Genesis GV70

The Genesis GV70 (Korean: 제네시스 GV70) is a compact luxury D-segment crossover SUV manufactured by Korean luxury automaker Genesis, a luxury vehicle division of Hyundai.^[2][3] Internally codenamed JK1,^[4] it is the second SUV model from the brand after the mid-size GV80.^[5]

Genesis GV70
2021 Genesis GV70 Sport
Overview
Manufacturer	Genesis Motor (Hyundai)
Model code	JK1
Production	2020–present
Model years	2022–present
Assembly	South Korea: Ulsan (Ulsan Plant 2) United States: Montgomery, Alabama (HMMA)
Designer	Ki-Euk Kim (exterior)[1]
Body and chassis
Class	Compact luxury crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive (Electrified GV70)
Platform	Hyundai M3
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi I4 3.5 L Smartstream G3.5 T-GDi V6 Diesel: 2.2 L Smartstream D2.2 CRDi I4
Electric motor	2x Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (Electrified GV70)
Power output	304 PS (224 kW; 300 hp) (2.5T) 380 PS (279 kW; 375 hp) (3.5T) 210 PS (154 kW; 207 hp) (2.2D) 435 PS (320 kW; 429 hp) (EV)
Transmission	8-speed automatic 1-speed reduction gear (Electrified GV70)
Battery	77.4 kWh (Electrified GV70)
Plug-in charging	350 kW 800 V DC (Electrified GV70) 11 kW AC (Electrified GV70) V2L: 3.6 kW (Electrified GV70)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,875 mm (113.2 in)
Length	4,715 mm (185.6 in)
Width	1,910 mm (75.2 in)
Height	1,630 mm (64.2 in)
Kerb weight	1,820–1,985 kg (4,012–4,376 lb) (2.5T) 1,975–2,010 kg (4,354–4,431 lb) (3.5T) 1,860–2,010 kg (4,101–4,431 lb) (2.2D) 2,230–2,310 kg (4,916–5,093 lb) (EV)

Overview

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  2021 Genesis GV70 Sport Rear View
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  Interior

Facelift

A refreshed GV70 was unveiled on April 26, 2024 and went on sale in South Korea on May 8, 2024. Changes include redesigned headlamps, front grill, wheels, climate controls and center console. The 12.3-inch instrument cluster and 14.5-inch infotainment screen were replaced with a new 27-inch OLED screen.^[3]

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  Front View
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  Rear View
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  Interior

Electrified GV70

The Electrified GV70 (or the eGV70) is the battery electric version of the GV70. It was revealed at the Auto Guangzhou on November 19, 2021,^[6][7] and officially released on March 16, 2022. The Electrified GV70 features a dual motor setup with all wheel drive. According to Genesis, the Electrified GV70 can charge from 10% to 80% in 18 minutes using a 350 kW charger.^[8][9] It has 503 liters (17.8 cu ft) of the trunk and 22 liters (0.78 cu ft) of frunk capacity. A 12.3-inch cluster with a GUI dedicated to electric models was applied.^[10][11]

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  Electrified GV70
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  Electrified GV70

A refreshed version was unveiled on November 19, 2024. the refreshed model include the changes brought by the refreshed petrol variant plus increasing the battery size from 77.4 kWh to 84 kWh and changing the charge port from CCS to NACS. Genesis will include a NACS to CCS adapter. The refreshed model will go on sale in the United States in early 2025 as a 2026 model year.^[12]

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  Electrified GV70 (2025)
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  Rear View
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  Interior

Powertrain

GV70^[13]

Model	Transmission	Power	Torque	Acceleration 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (official)	Top Speed
Petrol
Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi	8-speed automatic	304 PS (224 kW; 300 hp) @ 5,800 rpm	43 kg⋅m (422 N⋅m; 311 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,650–4,000 rpm	6.1s	240 km/h (149 mph) 250 km/h (155 mph)
Smartstream G3.5 T-GDi		380 PS (279 kW; 375 hp) @ 5,800 rpm	54 kg⋅m (530 N⋅m; 391 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,300–4,500 rpm	5.1s	250 km/h (155 mph)
Diesel
Smartstream D2.2 CRDi	8-speed automatic	210 PS (154 kW; 207 hp) @ 3,800 rpm	45 kg⋅m (441 N⋅m; 325 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,750–2,750 rpm	7.9s	215 km/h (134 mph)

Electrified GV70^[14]

Battery	Years	Layout	Output	Torque	0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (official)	Top Speed	Range
77.4 kWh	2022–2024	AWD	320 kW (435 PS; 429 hp)[15]	700 N⋅m (71.4 kg⋅m; 516 lb⋅ft)	4.2 s	235 km/h (146 mph)	373–400 km (232–249 mi) (South Korea) 445–455 km (277–283 mi) (WLTP) 236 mi (380 km) (EPA)
84 kWh	2024–present						400–423 km (249–263 mi) (South Korea)

Safety

IIHS:^[16]

Category	Rating
Small overlap front driver-side	Good
Small overlap front passenger-side	Good
Moderate overlap frontal offset	Good
Side impact	Good
Roof strength	Good[a]
Head restraints & seats	Good

Euro NCAP test results for a LHD, five door on a registration from 2021.^[17]

Test	Score	Points
Overall:		134.9
Adult occupant:	89%	34.1
Child occupant:	87%	43
Pedestrian:	64%	43.8
Safety assist:	87%	14.0

Awards

The GV70 won the 2022 Motor Trend SUV of the Year.^[18]

The GV70 won the 2023 & 2024 Car and Driver 10Best Trucks and SUVs

Sales

GV70

Year	South Korea[19]	U.S.[20]	Canada	Global total[19]
2020	98	—	—	118
2021	40,994	10,735	1,522	59,410
2022	26,545	19,141		52,880
2023	34,474	24,314	3,111[21]	56,183
2024	33,983	26,944	4,048[21]	73,564

GV70 EV

Year	South Korea[19]	U.S.[20]	Canada	Global total[19]
2022	2,952	—	—	3,789
2023	2,159	1,674	487[21]	3,657
2024	486	2,976	292[21]	4,153

Notes

1. Strength-to-weight ratio: 4.56