover. Others jack up the suspension to give it a tall body-on-frame look, which is dumb.
"..it's not like very tall, but its tremendously wide"
welp, thanks doug
Never seen Doug so excited and enthusiastic about any car he ever reviewed. Not even Bugatti.
Saw G80 and GV80 in person at a parking lot for the first time and I must say the Genesis vehicles look much, much better in person than the videos/photos. GV70 is probably no exception.
Congrats on becoming Daddy Doug! I hope you don’t sell him on CARS AND BIDS, your auction website for modern enthusiast cars from the 80s and up.
High marks from Doug on this one. Genesis hit it out of the park.
Lol...Doug Rick Rolled us! Another great video Doug. I'm considering buying a GV70 and I chose your review first because they're so comprehensive!
Imagine having the words “Tuttle Click” on your license plate frame
I heard it right but wasn't paying close attention and thought he must mean Turtle Creek
Genesis wipes the floor with the Euro competitors and for a better price. Really like where they're going as a manufacturer.
They already wiped Lexus. Just surprised Lexus hasn’t been completely eradicated off the earth
@@naveenthemachine Lexus' selling point is reliability, but with Genesis' quality and reliability, Lexus are in real trouble. Their warranty and customer care packages are also class-leading. I'm just glad they're giving the luxury car market a shake up because most manufacturers have been relying on brand status for too long.
@@keynesianeconomics4113 dude Lexus isn’t long for this world imo
The 2022 Lexus nx for instance that remember no ones even driven yet already got destroyed in the most humiliating way by the gv70 in every single way possible. Sure Lexus is reliable but at 50-60K that isn’t important. Go buy a Prius Camry rav4 corolla civic for that
The controls on the side of the passenger seat have another great point of functionality: they allow the driver to move the seat out of the line of sight to the side when nobody's sitting in it, then adjust it back if they pick up a passenger.
I can't wait for the gv60
It’s like Hyundai built the interior specifically for Doug
Very impressed with Genesis/Hyundai and their products - the big hitters stolen a few years ago from BMW M were a superb and very clever decision by Hyundai senior management. They are very impressive gentlemen.
Wow I like it! Not gonna lie though…quality and value both getting 7s was surprising. I expected a higher score, considering how much he raved about how nice it was in the video. It’s ultimately Doug’s score so I respect his opinion. Love you Doug!
Value and quality should be 8+
@@Tential1 agreed, I think the quality is unmatched for its segment and a better value as well
Doug really loves to say "INFOTAINMENT"
😂 😂 😂 😂
It is definitely head turning. No one has seen genesis too much and this SUV looks sick. I honestly think cool factor should've been an 8 with styling being an 8 too.
I was expecting that to be much more expensive judging by the interior. I might actually consider a used one when they depreciate some.
Congratulations to Doug on becoming a Dad!!! Remember Doug, the child only needs to wear one onesie at a time.
CONGRATULATIONS DADDY DOUG I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!❤❤❤
Genesis is KILLING the game right now. I would honestly have any of genesis current cars over most of the german competitors...
I would take it over the equivalent Mercedes-Benz
@@paulie-Gualtieri. yeah. The glc's fit and finish is horrendous.
@@mementoscuderia833
Like more Mercedes-Benz models, lost interest in the brand after 2000
porsche audi and land rover are 3 step above this korean crap
@@mortensenvick5711
You smoking crack Land Rover
In a few months: " THIS is the new 2022 Bobbycar and WE are gonna review it!"
Doug is the ONLY ONE I trust with reviews!!