What is the Genesis GV70?
The GV70 is a midsize luxury SUV from Genesis, Hyundai’s luxury marque. It brings the brand’s design approach to a more compact SUV format. Genesis introduced it as its second SUV, joining the larger GV80, and describes its design philosophy as “Athletic Elegance.”
Genesis revealed the GV70 in 2020. Its first generation is identified by the code JK1 and appears in EU registration figures from 2021 to 2025.
Engines and power
The EU line-up includes diesel, petrol and electric versions. Listed engine sizes run from 2.2 L to 2.5 L, while power spans 120 kW (163 PS) to 360 kW (489 PS). The 2.2 L diesel at 148 kW (201 PS) was the most registered configuration in the later period shown; the 2.5 L petrol at 224 kW (305 PS) was also among the leading versions.
How economical is the Genesis GV70?
The lowest listed EU consumption is 7.4 L/100 km on the WLTP test, across petrol, diesel and hybrid versions. WLTP is the European procedure used for this rating. EU registration figures cover 2021 to 2025 and total 2,262 vehicles.
Where was the GV70 sold?
The GV70 appears in EU registration figures with diesel, petrol and electric versions. As Genesis’s second SUV, it joined the GV80 in the brand’s range, carrying the same “Athletic Elegance” design philosophy.
Questions and answers
What kind of vehicle is the Genesis GV70?
It is a midsize luxury SUV from Genesis.
What engines are listed for the GV70 in the EU?
The EU figures include 2.2 L to 2.5 L engines, with diesel and petrol fuel, as well as an electric version.
What is the GV70’s lowest listed fuel consumption?
The lowest listed EU figure is 7.4 L/100 km on the WLTP test.
When did the GV70 first generation begin?
The first generation, code JK1, appears in EU registration figures from 2021.