Genesis GV70
The Genesis GV70 (Korean: 제네시스 GV70) is a compact luxury crossover SUV manufactured by Korean luxury automaker Genesis, a luxury vehicle division of Hyundai.[2][3] Internally codenamed JK1,[4] it is the second SUV model from the brand after the mid-size GV80.[5]
| Genesis GV70 (JK1) | |
|---|---|
![]() 2021 Genesis GV70 Sport | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Genesis (Hyundai Motor Group) |
| Production | 2020–present |
| Model years | 2022–present |
| Assembly | South Korea: Ulsan |
| Designer | Ki-Euk Kim (exterior)[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact luxury crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout |
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| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Electric motor | 2x Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (Electrified GV70) |
| Power output |
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| Transmission | 8-speed automatic 1-speed reduction gear (Electrified GV70) |
| Battery | 77.4 kWh (Electrified GV70) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,875 mm (113.2 in) |
| Length | 4,715 mm (185.6 in) |
| Width | 1,910 mm (75.2 in) |
| Height | 1,630 mm (64.2 in) |
| Kerb weight |
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Powertrain
| Model | Transmission | Power | Torque | Acceleration 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (official) |
Top Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | |||||
| Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi | 8-speed automatic | 304 PS (224 kW; 300 hp) @ 5,800 rpm | 43 kg⋅m (422 N⋅m; 311 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,650–4,000 rpm | 6.1s | 240 km/h (149 mph) 250 km/h (155 mph) |
| Smartstream G3.5 T-GDi | 380 PS (279 kW; 375 hp) @ 5,800 rpm | 54 kg⋅m (530 N⋅m; 391 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,300–4,500 rpm | 5.1s | 250 km/h (155 mph) | |
| Diesel | |||||
| Smartstream D2.2 CRDi | 8-speed automatic | 210 PS (154 kW; 207 hp) @ 3,800 rpm | 45 kg⋅m (441 N⋅m; 325 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,750–2,750 rpm | 7.9s | 215 km/h (134 mph) |
- Electrified GV70
| Battery | Years | Layout | Output | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (official) |
Maximum mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77.4 kWh | 2021–present | AWD | 355 kW (483 PS; 476 hp) | 700 N⋅m (71.4 kg⋅m; 516 lb⋅ft) | 4.2 s | 400 km |
Awards
The GV70 won the 2022 Motor Trend SUV of the Year.[6]
Electrified GV70

The Electrified GV70 (or the eGV70) is the battery electric version of the GV70. It was revealed at the Auto Guangzhou on November 19, 2021,[7][8] and officially released on March 16, 2021. The Electrified GV70 will feature a dual motor setup with all wheel drive. According to Genesis, the Electrified GV70 can charge from 10% to 80% in 18 minutes using a 350 kW charger.[9][10] It has 503 liters of the trunk and 22 liters of frunk capacity. A 12.3-inch cluster with a GUI dedicated to electric models was applied.[11][12]
Gallery
2021 Genesis GV70
2021 Genesis GV70
2021 Genesis GV70 Sport
Interior
Sales
| Calendar Year | South Korea[13] | United States | Canada | Global[13] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 118 |
| 2021 | 40,994 | 10,735 | 1,522 | 59,410 |
References
- "How Genesis GV70 Was Designed". news.hyundaimotorgroup.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2022-01-02.
- "2022 Genesis GV70: What We Know So Far". Car and Driver. 2019-10-25. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
- "2021 Genesis GV70 revealed: Luxury medium-sized SUV bound for Australia | CarAdvice". CarAdvice.com. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
- "Genesis Download Centre – Download Brochures | Genesis Australia". www.genesis.com. Retrieved 2021-08-21.
- "2022 Genesis GV70 Makes Surprise Debut". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
- Gale, Zach (October 18, 2021). "The Genesis GV70 Is the 2022 MotorTrend SUV of the Year". Motor Trend. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
- "The Genesis GV70 Electric Prepares For World Debut". CarBuzz. 2021-11-16. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
- [LIVESTREAM] GENESIS WORLD PREMIERE AT AUTO GUANGZHOU, retrieved 2021-11-16
- Paukert, Chris. "Genesis' Electrified GV70 is a promising luxury EV with an awkward name". Roadshow. Retrieved 2021-11-20.
- Hoffman, Connor (2021-11-19). "483-HP 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 Is an EV in Disguise". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2021-11-20.
- Ulitskaya, Jane (19 November 2021). "Genesis GV70 EV Brings Ultra-Fast Charging, High-Power Boost Mode". Cars.com. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "Preorders start for Genesis GV70 EV". 《The Korea Herald》. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
- "Sales Performance | IR Activities | IR | Company | Company – Hyundai Worldwide".
