Notice that in the ENTIRE 30 MINUTES Matt spent reviewing this car, he only mentioned the word “brand” once (at least that I heard, in GLC43 comparison). ONCE! Sure, he discussed how this is more unique than some of the establishment competition, but he focused purely on the vehicle itself and didn’t bring any issues of brand recognition, stigma, etc. into the discussion. A really important mark of a great car reviewer and a big reason why this channel continues to be one of my favorites.
Mercedes, BMW, and Audi are desperately banking on Americans to demand the brand cache and reject the value brands. It's the only way they can maintain their sales because the actual luxury, features, and performance they provide is substandard. Keep in mind when they set up a manufacturing line there are Billions in fixed costs that have to get amortized over time which means unit pushthrough or they shutter the line.
I saw a white one of these at a stoplight and was stunned. Jaw dropped. Briefly had no idea what it was. Once i realized what it was i was shocked at how the already great looking GV80 could look so much better in the smaller GV70 form
I think I would get the 2.5T which would offer better gas mileage and a phenomenal price. Also I think Genesis needs to develop a hybrid/plug-in hybrid version of this car. This is an excellent review of a stellar product.
Matt, I am glad you reviewed this amazing GV70. One thing I have noticed with the Hyundai/Kia/Genesis LKA system is taking corners is a challenge and roads that have the reflective tar strips that run parallel to the solid or striped lane lines, seem to confuse it as well. Not making excuses at all, but with my Kia, I have noticed the imperfections on certain spots driving on the expressway. Other than that, I have had a good experience!
Hey Mat & team, Thx for the review - Well done!! The GV70 offers a wide variety of modes for the driver to enjoy. As I approach 60 yrs old (and I'm a bit of a car guy) I totally love the luxury & comfort side of vehicles BUT also what to turn it up when I can. This GV70 3.5TT should really be about $20-$50K higher priced. It simply does everything really well and is 2nd to none is this segment when it comes to ride quality, comfortness, quietness all while surrounding the occupants with massive luxury features. It is called the baby Bentayga for many reasons. It is so quiet & refined when you want it to be - When you're stuck in traffic or going no where fast. My wife asked me if it was an EV as it was so quiet. Those double paned windows really make a huge difference. Plus the massaging seat is nice!! When you want to drive spiritedly switch it into Sports + mode and you easily hear the roar of the engine and the sweet exhaust notes while enjoying the rear wheel driving bias sporty experience. In comparison, the RDX A Spec it an excellent top rated vehicle but that engine is super noisy vs the GV70 and its a much more stiffer ride. Plus I wasn't impressed with the 0-60 time of 6.4 seconds to the GV 70's of 5.7 (4.9 seconds in the V-6). And the RDX weighs 450 lbs less. Its the luxury components/options, higher tech, standard features & options, the ride quality (can be extremely quiet & smooth AND aggressive and sweet exhaust notes) that makes this GV 70 THE clear winner in segment. Overall the CLEAR winner for me the is the GV70 3.5TT in Sport trim level. I'll take it in that Gorgeous Mauna Red exterior colour with 2 tone interior combination please:-) In Canada that full load price is $76,500 plus taxes. The F&PDI is included in that price. No discounts from that at all. The electrified version is coming out in 2023 but in Canada the top trim level will be about $25K-$35K higher cost to the ICE version. Besides its NO Gas requirement the EV version is a littler quicker with 0-60 times 4.3 to 4.6 seconds. For me I'd put down my deposit yesterday if the EV version had a time in the 3.5 second range. It will have a 500 kms range on a full charge. PS - Lots of dealer problems with Genesis in the States. Here in Vancouver No problems at all. I have 3 dealers within 40 minutes and the nearest is 15 mins away. Cheers all!!
Excellent review. Keep up the good work. Summer tires are a must. If you don't live in a climate where all-seasons are super beneficial, I would recommend you have the dealer switch/trade these out at the time of purchase and save a little bit of money.
Traded a Q50 Red Sport two weeks ago for a GV70 3.5 Sport Prestige (Uyuni white on red/charcoal), love it. Mileage does stink but I expected it, love it !~!~!
The genesis dealership near me ADD A $10K PREMIUM on all genesis models, so totally turn me off from this car. Which is really stupid of them to do because this is supposed to be the cheaper competitor to the euro brands.
I’d have to drive the 2.5T version, but that motor is great in all the other Genesis models, so if I had to venture a guess, I’d say no, it’s probably not worth 10k more unless you really need the extra horsepower.
Would you guys think this is a good family car? I know the gv80 is probably more suitable but it’s a little out of my price range and not sure if the back space on this one is the biggest.
Might want to check out the full interior review he did with his wife; linked around the 4:20 mark in this vid. I imagine they get into the dimensions and livability a bit more.
Yep, we dig into the practicality in the interior review, but it’ll come down to your individual situation. I think this should be enough space for most families though. It’s sized similarly to stuff like the RAV4 and CR-V that lots of family live with.
Lol I wanting to get rid of my f150 raptor and this is high on my list. Other vehicles on the same platform don’t offer the power or features. I’m into vehicles with a lot of tech.
Where do you put the front license plate? Most states require one, showing this off without one is cheating. The profile messes with visibility and cargo room.
@@MattMaranMotoring oops....yes the QX60. Definitively its bigger, but what about the rest of it. I'm hoping you can get one to review soon for a good comparative review
Hopefully Infiniti will send me one soon. In the meantime I can say that if you're looking for something sporty, the GV70 will be miles better. If you're just interested in a luxury cruiser though, it'll be a closer comparison for sure, but it's hard to compare the materials until I can sit in one.
@@MattMaranMotoring ok great. I'll be looking at the GV70 and the CX5 with a friend, in the next month or two, to decide on a purchase. If the QX60 is available, maybe that as well. Not excited about the Lexus options nor Acura. Ironically, the Q5 is the bench mark after renting one for a weekend.
Volvo, Acura and Lexus don't have direct competitors. The XC60 Recharge Polestar Engineered kind of competes with this, but it's much heavier and doesn't have a 6 cylinder engine like this and the German competitors do. It also starts over 70k, so it's far more expensive than the GV70. Acura RDX and Lexus RX are much slower. If I review the GV70 2.5T, then I can discuss those competitors and how it compares to them.
@@MattMaranMotoring $65k is still a lot of money to mode of us in middle class especially after a mortgage and daycare. $45k for the 2.5T and RDX and much more affordable price points.
@Matt Maran Motoring Acura RDX advanced vs. GV70 2.5T ... Which would you take as they are around the same price? I personally think the GV70 looks better inside and out. But the RDX probably has the better power-train, AWD system, reliability (worse warranty) and resale value.
I’d have to drive the 2.5T to really compare them, but the RDX is roomier and has the best handling of all the compact luxury SUVs in its segment that I’ve tested. But Acura has been having some glitches with their newer cars that can lead to reliability issues, so the GV70 could be more reliable. I agree GV70 looks better and also has much easier infotainment tech. I still love the RDX though.
Both Genesis (and the Kia / Hyundai siblings) always seem to be lacking any real substantial drivetrain when compared to the competition. But then again, that warranty is more than enough to help persuade most.
Why is it that almost every car reviewer just thinks that for a car to be 'good' in their own thinking it MUST have a loud exhaust note? Do you guys ever think that the infotainment system is just to beautify the car? They're people who just love music and not noise.
I praised the car endlessly, so yes I still think the GV70 is good without a loud exhaust. But as a car reviewer, my job is to compare with competitors. Competitors have active exhausts that allow you to have a loud or quiet exhaust at the press of a button. The Genesis does not. In the competitors, if you don't want to hear the engine, you have that choice. But if you do want to hear it (it is a sporty SUV after all, some people will want to), those competitors give you that option as well.
The GLC is far from outdated and it doesn't just "launch better" it actually performs better, but nice try at minimizing that. The BMW beats the Genesis in performance also. The Germans easily have better powertrains for performance and efficiency. 3-4K more for the BMW shouldn't phase a buyer in this segment who can actually afford one of these.
The GLC has been in production 6 years now and a new generation will be revealed very soon, so yes, it is outdated. Did you even watch the review? In the handling and "other thoughts" segment I talk about how all 3 of the German competitors are better performers. No dispute there. If you watched the video, you'd see that I say the Genesis beats them all in smoothness, luxury and value, and that it's a good middle ground for those that want the power but don't need razor sharp handling or loud exhausts.
@@MattMaranMotoring That does not mean it’s outdated. This isn’t Lexus we’re talking about. I watched the video. Outdated would imply that it’s beaten on all fronts. It isn’t. You don’t have to sell me on the GV70 because I like it but saying the GLC is outdated is just plain incorrect. Aged yes but not outdated when it still outperforms the GV70. Outdated would be something like a Lexus IS or GX.
I disagree with the 10/10 design for the exterior. They seriously botched the rear bumper where the black is. Just can't get used to it. The rear end of the GV80 is way more attractive.
This is still a Hyundai product - looks nice from the outside but I would never buy one. Go check out a Genesis Owners Forum - see what people are experiencing with this vehicle. Don't go by what a reviewer says about this car. He only had the car for a few days. There are quite a few owners who already have to get their rear differentials replaced on the 3.5T after only 1,000 miles! Go check out all the recalls for Hyundai engines. A new recall from February 2022 telling owners to park your car outside because the engine may catch fire (even if the engine is off) and burn down your house..lol. Garbage manufacturer!
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Notice that in the ENTIRE 30 MINUTES Matt spent reviewing this car, he only mentioned the word “brand” once (at least that I heard, in GLC43 comparison). ONCE! Sure, he discussed how this is more unique than some of the establishment competition, but he focused purely on the vehicle itself and didn’t bring any issues of brand recognition, stigma, etc. into the discussion. A really important mark of a great car reviewer and a big reason why this channel continues to be one of my favorites.
Thanks William!
I totally agree!
Mercedes, BMW, and Audi are desperately banking on Americans to demand the brand cache and reject the value brands. It's the only way they can maintain their sales because the actual luxury, features, and performance they provide is substandard. Keep in mind when they set up a manufacturing line there are Billions in fixed costs that have to get amortized over time which means unit pushthrough or they shutter the line.
@@aceofspades6667 Sir…you’re literally bringing brand recognition into the discussion!😂
@@titaniumspecial4207 I'd say it was at least as quiet as the best in this segment, if not slightly better.
Owned my GV70 Sport prestige for 5 months now & love it, this review was spot on!
Wish I could afford the Sport Prestige. I’m aiming for the 2.5T Prestige.
I saw a white one of these at a stoplight and was stunned. Jaw dropped. Briefly had no idea what it was. Once i realized what it was i was shocked at how the already great looking GV80 could look so much better in the smaller GV70 form
Great review! This vehicle may be the next one for my wife. The Germans offer nothing but unreliability and we tend to keep vehicles for 5+ years.
I think I would get the 2.5T which would offer better gas mileage and a phenomenal price. Also I think Genesis needs to develop a hybrid/plug-in hybrid version of this car. This is an excellent review of a stellar product.
Thanks Dexter! The 2.5T versions are a great value!
GV70 Electrified confirmed! Genesis/Hyundai is killing it!
Damn Matt! I can feel your energy/enthusiasm as you describe this car, almost makes me want to go get this car. Lol
This is such a gorgeous looking car. Wow. I want to wait for the electric GV60, but damn, this makes it tough.
Genesis have announced an electric GV70, no word on availability in the US though.
It's just gorgeous, inside and out.
I really love these back shots!
In Korea, they offer the PS4 summer tires as a no cost option on this. It does make a difference.
That's great, I hope they make them an option here someday.
Wow... SUCH a beautiful vehicle. Love it!
Matt, I am glad you reviewed this amazing GV70. One thing I have noticed with the Hyundai/Kia/Genesis LKA system is taking corners is a challenge and roads that have the reflective tar strips that run parallel to the solid or striped lane lines, seem to confuse it as well. Not making excuses at all, but with my Kia, I have noticed the imperfections on certain spots driving on the expressway. Other than that, I have had a good experience!
Thanks for sharing your experience!
First baby let’s go Matt! Finally first! You still in PA?!
Haha congrats and thanks for watching! I'm still in PA!
Hey Mat & team,
Thx for the review - Well done!!
The GV70 offers a wide variety of modes for the driver to enjoy.
As I approach 60 yrs old (and I'm a bit of a car guy) I totally love the luxury & comfort side of vehicles BUT also what to turn it up when I can. This GV70 3.5TT should really be about $20-$50K higher priced. It simply does everything really well and is 2nd to none is this segment when it comes to ride quality, comfortness, quietness all while surrounding the occupants with massive luxury features.
It is called the baby Bentayga for many reasons. It is so quiet & refined when you want it to be - When you're stuck in traffic or going no where fast. My wife asked me if it was an EV as it was so quiet. Those double paned windows really make a huge difference. Plus the massaging seat is nice!!
When you want to drive spiritedly switch it into Sports + mode and you easily hear the roar of the engine and the sweet exhaust notes while enjoying the rear wheel driving bias sporty experience.
In comparison, the RDX A Spec it an excellent top rated vehicle but that engine is super noisy vs the GV70 and its a much more stiffer ride. Plus I wasn't impressed with the 0-60 time of 6.4 seconds to the GV 70's of 5.7 (4.9 seconds in the V-6). And the RDX weighs 450 lbs less.
Its the luxury components/options, higher tech, standard features & options, the ride quality (can be extremely quiet & smooth AND aggressive and sweet exhaust notes) that makes this GV 70 THE clear winner in segment.
Overall the CLEAR winner for me the is the GV70 3.5TT in Sport trim level. I'll take it in that Gorgeous Mauna Red exterior colour with 2 tone interior combination please:-)
In Canada that full load price is $76,500 plus taxes. The F&PDI is included in that price. No discounts from that at all.
The electrified version is coming out in 2023 but in Canada the top trim level will be about $25K-$35K higher cost to the ICE version. Besides its NO Gas requirement the EV version is a littler quicker with 0-60 times 4.3 to 4.6 seconds. For me I'd put down my deposit yesterday if the EV version had a time in the 3.5 second range. It will have a 500 kms range on a full charge.
PS - Lots of dealer problems with Genesis in the States. Here in Vancouver No problems at all. I have 3 dealers within 40 minutes and the nearest is 15 mins away.
Cheers all!!
Excellent review. Keep up the good work. Summer tires are a must. If you don't live in a climate where all-seasons are super beneficial, I would recommend you have the dealer switch/trade these out at the time of purchase and save a little bit of money.
Ohhh weeeeee!! What a treat!
Weeeeeeeeed
Stay high my friend
Damn this car is a fire.
Traded a Q50 Red Sport two weeks ago for a GV70 3.5 Sport Prestige (Uyuni white on red/charcoal), love it. Mileage does stink but I expected it, love it !~!~!
The genesis dealership near me ADD A $10K PREMIUM on all genesis models, so totally turn me off from this car. Which is really stupid of them to do because this is supposed to be the cheaper competitor to the euro brands.
Love your reviews , better than Red Line channel.
Matt red is fire 🔥 💚
Good luck finding one without crazy mark ups at the dealerships way past MSRP
Hey Matt, do you feel the $10,000 premium on the 3.5t prestige is worth it over the 2.5t prestige?
I’d have to drive the 2.5T version, but that motor is great in all the other Genesis models, so if I had to venture a guess, I’d say no, it’s probably not worth 10k more unless you really need the extra horsepower.
Would you guys think this is a good family car? I know the gv80 is probably more suitable but it’s a little out of my price range and not sure if the back space on this one is the biggest.
Might want to check out the full interior review he did with his wife; linked around the 4:20 mark in this vid. I imagine they get into the dimensions and livability a bit more.
Yep, we dig into the practicality in the interior review, but it’ll come down to your individual situation. I think this should be enough space for most families though. It’s sized similarly to stuff like the RAV4 and CR-V that lots of family live with.
I'm getting 16 mpg in my 2.0t G70 sedan. I'd take the same mileage with 130 more hp, plus all the other features in a much larger crossover any day!
Man a surprising amount of hate in the comments! It's clear that this car is more than enough to rustle some jimmies.
My dream car👍😉🙏
Hello Matt, are you getting one?
Steering is weighty because you’re in sport plus mode. Try comfort or sport modes or create a custom mode.
It was still pretty weighty in the comfort mode too compared to the steering in a GLC for example.
The highway drive assist scene that looks like i-79
Pretty nice for a CUV. I still like the superhero style profile of the sedan. But that interior, though.
This SUV is for customers who want a sporty-looking, reliable performer but don't want to pay German prices. That makes it desirable. 👍
Crazy how I now can say a Korean car is my dream car 🔥
Talked Beth into trading yet?
It’s one of the ones we’ve considered!
The Spider-Man webbing on the wheels needs to be dialed down a little
Lol I wanting to get rid of my f150 raptor and this is high on my list. Other vehicles on the same platform don’t offer the power or features. I’m into vehicles with a lot of tech.
Where do you put the front license plate? Most states require one, showing this off without one is cheating. The profile messes with visibility and cargo room.
The front plate goes in the grille with clips
How would this GV70 compare to the Infiniti Monograph, which similar in price
The QX60? It’s definitely bigger.
@@MattMaranMotoring oops....yes the QX60. Definitively its bigger, but what about the rest of it. I'm hoping you can get one to review soon for a good comparative review
Hopefully Infiniti will send me one soon. In the meantime I can say that if you're looking for something sporty, the GV70 will be miles better. If you're just interested in a luxury cruiser though, it'll be a closer comparison for sure, but it's hard to compare the materials until I can sit in one.
@@MattMaranMotoring ok great. I'll be looking at the GV70 and the CX5 with a friend, in the next month or two, to decide on a purchase. If the QX60 is available, maybe that as well. Not excited about the Lexus options nor Acura. Ironically, the Q5 is the bench mark after renting one for a weekend.
Looks like a mix of Volvo/bmw/mazda, Very nice looking
For pricing you haven't mentioned japanese rivals especially volvo xc 60 why?
Volvo isn't Japanese.
Volvo, Acura and Lexus don't have direct competitors. The XC60 Recharge Polestar Engineered kind of competes with this, but it's much heavier and doesn't have a 6 cylinder engine like this and the German competitors do. It also starts over 70k, so it's far more expensive than the GV70. Acura RDX and Lexus RX are much slower. If I review the GV70 2.5T, then I can discuss those competitors and how it compares to them.
@@MattMaranMotoring $65k is still a lot of money to mode of us in middle class especially after a mortgage and daycare. $45k for the 2.5T and RDX and much more affordable price points.
@@aceofspades6667 I agree, all I was saying was that compared to the competition, it's the better value if you're shopping in the 60s.
Volvo is technically a Chinese car, owned by Geely whose owner happens to be Xi jinping’s brother in law. Pretty much a commie car company.😀😀😀
@Matt Maran Motoring Acura RDX advanced vs. GV70 2.5T ... Which would you take as they are around the same price? I personally think the GV70 looks better inside and out. But the RDX probably has the better power-train, AWD system, reliability (worse warranty) and resale value.
I’d have to drive the 2.5T to really compare them, but the RDX is roomier and has the best handling of all the compact luxury SUVs in its segment that I’ve tested. But Acura has been having some glitches with their newer cars that can lead to reliability issues, so the GV70 could be more reliable. I agree GV70 looks better and also has much easier infotainment tech. I still love the RDX though.
Both Genesis (and the Kia / Hyundai siblings) always seem to be lacking any real substantial drivetrain when compared to the competition. But then again, that warranty is more than enough to help persuade most.
Why is it that almost every car reviewer just thinks that for a car to be 'good' in their own thinking it MUST have a loud exhaust note? Do you guys ever think that the infotainment system is just to beautify the car? They're people who just love music and not noise.
I praised the car endlessly, so yes I still think the GV70 is good without a loud exhaust. But as a car reviewer, my job is to compare with competitors. Competitors have active exhausts that allow you to have a loud or quiet exhaust at the press of a button. The Genesis does not. In the competitors, if you don't want to hear the engine, you have that choice. But if you do want to hear it (it is a sporty SUV after all, some people will want to), those competitors give you that option as well.
The GLC is far from outdated and it doesn't just "launch better" it actually performs better, but nice try at minimizing that. The BMW beats the Genesis in performance also. The Germans easily have better powertrains for performance and efficiency. 3-4K more for the BMW shouldn't phase a buyer in this segment who can actually afford one of these.
10. Year. Warranty.
Also an equivalent GLC 43 will cost about 13k more not 3-4k.
The GLC has been in production 6 years now and a new generation will be revealed very soon, so yes, it is outdated. Did you even watch the review? In the handling and "other thoughts" segment I talk about how all 3 of the German competitors are better performers. No dispute there. If you watched the video, you'd see that I say the Genesis beats them all in smoothness, luxury and value, and that it's a good middle ground for those that want the power but don't need razor sharp handling or loud exhausts.
@@mitchellsteindler Question, did you actually read what I said?
@@MattMaranMotoring That does not mean it’s outdated. This isn’t Lexus we’re talking about. I watched the video. Outdated would imply that it’s beaten on all fronts. It isn’t. You don’t have to sell me on the GV70 because I like it but saying the GLC is outdated is just plain incorrect. Aged yes but not outdated when it still outperforms the GV70. Outdated would be something like a Lexus IS or GX.
Matt red is the color to get
Stunning is right! Wow too. :-/
I don’t want my engine to crackle and pop.
I disagree with the 10/10 design for the exterior. They seriously botched the rear bumper where the black is. Just can't get used to it. The rear end of the GV80 is way more attractive.
Looks nice but present. Even as far as the cut c pillars and fake exhaust tips. Weird that genesis can make better modern cars than the Germans
Why does this video looks like it was take in 1998? Invest in better camera, microphone and editing software.
This is still a Hyundai product - looks nice from the outside but I would never buy one. Go check out a Genesis Owners Forum - see what people are experiencing with this vehicle. Don't go by what a reviewer says about this car. He only had the car for a few days. There are quite a few owners who already have to get their rear differentials replaced on the 3.5T after only 1,000 miles! Go check out all the recalls for Hyundai engines. A new recall from February 2022 telling owners to park your car outside because the engine may catch fire (even if the engine is off) and burn down your house..lol. Garbage manufacturer!
2 things I can’t stand on this vehicle…. 1.) the wheels. Gross. 2.) exhaust outlet area. Also gross.
strange I love the wheels and exhaust.. so from their side there is no way for them to design a vehicle that appeals to everyone.