I cross shopped the Macan & SQ5 and ended up choosing the GV70. 6 months in and just had my first full service yesterday. No problems to report. This GV70 is everything I thought it would be. The one thing that stood out for me was how brilliant it was during the winter snowstorms. Never one felt like it was out of control or was going to get stuck in deep snow. FYI tires are Pirelli Scorpions. On a side note I do get a significant amount of hate. Mostly from Acura and Lexus drivers. Here what I find interesting, Porsche, Audi and Mercedes drivers sometimes gives me the approval head nod and occasionally ask “how I like the car”.
They are just mad they couldn’t afford a real luxury car and are stuck in their shitboxes. Lexus and Acura are just a little more premium than their parent company. Their fanboys will do anything to justify their purchase.
@@Dkdid9183 I love gv 70 , but gotta give credit to Lexus takumi quality . Def not just a bit more premium. The material and quality is amazing . You can search up lexus takumi. Quite interesting .
Can't wait to test one. Have watched all the YT video's pertaining to them. Wish infotainement screen was closer. Beautiful car. The biggest complaint is the customer service.
The Korean auto industry has seen the most dramatic improvement in design, engineering and style of any auto manufacturer in the world over the past 30 years. Just look at their latest offerings across all lines. I should know i had an 80s' Excel and a 1st gen Kia Rio. Just staggering to think that here we are comparing them to European automotive royalty!
@@capitanothegreat3994 what are you talking about? The first genesis came out in 2007 with the brand being separated from hyundai in 2017. It's either 5 or 15 years old depending on how you look at it.
Thanks for making me pull the trigger on this engineering marvel haha! Definitely following you guys here on in, thanks for the chill and honest review
@@jrgnc1 In Canada I bought the fully loaded 2.5T Prestige model. In comparison the the X3, it has more power, a way nicer interior and I saved $10K over a similarly equipped BMW
You guys knocked another test drive review out of the park! I really appreciate how you don’t waste time and jump to the *driving* part early on. Most other channels get stuck in a format seemingly unchanged from that 1980s PBS show; drone on and on about the static features of the car, and often I lose interest before they finally , eventually, get to the actual *driving* part. - - - > Driving ftw !!
Great video guys. My wife bought a GV70 and it's amazing. She was looking at Mercedes and I talked her into at least test driving the GV70. After the test drive she made the purchase lol. And everyday she drives it she falls more in love. I love borrowing it lol so much that I had to buy myself a G70 3.3 sport prestige lol. Genesis killing it
Bought my GV70 in Jan. 2022....having owned many wonderful cars/SUV's over the years this one is the best handling, most beautiful yet. Mine is the same Mauna Red as your test vehicle and it's simply fantastic! You did a great job with the video and it sums up what I already know.....this thing is amazing!!!
I was looking to get a car with 60K budget, I found genesis GV70, outcompeting the class! Then I was looking for GV70 test drive videos, found you guys! Phenomenal car reviewing, with some humour end clear enthusiasm!! I generally don’t find any car reviews interesting, you guys proved me wrong! Brought back the Top Gear vibes!
Thanks. I think this car has a brilliant interior. I actually like this more than the new G90 interior. I feel this is more elegant while that one has more over the top lux stuff. This is a truly elegant, flowing interior.
Your reviews always make me laugh and smile. This looks like an amazing SUV, and a lot of fun. I went with the G70 3.3, but this thing also looks prime.
truly one of the best in the segment if not then its the best!! , i was able to drive it and i fell in love it with . I would love to add it to my garage next to my amazing genesis gv80
Awesome review guys!!! I own a black Sports Prestige 3.5V Blue Interior. I AM LOVING IT!!!! This is art, performance, and Tech all fused in one! AMAZING VEHICLE!!!
I've been driving mostly Japanese vehicles and a big fan of German vehicles, and test drove the GV70 (Base 4 cyl) and came away super impressed. I think 300hp is sufficient for my needs. Tech, fit and finish, ride, warranty were amazing but it's the ride that was 'goldilocks' - sporty but still a very lux ride. It's probably my next SUV (tho the GV70 Electrified due out next year is on the short list too)
@@egonpax That's awesome! I driven mostly Japanese vehicles (though my 2017 Santa Fe was excellent) and will see if we can upgrade to the Genesis next spring as well :)
Great review guys! I’m in the market for a new family mover. What I want is a sporty wagon but I live in the states so that’s no longer a thing. A short while ago I test drove this and found it to be as close as one could get short of forking over insane amounts of money for an RS6 or an E63. Put a deposit on a base model 3.5 yesterday morning in Vic black and Sevilla red interior.
This thing is so hot. One of the GV80 pulled into a spot in a store I was in, thought it was a Bentayga. Also they just won the contest for best five spoke wheel design in history.
I'm not really a fan of the texture of the wheels, although I do agree it and everything genesis makes looks good. I recently bought a hyundai genesis coupe and am loving it.
@@stevem8112 2010 2.0t track manual, stage 1.5 tune by a previous owner and wider wheels/tires. It's pretty fun, I am thinking of doing some autocross because it's more capable than I can really use on the public roads, unlike my previous economy car.
Thanks for the great review - interesting to have two "Porsche guys" positively comparing the dynamics of the 3.5 to the Macan. As the owner of a 2019 G70 3.3 Sport which I really enjoy, a move to a GV70 should be a no-brainer when the time comes. It's a beautiful looking vehicle. Hopefully Genesis will stick with this design language for a while (my G70 is already yesterday's news styling wise) and not fall victim to Hyundai's proclivity to constantly fiddle with / change designs. On the downside, "trying to adult" is an apt description of the dealership experience - some work is definitely needed based on my dealings.
Completely agree. I was just telling a friend Genesis makes amazing cars but they have sub par dealerships. I feel like they should have separated the dealers from hyundai and trained the dealers to act like luxury car dealers. Instead they put the horse in front of the cart. They developed an amazing brand and amazing cars but haven't address the buying process. Before buying my 2023 G70 3.3 I went to 4 different Genesis dealerships. Every one of them was pretty unprofessional and you can tell by how casual they dressed they were uses to selling cheaper hyundais. Even their attitudes towards the customer wasn't on Genesis level. Several dealers keep their inventory off lot. So when we would want to test drive a certain color combo they would hop in a new G70 and drive it to their off site inventory to bring back the car we requested. Without fail every time they took off and floors the g70. Even launching them. This isn't how a luxury car buying process should go. Nobody wants to buy a sports sedan that was never broken I'm properly and red lined and launched by the sales reps. Just something I noticed while shopping
Great review !! I love my GV70 3.5 Sport Prestige, had it for 3 months, now local dealers are adding $5K to MSRP (DFW area) and they sell out constantly. There is a HUGE different in drive modes, from comfort to rowdy, mileage does suffer, but that's up to your right foot. Tech is fantastic, design language excellent inside and out, it gets noticed. Genesis is coming on with a vengeance, makes the Germans overpriced..............
@@holyhunkcutie84 Genesis of Plano, salesman was Joon. Just had my painless one year service, never left my house, they brought a GV80 while they were servicing mine. I got one of the first 3.5 Sport Prestige models, Uyuni white over red/charcoal, zero regrets.........
Genesis has become my favorite auto brand. The way their vehicles drive, performs and their style, features, especially for the price their vehicles deserve to sell more. They have struck the bullseye with balance. I should absolutely be seing more of their vehicles out on the road but then I wouldn't standout as much or feel rare or special. My favorite auto segment is sport luxury, which is why I own a 2020 G70. If I was an SUV head I would absolutely own a GV70 just because I'm a fan of sport with a touch of class looking vehicles. And did I mention that Gensis is my favorite auto brand?
I've had my 2023 Mauna Red GV70 Sport Prestige for a few months now and I agree with everything you say. Fantastic vehicle top to bottom. Best vehicle I ever had. Plus it has the best warranty and 3 year valet service standard. Not many on the road where I live so people will turn their heads when you drive by. Gotten a few complements as well. Great review.
Great review... thanks. Absolutely, positively on my (very) short list. So far, I've sat in one, but not yet driven. One comment: It would have been better (IMO) to reverse the transmission rotary knob and the screen-controller knob on the console (front to back). The back knob falls to hand perfectly as I would be driving and sitting with my arm on the center console rest. Would have made it a lot easier to use the controls with THAT knob there, rather than the not-so-oft used transmission selector. Maybe next year, Genesis?
I have a 2023 Kia Sportage X-Pro, and I’m waiting for an opportunity to test drive a GV70 because I’m in the belief that I have the same base dna obviously not as posh, but good bones. I’m loving my car, Kia & Genesis have definitely made a great reliable valuable product.
I have the 2025 GV70 2.5T as a rental after my BMW X1 is in the Autoshop. I did not know what genesis was when i was offered it and I am a german car fanatic. After driving this car for a couple of days, I fell in love with it - the handling, tech, style, interior comfort is superior than my BMW. It does feel like a german car, but it is light and smoother while driving. It is very quiet on the road. I drove 550 miles from WV to NYC and it was the most comfortable ride compare to my BMW. I wish to keep this car as long as possible before I get my car from the shop, but this will definitely be my next car next year.
@9:00, I assume that “Tusken Sand”is a Star Wars reference and not “Tuscan Sand”as in an Italian beach weirdly close to Chianti country. Either way, I laughed. You guys crack me up. Great video!
I had a 2021 Macan GTS speacial ordered. It was $93,000. I drove one of these and preferred it. My Macan was TBoned by a red light runner second month I owned it.
I am also fighting my wife in badge snobbery. Her lease is up in January (RDX) and I am pushing her to the GV70 vs her desire for an X3 with the m sport package.
@@davideroncari6267 I recently test drove both the RDX as well as the GV70. I think if your wife did the same she would go with the Genesis. It’s absolutely as good as these reviewers say.
Okay, price the Macan loaded with what's included in that GV80 and it's well over 100K. You want real leather? Well, that will be an additional cost. You want that leather on the backseats too? That's another charge. You want a steering wheel, well...the list goes on. My wife doesn't know anything about cars and never comments on them. We were on vacation and said I like that car. I thought wow that never happens. So, I started pricing a fully loaded Macan and it was laughable how much it cost and the depreciation is incredibly rapid.
I test drove this recently, and i will admit i was pleasantly surprised by the noise suppression, the smoothness of the engine, to the comfort of the cabin, the damping of the road bumps, the convenience of the tech inside the car, pretty much everything except by the fuel consumption. Nonetheless, i have gone ahead and ordered one ! Thank you for your your review video..
2 summers ago I sent a car conclusion for my stepfather. He bought a 2021 CX5 which he likes a lot and got an amazing deal. But before he bought, he went to the Genesis/Hyundai dealer in Leesburg Fl. Asking about the GV70. They didn't know much about when or the price. It was the start of covid and lots of things were in limbo. His experience at the dealer was awful. High pressure experience from the general manager, who wouldn't even let him take a brochure on santa fe. My stepfather was driving a Kia Sportage with an expiring lease. They were too stupid to treat him like a human being and maybe move him into their sister brand. I mentioned this story in the conclusion there was a bit of talk about what a GV70 might be or turn out to be. I am really glad its so great. My step father is 90+ and not likely going to change cars, although I will suggest he should if it will bring him joy. I am very happy he was right in wanting one 2 years ago. BTW he has had great experiences with Mazda in Ocala FL. Sport Mazda Orlando has gone above and beyond for me with my 2011 CX9.
Really appreciate your review and thank you for making me laugh out loud! I am with you on the interiors to exterior colors. I caught the Porsche resemblance the first time I looked at it. Can do without the chrome. Love all the knobs and whozits! I'm not crazy about the plastic area that wraps around the rear plate and exhaust. Looks janky and cheap on an otherwise beautifully detailed car. I looked at the GV70 first, before looking at others in this class and walked away. You're making me rethink it! Good job!😉
Test drove the 3.5 V6 version based on nearly everyone's incredible feedback. However it turned out to be somewhat a let down. Interior is beautifully designed, but some of the touch points, especially the center control display where AC and seats buttons are, the entire panel moves when pressed. During the drive, the car made creeking noises from the headliner, rear passenger area, which reduce the supposedly luxury experience. The drivetrain has plenty of power, Sport+ mode just shoots the car forward, so speed is never going to be an issue. Problem again for me was the input points. The steering and gas/brake pedals feel incoherent when operating, steering is on the heavy side where the gas has quite a bit of travel and feels very light and a bit touchy, couldn't quite get myself used to the tuning, it just feels a bit unnatural. For the money the GV70 costs, there is a lot to like, but I feel while it's trying to draw a good balance between sporty and luxury, it also sacrifices excellence on one. On another note, it doesn't drive nearly as well as a V6 twin turbo Macan. Only comparing the two because of the drive train. In Canada a well equipped Macan GTS costs $20,000 CAD more than top of the line GV70, which is $76,500, while it is still a significant amount, once passed $70,000 mark, I don't think Genesis is quite there yet with the competition. In the U.S the pricing makes more sense. As a first attempt, Genesis did a great job, hopefully they will iron out some of the weak points.
my mom needed a new car after her Rav4 got totaled, my bro recommended the GV70 and it is surprisingly impressive, we got lucky and was able to pick a 2.5T, they are selling like crazy
I own a GV70 Sport Prestige. I agree with most of the comments, but I find the steering to be overly heavy even in comfort mode. I would prefer lighter steering. The touch screen is too far away for me to reach. They should have used a small shift lever rather than having two knobs so close together. I like the piped in (artificial) engine sound; I have it set to the medium setting. I’m having the problem they mentioned with the limited slip rear differential. Occasionally it pops up a message saying “Check limited slip rear differential.” It happens roughly twice a week. The dealer tried topping off the differential fluid, but that didn’t solve the problem.
Yeah, big problems with the LSD...check the forums. They are failing and usually need replacement parts that are backordered. One of the reasons I went with the 2.5T instead.
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I test drove this in top spec and it was excellent. One nitpick…the rear wiper needs to be tucked from under the spoiler. If they can do it on the Tucson, they can do it on this.
i loved everything about the gv70 and placed a few orders so that when the right trim/color came in, I could go in and buy it on the spot. three hyundai dealers were so bad with customer service I ended up just giving on up the gv70. as a korean, it's sad hyundai dealership experience is so awful. there' no genesis standalone around me. I ended up getting an amg about a year ago and enjoying it but I agree with everything in the video, it's a great value all things considered. just sad that it's such a bad experience shopping for it.
Totally agree our local Hyundai dealership was horrible …had to travel to a real Genesis dealership but at the end if the day gave up because repairs or warranty things would require me to drive back to delaership
I daily a Sonata N Line. I have a GT3 Touring (manual) ordered. I'm not an SUV guy but I'm seriously considering putting this in the garage with the N Line and GT3.
I have a fully loaded 24 GV70 and I don’t see this action of touching the seat controls to see it pop up on screen like you do. Only if I click massage will it work
Definitely, my next purchase will be a Genesis car. This mix btw German and Japanese and original Korean taste.. it's one of the best in the market today for me. Great cars
I love almost everything about this car. My gripe is the cladding on the rear bumper and huge exhaust pipes positioned where they are. It's ugly and tacky. And the overall exterior design is about a 7 / 10 IMO. It's distinctive though so I do like that. The drive was excellent when I test drove it. And the seat comfort and materials were top notch. I really want to purchase but it just doesn't have the mature road presence I'm looking for. I wish it looked like the EV version in the rear. That would be enough to make me purchase it.
I have been really eyeing this car as I am transitioning to a SUV. I have had my eyes on the Porsche Macan & Alfa Stelvio but this seems to tick every box & looks like the best bang for the buck in the segment.
I wish I could afford a GV70 2.5T Advanced or Sport Prestige but it’s so much more than a comparable Santa Fe Limited or Calligraphy with the same engine with the same amount of torque as the 2.5T in the GV70. The Calligraphy trim interior with the Coquina Beige Nappa leather & ambient lighting looks as nice as a comparable GV70
Are there still issues with the limited slip differential actuators on the 3.5 Prestige trims? I saw quite a few complaints a couple months ago, and wondering if it's been sorted out. They brought it up in the video, but not a lot of details.
Was leaning towards an X3 or GLC, but test drove the base GV70 and BLOWN AWAY. I'm an admitted BMW snob too. Question is will I go for the Petrol or the GV70 Electrified EV that's due out this year.. Great review gentlemen!
ngl it frustrates me that the full LCD instrument cluster is exclusive to the top SPORT trim with 3.5T for no good reason. Whats it got to do with sport?
I like the long line from front to rear. I do not like the extra line over the rear haunches. Reminds me too much of cheaper Hyundais from recent years. And the silver trim around the back windows reminds me of the Carinval. Otherwise, very nice design.
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I cross shopped the Macan & SQ5 and ended up choosing the GV70.
6 months in and just had my first full service yesterday. No problems to report. This GV70 is everything I thought it would be.
The one thing that stood out for me was how brilliant it was during the winter snowstorms. Never one felt like it was out of control or was going to get stuck in deep snow. FYI tires are Pirelli Scorpions.
On a side note I do get a significant amount of hate. Mostly from Acura and Lexus drivers.
Here what I find interesting, Porsche, Audi and Mercedes drivers sometimes gives me the approval head nod and occasionally ask “how I like the car”.
They are just mad they couldn’t afford a real luxury car and are stuck in their shitboxes. Lexus and Acura are just a little more premium than their parent company. Their fanboys will do anything to justify their purchase.
@@Dkdid9183 agreed
I have a G70(same platform) 3.3T and the car is such a joy to drive.
@@Dkdid9183 lmaooo foreal!
@@Dkdid9183 I love gv 70 , but gotta give credit to Lexus takumi quality . Def not just a bit more premium. The material and quality is amazing . You can search up lexus takumi. Quite interesting .
The GV70 was my choice in this class before watching this video. Now you guys have cemented my decision to go with it.
Get the gv70 and thank me later bro
Same for me. To hear them both sing nothing but praises is rare.
Wife has one and I can't recommend it enough
@@LegendsPizzaCo Thanks for sharing!
How long has she had it? Has it been reliable?
Can't wait to test one. Have watched all the YT video's pertaining to them. Wish infotainement screen was closer. Beautiful car. The biggest complaint is the customer service.
I love hove this car and the stinger/g70 come with a 10 year warranty. Just phenomenal
The Korean auto industry has seen the most dramatic improvement in design, engineering and style of any auto manufacturer in the world over the past 30 years. Just look at their latest offerings across all lines. I should know i had an 80s' Excel and a 1st gen Kia Rio. Just staggering to think that here we are comparing them to European automotive royalty!
Genesis Automobiles Chapter 1 vs 30yrs later it say "That is the Gospel of Automotive Success and i say AMEN 🙏 to your Statement
Hiring the best in the business has paid off
@@capitanothegreat3994 what are you talking about? The first genesis came out in 2007 with the brand being separated from hyundai in 2017. It's either 5 or 15 years old depending on how you look at it.
@@johnhunter7244 Man! Why do you have to Ruin my Joke? Lol
Ok then 15yrs later
@@capitanothegreat3994 man! Why does your joke not make sense at all? Even rereading it your joke makes no sense.
This is such a great looking SUV! Genesis is doing fantastic things right now. Great video as always guys!
Gorgeous, another rolling work of art by Genesis. Perfect exterior and interior. 👌
Thanks for making me pull the trigger on this engineering marvel haha! Definitely following you guys here on in, thanks for the chill and honest review
I jumped from 3 BMWs to this GV70 and I LOVE IT. So much better than the X3
How so?
@@jrgnc1 In Canada I bought the fully loaded 2.5T Prestige model. In comparison the the X3, it has more power, a way nicer interior and I saved $10K over a similarly equipped BMW
yeah Casio is better than Rolex at 5000$ lol you are driving a "luxury" car SURE! hahaha
@@alifarsani2469 you have no clue what you're talking about
@@randyfine4535 very informative and detailed response haha no wonder you paid luxury price for a Korean Hyundai 😜😂😉
You guys are one of the reasons why I am a car guy!
You guys knocked another test drive review out of the park!
I really appreciate how you don’t waste time and jump to the *driving* part early on. Most other channels get stuck in a format seemingly unchanged from that 1980s PBS show; drone on and on about the static features of the car, and often I lose interest before they finally , eventually, get to the actual *driving* part.
- - - > Driving ftw !!
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Great video guys. My wife bought a GV70 and it's amazing. She was looking at Mercedes and I talked her into at least test driving the GV70. After the test drive she made the purchase lol. And everyday she drives it she falls more in love. I love borrowing it lol so much that I had to buy myself a G70 3.3 sport prestige lol. Genesis killing it
Bought my GV70 in Jan. 2022....having owned many wonderful cars/SUV's over the years this one is the best handling, most beautiful yet. Mine is the same Mauna Red as your test vehicle and it's simply fantastic! You did a great job with the video and it sums up what I already know.....this thing is amazing!!!
Been waiting for you guys take on the GV70, much appreciated!
I was looking to get a car with 60K budget, I found genesis GV70, outcompeting the class!
Then I was looking for GV70 test drive videos, found you guys! Phenomenal car reviewing, with some humour end clear enthusiasm!!
I generally don’t find any car reviews interesting, you guys proved me wrong! Brought back the Top Gear vibes!
We're flattered and pleased you found us. Thanks for watching!
Thanks. I think this car has a brilliant interior. I actually like this more than the new G90 interior. I feel this is more elegant while that one has more over the top lux stuff. This is a truly elegant, flowing interior.
Your reviews always make me laugh and smile. This looks like an amazing SUV, and a lot of fun. I went with the G70 3.3, but this thing also looks prime.
truly one of the best in the segment if not then its the best!! , i was able to drive it and i fell in love it with . I would love to add it to my garage next to my amazing genesis gv80
This is basically what an Infiniti FX35 would evolve into. I love it and want one so badly.... but they are hard to find
funny you said that i had a FX35 and now got a GV70 Prestige it’s no comparison so get you one when you find it
Facts, I used to have a FX35 as well, loved that car. This gives me vibes similar to that.
Awesome review guys!!! I own a black Sports Prestige 3.5V Blue Interior. I AM LOVING IT!!!! This is art, performance, and Tech all fused in one! AMAZING VEHICLE!!!
I've been driving mostly Japanese vehicles and a big fan of German vehicles, and test drove the GV70 (Base 4 cyl) and came away super impressed. I think 300hp is sufficient for my needs. Tech, fit and finish, ride, warranty were amazing but it's the ride that was 'goldilocks' - sporty but still a very lux ride. It's probably my next SUV (tho the GV70 Electrified due out next year is on the short list too)
Not too many 4 cylinders have 300 hp. My mechanic said its garbage but would like to test drive. I dont need a 6 cyl twin turbo. Beautiful car.
@alex99398 @was75872 any updates or thoughts on the base 4 cylinder GV70? I’m thinking about test driving one!
@@egonpax DEFINITELY test drive one...I'm a fan of the base 4 cyl GV70. 300hp more than satisfies my needs...see if the entire experience suits you
@@alex99398 appreciate the response! Going to soon and can’t wait. I’ll see if I can get the wife to spring for a Genesis (she’s a fan of her Kia)
@@egonpax That's awesome! I driven mostly Japanese vehicles (though my 2017 Santa Fe was excellent) and will see if we can upgrade to the Genesis next spring as well :)
Excellent review of the GV70! Thank you Everyday Driver❤️
Great review guys! I’m in the market for a new family mover. What I want is a sporty wagon but I live in the states so that’s no longer a thing. A short while ago I test drove this and found it to be as close as one could get short of forking over insane amounts of money for an RS6 or an E63. Put a deposit on a base model 3.5 yesterday morning in Vic black and Sevilla red interior.
This thing is so hot. One of the GV80 pulled into a spot in a store I was in, thought it was a Bentayga. Also they just won the contest for best five spoke wheel design in history.
I'm not really a fan of the texture of the wheels, although I do agree it and everything genesis makes looks good. I recently bought a hyundai genesis coupe and am loving it.
@@johnhunter7244 Which coupe did you get?
@@stevem8112 2010 2.0t track manual, stage 1.5 tune by a previous owner and wider wheels/tires. It's pretty fun, I am thinking of doing some autocross because it's more capable than I can really use on the public roads, unlike my previous economy car.
@@johnhunter7244 Nice
Thanks for the great review - interesting to have two "Porsche guys" positively comparing the dynamics of the 3.5 to the Macan. As the owner of a 2019 G70 3.3 Sport which I really enjoy, a move to a GV70 should be a no-brainer when the time comes. It's a beautiful looking vehicle. Hopefully Genesis will stick with this design language for a while (my G70 is already yesterday's news styling wise) and not fall victim to Hyundai's proclivity to constantly fiddle with / change designs. On the downside, "trying to adult" is an apt description of the dealership experience - some work is definitely needed based on my dealings.
Completely agree. I was just telling a friend Genesis makes amazing cars but they have sub par dealerships. I feel like they should have separated the dealers from hyundai and trained the dealers to act like luxury car dealers. Instead they put the horse in front of the cart. They developed an amazing brand and amazing cars but haven't address the buying process. Before buying my 2023 G70 3.3 I went to 4 different Genesis dealerships. Every one of them was pretty unprofessional and you can tell by how casual they dressed they were uses to selling cheaper hyundais. Even their attitudes towards the customer wasn't on Genesis level. Several dealers keep their inventory off lot. So when we would want to test drive a certain color combo they would hop in a new G70 and drive it to their off site inventory to bring back the car we requested. Without fail every time they took off and floors the g70. Even launching them. This isn't how a luxury car buying process should go. Nobody wants to buy a sports sedan that was never broken I'm properly and red lined and launched by the sales reps. Just something I noticed while shopping
My husband just bought a GV70! Love It! I have a Palisade & Love It!
Just bought this exact car, except just the 2.5, after being an Audi guy for a long time, this car is just downright amazing
Great review !! I love my GV70 3.5 Sport Prestige, had it for 3 months, now local dealers are adding $5K to MSRP (DFW area) and they sell out constantly. There is a HUGE different in drive modes, from comfort to rowdy, mileage does suffer, but that's up to your right foot. Tech is fantastic, design language excellent inside and out, it gets noticed. Genesis is coming on with a vengeance, makes the Germans overpriced..............
Which dealership did you go to? I’m also in the DFW metroplex.
@@holyhunkcutie84 Genesis of Plano, salesman was Joon. Just had my painless one year service, never left my house, they brought a GV80 while they were servicing mine. I got one of the first 3.5 Sport Prestige models, Uyuni white over red/charcoal, zero regrets.........
I would definitely get the GV70, except the GV60 is coming soon. I am so excited for that car, I hope you guys get it for review!
You still have the GV70e which is the best of both worlds. Well, besides 500 more lbs...
Apparently, eGV70 blew every single Korean auto reviwers mind.
Genesis has become my favorite auto brand. The way their vehicles drive, performs and their style, features, especially for the price their vehicles deserve to sell more. They have struck the bullseye with balance. I should absolutely be seing more of their vehicles out on the road but then I wouldn't standout as much or feel rare or special. My favorite auto segment is sport luxury, which is why I own a 2020 G70. If I was an SUV head I would absolutely own a GV70 just because I'm a fan of sport with a touch of class looking vehicles. And did I mention that Gensis is my favorite auto brand?
I've had my 2023 Mauna Red GV70 Sport Prestige for a few months now and I agree with everything you say. Fantastic vehicle top to bottom. Best vehicle I ever had. Plus it has the best warranty and 3 year valet service standard. Not many on the road where I live so people will turn their heads when you drive by. Gotten a few complements as well. Great review.
Convinced my minister of finance to put this on the drive homework. Wish me luck.
just ordered mine in march
Yup, ordered mine in May...sounds like a 6-8 month wait :(
‘Genesis: Trying to Adult’. Love it! Great video!
Great review... thanks. Absolutely, positively on my (very) short list. So far, I've sat in one, but not yet driven. One comment: It would have been better (IMO) to reverse the transmission rotary knob and the screen-controller knob on the console (front to back). The back knob falls to hand perfectly as I would be driving and sitting with my arm on the center console rest. Would have made it a lot easier to use the controls with THAT knob there, rather than the not-so-oft used transmission selector. Maybe next year, Genesis?
I have a 2023 Kia Sportage X-Pro, and I’m waiting for an opportunity to test drive a GV70 because I’m in the belief that I have the same base dna obviously not as posh, but good bones. I’m loving my car, Kia & Genesis have definitely made a great reliable valuable product.
Tudor gmt looks good. Love these, have a GV80 in the family but want to add one of these to the stable when they’re available on a lot or two.
I have the 2025 GV70 2.5T as a rental after my BMW X1 is in the Autoshop. I did not know what genesis was when i was offered it and I am a german car fanatic. After driving this car for a couple of days, I fell in love with it - the handling, tech, style, interior comfort is superior than my BMW. It does feel like a german car, but it is light and smoother while driving. It is very quiet on the road. I drove 550 miles from WV to NYC and it was the most comfortable ride compare to my BMW. I wish to keep this car as long as possible before I get my car from the shop, but this will definitely be my next car next year.
@9:00, I assume that “Tusken Sand”is a Star Wars reference and not “Tuscan Sand”as in an Italian beach weirdly close to Chianti country. Either way, I laughed. You guys crack me up. Great video!
This car looks so much better IRL....video and pictures dont do it justice
Your banter is spot on, love the format. Car is also pretty nice.
I had a 2021 Macan GTS speacial ordered. It was $93,000. I drove one of these and preferred it. My Macan was TBoned by a red light runner second month I owned it.
Just ordered our 2023 GV70 3.5 Sport Prestige black on red today. Coming in 2 weeks!
How do you like it so far?
@@makandelrahim love both it and my G80 Sport
Many great points... I think I'm sold. If only my wife wasn't so badge-oriented...
I am also fighting my wife in badge snobbery. Her lease is up in January (RDX) and I am pushing her to the GV70 vs her desire for an X3 with the m sport package.
Get the gv70 and thank me later bro
@@davideroncari6267 I recently test drove both the RDX as well as the GV70. I think if your wife did the same she would go with the Genesis. It’s absolutely as good as these reviewers say.
Same here. 😅
I’m test driving a gv70 tomorrow. I see many great reviews.but nobody I know has even heard of this brand. What gives?
HVAC also uses voice control so you dont even need to touch any of those while driving. And the voice control works well
Okay, price the Macan loaded with what's included in that GV80 and it's well over 100K. You want real leather? Well, that will be an additional cost. You want that leather on the backseats too? That's another charge. You want a steering wheel, well...the list goes on. My wife doesn't know anything about cars and never comments on them. We were on vacation and said I like that car. I thought wow that never happens. So, I started pricing a fully loaded Macan and it was laughable how much it cost and the depreciation is incredibly rapid.
Man, I’m already thinking of this as a family car and I don’t have a family yet.
Seems the G70 could meet your appetites.
Great work guys. I couldn't agree more.
I've seen most of the GV70 reviews and you guys are the best.
I test drove this recently, and i will admit i was pleasantly surprised by the noise suppression, the smoothness of the engine, to the comfort of the cabin, the damping of the road bumps, the convenience of the tech inside the car, pretty much everything except by the fuel consumption. Nonetheless, i have gone ahead and ordered one !
Thank you for your your review video..
2 summers ago I sent a car conclusion for my stepfather. He bought a 2021 CX5 which he likes a lot and got an amazing deal. But before he bought, he went to the Genesis/Hyundai dealer in Leesburg Fl. Asking about the GV70. They didn't know much about when or the price. It was the start of covid and lots of things were in limbo. His experience at the dealer was awful. High pressure experience from the general manager, who wouldn't even let him take a brochure on santa fe. My stepfather was driving a Kia Sportage with an expiring lease. They were too stupid to treat him like a human being and maybe move him into their sister brand. I mentioned this story in the conclusion there was a bit of talk about what a GV70 might be or turn out to be. I am really glad its so great. My step father is 90+ and not likely going to change cars, although I will suggest he should if it will bring him joy. I am very happy he was right in wanting one 2 years ago. BTW he has had great experiences with Mazda in Ocala FL. Sport Mazda Orlando has gone above and beyond for me with my 2011 CX9.
Really appreciate your review and thank you for making me laugh out loud! I am with you on the interiors to exterior colors. I caught the Porsche resemblance the first time I looked at it. Can do without the chrome. Love all the knobs and whozits! I'm not crazy about the plastic area that wraps around the rear plate and exhaust. Looks janky and cheap on an otherwise beautifully detailed car. I looked at the GV70 first, before looking at others in this class and walked away. You're making me rethink it! Good job!😉
I understand what you're saying but in my humble opinion thats such a small thing to be picky about. The car knocks it out the park on so many fronts
Test drove the 3.5 V6 version based on nearly everyone's incredible feedback. However it turned out to be somewhat a let down. Interior is beautifully designed, but some of the touch points, especially the center control display where AC and seats buttons are, the entire panel moves when pressed. During the drive, the car made creeking noises from the headliner, rear passenger area, which reduce the supposedly luxury experience.
The drivetrain has plenty of power, Sport+ mode just shoots the car forward, so speed is never going to be an issue. Problem again for me was the input points. The steering and gas/brake pedals feel incoherent when operating, steering is on the heavy side where the gas has quite a bit of travel and feels very light and a bit touchy, couldn't quite get myself used to the tuning, it just feels a bit unnatural.
For the money the GV70 costs, there is a lot to like, but I feel while it's trying to draw a good balance between sporty and luxury, it also sacrifices excellence on one.
On another note, it doesn't drive nearly as well as a V6 twin turbo Macan. Only comparing the two because of the drive train. In Canada a well equipped Macan GTS costs $20,000 CAD more than top of the line GV70, which is $76,500, while it is still a significant amount, once passed $70,000 mark, I don't think Genesis is quite there yet with the competition. In the U.S the pricing makes more sense.
As a first attempt, Genesis did a great job, hopefully they will iron out some of the weak points.
Love my GV70 Just bought the 2024 model. Thing has power and it’s very sleek
my mom needed a new car after her Rav4 got totaled, my bro recommended the GV70 and it is surprisingly impressive, we got lucky and was able to pick a 2.5T, they are selling like crazy
I own a GV70 Sport Prestige. I agree with most of the comments, but I find the steering to be overly heavy even in comfort mode. I would prefer lighter steering. The touch screen is too far away for me to reach. They should have used a small shift lever rather than having two knobs so close together. I like the piped in (artificial) engine sound; I have it set to the medium setting. I’m having the problem they mentioned with the limited slip rear differential. Occasionally it pops up a message saying “Check limited slip rear differential.” It happens roughly twice a week. The dealer tried topping off the differential fluid, but that didn’t solve the problem.
Yeah, big problems with the LSD...check the forums. They are failing and usually need replacement parts that are backordered. One of the reasons I went with the 2.5T instead.
At the 10:10 time stamp I don’t have this feature in my fully loaded 2024 GV70 3.5T. Why don’t this work for me?
Where was this video filmed at? Great job.
I have NEVER wanted an SUV before, but damn I want one of these.
When did Frasier and Niles start reviewing cars??
The wife doesn't know it yet, but by the end of the year we will trade out of the Q3 for this. It is awesome. Great review guys!!!
This GV-70 is so nice. I wish they had a real black interior option. That Melbourne Gray option is fantastic.
What about the 2021-22 Audi TT RS Quattro?
I'm surprised these guys don't have more subs. They seem to have spent thousands on those nice pretty cameras. It's a shame they only have 18k subs
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I test drove this in top spec and it was excellent. One nitpick…the rear wiper needs to be tucked from under the spoiler. If they can do it on the Tucson, they can do it on this.
i loved everything about the gv70 and placed a few orders so that when the right trim/color came in, I could go in and buy it on the spot. three hyundai dealers were so bad with customer service I ended up just giving on up the gv70. as a korean, it's sad hyundai dealership experience is so awful. there' no genesis standalone around me. I ended up getting an amg about a year ago and enjoying it but I agree with everything in the video, it's a great value all things considered. just sad that it's such a bad experience shopping for it.
Totally agree our local Hyundai dealership was horrible …had to travel to a real Genesis dealership but at the end if the day gave up because repairs or warranty things would require me to drive back to delaership
I daily a Sonata N Line. I have a GT3 Touring (manual) ordered. I'm not an SUV guy but I'm seriously considering putting this in the garage with the N Line and GT3.
I have a fully loaded 24 GV70 and I don’t see this action of touching the seat controls to see it pop up on screen like you do. Only if I click massage will it work
The black plastic making up the faux fo-show rear diffuser looks extremely garish. It's probably the only glaring garish on the whole car.
You guys seemed to enjoy CX-5 turbo ...I love the GV too
Definitely, my next purchase will be a Genesis car. This mix btw German and Japanese and original Korean taste.. it's one of the best in the market today for me. Great cars
great review, when can you do the Mazda cx-50 or cx-30
They nailed it. I wish they have 3 engines - one 2L turbo (240HP), one 2L Hybrid (300HP) and the existing 3.5L turbo.
This is what happens when you hire BMW engineers and put them in the same room with Koreans, they make this.
That Ultramarine Blue with red stitching looks amazing! It would look way nicer with a lighter exterior color
I love almost everything about this car. My gripe is the cladding on the rear bumper and huge exhaust pipes positioned where they are. It's ugly and tacky. And the overall exterior design is about a 7 / 10 IMO. It's distinctive though so I do like that. The drive was excellent when I test drove it. And the seat comfort and materials were top notch. I really want to purchase but it just doesn't have the mature road presence I'm looking for. I wish it looked like the EV version in the rear. That would be enough to make me purchase it.
I have been really eyeing this car as I am transitioning to a SUV. I have had my eyes on the Porsche Macan & Alfa Stelvio but this seems to tick every box & looks like the best bang for the buck in the segment.
Really love the exterior design and what it offers. I'm warming up to the interior a little.
How does the cargo area compare to the Macan? Is it very similar?
It's way bigger than the macan
@yaw boakye marfo how about vs Cayenne?
is this the larger engine?
Any thoughts about the seats? How do they stack up against Volvo seats? Would you be happy sitting in it for hours? Thanks!
I wish you could choose different rims
I've been interested in the GV trim line for a while but the steering wheel is hard no for me.
It looks more natural when Paul and Todd talk to each other rather than to the camera.
What model year is this?
we need G90 test 😭
I wish I could afford a GV70 2.5T Advanced or Sport Prestige but it’s so much more than a comparable Santa Fe Limited or Calligraphy with the same engine with the same amount of torque as the 2.5T in the GV70. The Calligraphy trim interior with the Coquina Beige Nappa leather & ambient lighting looks as nice as a comparable GV70
Are there still issues with the limited slip differential actuators on the 3.5 Prestige trims? I saw quite a few complaints a couple months ago, and wondering if it's been sorted out. They brought it up in the video, but not a lot of details.
Don’t like the wheels. Other than that, looks good
Have you guys driven the 2.5T? I think I will get this SUV but dont know if the V6 is worth the power bump
Was leaning towards an X3 or GLC, but test drove the base GV70 and BLOWN AWAY. I'm an admitted BMW snob too. Question is will I go for the Petrol or the GV70 Electrified EV that's due out this year.. Great review gentlemen!
ngl it frustrates me that the full LCD instrument cluster is exclusive to the top SPORT trim with 3.5T for no good reason. Whats it got to do with sport?
Bmw seat controls show you on the screen what seat control you are touching...same concept
Great video new subscriber great designer
Holy crap! You gotta audio balance your intro! Just about blew my ears out! 😦
I think I found my wife’s next car.
Curious what you drive?
I like the long line from front to rear. I do not like the extra line over the rear haunches. Reminds me too much of cheaper Hyundais from recent years. And the silver trim around the back windows reminds me of the Carinval. Otherwise, very nice design.
Why don't they ever mention the trim
Tried to convince my sister to get this over a BMW X4 but she is a badge snob :(
Let her get the gv70 and thank me later bro
Once u drive a bmw u don’t want nothing else genesis aka hyundai is shi
@@AAhmad3449 u obviously don't know anything about cars, u just badge snob
@@AAhmad3449 Not true, after driving unreliable Bmw you’ll be running to Genesis…
@@ernestjones9054 genesis is ranked unreliable too
Dam I’m a fan of the channel now because this review
Paul rocking the black bay GMT. nice