Costs & verdict
Everyday costs, plus how reliable and safe it is
Pricing for the Genesis GV70 might cause you to do a double take because the priciest versions are on a par with the cheapest end of its rivals' ranges. You can always find discounts on those rivals, though, so it's worth checking out the What Car? New Car Deals pages before committing.
What’s more, expected resale values for petrol versions of the GV70 outperform those of the equivalent Audi Q5, BMW X3, Mercedes GLC and Volvo XC60. On the other hand, if diesel is your preferred fuel, it’s worth noting that diesel GV70s are expected to hold their value rather less well.
Sport Line versions have sportier exterior and interior styling, three-zone climate control and a heated three-spoke steering wheel. Top-spec Luxury Line has the same extras as Sport Line but with the biggest 21in wheels and does without the sportier appearance.
We don't have any UK reliability data for Genesis, but every car is backed up by a five-year, unlimited mileage warranty. Hyundai did very well in the 2021 What Car? Reliability Survey, which bodes well for its luxury car division too.
Like the Q5, X3, GLC and XC60, the GV70 was awarded a full five-star rating for safety by Euro NCAP. However, those rivals were tested under an older, less stringent regime so it's difficult to compare the results directly.
All versions get automatic emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection, lane-keep assistance, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. The Innovation pack adds other automated features, such as lane-change assist on the motorway and an upgraded emergency braking system that helps you avoid vehicles pulling out of junctions.
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