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Genesis GV70
MotorTrend says the 2026 Genesis GV70 enters the new model year with a host of updates, and that all 2026 GV70 models now come standard with a wide 27-inch display combining infotainment and digital gauge cluster functionality; MotorTrend reviewed a GV70 for an entire year. Car and Driver says the Electrified GV70, spawned from the slick GV70 SUV, is an upscale showpiece from Genesis with an electric powertrain and plenty of curb appeal. Kelley Blue Book puts the 2026 GV70 3.5T Sport Prestige's 5-year cost to own at $98,463, and the Sport Advanced's at $89,329, ranking both in the bottom 76-100 percent for cost to own among all luxury compact SUV/crossovers.
A standard 27-inch display
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says the 2026 Genesis GV70 enters the new model year with a host of updates, and that all 2026 GV70 models come standard with a wide 27-inch display that combines infotainment and digital gauge cluster functionality; MotorTrend reviewed a GV70 for an entire year.
An upscale electric showpiece
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says spawned from the slick GV70 SUV, the Electrified GV70 is an upscale showpiece from Genesis with an electric powertrain and plenty of curb appeal.
Above-average ownership costs
Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) puts the 2026 GV70 3.5T Sport Prestige's 5-year cost to own at $98,463, and the Sport Advanced's (opens in a new tab) at $89,329, ranking both in the bottom 76-100 percent for cost to own among all luxury compact SUV/crossovers.
Questions buyers ask
Does the 2026 Genesis GV70 have a standard large display?
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says yes, a 27-inch display combining infotainment and gauges, standard on all models.
How does the GV70's cost to own compare to rivals?
Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) ranks it in the bottom 76-100 percent among luxury compact SUV/crossovers.
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The 2027 Genesis GV70 is built around 2.5L turbo four-cylinder or 3.5L twin-turbo V6, rated at 300 / 375 horsepower across its compact luxury SUV body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2027 U.S. lineup has 7 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2027 GV70 seats 5 and is a Compact luxury SUV.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2027 GV70.
Explore this topic →Current model year
2027 Genesis GV70
2.5T-prefixed trims use the 300-hp turbo four; 3.5T-prefixed trims step up to a 375-horsepower twin-turbo V6, including the new top-tier 3.5T Prestige Graphite. Every trim has standard AWD.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
3 indexed Genesis GV70 model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Genesis GV70 | 2027 record → | |
| 2026 Genesis GV70 | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 Genesis GV70 | 2025 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Genesis GV70.
The Genesis GV70 is a compact luxury D-segment crossover SUV manufactured by Korean luxury automaker Genesis, a luxury vehicle division of Hyundai. Internally codenamed JK1, it is the second SUV model from the brand after the mid-size GV80.
- Awards
- The GV70 won the 2022 Motor Trend SUV of the Year. The GV70 won the 2023 & 2024 Car and Driver 10Best Trucks and SUVs
- Powertrain
- Euro NCAP test results for a LHD, five door on a registration from 2021.
Source: Genesis GV70 (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Genesis GV70 at a glance
- Production
- 2020–present
- Model years
- 2022–present
- Assembly
- South Korea: Ulsan (Ulsan Plant 2), United States: Montgomery, Alabama (HMMA)
- Class
- Compact luxury crossover SUV
- Body style
- 5-door SUV
- Platform
- Hyundai M3
- Electric motor
- 2x Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (Electrified GV70)
- Power output
- 304 PS (2.5T), 380 PS (3.5T), 210 PS (2.2D), 435 PS (EV)
- Battery
- 77.4 or 84 kWh Lithium-ion battery (Electrified GV70)
- Charging
- 350 kW 800 V DC (Electrified GV70), 11 kW AC (Electrified GV70), V2L: 3.6 kW (Electrified GV70)
- Transmission
- 8-speed automatic, 1-speed reduction gear (Electrified GV70)
- Wheelbase
- 2875 mm
- Length
- 4715 mm
- Width
- 1910 mm
- Height
- 1630 mm
- Curb weight
- 1820 kg (2.5T), 1975 kg (3.5T), 1860 kg (2.2D), 2230 kg (EV)
- Designer
- Ki-Euk Kim (exterior)
NHTSA rated the 2025 Genesis GV70 overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 4 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 4 of 5 stars.
Recent recalls (4 campaigns across the latest model years)
- April 2026, Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Hyundai Motor America (Genesis) is recalling certain Genesis 2022-2026 GV70, 2023-2025 G90, 2021-2025 G80, and GV80 vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail. Consequence: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
- January 2026, Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain Genesis 2025-2026 G80, GV80, 2026 G80 "Electrified," GV60, GV70 "Electrified" and GV70 vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of… Consequence: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or fuel gauge, increases the risk of a crash.
- November 2025, Air Bags:Side/Window:Curtain. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy… Consequence: Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Owners filed 38 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Genesis GV70, most often about forward collision avoidance (12), electrical system (11), engine (8).
Year by year
The Genesis GV70 across 6 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA complaints | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Genesis GV70 | 21–90 | $850–$3,800 | 3 | |||
| 2026 Genesis GV70 | 21–96 | $800–$3,700 | 5 | 3 | 5 stars | |
| 2025 Genesis GV70 | 20–91 | $850–$3,900 | 4 | 2 | 34 | 5 stars |
| 2024 Genesis GV70 | 20–91 | $850–$3,900 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 5 stars |
| 2023 Genesis GV70 | 21–24 | $3,250–$3,700 | 3 | 3 | 59 | 5 stars |
| 2022 Genesis GV70 | 21–24 | $3,250–$3,700 | 3 | 5 | 92 |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Genesis GV70, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Electric range, miles | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to 2027 | 5 to 3 | 58.5 to 55.5 | 253 to 250 | Labels: Electrified GV70 AWD | Labels: Electrified GV70 AWD (19 inch Wheels), Electrified GV70 AWD (20 inch Wheels), GV70 AWD (4 Mode), GV70 AWD (5 Mode); Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl 5 mode |
| 2025 to 2026 | 4 to 5 | 55.5 to 58.5 | 236 to 253 | Labels: Electrified GV70 AWD (19 inch Wheels), Electrified GV70 AWD (20 inch Wheels), GV70 AWD (4 Mode), GV70 AWD (5 Mode); Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl 5 mode; Size classes: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Labels: Electrified GV70; Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl with Sport Mode |
| 2024 to 2025 | Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl with Sport Mode | Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl 5-mode trans (Sport Plus) | |||
| 2023 to 2024 | 3 to 4 | 22.5 to 55.5 | first listed: 236 | Labels: Electrified GV70; Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl 5-mode trans (Sport Plus), Electric motor / not listed; Transmissions: Automatic (A1); Fuels: Electricity | Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl 5-mode Transmission |
| 2022 to 2023 | Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl 5-mode Transmission | Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl SIDI & PFI; Sport Package |
Buying used
What the Genesis GV70 recalls and complaints are about.
| Model year | Campaigns | Systems recalled | Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | air bags (side/window); electrical system (instrument cluster/panel); fuel system, gasoline (delivery) | None |
| 2025 | 2 | electrical system (instrument cluster/panel); fuel system, gasoline (delivery) | None |
| 2024 | 2 | electrical system (wiring); fuel system, gasoline (delivery) | None |
| 2023 | 3 | seat belts (front); fuel system, gasoline (delivery) | None |
| 2022 | 5 | seat belts (front); fuel system, gasoline (delivery) | None |
| System | Complaints | Share of all complaints | Worst model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 48 | 23% | 2022 (21) |
| engine | 44 | 21% | 2022 (19) |
| fuel/propulsion system | 42 | 20% | 2022 (27) |
| electrical system | 33 | 16% | 2025 (11) |
| forward collision avoidance | 30 | 14% | 2025 (12) |
| unknown or other | 29 | 14% | 2022 (18) |
Trim by trim
Every 2027 Genesis GV70 trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5T | AWD | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo, GDI) | 300 | 311 | 4,325 | 3,500 | 22 | $50,895 |
| 2.5T Select | AWD | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo, GDI) | 300 | 311 | 4,325 | 3,500 | 22 | $54,095 |
| 2.5T Advanced | AWD | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo, GDI) | 300 | 311 | 4,325 | 3,500 | 22 | $58,595 |
| 2.5T Sport Prestige | AWD | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo, GDI) | 300 | 311 | 4,325 | 3,500 | 22 | $63,095 |
| 3.5T Sport Prestige | AWD | 3.5-liter V6 (Twin Turbo, GDI) | 375 | 391 | 4,652 | 3,500 | 21 | $72,045 |
| 3.5T Prestige Graphite | AWD | 3.5-liter V6 (Twin Turbo, GDI) | 375 | 391 | 4,652 | 3,500 | 21 | $73,245 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2027 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Genesis GV70 model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 6 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo, GDI) / 3.5-liter V6 (Twin Turbo, GDI) | 300–375 | 4,325–4,652 | 3,500 | 17.4 |
| 2026 | 6 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo, GDI) / 3.5-liter V6 (Twin Turbo, GDI) | 300–375 | 4,325–4,652 | 3,500 | 17.4 |
| 2025 | 2 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo, GDI) / 3.5-liter V6 (Twin Turbo, GDI) | 300–375 | 4,275–4,453 | 3,500 | 17.4 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo, GDI) / 3.5-liter V6 (Twin Turbo, GDI) | 300–375 | 4,167–4,453 | 3,500 | 17.4 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo, GDI) / 3.5-liter V6 (Twin Turbo, GDI) | 300–375 | 4,332–4,541 | 3,500 | 17.4 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (GDI, Turbo) / 3.5-liter V6 (Twin Turbo, GDI) | 300–375 | 4,167–4,453 | 3,500 | 17.4 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Owning it
Oil, fluid and wheel-nut figures for the Genesis GV70.
| Model year | Engine oil | Brake fluid | Wheel-nut torque | A/C refrigerant | Key-fob battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0W-30 (6.5 qt) 2.5 T-GDI; 0W-30 (7.4 qt) 3.5 T-GDI | DOT 4 | 101–116 lb-ft | R-1234yf | – |
| 2025 | 0W-30 (6.5 qt) 2.5 T-GDI; 0W-30 (7.4 qt) 3.5 T-GDI | DOT 4 | – | R-1234yf | – |
| 2024 | 0W-30 (6.5 qt) 2.5 T-GDI; 0W-30 (7.4 qt) 3.5 T-GDI | DOT 4 | – | R-1234yf | – |
| 2023 | – | DOT 4 | – | R-1234yf | – |
| 2022 | – | DOT 4 | – | R-1234yf | – |
Source: the manufacturer's owner's manual for each model year. A dash means that year's manual gave no single value for it, for instance one that lists two oil grades or two key types.
Model-year recall record
Genesis GV70: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
More recalls than this model’s own average
- 2022 Genesis GV70 : 5 recalls on file, most commonly affecting fuel system and seat belts.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | not available | airbags, electrical system, fuel system |
| 2025 | 2 | 34 | electrical system, fuel system |
| 2024 | 2 | 17 | electrical system, fuel system |
| 2023 | 3 | 59 | fuel system, seat belts |
| 2022 | 5 | 92 | fuel system, seat belts |
| 2021 | not available | ||
| 2020 | not available | ||
| 2019 | not available | ||
| 2018 | not available | ||
| 2017 | not available | ||
| 2016 | not available | ||
| 2015 | not available |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Known gap: the NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Genesis GV70 model year 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream, not returning a genuine zero. Those years are marked "not available" above instead of shown as clean; recall counts for those years are unaffected and come from the separate recalls API, which returned data for every year listed.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Genesis GV70?
Recall count alone can't answer that: it says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record. What federal data can say: 2022 carried more. See the model-year table on this page for the exact counts and what they cover.
Q02Which Genesis GV70 model years should I watch for recalls?
The 2022 Genesis GV70 has 5 federal recalls on file, most commonly affecting fuel system, seat belts. Always confirm the open/completed status of every campaign for the specific VIN: a recall on this list may already be repaired on the vehicle in front of you.
Q03What are common recall-related problems on the Genesis GV70 by model year?
2026: airbags, electrical system, fuel system. 2025: electrical system, fuel system. 2024: electrical system, fuel system. 2023: fuel system, seat belts. 2022: fuel system, seat belts.
Q04Why do some Genesis GV70 model years show "not available" for complaints?
The NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Genesis GV70 model year 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream instead of the count genuinely being zero. Recall counts for those years are unaffected; they come from a separate NHTSA endpoint that returned data for every year listed.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Engine and cooling, Buying, records and recalls, Climate and electrical.
2022 Genesis GV70 owners specifically: see Engine and cooling and Buying, records and recalls.
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2027 GV70 come in?
The 2027 Genesis GV70 (compact luxury SUV) comes in 7 trims: 2.5T, 2.5T Select, 2.5T Advanced, 2.5T Sport Prestige, 3.5T Sport, 3.5T Sport Prestige, 3.5T Prestige Graphite.
Q02What are the 2027 GV70 trims?
The 2027 Genesis GV70 trims are 2.5T, 2.5T Select, 2.5T Advanced, 2.5T Sport Prestige, 3.5T Sport, 3.5T Sport Prestige, 3.5T Prestige Graphite, listed from the entry 2.5T up to the top 3.5T Prestige Graphite.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2027 GV70 use?
The 2027 Genesis GV70 is built around 2.5L turbo four-cylinder or 3.5L twin-turbo V6, rated at 300 / 375 horsepower across its compact luxury SUV body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2027 GV70 have?
The 2027 Genesis GV70 is rated at 300 / 375 horsepower (2.5L turbo four-cylinder or 3.5L twin-turbo V6).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2027 GV70?
The 2027 Genesis GV70 is offered with Standard AWD.