Genesis does not give up in the pursuit of success in Germany. The SUV GV70 offers a lot of technology for the money and has what it takes to make the local top dogs sweat.
Would you like something other than a BMW X3, Audi Q5 or Mercedes GLC? Then the Genesis GV70 could be an alternative. After all, Hyundai’s noble daughter in the USA has been enjoying a growing fan base for a long time. Only in Germany does the premium offshoot of the Korean car manufacturer find it difficult to convince buyers. With the Genesis GV70, the leap into the hearts of the Teutons should now succeed.
The prerequisites for this undertaking to be successful are good. Especially when it comes to infotainment, the Genesis packs a punch with the 12.3-inch cockpit known from the GV80 and a 14.5-inch touchscreen. Operation is problem-free without having to study the operating instructions for a long time. For more conservative drivers, similar to BMW, a rotary push button with a glass cover is available as an input alternative. The virtual cockpit can display the instruments in 3-D optics, a camera tracks the driver’s eyes and highlights the information in the field of vision.
Playstation fans get their money’s worth with the Korea crossover anyway, because with a little patience and spit you can configure the Genesis GV70 with a variety of setting options according to your own taste. It starts with the presentation of the instruments and ends with the jingle, which sounds as soon as you activate the GV70 or switch it off. If you want, you can start the GV70 with your fingerprint and activate all the settings that are assigned to this profile. The Korean SUV also fulfills an educational mandate: The position of the head-up display is defined, among other things, with the Y-axis. Height is too trivial for the GV70 driver.
The configuration options are by no means exhausted, the brakes can also be set to sporty and then grabs more heartily. That gets us going. Our test car has the more powerful of the two engines under the hood. So the turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with a displacement of 2.5 liters and 224 kW / 304 PS and a maximum torque of 422 Newton meters. The crossover, which weighs 1,985 kilograms, accelerates from a standstill to 100 km / h in 6.1 seconds and is up to 240 km / h. Genesis states that the consumption is 10.2 l / 100 km, we needed 10.5 l / 100 km in our test,
As with the competition, you can choose between the driving modes Eco, Comfort, Sport and Sport +. The differences between the individual driving programs are noticeable. Whereby, especially in Eco and Comfort, the turbocharged four-cylinder engine cannot hide a lack of acceleration that is concealed in the sport setting by an increased speed level. At Sport plus, however, the Genesis technicians have exaggerated this panacea. If you activate this driving mode, the four-cylinder cheers with a loud roar, but becomes short of breath and misses the real punch. We think it is a good idea that you can deactivate the artificial engine sound. So you are well served with the sport mode. Basically, if you don’t demand too much of the four-cylinder, the Genesis GV70 will do well.
This is also due to the chassis, which uses a camera to detect obstacles and uneven ground and acts proactively. The Korean crossover also masters the principle of the “magic carpet” that the Mercedes S-Class has made socially acceptable. And that’s pretty good because it’s harmonious. Long distances can be covered in a relaxed manner. Even in the sporty, dynamic, i.e. tight setting, the Genesis GV 70 does not abuse the driver. As soon as you exceed the speed of 130 km / h, the cheeks of the seats inflate and give the driver’s body additional support. This happens automatically with the sporty driving programs.
When it comes to space, the noble Korean doesn’t give in either. There is also enough space for tall passengers in the second row. With a capacity of 542 liters, the trunk is not too tight either. If you fold down the backrests of the back seat, the volume increases to 1,678 liters. The level loading floor makes it easier to fill the luggage compartment. For the price of 64,060 euros, the Genesis GV70 offers a lot. The Koreans are particularly careful when it comes to the assistance systems. The blind spot warning not only reports itself as a light signal in the mirror, but also has the surrounding objects in view while driving and shows the other road users in the combination display.
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