Not many people know but there are several features to the GV70's no one ever cover. 1st It can auto parallel park too. You have to hold down the parking cam button for 3 seconds and it scans the side spot and then does it by itself hands free. This is like a big tech point not many seem to know it exist for GV70's and GV80's. 2nd In the menu, there is an option to put in height and weight that will then auto calculate the best seating position for your back and adjust for you. 3rd High beams are smart sensing, they can sense other cars in front or approaching and will adjust the lenses around the other car to not blind other drivers, but allow you to still maintain high beams. 4th The infotainment knows the exact season days and will adjust to display seasonal themes. In Korea, on the official cherry blossom bloom day in my city it knew and had a cherry blossom theme menu. 1st day of autumn it was falling leaves. 5th The rear passenger seats can recline backwards, not shown in the video. 6th If you have your windows down and about to drive into a tunnel, the car will automatically close them all up and then reopen as you pass through to the other side. It does the same thing if the car senses the air quality is bad outside and will automatically turn on an air purification system.
I agree Tom, you need to get better at promoting 😂 your channel deserves a much higher viewer engagement. Still one of the best review channels out there. Keep ‘em coming 😊
Tom, I always enjoy your reviews of EVs because you understand the reality of ownership; most people don't do weekly cross-country road trips, tow a boat daily, or even drive 100 miles on a daily basis and home charging at this price point is likely the norm. So many EV reviews are always heavy on looking through the ICE lense and pointing out the comparative weaknesses, not the strengths (like ending a life long gas habit) of the EV when in reality the weaknesses, (public charging and range anxiety specifically) are mostly FUD based not reality. Well done, and thank you for fact based reviews.
I'm trying to do a balanced look at the car when I do EVs, not specifically focusing on strengths. The truth is, for now, EVs are not for everyone but I feel they can work for most people that can charge at home. There's a lot of bad info out there.
Except that many people can only afford one car. So they NEED that one car to cover the 5% of long trips etc. I don't haul my mountain bikes to the mountain and across the state EVERY DAY. But I do make 30-50 trips a year. So yeah, I NEED a car with a long range. Especially since I go out into the wilderness to ride. Beyond riding my mtb, have you never been to eastern Oregon? The STATE of Nevada? Montana? There are large stretches of land where GAS stations are few and far between, let alone ev charging stations...
@@bikebudha01 I've said time and again that EVs are not for everyone, at least right now. And yes, I've been to all of those states many times and the infrastructure is not confidence building in many spots. But many places in the US are good for long distance EV travel. Buyers need to do some research to figure out if it works for them.
@@DrivenCarReviews Don't get me wrong, we'll "get there" eventually. Just responding to jeffaller's comment... (where he, like man, glosses over the real world situation that ev's aren't quite there yet).
@@bikebudha01 um, maybe RENT the thing you only need 5% of the time, you could get one optimized for long trips, and then just buy the thing that works for the other 95% of the time. Local rental places near you (unless _near you_ equals an airport or tourist hot-spot) have some pretty affordable rates, some will even deliver the car to you.
That man who wouldn't believe this was a 100% EV: What people trust always takes precedence over reality, unless reality and what they believe happen to match. I learned that in no small part as a teacher. Good for you to try, Tom! Maybe ask him to try to find the fuel cap--
I've had mine since April. Great for commuting. Quiet and serene. Versatile and very fast. Can't say the handling is sporty. Too much understeer even in sport mode. It's simply not nimble on windy roads compared to a sports car. Range isn't so good but charge overnight and you'll have no problem.
Yeah. The electrified GV70 doesn't come with the several color choices (interior and exterior) that the ice version has. I believe, however, it will in the next model years. They wanted to get them out quicker, so fewer choices made it easier.
Tom - Great review (as usual)... I truly enjoy your content. Two thoughts: I love your presentation style and appreciate that you shared the story of the passerby and his comment. Ignorance is real, my friend! Take care and thanks!
I drove the GV70 electrified at the local Genesis/Hyundai dealer. The interior was smaller than I anticipated, and the torque steer was substantial, especially in boost mode. I couldn't see spending $75k for the car though with a smaller battery/range, ended up buying a CPO BMW iX for less money ($70k).
Hi Tom, another great video. Can you explain more about your statement to "work the bottom of the battery for best efficiency (9:54)? Do you mean range efficiency, or long-term battery health, or something else? Thanks for your always informative and well shot videos.
"Work the bottom of the battery" is a term many auto writers use that essentially means don't charge to 100% while traveling if you don't have to. It's most time efficient to charge to 80% (where the charge curve typically slows dramatically) then drive on to the lowest pack level you feel comfortable with to recharge. A spent pack will take on juice at a quicker rate plus should be naturally warmed and preconditioned. Lather, since, repeat. Charging to 80% is supposed to be easier on the battery. And DC fast charging is supposed to be harder on the battery. But I talked to a GM engineer that did a test with two Chevrolet Bolt EVs, one DC fast-charged and another that used Level 2, both to 100%. At 100,000 miles the DC fast charged car had 94% efficiency left, the level two car was at 96% so I don't know how much of a difference it really makes. Does that answer your questions?
@@DrivenCarReviews Yes, it does. When you said "bottom of the battery" it made me think perhaps I should keep charge level to 50% max (because 49 and down is technically the bottom half of the battery.) I was aware of the 80% "rule" so thanks for clarifying. And the story about the two Bolts is very interesting and I appreciate you sharing it. Does the Bolt even have battery preconditioning to prepare it for charging? It sounds like, at least in this one case, DC fast charging had a negligible impact, and I'd go out on a limb and say that if your vehicle can keep the battery within a safe temperature range while charging, DC fast charging doesn't cause harm....
Nice video, but like so many that review cars you don't mention what is on the TOP trims that they give you to review and what is on the base. I could understand if this was an early press car and they didn't provide you all the spec's for the different trims. But you recorded this recently since you mentioned it doesn't qualify for the EV tax credit (thanks for mentioning that) so you know the different trim levels and can mention things like the rear window shades are only available on the Prestige trim. Same with the Lexicon stereo, 12 digital cluster, Head up display, etc... Every reviewer shows these things, but few ever mention that they are only available on the top trims. I prefer the reviews where they do mention those details. Some of the little differences are hard to find on the companies web sites, not as much with this model but other bands, etc... I know you mentioned, price as tested, but you mention the cost for paint (NICE), why not mention these features are only available on the Prestige trim. Just don't want people to be surprised. Especially when so few are available with that trim, Just a thought.
I do flag options to some degree but not every single item. To drill down into details like that requires making the video much longer and tedious. Pretty sure that's why others don't offer point by point pricing, I'm clear off the top what model I'm testing. Buyers that are serious can take some responsibility and build the car they want to find out the cost. It's not that hard. I do it all the time.
Regarding interior specification, I've noticed you can't spec black leather with a black roof lining... at least not in Australia. And I've read some terrible reviews about the dealership experience over here. That would deter _some_ potential buyers.
Agreed; I'm glad we've reached the next level of evolution of EVs, and that's great automotive designs that just happen to have an electron powerplant so no compromise in visual appeal is needed.
Its nice to drive other EVs. Just some dealers putting mark-ups on these can be off putting. I did consider driving an ioniq 5 but ultimately drank the tesla cool aid due to charge network availability.
I try to keep content tight, so no, I didn't cover it. Many cars get the $7,500 federal tax credit folded into the payments if the car is leased. You need to make sure the dealership isn't pocketing that.
@@DrivenCarReviews do you feel you had similar handling, acceleration, cornering, torque steer, etc? I’d expect some difference given both are not the same chassis even if it seems to share some of the electrical components with the E-GMP architecture.
I own the GV60 RWD Premium and drove the electrified GV70 at Fully Charged UK live 2023. For me the notable difference was the sense of size - the eGV70 feels when driving noticeable larger than the GV60 in fact it is only 20cm longer! On the plus side that translates into a little more cabin space and boot space - the eGV70 has 503L boot cf. 432L of GV60. The AWD Sport GV60 has exactly the same drive train as the eGV70. A question of style preference ( interior and exterior) and physical size really is the only differentiation.
Man, EVs are getting really good, almost worthy of the Tom Voelk treatment. ;) Just hoping they become even more developed, and that we get a few Subaru Outback or non SUV cargo hauler options in the coming years. Can't wait to trade in our Tesla for a less fraught car, when it's time.
Only one minor issue … the only exterior colors are … black, silver, gray and matte gray. I wish they’d add … metallic white, metallic blue, and red 🤨🙄
Do the back seats also come up with a button, or do you have to do that by hand. For some reason reviewers never show how the seats go up, which is harder then dropping them, because gravity doesn't help.
@@colegeful I appreciate that but arranging a car for a week is problematic. I drive them from time to time. The best thing about them is the charge network. I find the vehicles themselves to be kind of basic and getting long in the tooth.
I have this car. Genesis sent me a gift for having one of the first 70 GV70s in the United States after I've had nothing but problems with the car and was told by the dealer it would be 2.5 months to make a service appointment. After raising unnecessary amounts of heck, they finally agreed to take the car in the shop and its been in the dealer for an entire month trying to repair the vehicle with no parts available anywhere. Still no estimated completion. I urge anyone reading this comment or watching this video NOT to buy a Genesis Car. The dealer support is nonexistent!
Range, Range, Range! You can talk all you want about how great it is to stop for 30+ minutes to fuel up in the middle of a 300 mile trip (if you can find a suitable charger). I’m waiting for the promised solid state battery from Toyota in 2028. 720 miles of range. 10 minute recharge time. By that time my lovely 2021 RAV4 Prime will have 135,000 miles and be ready for a break.
I'll believe the Toyota battery when I see it. I've done the 300 mile trip in a Kia EV6, Ford Mustang Mach-E and Porsche Taycan. With a small amount of planning it's not a big deal. Certainly PHEVs are more flexible, but my experience is EV are easier to live with that people imagine. I'd make the switch in a heart beat, and thinking about doing it.
@@DrivenCarReviews If the entended battery range is achieved by Toyota (or CATL, etc) it will be a game changer. The apartment dweller will be able to charge their car for a weeks worth of commuting. I won’t be restricted to traveling the major roads in hopes of scoring a coveted spot in line. Life will be good.
Here in LA, there are over 100 of these available and the few I clicked online had been on dealer lots for 30 days+. Makes me wonder if dealers are once again attempting to add silly markups and dissuading customers from the brand. I'd rather have a Macan for less money, but that's just me.
Actually, I looked at Macan GTS for comparison and found that comparably equipped (and with nearly the same performance), the slower Porsche went for around $105,000.
Usually I like Tom’s reviews, but this one he missed a critical red point! That’s the price, for a small ( smaller than a CRV or RAV4) EV CUV, $75K is a ridiculous price! I purchased my almost fully loaded X5 PHEV for 75K. This doesn’t even get a EV Fed tax credit. This is a big failure.
I disagree. The build quality was perfect with high quality materials. Performance was excellent. Same with driving dynamics (other than torque steer). You get a lot for that $75K. Let's consider the similar (if not smaller and ICE powered) Porsche Macan GTS starts at $85K, comparably equipped $105K. The Genesis may not handle quite as well but it's quicker than the Porsche and has the same level of build quality. And not everyone wants a large vehicle. No tax credit isn't on Genesis, the government tailored the rules to get production started in the states. Say what you will about the government but this was the right move to make.
Great review Tom. Nice to see Martin. The Genesis' interior is beautiful and elegant. Genesis truly needs to escape from the dimwits of the Hyundai dealership. Talk about a subpar experience for a luxury vehicle buyer.... 🤮
Appreciate the honesty on apparent range. Bring it to Michigan on a snowy day on January if you want to get stuck in a traffic jam during rush hour and see what the range is then.😅and by the way it has polluted the ecosystem far more than an ICE when being produced…technology..🤔. Realize you are making a living by your reviews..keep it up…I like to laugh
Many credible sources have documented that EVs have a higher carbon footprint when initially produced, but they even out then become more environmentally responsible at around the 40K mile mark. Charged up, this car would have no issues in Michigan weather when driven regionally. Traffic jam or not.
So the payback is more than 3 years..from a business point of view that is a lousy investment…guessing most people who buy an EV also have an ICE vehicle. Hmm? I have lots of friends who work in some phase of the auto industry. NONE of them are buying an EV……AS I have written before plug in hybrid is the the only way to go. By doing so you keep people employed. EV will increase unemployment if they become the predominant mode of transportation. I live in a city of 100,000 people ..non existent public transportation ..if we had a marginally acceptable public system I would not need a car.
@@robertpettigrew3862 It's a good investment. The average car on the road is 12 years old and there's a solid chance EVs will last longer. And while batteries do degrade, they last a lot longer than people think. And they're recyclable. Since the components are valuable there's a very high likelihood of that. Again, EVs are not for everyone. But clearly we ned to start somewhere. I'm not sure how they keep people employed but surely PHEVs work great in some cases (and might be the only way to go for you personally). I own 2. But there's a lot to like about EVs. I, personally, will be switching to all electric. Know your needs.
EVs put people put of work? With the billions being invested in battery and EV plants in the US under the IRA, I think even the governor of Georgia wouldn’t agree with that. Don’t most cars last 10 years or so these days? They only save on emissions 70% of their life. And as the grid becomes cleaner so does the EV. You are right, if there was great public transit you wouldn’t need a car. But if there isn’t where you live there’s not always much of a choice (ebike?). Funny, Tom, you have to deal with the inability to absorb facts from both sides…..
😊those jobs will be lower paying and in all likelihood will not be unionized which means wages will be lower. Think about the really big picture as EVs are part of the plan to reduce the power of the middle class with an alleged plan to make the planet greener. Lower pay reduces the standard of living for all but the upper 2%. If both China and the United States went all EV the progression of climate warming would not be stopped as all the developing nations are still burning coal and India is on the way to being the world’s most populous country and it is a shit hole.
Really nice car but before spending 70k I'd like the battery technology to support at least 500mi range, especially with current limited charging infrastructure in eastern Washington. Oh, and ideally it should have the Tesla plug since CCS has no future. Wireless CarPlay is more of a problem than a solution honestly so it's nice that it's wired.
@@DrivenCarReviews Toyota Claims Breakthrough That Will Lead To 745-Mile EV Battery, all while completely recharging in 10 minutes, according to The Guardian, quoting Keiji Kaita, president of the company’s research and development center for carbon neutrality.
@@DrivenCarReviews As part of its plan, it wants to build an all-new EV-only architecture that will spawn a raft of new vehicles from 2026, including a US-made three-row SUV that will reportedly go into production in 2025 with batteries sourced from North Carolina. Furthermore, the car group estimates that it will be able to make an advanced solid-state battery that’s capable of offering over 900 miles (1,448 km) of range after 2028, thanks in part to lighter, less complicated cars that have fewer components.
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Not many people know but there are several features to the GV70's no one ever cover.
1st It can auto parallel park too. You have to hold down the parking cam button for 3 seconds and it scans the side spot and then does it by itself hands free. This is like a big tech point not many seem to know it exist for GV70's and GV80's.
2nd In the menu, there is an option to put in height and weight that will then auto calculate the best seating position for your back and adjust for you.
3rd High beams are smart sensing, they can sense other cars in front or approaching and will adjust the lenses around the other car to not blind other drivers, but allow you to still maintain high beams.
4th The infotainment knows the exact season days and will adjust to display seasonal themes. In Korea, on the official cherry blossom bloom day in my city it knew and had a cherry blossom theme menu. 1st day of autumn it was falling leaves.
5th The rear passenger seats can recline backwards, not shown in the video.
6th If you have your windows down and about to drive into a tunnel, the car will automatically close them all up and then reopen as you pass through to the other side. It does the same thing if the car senses the air quality is bad outside and will automatically turn on an air purification system.
No matrix headlights in the North-American market.
Genesis has already become my favorite luxury brand. They're making cars that look and feel perfect!
I agree Tom, you need to get better at promoting 😂 your channel deserves a much higher viewer engagement. Still one of the best review channels out there. Keep ‘em coming 😊
Most people who say they want 400 miles of range will never have driven close to that in one sitting in their entire life.
Tom, I always enjoy your reviews of EVs because you understand the reality of ownership; most people don't do weekly cross-country road trips, tow a boat daily, or even drive 100 miles on a daily basis and home charging at this price point is likely the norm. So many EV reviews are always heavy on looking through the ICE lense and pointing out the comparative weaknesses, not the strengths (like ending a life long gas habit) of the EV when in reality the weaknesses, (public charging and range anxiety specifically) are mostly FUD based not reality. Well done, and thank you for fact based reviews.
I'm trying to do a balanced look at the car when I do EVs, not specifically focusing on strengths. The truth is, for now, EVs are not for everyone but I feel they can work for most people that can charge at home. There's a lot of bad info out there.
Except that many people can only afford one car. So they NEED that one car to cover the 5% of long trips etc. I don't haul my mountain bikes to the mountain and across the state EVERY DAY. But I do make 30-50 trips a year. So yeah, I NEED a car with a long range. Especially since I go out into the wilderness to ride. Beyond riding my mtb, have you never been to eastern Oregon? The STATE of Nevada? Montana? There are large stretches of land where GAS stations are few and far between, let alone ev charging stations...
@@bikebudha01 I've said time and again that EVs are not for everyone, at least right now. And yes, I've been to all of those states many times and the infrastructure is not confidence building in many spots. But many places in the US are good for long distance EV travel. Buyers need to do some research to figure out if it works for them.
@@DrivenCarReviews Don't get me wrong, we'll "get there" eventually. Just responding to jeffaller's comment... (where he, like man, glosses over the real world situation that ev's aren't quite there yet).
@@bikebudha01 um, maybe RENT the thing you only need 5% of the time, you could get one optimized for long trips, and then just buy the thing that works for the other 95% of the time. Local rental places near you (unless _near you_ equals an airport or tourist hot-spot) have some pretty affordable rates, some will even deliver the car to you.
That man who wouldn't believe this was a 100% EV: What people trust always takes precedence over reality, unless reality and what they believe happen to match. I learned that in no small part as a teacher. Good for you to try, Tom! Maybe ask him to try to find the fuel cap--
I was too dumbfounded to think about the gas filler. Ugh.
I've had mine since April. Great for commuting. Quiet and serene. Versatile and very fast. Can't say the handling is sporty. Too much understeer even in sport mode. It's simply not nimble on windy roads compared to a sports car. Range isn't so good but charge overnight and you'll have no problem.
Hi! Is it expensive to charge? Do you have a home charger? I have a 2023 GV80 and I drive a lot! I’m thinking about getting an electric
This would be at or near the top of the list if I had the budget for it. Thanks Tom.
That's why I can't wait for the Chinese EVs to come to the US.
Charging is all about battery pre conditioning done with the onboard nav by selecting a charger on the nav, try it some time you will like it!
Thanks, Tom, for an informative and entertaining video presentation on the 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70.
Glad that worked... Love it. Thanks again for the great videos Tom!
😂😂"Glad that worked.." Love the sense of humor.
Cool pink sneakers!
Those are my wife's, not that I'm not man enough to rock pink shoes.
I thought they were a gift for the "evil twin"
@@TalismanPHX He only wears Chucks. Stuck in a fashion rut.
Great review. I always like it when Evil Twin make an appearance.
Another great review: informative, eloquent, and entertaining. Fantastic car too, by the way.
I'll take one in Cardiff Green!
Sorry, not available in that color.
@@DrivenCarReviewsNoooooooo😢
Yeah. The electrified GV70 doesn't come with the several color choices (interior and exterior) that the ice version has. I believe, however, it will in the next model years. They wanted to get them out quicker, so fewer choices made it easier.
Tom - Great review (as usual)... I truly enjoy your content. Two thoughts: I love your presentation style and appreciate that you shared the story of the passerby and his comment. Ignorance is real, my friend! Take care and thanks!
Cool kicks Tom! Am I the only viewer who spied another cool shoe in this episode? Hint: it’s at 5:37 and yes, it is a rolling clown shoe.
Those are my wife's, not that I'm not man enough to rock pink shoes.
5:40 A clownshoe and an element in the same shot? Lucky!
I was wondering if anyone would pick up on that. Should have bought a lottery ticket that day.
2nd 🎉🎉... Does evil twin's wardrobe only consist of (very villainy) red long sleeved shirts?
As far as I know he wears the same shirt every day. Hope he has more underwear...
Great video! Really enjoyed every aspect of it.
Thank you for finally showing this vehicle off road. I just wanted to make sure that is cable. What about snow?
I have not driven it in snow. But (other than lower ground clearance) it should be fine, especially with the right tires.
I drove the GV70 electrified at the local Genesis/Hyundai dealer. The interior was smaller than I anticipated, and the torque steer was substantial, especially in boost mode. I couldn't see spending $75k for the car though with a smaller battery/range, ended up buying a CPO BMW iX for less money ($70k).
Doing a lease buyout would've been cheaper with the GV70.
Hi Tom, another great video. Can you explain more about your statement to "work the bottom of the battery for best efficiency (9:54)? Do you mean range efficiency, or long-term battery health, or something else? Thanks for your always informative and well shot videos.
"Work the bottom of the battery" is a term many auto writers use that essentially means don't charge to 100% while traveling if you don't have to. It's most time efficient to charge to 80% (where the charge curve typically slows dramatically) then drive on to the lowest pack level you feel comfortable with to recharge. A spent pack will take on juice at a quicker rate plus should be naturally warmed and preconditioned. Lather, since, repeat.
Charging to 80% is supposed to be easier on the battery. And DC fast charging is supposed to be harder on the battery. But I talked to a GM engineer that did a test with two Chevrolet Bolt EVs, one DC fast-charged and another that used Level 2, both to 100%. At 100,000 miles the DC fast charged car had 94% efficiency left, the level two car was at 96% so I don't know how much of a difference it really makes. Does that answer your questions?
@@DrivenCarReviews Yes, it does. When you said "bottom of the battery" it made me think perhaps I should keep charge level to 50% max (because 49 and down is technically the bottom half of the battery.) I was aware of the 80% "rule" so thanks for clarifying. And the story about the two Bolts is very interesting and I appreciate you sharing it. Does the Bolt even have battery preconditioning to prepare it for charging? It sounds like, at least in this one case, DC fast charging had a negligible impact, and I'd go out on a limb and say that if your vehicle can keep the battery within a safe temperature range while charging, DC fast charging doesn't cause harm....
Always great review Tom 👍 👏
Thanks, Tom!
Long stretches of slow traffic are the never-ending story of I-5 north! Thanks again Tom & Mr. Campbell for another well-rounded review.
Nice video, but like so many that review cars you don't mention what is on the TOP trims that they give you to review and what is on the base. I could understand if this was an early press car and they didn't provide you all the spec's for the different trims. But you recorded this recently since you mentioned it doesn't qualify for the EV tax credit (thanks for mentioning that) so you know the different trim levels and can mention things like the rear window shades are only available on the Prestige trim. Same with the Lexicon stereo, 12 digital cluster, Head up display, etc... Every reviewer shows these things, but few ever mention that they are only available on the top trims. I prefer the reviews where they do mention those details. Some of the little differences are hard to find on the companies web sites, not as much with this model but other bands, etc... I know you mentioned, price as tested, but you mention the cost for paint (NICE), why not mention these features are only available on the Prestige trim. Just don't want people to be surprised. Especially when so few are available with that trim, Just a thought.
I do flag options to some degree but not every single item. To drill down into details like that requires making the video much longer and tedious. Pretty sure that's why others don't offer point by point pricing, I'm clear off the top what model I'm testing. Buyers that are serious can take some responsibility and build the car they want to find out the cost. It's not that hard. I do it all the time.
Your thoughts compared to 2024 Q8 Etron ? Thank you
PS, didn’t think the ‘refinements’ with the Lyric are as good.
I've not seen the 2024 model, sorry.
Regarding interior specification, I've noticed you can't spec black leather with a black roof lining... at least not in Australia. And I've read some terrible reviews about the dealership experience over here. That would deter _some_ potential buyers.
This car looks gorgeous
Agreed; I'm glad we've reached the next level of evolution of EVs, and that's great automotive designs that just happen to have an electron powerplant so no compromise in visual appeal is needed.
"Glad that worked." Lol
Its nice to drive other EVs. Just some dealers putting mark-ups on these can be off putting. I did consider driving an ioniq 5 but ultimately drank the tesla cool aid due to charge network availability.
Nice SUV, but did anyone else notice that BMW Z3 M "clown shoe"? Gorgeous!
Could you move your on screen text? It's hidden under the closed captioning for those of us who use it.
you can move the UA-cam closed caption. just drag it to where ever you want it
@@fist003 Hey! Thank you for this info! I have Closed Captions "ON" most of the time, and never knew this...
@@kenc2257 Also, if I moved the screen text it would block the shot. Pretty standard to have in the lower part of the screen. Cheers!
try watching full screen, that moves the CCs to the bottom
Did I miss the part where you provide some more info re: the "leasing loophole"?
I try to keep content tight, so no, I didn't cover it. Many cars get the $7,500 federal tax credit folded into the payments if the car is leased. You need to make sure the dealership isn't pocketing that.
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Also - great review. Thanks.
Tom, How would you compare/contrast this with the GV-60?
Seems to me the 60 is a slosh more roomy with more avant-garde design.
@@DrivenCarReviews do you feel you had similar handling, acceleration, cornering, torque steer, etc? I’d expect some difference given both are not the same chassis even if it seems to share some of the electrical components with the E-GMP architecture.
I own the GV60 RWD Premium and drove the electrified GV70 at Fully Charged UK live 2023. For me the notable difference was the sense of size - the eGV70 feels when driving noticeable larger than the GV60 in fact it is only 20cm longer! On the plus side that translates into a little more cabin space and boot space - the eGV70 has 503L boot cf. 432L of GV60. The AWD Sport GV60 has exactly the same drive train as the eGV70. A question of style preference ( interior and exterior) and physical size really is the only differentiation.
Man, EVs are getting really good, almost worthy of the Tom Voelk treatment. ;) Just hoping they become even more developed, and that we get a few Subaru Outback or non SUV cargo hauler options in the coming years. Can't wait to trade in our Tesla for a less fraught car, when it's time.
Tom, any chance you'll be getting your hands on the new Volvo XC30 EV anytime soon?
Probably not, I seem to be off Volvo's list.
@@DrivenCarReviews sad face...
230 miles on a “full-up?” It’s that kind of impracticality that will keep EVs off my radar for some while.
240V in less than 8 hours at what amps? 240V at 8amps is = 120v at 16amps
The T/P didn't fit, it was in the way of the liftgate. This of course begs the question, do you really need all that T/P?
Nope. The tailgate shuts without crunching the TP much at all.
84k to start in Canada😖
Meaning it's less in Canada. $84K CAN converts to $63,500 US. It starts at $65,800 in the US.
No Primer Paint count me out
There's a matte finish if that helps...
That Tesla story isn't surprising or unique. They are the new annoying car people. I can't say how but I deal with them a lot
And the one he’s talking about is doubly bad since they had 2 of them. LOL
I have 4 family members with them so tell me about it. 😅
Hey! I love Tesla…stock! 🤣
Tesla owners are the new Saturn owners.
@@FoCoBuzznow that’s the biggest yikes
Only one minor issue … the only exterior colors are … black, silver, gray and matte gray. I wish they’d add … metallic white, metallic blue, and red 🤨🙄
Should we call that guy in the story at the end....A Bruce, husband of Karen?? Super nice ride! Thx
I just got a GV60. It comes in 15 colors1。Tesla only comes in 5 colors… and most are black & white….
Sorta interesting how the interior is white. The rear cup holders are white. And then there in the center of the front are black cup holders. 🤷🏼♂️
Do the back seats also come up with a button, or do you have to do that by hand. For some reason reviewers never show how the seats go up, which is harder then dropping them, because gravity doesn't help.
It's not powered upward, I would show that if it were since that's not common.
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Haha!!! concerned that blind Tesla dude!! Prejudice is a great time saver. You can form opinions without having to get the facts.
Are you planning on reviewing a Model Y?
Nope. Plenty of others have, I have nothing more to add.
@@DrivenCarReviews I know there are plenty of others but I think a lot of people respect your expertise and opinions in the EV space.
@@colegeful I appreciate that but arranging a car for a week is problematic. I drive them from time to time. The best thing about them is the charge network. I find the vehicles themselves to be kind of basic and getting long in the tooth.
There's no IQ test to buy a Tesla....
I have this car. Genesis sent me a gift for having one of the first 70 GV70s in the United States after I've had nothing but problems with the car and was told by the dealer it would be 2.5 months to make a service appointment. After raising unnecessary amounts of heck, they finally agreed to take the car in the shop and its been in the dealer for an entire month trying to repair the vehicle with no parts available anywhere. Still no estimated completion. I urge anyone reading this comment or watching this video NOT to buy a Genesis Car. The dealer support is nonexistent!
Yikes. Where do you live?
@@DrivenCarReviews Atlanta. Purchased at the first dedicated dealer in the state
Check the lemon laws in your state, time out of use may be a reason for buy back
@@horsepowerandtalk1033 already going through that process. It's been in the shop for 67 days now and still not repaired
I'd take the bigger Cadillac Lyriq AWD at $65k!
Range for the money is underwhelming.
Range, Range, Range! You can talk all you want about how great it is to stop for 30+ minutes to fuel up in the middle of a 300 mile trip (if you can find a suitable charger). I’m waiting for the promised solid state battery from Toyota in 2028. 720 miles of range. 10 minute recharge time. By that time my lovely 2021 RAV4 Prime will have 135,000 miles and be ready for a break.
I'll believe the Toyota battery when I see it. I've done the 300 mile trip in a Kia EV6, Ford Mustang Mach-E and Porsche Taycan. With a small amount of planning it's not a big deal. Certainly PHEVs are more flexible, but my experience is EV are easier to live with that people imagine. I'd make the switch in a heart beat, and thinking about doing it.
@@DrivenCarReviews If the entended battery range is achieved by Toyota (or CATL, etc) it will be a game changer. The apartment dweller will be able to charge their car for a weeks worth of commuting. I won’t be restricted to traveling the major roads in hopes of scoring a coveted spot in line. Life will be good.
Here in LA, there are over 100 of these available and the few I clicked online had been on dealer lots for 30 days+. Makes me wonder if dealers are once again attempting to add silly markups and dissuading customers from the brand. I'd rather have a Macan for less money, but that's just me.
Actually, I looked at Macan GTS for comparison and found that comparably equipped (and with nearly the same performance), the slower Porsche went for around $105,000.
I got mine in Thousand Oaks with no markup.
@@mattd1201 Awesome
@@DrivenCarReviews I love how the commenter above disappeared after hearing facts :))
Usually I like Tom’s reviews, but this one he missed a critical red point! That’s the price, for a small ( smaller than a CRV or RAV4) EV CUV, $75K is a ridiculous price! I purchased my almost fully loaded X5 PHEV for 75K. This doesn’t even get a EV Fed tax credit. This is a big failure.
I disagree. The build quality was perfect with high quality materials. Performance was excellent. Same with driving dynamics (other than torque steer). You get a lot for that $75K. Let's consider the similar (if not smaller and ICE powered) Porsche Macan GTS starts at $85K, comparably equipped $105K. The Genesis may not handle quite as well but it's quicker than the Porsche and has the same level of build quality. And not everyone wants a large vehicle. No tax credit isn't on Genesis, the government tailored the rules to get production started in the states. Say what you will about the government but this was the right move to make.
Great review Tom. Nice to see Martin. The Genesis' interior is beautiful and elegant. Genesis truly needs to escape from the dimwits of the Hyundai dealership. Talk about a subpar experience for a luxury vehicle buyer.... 🤮
Appreciate the honesty on apparent range. Bring it to Michigan on a snowy day on January if you want to get stuck in a traffic jam during rush hour and see what the range is then.😅and by the way it has polluted the ecosystem far more than an ICE when being produced…technology..🤔. Realize you are making a living by your reviews..keep it up…I like to laugh
Many credible sources have documented that EVs have a higher carbon footprint when initially produced, but they even out then become more environmentally responsible at around the 40K mile mark. Charged up, this car would have no issues in Michigan weather when driven regionally. Traffic jam or not.
So the payback is more than 3 years..from a business point of view that is a lousy investment…guessing most people who buy an EV also have an ICE vehicle. Hmm? I have lots of friends who work in some phase of the auto industry. NONE of them are buying an EV……AS I have written before plug in hybrid is the the only way to go. By doing so you keep people employed. EV will increase unemployment if they become the predominant mode of transportation. I live in a city of 100,000 people ..non existent public transportation ..if we had a marginally acceptable public system I would not need a car.
@@robertpettigrew3862 It's a good investment. The average car on the road is 12 years old and there's a solid chance EVs will last longer. And while batteries do degrade, they last a lot longer than people think. And they're recyclable. Since the components are valuable there's a very high likelihood of that. Again, EVs are not for everyone. But clearly we ned to start somewhere. I'm not sure how they keep people employed but surely PHEVs work great in some cases (and might be the only way to go for you personally). I own 2. But there's a lot to like about EVs. I, personally, will be switching to all electric. Know your needs.
EVs put people put of work? With the billions being invested in battery and EV plants in the US under the IRA, I think even the governor of Georgia wouldn’t agree with that. Don’t most cars last 10 years or so these days? They only save on emissions 70% of their life. And as the grid becomes cleaner so does the EV. You are right, if there was great public transit you wouldn’t need a car. But if there isn’t where you live there’s not always much of a choice (ebike?). Funny, Tom, you have to deal with the inability to absorb facts from both sides…..
😊those jobs will be lower paying and in all likelihood will not be unionized which means wages will be lower.
Think about the really big picture as EVs are part of the plan to reduce the power of the middle class with an alleged plan to make the planet greener. Lower pay reduces the standard of living for all but the upper 2%.
If both China and the United States went all EV the progression of climate warming would not be stopped as all the developing nations are still burning coal and India is on the way to being the world’s most populous country and it is a shit hole.
Who is spending this kind of money on cars? Nice but no idea why I would buy this when I can get very nice cars for half the price.
Really nice car but before spending 70k I'd like the battery technology to support at least 500mi range, especially with current limited charging infrastructure in eastern Washington. Oh, and ideally it should have the Tesla plug since CCS has no future. Wireless CarPlay is more of a problem than a solution honestly so it's nice that it's wired.
You'll be waiting a long time for 500 miles of range at $70K
@@DrivenCarReviews Toyota Claims Breakthrough That Will Lead To 745-Mile EV Battery, all while completely recharging in 10 minutes, according to The Guardian, quoting Keiji Kaita, president of the company’s research and development center for carbon neutrality.
@@DrivenCarReviews As part of its plan, it wants to build an all-new EV-only architecture that will spawn a raft of new vehicles from 2026, including a US-made three-row SUV that will reportedly go into production in 2025 with batteries sourced from North Carolina.
Furthermore, the car group estimates that it will be able to make an advanced solid-state battery that’s capable of offering over 900 miles (1,448 km) of range after 2028, thanks in part to lighter, less complicated cars that have fewer components.
@@DrivenCarReviews considering current disinflation and potential deflation, we might see more competition and better vehicles sold for 70k and below.
@@privettoli right. I read about that. I will believe it when I see it. Toyota has claimed this breakthrough in the past.
White is a free colour in USA bro
There's a description for those people Tom was talking about at the end of the video: brainwashed id.ot.