Genesis GV70 2023 driven review: Posh or just overpriced ? / Electrifying
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- čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
- The electric car revolution has seen a number of new car brands popping up to challenge the status quo.
Everything from Polestars to Ora Cats, Rivians to Genesiseses
(Genesii?)
So is the new blood a good thing, or should we stick to established names? Genesis is a brand that is the posh, upscale version of the Hyundai / Kia megacorporation.
It’s actually been building its own cars since about 2015, but only entered the European
market last year. We have already seen a couple of saloons and SUVs with internal
combustion engines, but they are a rare sight. The GV60 SUV was the first pure electric
effort from the company, and it was followed up by the more conventional G80 saloon.
This is the next part of the company’s plan - the Electrified GV70.
As you may have guessed, it’s bigger than the GV60 but it shares its body with petrol
models, which means there are some compromises.
But it is fast, charges quickly and has some excellent tech. The way Genesis sells cars is
interesting too.
Join Tom as he puts the UK-specification Electrified GV70 through its paces. Should it
be on your wish list for 2023 or should you stick with the well-known brands?
Genesis Electrified GV70
From: £64,405
483bhp, 700Nm torque
All-wheel drive, 1-spd 4.2 seconds 0-62mph, 146mph top speed
74.0kWh battery (usable), 283 miles range WLTP
233kw DC, 11kw AC, 18 min fast DC (approx 155 miles of range added), 65min 50kW,
11hr 45 mins on home wallbox
Weight: 2,310kg
Boot: 503-litres (1,678 seats folded)
Frunk: 25-litres
Tow: 750/1,800kg unbraked/braked)
#genesis #genesisgv70 #gv70 - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Genesis's latest cars all look amazing imo. Both the interior and exterior.
I'm not sure about fake grilles. But I get that it makes some people more comfortable with it.
I love all of them, the GV60 feels very compromised, though
Whilst people commenting are raising an eyebrow over cost, Genesis are the posh part of the Hyundai group. They are aiming at the high end of the market. Much cheaper and probably better than a Range Rover. Genesis intend to go all electric so I expect the next version of this will be much better. Shorter bonnet for more internal space. The only thing I dislike are fake grills on EVs.
Great review - I used to be a big fan of EV specific platforms, however I ended up with a Mercedes EQC which to me feels more comfortable, refined and quiet than the comparable EV specific alternatives I tried at the time - ok so you lose some leg room space at the rear, no Frunk and there is a big hump which compromises the middle rear seat and reduces storage… but because I’m nearly 60 I actually quite like a big centre console thing… plus you get REAL buttons! So this GV70 seems to be the EQC with things like the range and charging speed limitations resolved 🙂
there's an awful lot to like about it - I had an EQA for a while and thought I'd dislike it because of legacy issues, but it was a really great little car. The only problem is that the specific BEV stuff was cheaper and had advantages. How's the EQC doing?
This car would be a huge hit in the US. Many of us want to make the change without changing everything ( if that makes any sense ). It's the traditional approach that I like. I think Genesis got it right 👍. As far as the cost it's actually on par if not cheaper than its rivals in the same luxury segment. I really like it.
Nice review Tom, thanks for this one. I’d like to say, though, the older I get and the more cars I drive or haven driven, I tend to lean more into the interior aspects of a car. I mean, this is where you spend 98% of the time, isn‘ it? Car reviews in general spend a ton of time describing the design - which is fine - and then mention in one sentence how quiet the car is. But that‘s what I care about after all. It‘s the experience you make every single day. How the suspension feels, how the interior materials feel like to touch, how smooth and quiet the driving is. It‘s that experience of luxury and comfort you‘re actually paying for.
Not much not to like, bar a few ‘ICE’ hangovers and that £65-70k price. But the 5-year Ionity package sounds a winner… good work Genesis!
Honestly, that gets missed a little bit - but could save you a fair few quid in the longer term. The sub is worth £, and then you get much cheaper charging rates.
👍👍Entirely agree with your judgement! It’s a well-executed, but fairly conventional car, and a very very heavy one as well at 2.350 kg. The boost button I disliked in the GV60 as well, not usable in a curve. More than any other car reviewer, you stand for a very independent view on all cars you drive: while others sound like the marketing department of the respective manufacturer, you point to the plusses and minusses in great detail without insulting the engineer for his work. Great review, thank you!
thank you! I often feel like I'm nit-picking stuff, but 'conventional' doesn't necessarily mean unattractive. Not everyone shares my opinion!
We actually like it being more conventional. My 70 yo parents just sold their gv60 bc it was too low for them to get in and out. I’m hoping this gv70 will be higher like a conventional suv for them.
Looks like a awesome car 👍
I've just seen this today at Battersea and put a deposit down. Great looking car
Genesis cars with their grill and double head lights ARE KILLING the competition for the past 3 years. Its a head-turner!
I enjoyed watching the Video Review. One of the best Electric Cars on sale 😊
Oh my gosh... I could only but hope I ever have enough money to spend that amount on a car...
However, if I was, then, to me, the quality and design of the interior - after all, that's where you'll be spending all your time - is absolutely key.
On that basis, this GV70 ticks all the right boxes... WOW... 😎
It was green! Not sure that shows up so much in the vid - but sounds like it shouldn't work, but very much did.
Nice review and I appreciate you pointing out some of the things you find frustrating although overall I take it you are pleased with it. One question; is it now available for sale in England? I assume that is where you are from.
Yep - we've already got the petrol Genesis', and recently GV60 arrived. This is the next one, so they'll be out and about soon.
Wow - Will you also make a video on the Zeekr 001
Change title to GV70 please😉
Don't worry about the cost; a loaf of bread is heading to £2, so good value really !
everything on point. great car, but in that budget you are looking at Polestar 3, maybe Rivian R1S, and who knows, maybe Volvo EX90 (not the sticker price, but a monthly lease). I am not even talking about Fisker Ocean. Sadly I miss a minute of rear seat review as I don't know it the gear tunnel is also at the back or they were able to remove it.
I ordered a Polestar 3 over this.
It’s much better value, once you factor in all the option packs on this Genesis.
@@SDK2006b I am in the Polestar 3 group and I am really interested in one. I was amazed by P2 and its still my favourite driver's car, but sadly failed completely as a family car. that's why I hope P3 will be better.
@@michalklucz6907 - I'm in the Facebook P3 group too - since about June this year.
More choices are great!
I agree..... If you are buying something not for its engine. Then the experience should be the most important. However, seeing that EV residuals are meant to be "so good" then why are the finance packages so rubbish?
Along with the Ioniq 5 & 6, my favourite EV. Looks amazing inside and out and has cool tech that works and is useful. Nailed it with this one in my opinion.
Yeah I think it's a good looking car, not sure the color shown here is doing it any favors a bit like the GV60 video... All down to cost again, needs to be a bit cheaper?
Saw some other colours which suited it better - the blue is very nice.
I like this and can take the higher price, however a decent spec is all contained in option packs ☹
-> heated seats & heated steering wheel are contained in a £1.8k option pack
-> Panoroof : £1.4k
-> Surround view camera, adaptive cruise : £3.5k
-> Upgraded audio : £1k
All this adds £7.7k to the list price !!!!!
Super-handsome car, great colour, big grille, big wheels. Might make you look twice to check whether it's a Bentley SUV while on the move (bonus points). I do like the double-line headlights and tail lights. The interior looks plush and good quality, but if you've seen a three year old Hyundai interior, they do tend to get scratched and bashed about, and look old quickly. I wonder if this will be any better?
I look forward to them updating the eGV70 to the E-GMP platform to get rid of that transmission tunnel front and rear (albeit reduced in the rear from the regular GV70), improving frunk space if they are keeping that very long hood and improving efficiency - I heard 2.5mi/kWh and that must be down to weight. It has the same Cd as the GV60 0.29 but weighs 155Kg more than the AWD Sports Plus version of same BHP while only bring 20cm longer.
If that boot space isn’t really needed ( I don’t think there is much difference in rear cabin space between the eGV70 and GV60) by the owner and the aesthetics of the GV60 are palatable to the potential owner I’m not sure why you’d go for the eGV70 in its current guise.
Yeah tri-climate, passenger massage seat, opening sun roof and 3D dials was there anything else it had over the GV60? £74K for the fully loaded GV60 and I heard nearly £90K for the fully loaded eGV70!
Looks good
About time kia/Hyundai’s ‘Lexus’ brand came to the UK should prove more popular than Nissan’s rarely selling infiniti following the meteoric rise of Kia & Hyundai with models such as the EV6 & Ionic 5
Genesis is really doing a good job and I hope they succeed on the long run. But for me personally I will go for the NIO ET7 next year, instead of the G80. Has a more futuristic touch while still being great on interior, build quality and materials.
I'm not sold. Abysmal charging speeds, glitchy software... ET7 is a good car, but lacks the polish of established manufacturers.
Not driven any NIO stuff yet - hope that changes soon.
"GV70 FAB" means it's a Thunderbird!
Cant believe after all that thought into tech and design they couldn't design a number plate plinth for the front. That would worry me on what else did they not they think of.
UK numberplate are the WORST though. They're ugly and huge. Which leads me on to the eternal question of which country has the best 'plate design!
In the US it's supposed to be 65K. And because it's manufactured in the US, is eligible for the 7500 rebate. That's not bad. But too many compromises from the "electrified" Genesis's. Wish the GV60 was made in the US and qualified for the rebate.
Absolutely spot on with the generic insurance ad’ comment. Over styled, but curiously bland.
I've got one of the petrol estates in at the moment - and that looks really good though. So it can be done!
That's a GV 70
Genesis GV60
How come in some shots this car has a registration number of “OY22 UAN” and at other times it’s “GV70 FAB”? It seems that you’re not being completely honest with us! I think I’ll spend my money on a Kia EV6… the reviewers don’t try to trick us with those!
Nice paint.
That is all.
I think it's rather distinctive and far from generic. It's gorgeous inside and out. Beauty is subjective...
Good video!
I wish they would've offered a hybrid version instead of full electric. Not sure our power grid can support so many cars going electric. But I love the GV70.
Complaining for the sake of it on the boost thingy.
You do get a lot for your money but we need an affordable 4x4 EV for those on lower incomes
Mg4 series guy it’s got everything
Have you seen the MG4 in the flesh? As I had a deposit on a Trophy... Until I went to the showroom and saw the quality in the flesh. The exterior plastics are shockingly poor quality and fit badly. The interior is very small... With the seat in my position even my 7 year old wouldn't get his legs in.... For me... The biggest disappointment of this year! Cancelled my order and got my deposit back.
Aston Martin badge threw me off
For that price, it just more toys for rich people. What about a less expensive, affordable smaller Ioniq 5 or EV6 ?
Both of those are coming. Suspect makers want to get hold of cash-rich early adopters.
SIXTY
THREE
THOUSAND
POUNDS.
We are lost..
This guy is probably the best car presenter on the net.
Is it just me or do Genesis cars have a whiff of golf club/old man about them? Probably very nice cars but just seem a bit old fashioned..
‘I drive a Lexus’…
That's exactly who it's aiming for though. There's plenty of modern, fun, techy luxury EVs out there. And for your rich grandparents, a Model X is not attractive. But this just might be.
@@wojciechmuras553 I think that’s what Tom meant with the 4 second acceleration type. Not required in this market segment.
I totally agree, but can't get my head around it other than Infiniti/Lexus type vibes?
@@Telcontarnz Yeah - it's easy to do speed in EVs, but is it always totally appropriate? In some cars yep, but this?
In my view of the styling alone, it seems a shame that design looks so dated compared with the fresh looks of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6. Then the packaging that's based on a less space efficient ICE car when that same organisation has EV specific platforms available for use. What a wasted opportunity from a parent company that has taken leaps and bounds in their product line up over this last couple of years. Even if I did have £67K to spend on a car I would be looking elsewhere.
I did keep thinking that - but not everyone shares my opinion. My dad would like something like this - bit less obvious.
EV6 and Ioniq 5 are too shouty and won't age well.
How much 🤭 It looks like a Kona in drag, or perhaps on steroids
Genesis > Germans
Where the young facet, big haired, enthusiastic guy that could see that a lot of petrol heads want a fast car and that people who are more concerned with battery range may be looking at Kia or Hyundai sister cars ! You won't get petrol heads into a brown shoe car 😁
Waste of money that.
65K really who can afford this stuff ?
people on endless lease deals...
Its Ugly it's way too Expensive how the hell could anyone afford this unless your a tv presenter etc.
well, I can't afford it either. Maybe one of the others...
@@tomwookieford8445 maybe Jeremy Clarkson
Somehow you gave yourself license to pontificate on design. I know you’re British, so an oversized dose of entitlement comes with the territory.
I just gave my opinion - which is just that. What do you think of the styling, Tony?
Very over priced
Wow.. I'll take this over an RX -:/)
Good review but certainly not to the level of detail to really get one excited. Would have been nice to have some summary table of range, acceleration, kWH battery size(s), and actual charging curves. Manufacturer charging curves are done in ideal conditions. Actual charging time is typically 10 to 20% or more longer than published data. Like all EV’s the cost is outrageous and not for typical consumers. As far as ICE design features, not the end of the world. It is a way for a manufacturer to get models that are EV’s within a shorter design cycle. Seems EV manufacturers are trying to come up with marketing strategies to tempt people to buy EV’s. The only reason for the EV requirements is the mistaken environmentalists who think the world is going to end in 30 years due to CO/CO2 emissions. Weather forecasters can’t accurately predict the weather/climate a month from now, let alone 30 years from now. EV technology seems like it has advantages over ICE but doesn’t seem viable for most consumers at the increased price tag. With increasing interests rates people are going to have to start taking out 15 year loans for the “privilege” of driving something that doesn’t really provide any real financial or personal life benefits in getting from point A to point B.
You just lied You said Genesis shared its bobs and bits With Hyundai That is an outright lie Genesis doesn't share anything with Hyundai If you're gonna review the car at least know what you're talking about
well, it shares the battery and powertrain with the Ioniq 5 and EV6. So there's a bit in there.