Name: Genesis GV70 (2021 to 2024) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert
Item: Genesis GV70
Rating: 57.0

Summary

The Genesis GV70 was a mid-sized five-door SUV and estate that arrived in the UK in Autumn 2021, pitched as an alternative to the likes of the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC in the high-end SUV market. It was discontinued in 2024 as the brand shifted to 100% electric models.

Genesis is a spin-off upmarket brand owned by Hyundai. The GV70, alongside the G70 saloon, was part of its first foray into the European automotive market after successes in Asia and the USA.

Genesis offered a rather limited range of engine options for the GV70 SUV; customers could choose between a 2.2-litre diesel and a 2.5-lite petrol, all models being fitted with an automatic gearbox.

The Telegraph was unimpressed by the slender range on offer, judging that these engines were too thirsty compared to premium rivals. An electric GV70 joined the family in the UK in late 2022, and we have a separate Expert Rating for that model.

While reviewers were not too enthused by what the GV70 offered under the hood, the interior quality was noted by many. Publications like Auto Express and The Sun commended the GV70 for its spacious and comfortable cabin, and the impressive amount of on-board tech fitted to the SUV as standard.

As of February 2026, the Genesis GV70 holds a Used Car Expert Rating of D, with a score of 57%.

GV70 highlights

Cheaper than its key rivals
Good levels of standard equipment
Comfortable cabin interior
Five years of free servicing

GV70 lowlights

Expensive to run
No eletrification offered across range
Some rivals are more spacious in the rear
Loud diesel engines

Key specifications

Body style: Medium five-door SUV
Engines: petrol, diesel
Price: From £39,450 on-road

Launched: Autumn 2021
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA

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Media reviews

Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

Auto Express

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Genesis GV70 is an SUV with plenty of appeal. It’s spacious, very generously equipped and its cabin beats many of the established German rivals for style, and almost matches them for quality. However, it’s not quite on the level of the class best for ride comfort and body control.”
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Auto Trader

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“A premium SUV from new luxury brand Genesis Motor, the GV70 offers a break from the mainstream norm.”
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Business Car

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Overall, while it can’t hope to compete with rivals’ PHEV options as an all-round company car choice, the GV70 has enough going for it for a driver with their heart set on a diesel SUV to find it worthy of consideration.”
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Car

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The GV70 isn’t just a car for people that want to be different for the sake of it. Yes, it’s not as sharp to drive as an X3 or Macan, but it’s far less dull than a Q5, manages to be better built and techier inside than a GLC and feels far less brittle than an XC60.”
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Carbuyer

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7.8 / 10
“The Genesis GV70 is a smooth and comfortable SUV from Hyundai’s upmarket brand”
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Carwow

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The GV70 is Genesis’ take on the mid-size luxury SUV. It’s practical, but the handling and ride could do with a little more finesse and it can get very thirsty.”
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Company Car Today

Model reviewed: Range overview
“Interesting new arrival won’t make a big dent in the share of the major prestige brands, but it’s a classy and premium SUV with an extremely attractive ownership proposition for those that are willing to head down the haggle-free online-purchase route.”
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Motoring Research

Model reviewed: 2.2-litre diesel automatic
Score: 8 / 10
“The new Genesis GV70 family SUV is packed with technology and should be painless to own. Genesis faces an uphill struggle for recognition, but the GV70 is proficient – and simply different – enough to make a strong start.”
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Parkers

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7.8 / 10
“Interesting new SUV is surprisingly engaging”
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The Sun

Model reviewed: 2.5-litre petrol automatic
“The Genesis GV70 has pointless tech and odd controls but its cabin is a lovely place to be”
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The Telegraph

Model reviewed: 2.5-litre petrol automatic Sport Line
Score: 6 / 10
“The Genesis GV70 isn’t as good as the best premium SUVs. It lacks their polish and it’s too thirsty; what’s more, with no hybrid options in the range, it makes no sense as a company car. But for private buyers, it is extremely good value. Combined with the purchase and after-care experience it comes with, that might just be enough to make it worthy of a place at the school gates. “
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Top Gear

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“A decent attempt at a lifestyle SUV which should come with a premium ownership experience, but doesn’t drive as well as its German rivals.”
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Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: December 2021
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Adult protection: 89%
Child protection: 87%
Vulnerable road users: 64%
Safety assist: 87%

Eco rating

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

Model tested: GV70 2.5-litre Petrol all-wheel drive automatic

Overall score: 1 stars
Date tested: July 2022
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Clean Air Index: 3.4 / 10
Energy Efficiency Index: 0.7 / 10
Greenhouse Gas Index: 0.01 / 10

The Genesis GV70 was tested by Green NCAP in Summer 2022 – specifically the 2.5-litre petrol variant with an automatic gearbox. The car was awarded a low one star emissions rating – these scores only apply to this powertrain and gearbox combination.

Described as a “a full-bodied cruiser of the old breed”, Green NCAP commented that the car displayed poor fuel economy, and expressed concern over the SUV’s greenhouse gas emissions – giving the model a 0/10 greenhouse Gas Index score.

Reliability rating

Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

No reliability rating

As of February 2026, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Genesis GV70 to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.

As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the GV70, we’ll publish the results here.

Running cost rating

Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Fuel consumption	Average	Score
Petrol models	29 mpg	E
Diesel models	38 mpg	D

CO₂ output	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Petrol models	217 g/km	D
Diesel models	192 g/km	D

Insurance group	Average	Score	Variation	Score
All models	42	E

The Genesis GV70 is an expensive car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

Fuel consumption is poor, from either the petrol or diesel models, while insurance costs are also high.

As yet, we don’t have servicing and repair costs for the GV70, so check back again soon.