Genesis GV70 is a recent addition to the brands SUV line-up aiming directly at the likes of Audi Q5 and Range Rover Velar, BMW X3 and the Porsche Macan.
This week we drove the top spec GV70 3.5T Sport with the luxury pack and found it to be an almost perfect blend of sportiness and luxury.
Powered by a turbocharged 3.5L V6 petrol engine that produces 279kW and 530Nm from as low as 1300rpm. This goes to all four wheels through a drive mode selectable 8 speed AT.
This combination is good for a claimed 0-100kmh in 5.1 seconds and a top speed of 250kmh.
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Occupants are cocooned in quietness, comfort and luxury, wanting for little even the driver gets a massage seat. Inside its layout and driver ergonomics are excellent and for larger drivers there is plenty of room.
With a predominantly rear wheel drive bias the AWD system provided excellent grip in the recent deluges on the freeway.
GV70 is priced from $66,400 through to around $89,000 for the model we drove plus the usual costs and if you are the market for a premium mid sized SUV you would be mad not to look at it
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Im Rob Fraser
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Model | GV70 3.5T AWD Sport Luxury AWD |
| Model Price | $83,276 MLP* Luxury Pack Opt $6,600 $89,876 PAT* |
| Engine | 3.5L Turbo V6 Petrol |
| Drivetrain | 8 Sp Sports AT AWD |
| Power | 279kW @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 530 NM @ 1,300 to 4,500 rpm |
| Safety | Five Star ANCAP (tested June 2021) |
| 0-100kmh / Top Speed | 5.1 sec / 250kmh |
| CO2 Emissions | 257 g/km |
| Economy ADR | 11.3 L/100km / 12.5 L/100k on test / 66L capacity |
| Servicing | 5 Yr. / 75,000km free service |
| Warranty | 5yr/ Unlimited km with 5 Yr. conditional roadside assist |
*MLP Includes GST and LCT but excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and dealer delivery. See your dealer for RDAP. Does not include price of options. Some features mentioned in the article are options. RDAP means Recommended Drive Away Price (without options but including all other charges)
Overall Rating | 87/100 |
| Behind the Wheel | 9 |
| Comfort | 9 |
| Equipment | 9 |
| Performance | 9 |
| Ride and Handling | 9 |
| Practicality | 9 |
| Fit for Purpose | 9 |
| AWD/Towing Capability* | 6 |
| Technology/connectivity | 8 |
| Value for Money | 9 |
*Towing and AWD capability is measured against similar vehicles in the same class.
Genesis GV70 Dimensions | |
| Overall Length | 4715mm |
| Wheelbase | 2875mm |
| Width / Height | 1910mm / 1630mm |
| Unladen ground clearance / wading depth | Up to 185mm / TBA mm |
| Approach / Rampover / Departure (degrees) | TBA |
| Fuel Tank / Turning Circle | 66 Litres / 11.5mts KTK |
| Boot Capacity Max / Min (L) | 1678 / 542 |
| Kerb Weight / GVM / GCM | 20381kg / 2585kg / 4785KG |
| Towing Capacity / Tow Ball rating | 2200kg / 159kg |
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- Behind the Wheel - 9/109/10
- Comfort - 9/109/10
- Equipment - 9/109/10
- Performance - 9/109/10
- Ride and Handling - 9/109/10
- Practicality - 9/109/10
- Fit for Purpose - 9/109/10
- AWD/Towing Capability* - 6/106/10
- Technology/connectivity - 8/108/10
- Value for Money - 9/109/10
Summary
Genesis GV70 is a recent addition to the brands SUV line-up aiming directly at the likes of Audi Q5 and Range Rover Velar, BMW X3 and the Porsche Macan.
GV70 is priced from $66,400 through to around $89,000 for the model we drove plus the usual costs and if you are the market for a premium mid sized SUV you would be mad not to look at it
