2022 Genesis GV70 Overview
Based on the excellent G70 sports sedan, the 2022 Genesis GV70 compact-luxury SUV should provide similar driving enjoyment with a higher seating position and extra cargo room. Engine choices will include a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder or a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6; all-wheel drive will likely be optional and all GV70 models come with an eight-speed automatic transmission. If it follows the usual Genesis model of pumping even base models full with luxury features, the GV70 may quickly become the value player in the crowded compact-luxury SUV market.
What’s New for 2022?
The GV70 will be an all-new model for the Genesis brand when it goes on sale sometime in early 2021. It can’t come soon enough, as Genesis lacks an entrant in the red hot compact luxury SUV segment.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
Since we haven’t had the chance to drive the GV70, and Genesis hasn’t yet said how many trim levels or features will be available throughout the lineup. We expect both the turbo four and the twin-turbo V-6 engines to deliver peppy performance, so choosing one will be a difficult task. Once Genesis releases more information about the GV70’s available features and options, we’ll update this story with details.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
The GV70 will offer both a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder and a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 engines. The four-cylinder serves as the entry-level engine and make around 300-hp while the V-6 makes 375-hp and will be exclusively offered on the Sport model. While a manual transmission is offered with the turbo four in the G70 sedan, the GV70 will stick with the eight-speed automatic as standard equipment. All-wheel drive will undoubtedly be offered and may even come standard, otherwise rear-wheel drive may be the base setup given it will ride on the G70’s rear-wheel-drive architecture.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
The EPA has not released fuel-economy estimates for the GV70 and we won’t know any details about its efficiency until closer to its on-sale date. Once we have a GV70 into our showroom for testing, we’ll see how it does on our South Florida highway fuel-economy test drive route.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
We don’t have a full list of standard and optional features, but photos of the GV70’s cabin show an impressive level of luxury. A common complaint about the G70 is its cramped rear seat, but from the looks of things, the GV70 has more space to offer additional legroom to back-seat riders. Cargo capacity, too, will be more generous. We’ll have to wait to see how the GV70 will compare with chief rivals such as the Audi Q5, the BMW X3, and the Mercedes-Benz GLC-class in terms of passenger and cargo space.
Infotainment and Connectivity
It appears as though the GV70 will adopt its infotainment arrangement from the larger GV80 SUV which is already on sale. That means a large, widescreen infotainment display sprouting from the dashboard with a click wheel controller mounted on the center console. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot are all anticipated features. A high-end Lexicon stereo system will certainly be offered, but Genesis has not released a list of standard or optional features yet.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
Neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) have completed crash testing for the GV70. Driver-assistance features such as automated emergency braking, pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, and lane-keeping assist are all present and accounted for. Key safety features include:
- Standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Standard lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist
- Standard adaptive cruise control
Warranty and Maintenance Coverage
The Genesis brand offers excellent warranty coverage that stretches for far longer than most other premium automakers. The GV70 should come with powertrain coverage for up to 10 years or 100,000 miles and complimentary scheduled maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles. The Jaguar F-Pace offers similar bumper-to-bumper coverage and longer complimentary maintenance, but the powertrain policy is nearly half that of the Genesis’s.
- Limited warranty covers 5 years or 60,000 miles
- Powertrain warranty covers 10 years or 100,000 miles
- Complimentary maintenance is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles
Contact Wallace Genesis of Stuart today to get more information and to reserve your 2022 Genesis GV70 SUV today.
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