The GV70 makes me wish I was in the market for a new SUV right now. I love the looks of both the interior and exterior. The technology in it also looks awesome 👌
Perhaps, but I hope not. Bought my GV70 3.5T sports prestige two days ago from Jim Ellis of Atlanta (outstanding experience there). Apparently, #1 volume Hyundai/Genesis dealer in US. Plus, *some* dealers will offer *lifetime* drivetrain warranty at *no addtl charge*. No marketing here, just giving credit where credit is due. However, other dealerships were asking for multiple surcharges (+$5k over MSRP...uh, no thanks lol; ceramic coating for +$2.5k, that’s a no as well). I feel like the US Genesis dealerships are doing a great disservice to Genesis corporate... they’re still turning a profit at MSRP. They should be aiming to *make it easier* to lure people away from Audi/BMW/Mercedes. My last car was an Audi S5.
@@RLTtizME have to troll Asian products and European always? Your knowledge about cars and plane is PATHETIC and RUBBISH! Genesis is a new brand, kiddo American cars are RUBBISH and SHITE compared to Japanese, Korean and european 😂😂😂😆xD
I would never look at the “starting base price” of the BMWs. They have them listed artificially low for just this type of comparison. It’s very bait-and-switch. I would strongly recommend building your BMW online to see the true sticker price. It’s like, “Oh, you want floor mats? That will be $400 extra.” A slight exaggeration, but the base model is usually very stripped down.
The Germans also don't have a lot of safety features standard. They can tag on $5,000 in just safety and technology features that come standard Hyundai/Genesis
Really thorough review, as we all have come to expect from the two of you! I would give this car serious consideration 3 years from now when it has a better track record and residuals have clarified. Love your stuff!
This is the most compelling Genesis product yet. I can't imagine how difficult this will be to buy, especially if you want to pay MSRP or less. The GV80 is already impossible to get and this will be an even hotter seller than that. I think the 70-series Genesis products are their best looking and the 80-series needs to follow suit.
Really? I was not aware of the high demand and mark up for Genesis when I was looking at GV80 and G70, and I have only seen ONCE the GV80 on the road since its launch. The sales person seemed very keen to sell their products. Haven't checked GV70 but I can hardly think there will be much differences.
@@yfbgca9492 Yeah most dealers are sold out for months with the GV80, any new ones inbound are typically sold before they even get unloaded from the truck and most dealers are marking them up. Have seen maybe 10 or so on the road so far.
A half way loaded Macan in the US is in the high 80k range. Fully loaded GLC here can tap 80k and you might get vented seats. The M340i and the SQ5 are the only side by side here. The Audi looks a bit dated and not that special. The BMW is the only other I considered before getting my GV70 a month ago. I love the BMW motor but the Genesis is far better inside and out as far as looks and features..
If you’re looking for a real car aficionado’s channel, this isn’t it. None of the more serious reviewers spend video-time listing feature information of the different models that one can easily find on the manufacturer’s website.
@@legozxx6655 Even Alex on Autos, for all his thoroughness, basically tells us about every warning light - it’s like he’s memorized the owner’s manual. My top choices are Driven Car Reviews (Tom Voelk) and Throttle House. Both of those are *drivers* channels, with great videography too.
@@renegadepuppy Yes, I appreciate SavageGeese too. Is Micah still on KBB? I used to find the winks at the camera and the dance moves with which he’d punctuate his sentences, a bit tiresome, or possibly just for an audience other than myself.
Ooohhh! What a beautiful car! Love the steering wheel (At least like Zack said “Not a grandpa steering wheel “) and the big touchscreen. Thanks for sharing! 👍🏻👍🏻
Great video review! I took delivery last week of a fully loaded 3.5T Sport Prestige (top trim level in the US). My car has a Uyuni White exterior with an Ultramarine Blue interior. The seats have a combination of Nappa leather (seat bolsters and headrests) with suede inserts, which is what comes with the Sport Prestige package here in the US (I live in Southern California). As far as I’m aware, the quilted leather seats like those in your test vehicle only come on the mid-level trims here in the US. I have to say that I absolutely love the interior and exterior design. On a side note: I left Mercedes-Benz because of the continuous problems with my car and the outrageously expensive maintenance costs once the warranty expired.
I'm really happy Korean rides are pushing the competition. U can thank them for ur heated steering wheel, for example in ur current car. Solid review team.
Now I wish they would bless usdm cars with power folding mirrors. Bit surprised when I saw the new k5 you can't get them on any trim, when it use to be available on the Optima.
the pricing these reviewers used to compare to the X3 and Macan was wrong. GV70 Sport + is 75,500 while the equivalent GLC 43AMG, X3 40iM and Macan GTS are 86000 to 95000.
Let’s face it: most of the German rival cars on the street are leased base models. So Genesis should just subsidize leases and flood the market with low monthly payment/higher equipment.
They used to do that. I had the previous gen 2015 G80 when it first came out and was still badged as a Hyundai for a year before Genesis came into being and got an amazing lease on it. Over the past few years though, Genesis leases have gotten way more expensive because they reflect more accurate residual values now rather than the inflated ones they had when I leased mine.
Florida law firm launches class-action suit against the Genesis GV80 The lawsuit alleges the luxury SUV has "dangerous defects" in its steering 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. 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.”
Not sure if there is any need for that. In South Korea, there were a healthy number of pre-orders for both models -- over 10K for the GV70s -- and they are still struggling to keep up with demand.
@@newchannel1220 i love people posting bogus shit like this? have you seen the class action lawsuits against benz? against audi? any car maker? they all have their flaws, every single one, catastrophic flaws. i owned a ford fusion ecoboost, despite being an amazing car to me, there was a recall that the steering wheel would fall off while driving, do you think people stopped buying that year because of it? no. stop pointing fingers at genesis because of mistakes they've made in the 5 years they've been in business as a standalone branch with their own platforms which are also brand new, instead look at the well stablished brands and their problems and then we talk.
It's a bit misleading to say the GV70 is more expensive than the German competition. If you compare comparably equipped models, that's certainly not true! The BMW is 84k, the Benz is 87k and the Porsche is over 100k. The fully loaded GV70 is 75k. Cheaper than we pay in Korea!
@@IKhanNot - I'm simply ignorant about this: do the Germans lease the upper trim models with 6 cylinder engines at aggressive prices, or are the good prices only on base models?
@@jsfbay1 The bulk of the deals are on base models like a BMW X3 30i that's sensibly loaded but they do have good end of the month deals on high end models.
I’d like to see this channel do 2 reviews for each car… a condensed one like this, and an extended version that dives deeper and provides the details enthusiasts want to know
GV70 is the most competitive product Genesis has come out with. Once they figured out their lease payment and residual value, Acura and Infiniti will be the firsts to worry about them. Lexus is way more established than those 2. It will be even harder to come by than the already hot GV80.
I disagree with you. Acura is extremely well established and just as good and if not better than the overrated Lexus. If anyone needs to worry about Genesis is Lexus. Genesis are making vehicles that are stylish and well built. Lexus has loss there way somewhat in the aesthetics department. Their designs are not the most sophisticated compared to Genesis and definitely not their interiors which screams Toyota. Lexus should be worried not Acua and Infiniti. The one saving grace for Lexus as usual is the only reason they sale the way they do...Reliability
I'm looking at the GV70 for purchase next year. Why would I choose the 3.5 over 2.5? Under what circumstances would I need "more power"? I know NOTHING about cars and trying to learn as much as I can before buying so no buyers remorse later. BTW..I live in the desert but surrounded by a lot of mountainous area. Thank you for your feedback!
Thank you for this review. Wow! A beautiful car with great quality & tech-rich from Genesis once again. I have an X5 Bimmer but I think I will trade in with this beaut, very soon!! I hear that Genesis will be launching their own separated dealer showroom soon and that's a good thing!
Always enjoy the both of you and your reviews. This past week I had scheduled for my wife’s 2020 Hyundai Palisade Limited, an awesome vehicle in its own right, for regular service. She doesn’t usually go but this time she did because we had some other things to do. Unanticipated at all but we now own a 2022 Genesis GV70 2.5t white with the Sport Package and red/black interior. In the beginning she did not like the red and I loved it but now she does and she loves the 21 inch wheels. She loves black wheel and to me that are OK but I like theses. Had it four days now and the looks it gets. Got an amazing deal for an amazing vehicle. When we were shopping and found the Palisade we drove the Lexus RX and I was disappointed. Thanks for the video
It's great that you have the Nightlife segment. But I think it should include shots of the interior with the doors open, the 'puddle light' and even how the headlamps light a specific area.
@@andreaspencer9813 The reviews by the two of you are so charming, I want to buy all the cars you review. Nonetheless, on this GV70, I dislike this trend towards asymetrical wheels, especially with these quilted strips making them extremely hard to clean.
Excellent review. The one thing that I can't get over is people talking about sportiness. If you want a sporty car, buy one. This is still a crossover. The g70 is a luxury sports sedan. This is a bigger, taller, car for people who don't want to buy a minivan. If you just want sporty, buy a Miata. If you want to go off-road, buy a jeep. This is neither. It's a tall sedan. Pretty, but still almost a mini van.
Kia and Hyundai are mainstream now. They are doing such a good job. I wonder how well they hold up for the long haul since I keep my cars for 10 years +
Resale value and redesigns everything 2-4 years means likely won't hold up long run and getting parts could be a problem. Resale value always tells the truth. So fear resale value of Hyandai/Kia not good but perhaps will improvement down the road.
I LOVE THE WHEELS!!!!! Something that's totally different, unique, and never seen before... That in itself is a major cool factor. A conversation piece if you will.
The Macan has been updated since this video, a Macan "S" now has 375 hp and starts at $70,600 Canadian. That makes this top-spec GV70 $5000 more. I like it but can't justify the price when a Porsche with similar horsepower and a few options would come out to the same money. The lower-spec GV70 might be the way to go. Great review as always :)
Exactly, they have raised their prices a bit too high for what it is still a relatively new brand, even the lowest trim is 50k CAD if it was 40k maybe and thats still a big maybe...
Great job as always guys, a bit over "quilted" on the looks but with that 3.5T I'm sure it would be fun! Are you guys going to get a chance to look at the new 3 row Jeep Grand Cherokee? Love to get your take on that vs the competition! thx :-)
I put a deposit on one but pulled it after I heard about the class action lawsuit on the GV80. It drove like a dream and had everything I ever wanted.. but I don't want to deal with issues. I'll likely get a Lexus instead.. yes it's reliable but I'm not overly excited about it.
I saw a fully loaded one like your tester last week in a parking lot. Beautiful SUV! Would definitely pick the fully loaded GV70 over the competition if $ was no object.
I love the GV 70 but am concerned about the lack of dealer network. I live in Muskoka so the closest dealership is almost 2 hrs away. Yes they offer valet service but what does that mean??? Do they bring a flat bed? Do they just drive it back and forth?? So they are going to put 4 or 5 hundred Km on my vehicle to change the oil?? And how long does it take?? How hard is it to book an appointment??
I am hoping Genesis Canada is watching this stellar review and consider dropping the price to be more competitive for this first-gen GV70 to sell like hot cakes .
Fantastic review team! You hit all the key things we want to know about this car. Agreed, the 2.5T Prestige trim would be the way to go. However, Genesis seems to have blown it when it comes to pricing at these trim levels. Why would I pay the same amount when I could get a Q5 or X3? Unfortunate to see Genesis continuing this trend so soon into their journey when they don't command the price points yet their rivals do.
Lol in the US, anyone would take a fully loaded gv70 over a q5 or x3 because it’s much cheaper. People would get the gv70 over the q5 or x3 even at the same price is because the gv70 is simply more luxury inside, better fit and finish, more tech, and more power.
That was my reaction to their pricing too. Genesis is making great cars but they need to stop acting like they’re already an established player like the Germans and Lexus. They’re not going to dethrone the big boys with this kind of pricing. Should be undercutting Acura for that matter. Great car, wrong price.
And you'll be standing behind a fat guy checking in his beater Elantra during your first visit to the Service Department. You'll impress him for sure...if that is any consolation.
I really wanted to get this. But the lease costs monthly are ridiculous over 1100/month for 3. 5 68k Cdn. I fine with the 2.5 but need the 21 inch wheels (makes the exterior look). Bum'd out at the monthly lease costs... Anyone else agree here?
My Audi Q7 that we had for 4 years... goodness we could have owned a Bentley for all the extra money in maintenance, even with our warranty it just was constantly broken. We took such good care of it and STILL so many issues. Leased the X5 45e ... hoping it treats us better than the Audi did or in 3 years... genesis may get another look, we like that gv80 and this gv70. Great review as usual!
I agree this is overpriced for higher trim for a new model. They need to do bit more to land their feet to competition. Interestingly when we say luxury it should have more luxury features to start with compared to the mainstream brands but these days luxury just seems to be a brand name as a lot of mainstream brands have those luxury features before getting to luxury price points. Either we are forgetting what luxury means or these days people have a lot of money or brand has become more driving factor where people allow company to charge them for they don’t need to pay. Anyway just a thought and many may not agree with me at all. Great review and Andrea generally touches the points I am really interested to know and Zack is very straight forward with his view and I like that. Keep going.
Here in the US the sweet spot for the GV70 is definitely the 2.5L turbo with the Select trim level ($45,000 USD) or the Advanced package ($49,150 USD). Compared to the Select package Advanced package adds only leather seating and a few features such as the blind spot monitor compared to the Select trim for a $4150 MSRP upcharge. Either, however, is a stunning value compared to the 3.5L V6 version (starting at an MSRP of $52,600) and European rivals. The new 3.5L 4 cylinder turbo deserves special attention as Hyundai/KIA/Genesis is deploying it in at least 7 vehicles as standard or optional. In the Korean version of the G70 the 0-60 time is around 6.4 seconds or better. The 3.5 L V6 is considerably quicker, of course, (about a second quicker) but with the base engine the 0-60 time is essentially equal to the Acura RDX and ample for a family SUV. Inexplicably, Genesis has chosen to leave the G70 sedan with the previous 2.0L 4 cylinder turbo it had shared with the KIA Stinger (now with the 2.5L turbo). Apparently, Genesis is putting their eggs in the SUV basket and ignoring the base version of the G70 sport sedan. That's no doubt based on the automaker's belief that SUVs will help improve the dismal sales of Genesis models but it's a shame to see the otherwise excellent G70 left in the dust.
Hyundai/Kia & Genesis are just rocking the new designs !!! Not too sure about the wheels but damn they are making some nice vehicles lately. Almost every double take on cars nowaaday's seems to be one of their Cars/SUVS.....
I pre-ordered the 2022 Lexus NX 350 Turbo AWD F Sport with 275bhp, 317 lb ft of torque and 8 speed automatic. Is it worth considering the GV70? Is Genesis as reliable as Lexus?
@@naveenthemachine I cancelled the 350 order and ordered a 350h with F Sport. I guess hybrid or PHEV or electric would be the best long term choice due to rising fuel prices
A fun upbeat review! Since Apple Car Play requires a wired connection. I wonder how big of a mess that's going to be with the wireless charger bay. Or do you just stuff it into the hole where the USB port is. Guess I'll find out when I test drive a GV70!
Even before I watch this video, I knew Zack's opinion regarding the top trim pricing and I totally agree with him. That's why we gave out GV80 and chose RX350 when we wanted to buy a midsize SUV several months ago. I think Genesis sets the price way too high for their top trim SUVs. On the other hand, the G70 pricing is more reasonable and provides much more value. Even then, we would prefer a BMW 3 or 4 series with higher price. Test drove them all, besides the brand recognitions, there are still somethings not quite there for the Genesis. I think Genesis has a long way to go and making their pricing right for Canadian market is the first step they should take, if they really care about this market.
Zack is showing his age with that gesture he does when Andrea says put it in ‘S’ for subscribe, it’s hilarious lol. Please don’t stop doing it lol love this channel should have 1,000,000 subscribers lol. Btw Genesis G80 owner 4 plus years 123,000 miles love it
Would I buy one.........yes. Of the German's the BMW M40i came closest comparably equipped and it was still almost $5K more US. The Beemer was faster, but Genesis is fast enough for most folks, better looking, great interior fit and finish and styling, all the latest tech (that works), it catches look in parking lots!! Drove a GV70 3.5 Sport Prestige Uyuni white over red/charcoal last of my test drives, it hit all the right buttons, traded my Infiniti Q50 Red Sport on the spot. Genesis is giving Deutschland a run for their money.................
Have you tried the Enchroma glasses, Zack? I'm colorblind and shades of red used to look bland and brownish to me. Now, red really pops and I can better distinguish between colors. They really do work.
I love your reviews and the way you deliver practical content. I don’t see the 3.5 trim competing with the Germans but the 2.5 does bring a good mix of value, luxury and a sporty look. I personally think the Volvo XC60 does something similar albeit more conservative. If it were your $’s which would you buy?
I think I would go for gv70 base trim if my options are only these 2. Volvo is a better - known brand than genesis though. GV70 looks like it’s targeting younger ages than XC60 too.
They probably are targeting younger but so is the R Design on the XC60… I’m on the fence. Both are pretty luxurious inside in there own way, both are fake sporty with 300HP but sporty exteriors, they have similar storage and seating capacity. I have a fun car to drive, this is more for the family to get around town… on the fence!
For me I would go for the GV70, I really love this vehicle but I would buy the 2.5T one or two up from the base model. Maybe even the top 2.5T trim so I could get the sport steering wheel. There's good value and I like the 2.5T engine, I've driven it in the Sorento and Santa Fe.
I agree, top trim in the 2.5T for the sport appearance, and the few extras. After seeing this review I booked a test drive for Friday. I’m not sure about the residuals though… that’s one of the reasons I’m leaning to the XC60. I can fully load a R Design and have lower monthly payments because the residual on 3 years is over 60%. That said if the GV70 impresses me in person I may be changing my mind!
@@shawnharvey856 I'm in the same boat... I test drove the 3.5 and wasn't impressed. So I'm fine with the 2.5 motor. However I really need the appearance of the 21 wheels which makes it look like a Macan. But it's frustrating that they stick you into buckets and you can't get any 2. 5 with the 21s I think max 19s which totally kills the look of the sportiness in my opinion. Thoughts?
Beautiful. I just bought a Cadillac xt5 and really enjoy it. A turbo 4 cyl. Always wanted one Cadillac before going belly up. BUT if I had bought something else the gv70 would be it. The only thing I don't like are the fancy looking wheels. Not my cup of tea.
The first time I saw the GV80 my mouth dropped. It was gorgeous. The GV70 is just as good looking. I actually don’t mind the busy wheels as I’m a sucker for five spoke wheels. Love the 3.5 turbo. It looks great from all angles. I don’t mind the pleated seats but to me they look best in black. It’s a tough call between this and a German or Japanese vehicle. The GLC 300 fully loaded is a little cheaper ... and if you wanted the AMG GLC 43 with lots of options, it’d be around 88.5k. I agree with Zack. If the price of this beautiful GV70 in this video was in the mid to high 60s it would be an easier decision to make. :) Love the service provided by Genesis but I’d still lean towards the German cars.
had to agreed with Andrea, the burgundy color looks stunning especially when it is under the sun. Also, the wheels reminds me the croc skin leather shoes... they stand out but just not my cup of tea :)
1- I felt *exactly* the same way... until I saw it in person. Looks much better in person (really pops with the white), and much better than the other wheel options avail in US imo. I *do* wish they offered the other non-sport wheels avail in Korea (much nicer). 2- These will be the *easiest* wheels to clean, ever. This is coming from someone who loved the large deep wheels on my prior Audi S5.. but it took me longer to wash *those* wheels, than the car itself lol. Brought my 3.5T sports prestige Uyuni white w red/blk interior home 2 days ago. It’s a work of art😎
I'm not sure if Genesis vehicles will pull too many people who favor the German brands but definitely will attract customers who normally buy the Japanese or US brands. Better yet if people own Hyundais and are happy with them they might just graduate to the Genesis brand and most people I've spoken to that own a Hyundai or Kia absolutely love them.
Hyundai,Kia and Genesis(being a Brit i'm not that familiar with Genesis)are chucking out some great cars at the moment but the prices are becoming pretty high also.The Santa Fe is a great suv but is not selling in great numbers in Britain because of the high price.The 2nd and 3rd gen Santa Fe's sold in high numbers because you were getting a pretty good car at a reasonable cost.German cars sell well in the UK so to tempt them away you have to make a decent car at a lower price.
Yes I agree. The diamond shape accents on the wheels and rear cladding are just too much. I honestly prefer the non sport model exterior but would like option to add the 3-spoke steering wheel to that model
I wonder if you all feel they should still drop their prices? From what I am hearing the GV70 is a hot seller and Genesis can’t keep up with production!
Beautiful SUV but price goes up quickly. The Advanced is more expensive than my RDX A-Specs so I will most likely wait the next generation RDX, hopefully a Hybrid will be available
Rdx Type S will be comparable to the GV70 3.5TT. I expect RDX to fall short in performance luxury and the price will be too high just like the new Acura TLX type S.
The exterior styling is growing on me, but I don’t like the downward sloping side character line. Overall though nice offering. I agree that the pricing should undercut the established Germans to make a splash. Great review as always!
Very impressive car in every dimension save for the wheel design. I love that five spokes but what did they do to each spoke? And why? Alloys are one of the most ‘prone to get dirty and damage’ components on a car. Companies should design such parts that are easy to maintain and clean. And those patterns on the alloys on GV70 are completely opposite to this idea. What does Genesis want - that one should laminate the wheel or keep those as a show piece in their house? They appear amazing, majestic but is not appropriate choice on a wheel.
One of the best out there your money can buy. The quilted look has been associated with ultra high-end brands for years like Bently, RR, Chanel, so I understand why they doing it. By the way, anyone buys a German car out of warranty is neither got too much time or got too much money to waste, they are great for lease thou.
I did a test drive on the sport trim last week in Canada. I had experience in driving SQ5 and X3 M40i before. I believe the interior is nicer than the current Audi Q5 series (A lot, not even the same level, sorry Audi, but you really need to update the current interior of Q5 and A4/5, even Q3 is nicer than these in my opinion) and BMW X3 series (x3 will get an appearance refresh this year to match the current 3 series, but as for now I think Genesis wins) and is maybe the same level as the current GLC models (Once the GLC refreshes to match the new C-Class which has the same interior as the S-Class I think GLC will lead this market). Plus, this car has a lot of features which you may or may not use, and the infotainment system is easy to use. The first con which everyone expects I guess, if you are looking for a sporty SUV (especially when you are getting the 3.5T), do not expect the handling/performance of this car to be matching X3 M40 or GLC43. Plus the engine sound was a bit strange so I turned it off during my test drive lol... It drives kinda like the SQ5 if you have driven that car before. The second con is, you may be able to get a better lease deal on X3 M40i and SQ5 than this car at the moment in Canada. (Almost no room for negotiation on GV70 I think) Especially with BMW you also get the maintenance covered from the leasing period too. Since Genesis only had a limited inventory, you may be able to get your car faster from German Brands too (which also makes Genesis sound like they are really selling well because they are always Out of Stock and you need to wait for your order, but imaging they have the same inventory level as German Brands lol)
Great video demonstration, guys. Per your survey request: I really like the sporty look; Hate the Wheels;on the Top end Sport model ; I would wrestle with the 2.5T and the 3.5Twin Turbo, but do agree with Zach - the 2.5T offers enough power at 300HP and 311 Lbs of torque. I think the only thing that may be lacking is when you select various models to compare to. Are the picks all of the same general size and weight to the X3, Q5 or the RDX. The lbs weight / HP is a good ratio barometer for matching the amount of HP. So the vehicle has that Touch Wheel to control the Infotainment system (which looks fantastic BTW)? No Touch Screen?
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The GV70 makes me wish I was in the market for a new SUV right now. I love the looks of both the interior and exterior. The technology in it also looks awesome 👌
I’m super impressed with Genesis 👌👏
You will be super bummed by their dealerships.
Perhaps, but I hope not. Bought my GV70 3.5T sports prestige two days ago from Jim Ellis of Atlanta (outstanding experience there). Apparently, #1 volume Hyundai/Genesis dealer in US. Plus, *some* dealers will offer *lifetime* drivetrain warranty at *no addtl charge*. No marketing here, just giving credit where credit is due.
However, other dealerships were asking for multiple surcharges (+$5k over MSRP...uh, no thanks lol; ceramic coating for +$2.5k, that’s a no as well). I feel like the US Genesis dealerships are doing a great disservice to Genesis corporate... they’re still turning a profit at MSRP. They should be aiming to *make it easier* to lure people away from Audi/BMW/Mercedes. My last car was an Audi S5.
@@RLTtizME have to troll Asian products and European always? Your knowledge about cars and plane is PATHETIC and RUBBISH! Genesis is a new brand, kiddo
American cars are RUBBISH and SHITE compared to Japanese, Korean and european 😂😂😂😆xD
I would never look at the “starting base price” of the BMWs. They have them listed artificially low for just this type of comparison. It’s very bait-and-switch. I would strongly recommend building your BMW online to see the true sticker price. It’s like, “Oh, you want floor mats? That will be $400 extra.” A slight exaggeration, but the base model is usually very stripped down.
The Germans also don't have a lot of safety features standard. They can tag on $5,000 in just safety and technology features that come standard Hyundai/Genesis
Yep. Starts at $40K....then add tires, seats, windows and you're already at $70K.
Correct. For every make/model I considered, I used the manufacturer's "build tool" to price out what I would want if I bought one.
Really thorough review, as we all have come to expect from the two of you! I would give this car serious consideration 3 years from now when it has a better track record and residuals have clarified. Love your stuff!
Thank you so much, glad you are enjoying the content!
This is the most compelling Genesis product yet. I can't imagine how difficult this will be to buy, especially if you want to pay MSRP or less. The GV80 is already impossible to get and this will be an even hotter seller than that. I think the 70-series Genesis products are their best looking and the 80-series needs to follow suit.
With the class action lawsuit from GV80 owners wonder why there would be a lineup to buy those.
@@James-il3tq But what portion of GV80 owners does the class action lawsuit represent? Could be a very small fraction for all we know.
Really? I was not aware of the high demand and mark up for Genesis when I was looking at GV80 and G70, and I have only seen ONCE the GV80 on the road since its launch. The sales person seemed very keen to sell their products. Haven't checked GV70 but I can hardly think there will be much differences.
@@yfbgca9492 Yeah most dealers are sold out for months with the GV80, any new ones inbound are typically sold before they even get unloaded from the truck and most dealers are marking them up. Have seen maybe 10 or so on the road so far.
@@mattspeer01 They are not hard to get in New Jersey... Anyone paying over sticker for a Genesis is an idiot!!
A half way loaded Macan in the US is in the high 80k range. Fully loaded GLC here can tap 80k and you might get vented seats. The M340i and the SQ5 are the only side by side here. The Audi looks a bit dated and not that special. The BMW is the only other I considered before getting my GV70 a month ago. I love the BMW motor but the Genesis is far better inside and out as far as looks and features..
Same thing in 4 cyl versions, I'm looking at the GV70 Advanced Plus which is 59K. Similar equipped X3 is $65K and GLC is $69K I'll be buying the GV 70
Honestly I u could say the same about the G70 vs M340i
@Pohjois Disaster Moon what type of problems?
@Pohjois Disaster Moon like what? I'm not worried as this is a 3 year lease and then I will probably have to plug something in..
@@justinfontaine5539 That dude is Japanese. Just ignore him lol
No comments on how it actually drives?
Acceleration?
How does it corner?
How quiet is it?
Trunk space?
They worked her short skirt into the vid...didn't they.
If you’re looking for a real car aficionado’s channel, this isn’t it. None of the more serious reviewers spend video-time listing feature information of the different models that one can easily find on the manufacturer’s website.
@@legozxx6655 Even Alex on Autos, for all his thoroughness, basically tells us about every warning light - it’s like he’s memorized the owner’s manual. My top choices are Driven Car Reviews (Tom Voelk) and Throttle House. Both of those are *drivers* channels, with great videography too.
@@renegadepuppy Yes, I appreciate SavageGeese too. Is Micah still on KBB? I used to find the winks at the camera and the dance moves with which he’d punctuate his sentences, a bit tiresome, or possibly just for an audience other than myself.
@@RLTtizME oh my god, you are here as well. Shit
Ooohhh! What a beautiful car! Love the steering wheel (At least like Zack said “Not a grandpa steering wheel “) and the big touchscreen. Thanks for sharing! 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for watching! Love that sport steering wheel, the whole vehicle is beautiful.
@@andreaspencer9813 You are a very welcome Andrea! 👍🏻👍🏻
Great video review! I took delivery last week of a fully loaded 3.5T Sport Prestige (top trim level in the US). My car has a Uyuni White exterior with an Ultramarine Blue interior. The seats have a combination of Nappa leather (seat bolsters and headrests) with suede inserts, which is what comes with the Sport Prestige package here in the US (I live in Southern California). As far as I’m aware, the quilted leather seats like those in your test vehicle only come on the mid-level trims here in the US. I have to say that I absolutely love the interior and exterior design.
On a side note: I left Mercedes-Benz because of the continuous problems with my car and the outrageously expensive maintenance costs once the warranty expired.
Thanks for sharing and congratulations on your new GV70, enjoy! Thanks for watching!
It's gorgeous!
I'm really happy Korean rides are pushing the competition. U can thank them for ur heated steering wheel, for example in ur current car. Solid review team.
Now I wish they would bless usdm cars with power folding mirrors. Bit surprised when I saw the new k5 you can't get them on any trim, when it use to be available on the Optima.
Thank you so much!
Tiger woods can confirm their safety system is very good.
I said the same thing to my husband the other day lol.
Woods drove the GV80, much bigger vehicle.
had Woods been driving a Merc probably would not have ended up in a ditch
@@majorrgeek yeah. Mercedes would have disintegrated before it got to the ditch and it cost $170,000 to repair it.
@@mavfan1 - have you ever owned a Merc? don't think so
the pricing these reviewers used to compare to the X3 and Macan was wrong. GV70 Sport + is 75,500 while the equivalent GLC 43AMG, X3 40iM and Macan GTS are 86000 to 95000.
Great review as usual. Thank you both!👍🏼
Thanks for watching!
Let’s face it: most of the German rival cars on the street are leased base models. So Genesis should just subsidize leases and flood the market with low monthly payment/higher equipment.
They used to do that. I had the previous gen 2015 G80 when it first came out and was still badged as a Hyundai for a year before Genesis came into being and got an amazing lease on it. Over the past few years though, Genesis leases have gotten way more expensive because they reflect more accurate residual values now rather than the inflated ones they had when I leased mine.
Florida law firm launches class-action suit against the Genesis GV80
The lawsuit alleges the luxury SUV has "dangerous defects" in its steering
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.
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.”
Not sure if there is any need for that. In South Korea, there were a healthy number of pre-orders for both models -- over 10K for the GV70s -- and they are still struggling to keep up with demand.
@@newchannel1220 i love people posting bogus shit like this? have you seen the class action lawsuits against benz? against audi? any car maker? they all have their flaws, every single one, catastrophic flaws. i owned a ford fusion ecoboost, despite being an amazing car to me, there was a recall that the steering wheel would fall off while driving, do you think people stopped buying that year because of it? no. stop pointing fingers at genesis because of mistakes they've made in the 5 years they've been in business as a standalone branch with their own platforms which are also brand new, instead look at the well stablished brands and their problems and then we talk.
I totally agree with you
YES!! Been waiting for your review. Saw Raiti’s.👍🏻
Great, thank you!
It's a bit misleading to say the GV70 is more expensive than the German competition. If you compare comparably equipped models, that's certainly not true! The BMW is 84k, the Benz is 87k and the Porsche is over 100k. The fully loaded GV70 is 75k. Cheaper than we pay in Korea!
Yeah but BMW offers good money off MSRP plus if you lease them their deals are very aggressive.
@@IKhanNot - I'm simply ignorant about this: do the Germans lease the upper trim models with 6 cylinder engines at aggressive prices, or are the good prices only on base models?
@@jsfbay1 The bulk of the deals are on base models like a BMW X3 30i that's sensibly loaded but they do have good end of the month deals on high end models.
I’d like to see this channel do 2 reviews for each car… a condensed one like this, and an extended version that dives deeper and provides the details enthusiasts want to know
I found the review vague.
GV70 is the most competitive product Genesis has come out with. Once they figured out their lease payment and residual value, Acura and Infiniti will be the firsts to worry about them. Lexus is way more established than those 2. It will be even harder to come by than the already hot GV80.
I disagree with you. Acura is extremely well established and just as good and if not better than the overrated Lexus. If anyone needs to worry about Genesis is Lexus. Genesis are making vehicles that are stylish and well built. Lexus has loss there way somewhat in the aesthetics department. Their designs are not the most sophisticated compared to Genesis and definitely not their interiors which screams Toyota.
Lexus should be worried not Acua and Infiniti. The one saving grace for Lexus as usual is the only reason they sale the way they do...Reliability
As I stated below we just bought one. Dealership had 3 last week including ours sold all in 4 days.
Hurrah for the knock on quilted interiors! Every time I see one I'm reminded of the sofa in my grandmother's living room in 1955!
Would I buy one? Yes, I did! Thanks in part to reviews like this! Thanks!
I'm looking at the GV70 for purchase next year. Why would I choose the 3.5 over 2.5? Under what circumstances would I need "more power"? I know NOTHING about cars and trying to learn as much as I can before buying so no buyers remorse later. BTW..I live in the desert but surrounded by a lot of mountainous area. Thank you for your feedback!
Thanks for the great review I have been waiting for you guys to do this review. That will be my future retirement car.
Thank you so much, really glad you liked it.
If it will be your future retirement car then what is your current retirement car?
Will buy it.
PS: You guys are good. Great review.
Awesome! Thank you!
Thank you so much, we appreciate the support.
Thank you for this review. Wow! A beautiful car with great quality & tech-rich from Genesis once again. I have an X5 Bimmer but I think I will trade in with this beaut, very soon!! I hear that Genesis will be launching their own separated dealer showroom soon and that's a good thing!
Always enjoy the both of you and your reviews. This past week I had scheduled for my wife’s 2020 Hyundai Palisade Limited, an awesome vehicle in its own right, for regular service. She doesn’t usually go but this time she did because we had some other things to do. Unanticipated at all but we now own a 2022 Genesis GV70 2.5t white with the Sport Package and red/black interior. In the beginning she did not like the red and I loved it but now she does and she loves the 21 inch wheels. She loves black wheel and to me that are OK but I like theses. Had it four days now and the looks it gets. Got an amazing deal for an amazing vehicle. When we were shopping and found the Palisade we drove the Lexus RX and I was disappointed. Thanks for the video
Zack and Andrea It's awesome all the research you do behind the screen. Very professional. Count me as 1 more sub.
Awesome, thank you so much, we really appreciate it.
New Subscriber here! Your review is very well put together, personable, and informative.
It's great that you have the Nightlife segment. But I think it should include shots of the interior with the doors open, the 'puddle light' and even how the headlamps light a specific area.
I love the format you guys have. Informative and fun. Enjoy watching.
Glad you enjoy it!
Thank you so much, really glad you like it. Hope you subscribed too!
@@andreaspencer9813 The reviews by the two of you are so charming, I want to buy all the cars you review. Nonetheless, on this GV70, I dislike this trend towards asymetrical wheels, especially with these quilted strips making them extremely hard to clean.
@@MrAquinas1 Haha that's great you want to buy all the cars! Good point about the cleaning.
Excellent review. The one thing that I can't get over is people talking about sportiness. If you want a sporty car, buy one. This is still a crossover. The g70 is a luxury sports sedan. This is a bigger, taller, car for people who don't want to buy a minivan. If you just want sporty, buy a Miata. If you want to go off-road, buy a jeep. This is neither. It's a tall sedan. Pretty, but still almost a mini van.
Excellent review, BTW! You covered all of the bases in a short amount of time and made it fun. Subscribing!
Kia and Hyundai are mainstream now. They are doing such a good job. I wonder how well they hold up for the long haul since I keep my cars for 10 years +
Resale value and redesigns everything 2-4 years means likely won't hold up long run and getting parts could be a problem. Resale value always tells the truth. So fear resale value of Hyandai/Kia not good but perhaps will improvement down the road.
@@James-il3tq If one holds on to the car longer then 6-7 years, resale value is a distant secondary factor.
Resale value will prevent me from buying another Korean car. Too bad nice looking cars
@@Tully3674 Honda and Toyota owners laugh at your statement
They're not bad for durability and longevity, perhaps not at toyota level but they are steadily improving
I LOVE THE WHEELS!!!!! Something that's totally different, unique, and never seen before... That in itself is a major cool factor. A conversation piece if you will.
The Macan has been updated since this video, a Macan "S" now has 375 hp and starts at $70,600 Canadian. That makes this top-spec GV70 $5000 more. I like it but can't justify the price when a Porsche with similar horsepower and a few options would come out to the same money. The lower-spec GV70 might be the way to go. Great review as always :)
Exactly, they have raised their prices a bit too high for what it is still a relatively new brand, even the lowest trim is 50k CAD if it was 40k maybe and thats still a big maybe...
Thanks for the review Andrea and Zack! Very nice vehicle, but that waffle pattern detail on the exterior reminds me of Eggos. Mmmm Eggos🤤
Thanks for watching, happy to hear you enjoyed it.
Great job as always guys, a bit over "quilted" on the looks but with that 3.5T I'm sure it would be fun! Are you guys going to get a chance to look at the new 3 row Jeep Grand Cherokee? Love to get your take on that vs the competition! thx :-)
Agreed! That’s why I bought the sports prestige pkg (leather w alcantara inserts looks much better).
Wow. Stunning! ... and I don't mind the quilted seats. Haha.
YES FINALLY THANK YOU!!!
Korean Cars are becoming something, Japan be ready for competitions
Japan doesn't produce anything that competes with this. I wish they did!
lol. Go sit in a lexus SUV
@@polarisoutdoors3105 Siting in it isn't the issue. Driving it is.
@@johnholst I'd take Japanese luxury paired with reliablity and resale over a Korean suv but hey that's just me.
@@polarisoutdoors3105 Whatever makes you happy. Certainly not a bad choice. I just prefer to drive the better car.
I put a deposit on one but pulled it after I heard about the class action lawsuit on the GV80. It drove like a dream and had everything I ever wanted.. but I don't want to deal with issues. I'll likely get a Lexus instead.. yes it's reliable but I'm not overly excited about it.
Great review! Why are all of the new SUVs so low? If I want an SUV, I want an SUV, you know? I don’t want between a sedan and an SUV! 🤦🏻♀️
Thank you!
Finally someone says it. The GV80 saw it for the first time, it was my exact reaction, why so low?
Put a lift on it and go off-roading….lol. The definition of SUV is what? Sport, utility, vehicle.
Light off-roading, maybe, rock crawling, unlikely.
The most helpful car review I have ever seen. THANKS.
I saw a fully loaded one like your tester last week in a parking lot. Beautiful SUV! Would definitely pick the fully loaded GV70 over the competition if $ was no object.
Lol
3:23 definitely
6:25 100% agree - often the case when you go for a test drive as well. “Oh, we only have the top trim available for test drive”. 😆
We are trying to see if we can get a 2.5T to review. We'll see....
I love the GV 70 but am concerned about the lack of dealer network. I live in Muskoka so the closest dealership is almost 2 hrs away. Yes they offer valet service but what does that mean??? Do they bring a flat bed? Do they just drive it back and forth?? So they are going to put 4 or 5 hundred Km on my vehicle to change the oil?? And how long does it take?? How hard is it to book an appointment??
you guys to a great job! Nice Car sticking with my 2022 Porsche Macan GTS. Thanks
I am hoping Genesis Canada is watching this stellar review and consider dropping the price to be more competitive for this first-gen GV70 to sell like hot cakes .
Genesis knows that supply is far lower than demand (same with the GV80) so they won't lower the price...
Good review and good luck. I love you from Algeria🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.
Fantastic review team! You hit all the key things we want to know about this car.
Agreed, the 2.5T Prestige trim would be the way to go. However, Genesis seems to have blown it when it comes to pricing at these trim levels. Why would I pay the same amount when I could get a Q5 or X3? Unfortunate to see Genesis continuing this trend so soon into their journey when they don't command the price points yet their rivals do.
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it. We appreciate your positive feedback.
For the price of the prestige you’ll be getting base Q5 and X3. Shittier engines too
Lol in the US, anyone would take a fully loaded gv70 over a q5 or x3 because it’s much cheaper. People would get the gv70 over the q5 or x3 even at the same price is because the gv70 is simply more luxury inside, better fit and finish, more tech, and more power.
That was my reaction to their pricing too. Genesis is making great cars but they need to stop acting like they’re already an established player like the Germans and Lexus. They’re not going to dethrone the big boys with this kind of pricing. Should be undercutting Acura for that matter. Great car, wrong price.
Yes but 2.5 t doesn't get you the 21 big wheels which in my opinion make the look of this car (like a Macan)
I'm ordering the 2.5 Advanced Plus as soon as I get a chance to drive it.
We would like to get the 2.5T to review as well.
And you'll be standing behind a fat guy checking in his beater Elantra during your first visit to the Service Department. You'll impress him for sure...if that is any consolation.
@@RLTtizME for the first 5 years Genesis will come to my house to pick up the car AND leave me a loaner so no Service Department for me.
@@randyfine4535 Oh that is a relief.
@@andreaspencer9813 Update, I went one model further up and ordered the 2.5T Sport Prestige. Get in Dec or Jan :(
The wheels are fantastic. I like Genesis because they don’t follow the crowd with almost same stylings
Very unique!
Agreed!
Great Report and your analysis of the brand is strong. FYI, Genesis is not sold in France ( taxes, taxes, taxes...)
Thank you so much, glad to hear you enjoyed it.
Beautiful mid-size SUV! thanks for the review, I feel the front low grill misses some attractive fog lights, to fill in for some plastic frames.
I really wanted to get this. But the lease costs monthly are ridiculous over 1100/month for 3. 5 68k Cdn. I fine with the 2.5 but need the 21 inch wheels (makes the exterior look). Bum'd out at the monthly lease costs... Anyone else agree here?
My Audi Q7 that we had for 4 years... goodness we could have owned a Bentley for all the extra money in maintenance, even with our warranty it just was constantly broken. We took such good care of it and STILL so many issues. Leased the X5 45e ... hoping it treats us better than the Audi did or in 3 years... genesis may get another look, we like that gv80 and this gv70. Great review as usual!
Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching!
I agree this is overpriced for higher trim for a new model. They need to do bit more to land their feet to competition. Interestingly when we say luxury it should have more luxury features to start with compared to the mainstream brands but these days luxury just seems to be a brand name as a lot of mainstream brands have those luxury features before getting to luxury price points. Either we are forgetting what luxury means or these days people have a lot of money or brand has become more driving factor where people allow company to charge them for they don’t need to pay. Anyway just a thought and many may not agree with me at all. Great review and Andrea generally touches the points I am really interested to know and Zack is very straight forward with his view and I like that. Keep going.
Here in the US the sweet spot for the GV70 is definitely the 2.5L turbo with the Select trim level ($45,000 USD) or the Advanced package ($49,150 USD). Compared to the Select package Advanced package adds only leather seating and a few features such as the blind spot monitor compared to the Select trim for a $4150 MSRP upcharge. Either, however, is a stunning value compared to the 3.5L V6 version (starting at an MSRP of $52,600) and European rivals.
The new 3.5L 4 cylinder turbo deserves special attention as Hyundai/KIA/Genesis is deploying it in at least 7 vehicles as standard or optional. In the Korean version of the G70 the 0-60 time is around 6.4 seconds or better. The 3.5 L V6 is considerably quicker, of course, (about a second quicker) but with the base engine the 0-60 time is essentially equal to the Acura RDX and ample for a family SUV.
Inexplicably, Genesis has chosen to leave the G70 sedan with the previous 2.0L 4 cylinder turbo it had shared with the KIA Stinger (now with the 2.5L turbo). Apparently, Genesis is putting their eggs in the SUV basket and ignoring the base version of the G70 sport sedan. That's no doubt based on the automaker's belief that SUVs will help improve the dismal sales of Genesis models but it's a shame to see the otherwise excellent G70 left in the dust.
Hyundai/Kia & Genesis are just rocking the new designs !!! Not too sure about the wheels but damn they are making some nice vehicles lately. Almost every double take on cars nowaaday's seems to be one of their Cars/SUVS.....
Yes, I agree they are killing it with their products, so beautiful.
I pre-ordered the 2022 Lexus NX 350 Turbo AWD F Sport with 275bhp, 317 lb ft of torque and 8 speed automatic. Is it worth considering the GV70? Is Genesis as reliable as Lexus?
@@naveenthemachine I cancelled the 350 order and ordered a 350h with F Sport. I guess hybrid or PHEV or electric would be the best long term choice due to rising fuel prices
Omg….I’m in love. 😍 I own a Mercedes E350. About to buy my first crossover for a second vehicle.
A fun upbeat review! Since Apple Car Play requires a wired connection. I wonder how big of a mess that's going to be with the wireless charger bay. Or do you just stuff it into the hole where the USB port is. Guess I'll find out when I test drive a GV70!
Wireless apple car play 😁
Even before I watch this video, I knew Zack's opinion regarding the top trim pricing and I totally agree with him. That's why we gave out GV80 and chose RX350 when we wanted to buy a midsize SUV several months ago. I think Genesis sets the price way too high for their top trim SUVs. On the other hand, the G70 pricing is more reasonable and provides much more value. Even then, we would prefer a BMW 3 or 4 series with higher price. Test drove them all, besides the brand recognitions, there are still somethings not quite there for the Genesis. I think Genesis has a long way to go and making their pricing right for Canadian market is the first step they should take, if they really care about this market.
I’m either getting the 2.5T advance or 2.5T sports. 3.5T is awesome but over kill for us.
I just reserved the 2.5T Advance. I drove the 3.5T and it was really nice, but I do not need the power and the included options, which I do not need.
Wheels look great.
Better in person. Will be a dream to clean (vs my prior Audi S5 wheels😖)!
You two are like the good cop/bad cop routine.
Great review and I like the comparison discussion.
This car is beautiful on the exterior. It will be interesting to see if it is reliable.
Zack is showing his age with that gesture he does when Andrea says put it in ‘S’ for subscribe, it’s hilarious lol. Please don’t stop doing it lol love this channel should have 1,000,000 subscribers lol. Btw Genesis G80 owner 4 plus years 123,000 miles love it
LOL! We'll keep doing it, hoping for a 1,000,000 one day. Next stop 200,000! Thanks for sharing your Genesis experience too, glad to hear you love it.
Would I buy one.........yes. Of the German's the BMW M40i came closest comparably equipped and it was still almost $5K more US. The Beemer was faster, but Genesis is fast enough for most folks, better looking, great interior fit and finish and styling, all the latest tech (that works), it catches look in parking lots!! Drove a GV70 3.5 Sport Prestige Uyuni white over red/charcoal last of my test drives, it hit all the right buttons, traded my Infiniti Q50 Red Sport on the spot. Genesis is giving Deutschland a run for their money.................
they have really upped their game recently...impressive first effort..
I agree, looks beautiful!
Gorgeous vehicle! This will be an unbelievable value in the POC market.
Loved your review of this amazing GV70. I just subscribed!
Thanks for the sub!
beautiful couple, facinating car
Thanks for watching!
Have you tried the Enchroma glasses, Zack? I'm colorblind and shades of red used to look bland and brownish to me. Now, red really pops and I can better distinguish between colors. They really do work.
If you're color blind, how do you know it's really red?
I love your reviews and the way you deliver practical content. I don’t see the 3.5 trim competing with the Germans but the 2.5 does bring a good mix of value, luxury and a sporty look. I personally think the Volvo XC60 does something similar albeit more conservative. If it were your $’s which would you buy?
I think I would go for gv70 base trim if my options are only these 2. Volvo is a better - known brand than genesis though. GV70 looks like it’s targeting younger ages than XC60 too.
They probably are targeting younger but so is the R Design on the XC60… I’m on the fence. Both are pretty luxurious inside in there own way, both are fake sporty with 300HP but sporty exteriors, they have similar storage and seating capacity. I have a fun car to drive, this is more for the family to get around town… on the fence!
For me I would go for the GV70, I really love this vehicle but I would buy the 2.5T one or two up from the base model. Maybe even the top 2.5T trim so I could get the sport steering wheel. There's good value and I like the 2.5T engine, I've driven it in the Sorento and Santa Fe.
I agree, top trim in the 2.5T for the sport appearance, and the few extras. After seeing this review I booked a test drive for Friday. I’m not sure about the residuals though… that’s one of the reasons I’m leaning to the XC60. I can fully load a R Design and have lower monthly payments because the residual on 3 years is over 60%. That said if the GV70 impresses me in person I may be changing my mind!
@@shawnharvey856 I'm in the same boat... I test drove the 3.5 and wasn't impressed. So I'm fine with the 2.5 motor. However I really need the appearance of the 21 wheels which makes it look like a Macan. But it's frustrating that they stick you into buckets and you can't get any 2. 5 with the 21s I think max 19s which totally kills the look of the sportiness in my opinion. Thoughts?
I brought this exact one!!! Same color but matt
Beautiful. I just bought a Cadillac xt5 and really enjoy it. A turbo 4 cyl. Always wanted one Cadillac before going belly up. BUT if I had bought something else the gv70 would be it. The only thing I don't like are the fancy looking wheels. Not my cup of tea.
The first time I saw the GV80 my mouth dropped. It was gorgeous.
The GV70 is just as good looking. I actually don’t mind the busy wheels as I’m a sucker for five spoke wheels.
Love the 3.5 turbo. It looks great from all angles. I don’t mind the pleated seats but to me they look best in black.
It’s a tough call between this and a German or Japanese vehicle. The GLC 300 fully loaded is a little cheaper ... and if you wanted the AMG GLC 43 with lots of options, it’d be around 88.5k.
I agree with Zack. If the price of this beautiful GV70 in this video was in the mid to high 60s it would be an easier decision to make. :)
Love the service provided by Genesis but I’d still lean towards the German cars.
Thanks for watching and sharing your point of view.
had to agreed with Andrea, the burgundy color looks stunning especially when it is under the sun. Also, the wheels reminds me the croc skin leather shoes... they stand out but just not my cup of tea :)
Not a fan of those wheels. I couldn’t imagine cleaning the brake dust out of all those squares.
1- I felt *exactly* the same way... until I saw it in person. Looks much better in person (really pops with the white), and much better than the other wheel options avail in US imo. I *do* wish they offered the other non-sport wheels avail in Korea (much nicer).
2- These will be the *easiest* wheels to clean, ever. This is coming from someone who loved the large deep wheels on my prior Audi S5.. but it took me longer to wash *those* wheels, than the car itself lol.
Brought my 3.5T sports prestige Uyuni white w red/blk interior home 2 days ago. It’s a work of art😎
I'm not either, but a good soft wheel brush will make it easier
cleaning ur wheels is ur issue with the wheels? they are beautiful regardless
@@asapmonkey2393 Nope. Just not a fan of them.
@@brianb7844 Same here, to me the wheels on the Advanced (next trim down) are way better.
This channel is so cute. Love you guys I am really considering buying this car.
Thank you so much, glad you like our channel. :)
I sold my customer one in this color and you really have to see it in person to appreciate the color
I'm not sure if Genesis vehicles will pull too many people who favor the German brands but definitely will attract customers who normally buy the Japanese or US brands. Better yet if people own Hyundais and are happy with them they might just graduate to the Genesis brand and most people I've spoken to that own a Hyundai or Kia absolutely love them.
Very good review I’ve been waiting for a Canadian video on this vehicle to show where the front license plate goes??? Still not answered..😎
Thank you, glad you liked it. You are right, no front license plate.
Check out the Throttle House review
@@randyfine4535 i just watched the Throttle [thank you) the licence plate placement looks as bad as i thought it would .
I love this car! I love the quilted seats too!
Hyundai,Kia and Genesis(being a Brit i'm not that familiar with Genesis)are chucking out some great cars at the moment but the prices are becoming pretty high also.The Santa Fe is a great suv but is not selling in great numbers in Britain because of the high price.The 2nd and 3rd gen Santa Fe's sold in high numbers because you were getting a pretty good car at a reasonable cost.German cars sell well in the UK so to tempt them away you have to make a decent car at a lower price.
Yes I agree. The diamond shape accents on the wheels and rear cladding are just too much. I honestly prefer the non sport model exterior but would like option to add the 3-spoke steering wheel to that model
I wonder if you all feel they should still drop their prices? From what I am hearing the GV70 is a hot seller and Genesis can’t keep up with production!
Good review thank you.
Beautiful SUV but price goes up quickly. The Advanced is more expensive than my RDX A-Specs so I will most likely wait the next generation RDX, hopefully a Hybrid will be available
Rdx Type S will be comparable to the GV70 3.5TT. I expect RDX to fall short in performance luxury and the price will be too high just like the new Acura TLX type S.
The exterior styling is growing on me, but I don’t like the downward sloping side character line. Overall though nice offering.
I agree that the pricing should undercut the established Germans to make a splash.
Great review as always!
Thanks for watching, glad you liked it.
Wheels are awesome
Very impressive car in every dimension save for the wheel design. I love that five spokes but what did they do to each spoke? And why? Alloys are one of the most ‘prone to get dirty and damage’ components on a car. Companies should design such parts that are easy to maintain and clean. And those patterns on the alloys on GV70 are completely opposite to this idea. What does Genesis want - that one should laminate the wheel or keep those as a show piece in their house? They appear amazing, majestic but is not appropriate choice on a wheel.
One of the best out there your money can buy. The quilted look has been associated with ultra high-end brands for years like Bently, RR, Chanel, so I understand why they doing it. By the way, anyone buys a German car out of warranty is neither got too much time or got too much money to waste, they are great for lease thou.
I did a test drive on the sport trim last week in Canada. I had experience in driving SQ5 and X3 M40i before. I believe the interior is nicer than the current Audi Q5 series (A lot, not even the same level, sorry Audi, but you really need to update the current interior of Q5 and A4/5, even Q3 is nicer than these in my opinion) and BMW X3 series (x3 will get an appearance refresh this year to match the current 3 series, but as for now I think Genesis wins) and is maybe the same level as the current GLC models (Once the GLC refreshes to match the new C-Class which has the same interior as the S-Class I think GLC will lead this market). Plus, this car has a lot of features which you may or may not use, and the infotainment system is easy to use.
The first con which everyone expects I guess, if you are looking for a sporty SUV (especially when you are getting the 3.5T), do not expect the handling/performance of this car to be matching X3 M40 or GLC43. Plus the engine sound was a bit strange so I turned it off during my test drive lol... It drives kinda like the SQ5 if you have driven that car before. The second con is, you may be able to get a better lease deal on X3 M40i and SQ5 than this car at the moment in Canada. (Almost no room for negotiation on GV70 I think) Especially with BMW you also get the maintenance covered from the leasing period too. Since Genesis only had a limited inventory, you may be able to get your car faster from German Brands too (which also makes Genesis sound like they are really selling well because they are always Out of Stock and you need to wait for your order, but imaging they have the same inventory level as German Brands lol)
Genesis operates with no inventory on ground only demos all vehicles are brought in from pool stock at port or factory order from Korea
I give credit to Genesis for their attractive designs.
I like it but I’m not sure if it’s hybrid or other
This looks great! Can imagine in a cooper or something like British Racing Green color, would be awesome to look at too! 😍😍
Great video demonstration, guys. Per your survey request: I really like the sporty look; Hate the Wheels;on the Top end Sport model ; I would wrestle with the 2.5T and the 3.5Twin Turbo, but do agree with Zach - the 2.5T offers enough power at 300HP and 311 Lbs of torque. I think the only thing that may be lacking is when you select various models to compare to. Are the picks all of the same general size and weight to the X3, Q5 or the RDX. The lbs weight / HP is a good ratio barometer for matching the amount of HP.
So the vehicle has that Touch Wheel to control the Infotainment system (which looks fantastic BTW)? No Touch Screen?
Thanks glad you liked it and thanks for sharing. The screen is a touchscreen, you can control it at the centre console as well.
Frickin love the wheels