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. Internally codenamed JK1, it is the second SUV model from the brand after the mid-size GV80.
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Overview
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 grille, 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.
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, 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. 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.
A refreshed version was unveiled on November 19, 2024. The refreshed model includes 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.
Safety
Euro NCAP test results for a LHD, five door on a registration from 2021.
Awards
The GV70 won the 2022 Motor Trend SUV of the Year.
The GV70 won the 2023 & 2024 Car and Driver 10Best Trucks and SUVs