What is the Genesis GV70?
The GV70 is Genesis’s midsize luxury SUV, offering a raised body and practical cabin format. It brings an SUV option to the range alongside the G70 sedan and the larger GV80. Its Athletic Elegance design includes the crest grille and two-line lights, details drawn from the winged Genesis emblem.
Generation and engines
The GV70 has one generation in the model history: the first generation, code JK1, began in 2022 and continues today. It extended Genesis’s range with a midsize SUV, which the brand describes as an urban-oriented model.
The UK listing spans 2.2 to 2.5 litres, with petrol and diesel engines and listed power from 148 kW (201 PS) to 490 kW (666 PS); electric versions are also listed. In the United States and Canada, listed combustion engines span 2.5 to 3.5 litres, alongside electric versions. Canada’s listing gives 320 kW (435 PS).
How economical is the Genesis GV70?
The lowest listed UK fuel consumption is 7.2 L/100 km on the WLTP test. The United States listing gives 9.8 L/100 km and a best combined EPA rating of 24 MPG. Canada’s lowest listed figure is 9.7 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test. WLTP, EPA and Canada’s 5-cycle procedure differ, so the figures are best understood within their own markets.
Where is the GV70 sold?
The GV70 is listed in the UK, the United States and Canada. The listed years are 2021–2026 in the UK, 2022–2027 in the US and 2022–2026 in Canada. Its SUV format adds a practical option to Genesis’s range while carrying the brand’s distinctive design identity.
Questions and answers
How many generations of Genesis GV70 are there?
One: the first generation, code JK1, began in 2022 and continues today.
What powertrains are listed for the GV70?
The market listings include electric versions and petrol engines; the UK also lists diesel. Engine sizes vary by market.
What is the GV70’s lowest listed fuel consumption?
The UK WLTP figure is 7.2 L/100 km, the US EPA figure is 9.8 L/100 km, and Canada’s NRCan 5-cycle figure is 9.7 L/100 km.