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The Genesis GV70 is a smaller premium SUV akin to the BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Acura RDX, Volvo XC60, and Lincoln Corsair.

Built on the same rear-wheel-drive architecture as the Genesis G70 sedan, the GV70 comes standard with rear-biased all-wheel drive. Engine choices include a base 2.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder (300 hp, 311 lb-ft) or an optional 3.5L twin-turbocharged V6 (375 hp, 391 lb-ft), each paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

There is a slight delay off the line but once the power kicks in, it kicks strong. Besides snappier acceleration another good reason to choose the 3.5-liter V6 is that comes with a camera-based adaptive suspension, which reads the road ahead, adjusting the suspension in real-time for improved ride and handling.

Despite the GV70’s taut nature, ride comfort is generally agreeable, elevated by minimal wind and road noise. Meanwhile, outward visibility is good thanks to rear quarter windows and a slightly raised vantage point because this is an SUV, though it doesn’t really feel like an SUV from the driver seat.

At $41,000 to start, not including $1,045 in destination charges, the GV70 comes well-equipped with heated front seats, wireless phone charging, Android Auto & Apple CarPlay smartphone integration, a hands-free power liftgate, smart key access, a range of drive modes, and a fingerprint sensor that you can use to buy fuel, pay for parking, and start the vehicle…though annoyingly you’ll have to use the Genesis mobile app on your phone to unlock the vehicle first. There’s also a standard array of driver-assist tech like lane-keeping assist, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and full-speed dynamic cruise control.

On pricier renditions, you’ll find ventilated front seats, Nappa leather, a panoramic roof, a 360-degree camera system, a remote parking feature to dazzle your friends, a 12.3-inch 3D digital gauge cluster, an electronic rear differential with torque vectoring abilities, and an occupant alert system with ultrasonic sensors that can detect a sleeping infant breathing in the back seats.

Compared to similarly equipped renditions of the BMW X3, Audi Q5, and Mercedes Benz GLC the GV70 costs thousands less. Of course, the Genesis lacks the brand cache of the Germans which may or may not matter to you. More accessibly-priced alternatives like the Acura RDX, Lexus NX, or Lincoln Corsair match better price-wise with the GV70.

00:00 2022 Genesis GV70 Review
00:30 Exterior
1:20 Interior
3:00 Cargo Space
4:04 Infotainment
4:44 Driving Impressions
6:40 Genesis GV70 vs Audi Q5
8:48 Price & Features
10:08 Competitors