Genesis GV70

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 78% Detailed ratings

Price $61,000 – $85,000 Payments

Fuel consumption < 12.9 L/100km

The GV70 is undoubtedly Genesis’ most popular model. More affordable, it is also a success in terms of design. The brand currently continues to offer the Electrified GV70, which comes with an estimated range of 402 km. As for the two gasoline engine, the GV70 is equipped with the same engines already widespread across the Genesis lineup: a 2.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder or a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6.

Tests and Features

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2026 Genesis Electrified GV70: When Better Isn’t Quite Enough

Test Drives

Genesis ’ best-selling model, the GV70 , is getting a mid-cycle update for the 2026 model year. We’ve covered the changes in a previous story. Nothing major, but then again, this compact luxury SUV was already an impressive product and a solid buy. You can read our driving impressions of …October 16, 2025

2026 Genesis GV70: Ready For the Next Step?

First Drives

Genesis reached a critical milestone back in 2023 when it sold its millionth vehicle. It’s an impressive number on paper, there's still a lot of work to be done before the up-and-coming brand can take a substantial bite out of the segments in which it is active. The GV70 compact …May 8, 2025

Luxury, Performance and Golf: Genesis Motors is on a Roll

Special Events

We recently caught up with Eric Marshall, Director of Genesis Motors Canada, at the PGA’s Presidents Cup held at the Royal Montreal Golf Club in Île Bizard, Montreal. Obviously, we discussed many topics, such as the company’s involvement with golf, but also how the young luxury brand is doing after …October 2, 2024

2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 : Skillfully Executed

First Drives

The GV70 is the most popular model in the Genesis lineup. Hence, after the G80 and the GV60 , the arrival of a 100% electric version in the current context is very important. Unlike many manufacturers who tend to drastically differentiate their battery-powered vehicles in terms of looks, it's harder …March 21, 2023

The Best SUVs in Canada for 2023: Here Are Our Picks

Features and Tips

SUVs are all over the marketplace, which is great news if you like selection. But which ones are the best? More appropriately: which one is right for you? The answer depends on a bunch of factors, of course—how many people and how much cargo you need to haul, how frequently …December 12, 2022

The 10 Best Car Interiors of 2022 According to WardsAuto

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Galleries

March 2, 2022

Top 10 Most Important Vehicles of 2021

Top 10

December 29, 2021

2022 Genesis GV70 : Goal Leader

First Drives

We had been impatiently waiting to drive the Genesis GV70 . Not only because the first glance we got at the unveiling was very convincing, but also because it is set to compete in the extremely popular luxury compact SUV segment. Plus, there's the fact that it comes from a …July 5, 2021

News

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Recalled Hyundai, Kia, Genesis EVs Need Fixing Again

Electric

Back in March of this year, a problem involving the charging system and the 12V battery on several electric vehicles from Hyundai, Kia and Genesis forced the Korean automakers to recall a very large number of units . In fact, it was believed that up to 600,000 could be affected …November 22, 2024

2026 Genesis GV70, Electrified GV70 Make North American Debut in L.A.

Los Angeles

Following their world premiere in South Korea seven months ago, the 2026 Genesis GV70 and Electrified GV70 made their North American debut yesterday during an exclusive event on the eve of the Los Angeles Auto Show. The pair will arrive at U.S. and Canadian retailers sometime in the first half …November 20, 2024

Hyundai, Genesis EV Batteries to Be Recycled in Quebec by Lithion

Electric

Hyundai Canada has officially announced a partnership with Quebec-based Lithion for the collection of electric vehicle batteries and modules for recycling. This new, multi-year agreement follows an initial agreement between the two companies signed in 2021 , which was aimed at validating Lithion’s unique extraction solution technology that recovers as …October 11, 2024

The Best Compact Luxury SUVs in 2024

News

The compact luxury SUV segment is where you’ll find some of the best-selling vehicles in Canada. Which ones are the best buys you can make in 2024? The team at The Car Guide has analyzed all the various models available and come up with the top three below. Since none …May 20, 2024

Genesis GV70 Mid-Cycle Update Coming for 2026

News

Hyundai, Kia, Genesis EVs Hit by Major Global Recall

Recalls

A problem involving the charging system and the 12V battery on several electric vehicles from Hyundai, Kia and Genesis is now forcing the automaker to recall a large number of units. Possibly up to 600,000 vehicles could be affected globally, including 170,000 in South Korea, 147,000 in the U.S. and …March 21, 2024

Genesis Reportedly Considering Hybrids Amid Uncertain EV Demand

Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid

Genesis had this big plan to launch only pure electric vehicles starting in 2025 and stop selling vehicles with an internal combustion engine by 2030, but that may not be what’s going to happen, after all. According to a report by Korea Economic Daily , the same media outlet that …February 23, 2024

2024 Canadian Car and SUV of the Year Awards Announced by AJAC

News

The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) crowned its top vehicles of the year during a special ceremony at the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto this morning. All 2024 model year vehicles were eligible for the awards including those newly designed, recently refreshed, and carried over from last year. However, …February 15, 2024

2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 is Priced Above Most Competitors

Electric

Genesis has announced pricing for its third electric vehicle, the one the Korean luxury brand expects to become its best-seller, the 2023 Electrified GV70 . Unlike in the U.S., where an entry-level Advanced model is also available, Canadians have just the top-line Prestige model to choose from. It starts at …February 22, 2023

Genesis Expands EV Lineup With 2023 Electrified GV70

News

Hyundai’s luxury brand, Genesis , is expanding its EV lineup with the all-new 2023 Electrified GV70. Positioned just above the GV60 crossover, this battery-powered GV70 is more like a real SUV. It shares obvious design cues with other Genesis products including signature two-line headlights and taillights plus a G-Matrix front …November 4, 2022

The Car Guide's Best Buys for 2022: Genesis GV70

News

Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Compact luxury SUVs are obviously very popular among Canadian drivers. They’re led by established German models, a dependable Japanese competitor and even one from South Korea. The Winner For 2022, …July 8, 2022

One Million Hyundai, Kia Vehicles Now on Backorder

News

Here’s a shocking number that illustrates the impact of the global chip shortage and other supply chain issues on the auto industry: 1,000,000. It’s the combined backlog of vehicles at Hyundai and Kia right now according to a report by The Korea Times . Of course, one can point to …April 8, 2022

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Images of the refreshed 2025 Genesis GV80

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[TEST DRIVE] 2023 Electrified Genesis G80

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Genesis Home Delivery - Motoring TV

Motoring TV

Someone once wrote that pizza delivery is simply one of the foundations of civilization, at least in his household. Well today you can get almost anything delivered to your doorstep including a luxury sedan like the Genesis. To watch all our most up to date content, check out our TV …

Review: 2017 Genesis G90

Motoring TV

As Graeme says. it's called the Genesis and don't you dare call it a Hyundai ! It's the company's first attempt at creating a luxury brand as in Lexus, Infiniti etc. The first product out the door is the G90. (This segment originally aired on Motoring TV 2017 Episode #21) …

Review: 2017 Genesis G90

Motoring TV

Korean auto makers Kia & Hyundai have taken their lumps over the years, usually with questions of quality. Well Kia recently became the first non-premium car maker in 27 years to finished first in the J.D Power Initial Quality study. Now Hyundai is moving uptown by developing its own premium …

MOTORING TV: Prestige Car of the Year for 2017

Video Reviews

Motoring TV recently held it's 1 hour Car of the Year Special on the TSN network where we picked the best in class for 2017. Here are the nominees and winner in the Prestige category. (This segment originally appeared on Motoring TV 2017 episode #6) …

Review: 2015 Hyundai Genesis

Video Reviews

When Hyundai launched the Genesis sedan in 2008, it shocked the automotive world. The Genesis won North American and Canadian Car of the Year awards, and earned praise from auto journalists everywhere, including Motoring TV friend David Booth, who said back in 2008 that with his eyes closed he could …

The Car Guide rating 78%

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Fuel economy	5/10
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Safety	9/10
Infotainment	7/10
Driving	8/10
Overall	8/10

What's new in 2026

Revised front end, new 21-inch wheels, new colors, slight cabin reconfiguration with a 27-inch display, minor chassis and suspension revision. Electrified GV70: new, more dense battery (84 kWh).

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