The 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70
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Genesis, the upscale brand of Hyundai Motor Co., has done a great job at being the sleeper brand for consumers today. Its limited dealership footprint and the huge array of its fleet make it a great brand for many consumers in the high-end luxury market. With exterior flair rivaling Bentley and Mercedes, Genesis vehicles offer a nicely sized discount compared to others while delivering the same luxury features.
Our tester, the 2023 Electrified Genesis GV70 AWD Prestige, was wrapped in the famous Genesis Makalu Matte Grey Paint. The GV70 is comfortable, rightly sized, rightly priced and exquisite on the interior. At a price in the mid-$60K range, you would have thought you were riding in the GLE or Bentayga, but the Genesis brand does it again, ensuring passengers get exactly what they want in a mid-size SUV.
Powering the Electrified GV70 for 2023 is a 160 kW front and 106 kW rear electric motor with a 77.4 kWh battery. We noticed a 234 mile range on a full charge, which was pretty realistic for the Genesis brand and their larger, heavier vehicles, but still under that 300 mile threshold consumers demand.
As a Volvo extraordinaire, the Genesis brings a lot of Volvo-like interior accouterments as well, such as plush, massaging, heated and ventilated front seats, with white leather. The Prestige Interior Package was also witnessed on the GV70 which included an easy to use 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster inclusive of heads up display, Lexicon Premium Audio, and heated second-row seating and steering wheel with manual rear door shades.
For Genesis, the GV70 is certainly an amazing looking vehicle. Our tester was unbelievably quiet, exceptionally comfortable and finely detailed. With Hyundai’s great warranties and the dependability the brand is known for, this Genesis deserves a test drive.
2023 Genesis GV70 EV
MSRP: $65,850
MPGe: 98 city / 83 highway / 91.4 as tested
As Tested: $75,275
