Arrival: 2022 Genesis GV70 3.5T AWD
EPA City/Hwy/Comb Fuel Econ 19/25/21 mpg
“The GV70 impressed us during our SUVOTY competition. Now we get to live with it.” Miguel Cortina
Base price $54,195 As tested $64,670
A fter driving more than 40 SUVs of all shapes and sizes during our most recent SUV of the Year program (December 2021), the Genesis GV70 claimed the crown thanks to its performance, looks, interior space, safety technologies, value, and fuel economy. And now, the Genesis has joined our long-term fleet.
The GV70 is available with two powertrains: a 2.5-liter turbocharged I-4 or an optional 3.5-liter twin-turbo V-6. The base engine provides enough power for a fun experience behind the wheel, but we opted for the 3.5T Sport Prestige trim, which delivers 375 hp and 391 lb-ft of torque. Mated to an eight-speed automatic, the V-6 sends power to all four wheels via a standard all-wheel-drive system. As part of the Sport Prestige trim, an electronic limited-slip differential allows the GV70 to handle twisty roads and slippery conditions with confidence.
Genesis’ designers usually do a fantastic job, and the GV70 is no exception. With a color palette featuring 12 exterior and four interior choices (the four-cylinder offers 13 and seven), you can customize this SUV plenty of ways. Some of the colors, like Barossa Burgundy matte and Brunswick Green, are out of the ordinary while still being modest. However, we opted for Uyuni White paint with metallic flakes that pop in bright or soft light. Don’t get us wrong, we like the flashier colors, but Uyuni White makes the crest grille and dynamic fascia stand out more, along with the quad headlights and taillights. Inside, we selected Ultramarine Blue, one of the industry’s chicest interior colors. Combined with red stitching and red seat belts, the blue leather on the dash, seats, and door panels pops even more; it will impress anyone who dries a German luxury car.
Genesis tends to offer well-equipped models without requiring a dive into the options bin.
