With the introduction of the 2022 Genesis GV70, the Korean automaker adds a very swanky compact SUV to its luxury offerings. It’s only the second SUV from Genesis, after the midsize GV80 debuted just last year. However, with the GV70’s quick, capable powertrains, eye-catching exterior design, and rich interior comforts, Genesis is already proving that it’s more than capable of competing in the highly competitive luxury SUV market.
Power and Performance
Much like the bigger GV80, the compact GV70 offers two enticing powertrains: a 2.5-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine and a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6. However, unlike the GV80, the GV70 comes standard with sporty all-wheel drive. Every model also includes launch control for the smoothest, fastest possible start,
but drivers who crave extra power can look to the twin-turbo V6. Other available upgrades include an electronic limited slip differential and monobloc front brakes: performance gear that lends itself to better handling and improved control.
Standard:
- 2.5-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine (300 hp, 311 lb-ft)
- All-wheel drive
- Launch control
Optional:
- 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 (375 hp, 391 lb-ft)
- Drive Mode Select
- Monobloc front brakes
- Electronically controlled suspension with road preview
- Electronic limited slip differential
Exterior Features
The 2022 Genesis GV70 is making a big splash, and a very handsomely crafted exterior has a lot to do with all the attention it’s been getting. Only the second luxury SUV from Genesis, the GV70 is a feast for the eyes, with a prominent grille and sleek LED signature lighting. Although the GV70 looks similar to the bigger GV80, it has its own design flourishes and unique styling cues to set it apart.
More than its luxurious signature style, though, the all-new GV70 is a sporty traveler, with standard roof rails and a power hands-free liftgate with an auto-open feature. Whether you’re strapping kayaks to the roof or loading the cargo hold with camping gear, the GV70 makes life easier.
Additional available features make this compact luxury SUV even more attractive. Add the panoramic roof for a wide-screen view of the sky above. Bigger, more stylish wheel options are also available.
Standard:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- LED Quad headlights and taillights
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Power hands-free smart liftgate with auto open
- Dual exhaust
- High beam assist
- Roof rails
Optional:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- 21-inch sport alloy wheels
- Panoramic sunroof
- Sport appearance
Interior Features
In a word, the GV70 interior is stunning. The shape of the control display was inspired by aircraft wings, a design that’s both elegant and unique. Also the standard, 14.5-inch infotainment screen sits atop the dash, putting it directly in your line of sight.
Standard creature comforts include heated front seats and a 12-way power driver seat. As you move up the GV70 trim levels, you’ll only find more to love, including available quilted Nappa leather seating, a heated steering wheel, and carbon fiber interior trim.
Standard:
- Leatherette seating surfaces
- Heated front seats
- 12-way power driver seat
Optional:
- Leather seating surfaces
- Leather seating with mesh insert
- Nappa leather with quilting
- Nappa leather with suede
- Heated steering wheel
- Suede headliner
- Aluminum interior trim
- Waveline backlit interior trim
- Haptic carbon interior trim
- Layered edge backlit interior trim
- Carbon fiber interior trim
Technology
Since you stay busy, you also need to stay connected. That’s why the GV70 comes standard with a wide range of smartphone-savvy infotainment gear. You get wireless charging, navigation technology, and a big, responsive touch-screen infotainment interface at no extra cost.
Upgrades include some features you won’t see anywhere else, such as a 3D configurable digital gauge cluster. Yes, the graphics actually appear to pop out at you! While the standard stereo system is great, the 18-speaker Lexicon premium audio system puts a high-end spin on your listening experience.
Standard:
- 14.5-inch premium navigation system
- 8-inch digital instrument cluster with analog gauges
- Wireless device charging
- Fingerprint recognition
Optional:
- 18-speaker Lexicon premium audio system
- 12.3-inch 3D digital cluster
- Heads-Up Display
Safety and Security Features
Commuting just got a little safer, thanks to the 2022 Genesis GV70 and its robust list of safety features. High-tech driver aids not only warn you of danger, they can also leap into action, hitting the brakes to avoid a head-on collision or gently guiding you back into the correct lane.
Your GV70 can also be equipped with some clever extras. For example, the available Genesis Digital Key system lets you use compatible smartphones as a key, and the Surround View Monitor and Blind-Spot View Monitor enhance visibility to help you navigate tight parking spaces or switch lanes safely.
Standard:
- Rearview camera
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Lane Following Assist
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go
- Driver Attention Warning
- High Beam Assist
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Safe Exit Assist
Optional:
- Genesis Digital Key
- Surround View Monitor
- Remote Smart Parking Assist
- Blind-Spot View Monitor
- Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist
Towing Capabilities
This small luxury crossover is big on muscle: properly equipped, the 2022 GV70 can tow up to 5,000 pounds. What does that mean for you? This all-new Genesis should have no problem towing a small travel trailer, an aluminum fishing boat, or a pair of Sea-Doos.
Fuel Economy
The 2022 Genesis GV70 puts an emphasis on premium power and a luxuriously smooth ride, but it isn’t too bad on fuel economy, either. The base model, with the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, gives you the best EPA ratings, with a slight drop when you add the Sport Package performance enhancements. As you might expect, the more powerful twin-turbo V6 offers the least efficient ride.
- 2.5L, AWD: 24 mpg combined (22 city/28 highway mpg)
- 2.5L, AWD, Sport Package: 22 mpg (19/26 mpg)
- 3.5L, AWD: 21 mpg (19/25 mpg)
GV70 Trim Models
There are two GV70 trim models, with the main difference between them being the powertrain. Like the name suggests, the 2.5T AWD features the turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine. This model also features a flashy exterior and classy cabin, with the kind of luxury lineup the whole family can enjoy.
Upgrade to the 3.5T AWD for the twin-turbo V6 engine, which brings a swifter, more capable performance and adds to the base features lineup for an even more luxurious daily drive.
2.5T AWD
Choose this 2022 GV70 for its elegant style, high-tech goodies, and capable performance. Did we mention its attractive price tag? The entry-level GV70 sets you up with everything you need to revel in luxury, from leatherette seating to navigation to all-wheel drive.
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- 2.5-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine
- All-wheel drive
- Launch control
- 14.5-inch touch-screen navigation
- 8-inch digital instrument cluster with analog gauges
- Wireless device charging
- Rearview camera
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
- LED Quad headlights and taillights
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Power hands-free smart liftgate with auto open
- Dual exhaust
- High beam assist
- Roof rails
- Leatherette seating surfaces
- 12-way power driver seat
- Heated front seats
- Fingerprint recognition
3.5T AWD
Looking for extra oomph? The 3.5T AWD is your GV70. Not only does it offer more power, but this model also adds a little extra class, with a standard panoramic sunroof and stylish haptic carbon interior trim. You can also add exclusive options to this model, such as Nappa leather seating, suede headliner, and an electronic limited-slip differential.
- 19-inch sport alloy wheels
- 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6
- Drive Mode Select
- Monobloc front brakes
- Electronically controlled suspension with road preview
- Panoramic sunroof
- Highway Driving Assist II
- Haptic carbon interior trim
2.5T Select
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Panoramic sunroof
- Aluminum interior trim
- 18-speaker Lexicon premium audio system
2.5T Advanced
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Panoramic sunroof
- Leather seating surfaces
- Waveline backlit interior trim
- Surround View Monitor
- Remote Smart Parking Assist
- Blind-Spot View Monitor
- Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist
- 18-speaker Lexicon premium audio system
2.5T Sport Prestige
- 21-inch sport alloy wheels
- Panoramic sunroof
- Sport appearance
- Leather seating with mesh insert
- Haptic carbon interior trim
- Surround View Monitor
- Remote Smart Parking Assist
- Blind-Spot View Monitor
- Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist
- 18-speaker Lexicon premium audio system
3.5T Sport Advanced
- 19-inch sport alloy wheels
- Nappa leather with quilting
- Suede headliner
- Layered edge backlit interior trim
- Surround View Monitor
- Remote Smart Parking Assist
- Genesis Digital Key
- Heated steering wheel
- 18-speaker Lexicon premium audio system
- Blind-Spot View Monitor
- Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist
3.5T Sport Prestige
- 21-inch sport alloy wheels
- Nappa leather with suede
- Suede headliner
- 12.3-inch 3D Digital Cluster
- Heads-Up Display
- Heated rear seats
- Carbon fiber interior trim
- Surround View Monitor
- Remote Smart Parking Assist
- Genesis Digital Key
- Heated steering wheel
- 18-speaker Lexicon premium audio system
- Blind-Spot View Monitor
- Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Electronic limited slip differential
Expert Reviews
According to research by automotive journalists, the 2022 Genesis GV70 has several benefits that make it a worthy contender in the luxury SUV market. One of the standout features is the stylish and luxurious interior, which includes standard heated front seats and a 14.5-inch infotainment display. Higher trim levels offer even more premium amenities, such as quilted Nappa leather seating and a heated steering wheel.
Another benefit of the GV70 is its powerful engine options. The base model comes with a 2.5-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine that delivers 300 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque, while the optional 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 engine generates 375 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of torque. All-wheel drive is standard on both powertrains, and an electronic limited slip differential and monobloc front brakes are available as upgrades for better handling and control.
However, some journalists note that the GV70's fuel economy is not as impressive as some of its competitors, particularly when equipped with the V6 engine. Additionally, while the GV70 offers advanced safety features such as forward collision avoidance and lane departure warning, some reviewers note that the driver assistance systems can be overly sensitive or intrusive at times.
Overall, the benefits of the 2022 Genesis GV70 include its luxurious interior, powerful engine options, and advanced safety features, while its drawbacks include lower fuel economy and some potential issues with the driver assistance systems.
Genesis Warranty
On top of everything else you get with the all-new GV70, Genesis gives you some of the best warranty coverage in the business. You won’t find another luxury model that provides up to a decade’s worth of powertrain coverage, that’s for sure.
- Basic: 5 years/60,000 miles
- Limited Powertrain: 10 years/100,000 miles
- Anti-Corrosion: 7 years/100,000 miles
- Roadside Assistance: 5 years/Unlimited miles