This past Friday, I took delivery of my 2022 Genesis GV-70, with the Sport Prestige package. It's basically a loaded model with the 3.3L twin turbo V6 (375hp and 391tq) with unique 21" sport alloy wheels, 8-speed automatic, Nappa leather & suede black interior, aluminum interior trim with haptic carbon fiber pattern, suede headliner, 16 speaker Lexicon audio system, electronic limited slip differential, 12.3" all digital instrument cluster with HUD, panoramic roof, premium navigation with 14.5" HD screen, etc. Pretty much every electronic feature you could think of except self-parking or self-driving.
As many of you know, I had owned a 2019 Genesis G-70 3.3L TT Sport. That was the best car I ever owned up to that point. It had 10 fewer ponies than my new GV-70 (same engine). The G-70 was fun to drive, got lots of attention and comments, and was rock solid. My GV-70 is off the same platform but is heavier, of course, with the suspension a bit softer since it's a compact SUV.
I haven't driven it much yet, but I'll start off my saying that with 375hp, this compact SUV is quick. I've only used the Comfort mode setting, so with Sport and Sport+ I'm certain acceleration and handling will be exponentially increased...but will be short of my old G-70's performance. No complaints and lots of smiles.
I absolutely love the design of this GV-70 both with the exterior and the interior. Genesis IMO hit a monster home run with this new model. The size is perfect for people like me who don't want or need 3rd row seating. And yet, the interior is spacious with plenty of rear storage. The power hands-free liftgate with auto/open/close is a nice touch. The rear (and front) lights are a nice departure from the larger taillights and headlights on my other SUVs. The sound system is awesome, and goes especially nice with the dead silent interior. The only thing I wish it had was 3D sound like in some Audi models, with additional speakers high up in the A-pillar and in the vehicle headliner. It's darned close to 3D sound, though, so I'm not complaining.
A feature that is really neat with this GV-70 is a gentle notification on the instrument panel (all digital) that the lead car in front of me has proceeded from a stop but I haven't moved. That helps avoid honking from behind. LOL. Another feature (safety related) is a notification/reminded Rear Occupant Alert that uses ultrasonic sensors to detect occupant motion in the back seat after a vehicle has been locked. It's obviously intended to help prevent people from leaving their vehicle and forgetting that a sleeping child is in the back seat, or a pet. An industry first.
Well, that's about it for now as my GV-70 is at my buddy's detailing shop getting a paint correction (he already removed what looked like acid rain stains), exterior/interior detailing, and exterior ceramic coating. He did this with my old G-70 and it made my Himalayan Gray (metallic) paint really pop. My GV-70 has the exact same paint color. I'll update this thread once I get the vehicle back tomorrow afternoon and get to drive it a bit more. In the meantime, here are a few photos of the exterior. I'll take more later this week.
As many of you know, I had owned a 2019 Genesis G-70 3.3L TT Sport. That was the best car I ever owned up to that point. It had 10 fewer ponies than my new GV-70 (same engine). The G-70 was fun to drive, got lots of attention and comments, and was rock solid. My GV-70 is off the same platform but is heavier, of course, with the suspension a bit softer since it's a compact SUV.
I haven't driven it much yet, but I'll start off my saying that with 375hp, this compact SUV is quick. I've only used the Comfort mode setting, so with Sport and Sport+ I'm certain acceleration and handling will be exponentially increased...but will be short of my old G-70's performance. No complaints and lots of smiles.
I absolutely love the design of this GV-70 both with the exterior and the interior. Genesis IMO hit a monster home run with this new model. The size is perfect for people like me who don't want or need 3rd row seating. And yet, the interior is spacious with plenty of rear storage. The power hands-free liftgate with auto/open/close is a nice touch. The rear (and front) lights are a nice departure from the larger taillights and headlights on my other SUVs. The sound system is awesome, and goes especially nice with the dead silent interior. The only thing I wish it had was 3D sound like in some Audi models, with additional speakers high up in the A-pillar and in the vehicle headliner. It's darned close to 3D sound, though, so I'm not complaining.
A feature that is really neat with this GV-70 is a gentle notification on the instrument panel (all digital) that the lead car in front of me has proceeded from a stop but I haven't moved. That helps avoid honking from behind. LOL. Another feature (safety related) is a notification/reminded Rear Occupant Alert that uses ultrasonic sensors to detect occupant motion in the back seat after a vehicle has been locked. It's obviously intended to help prevent people from leaving their vehicle and forgetting that a sleeping child is in the back seat, or a pet. An industry first.
Well, that's about it for now as my GV-70 is at my buddy's detailing shop getting a paint correction (he already removed what looked like acid rain stains), exterior/interior detailing, and exterior ceramic coating. He did this with my old G-70 and it made my Himalayan Gray (metallic) paint really pop. My GV-70 has the exact same paint color. I'll update this thread once I get the vehicle back tomorrow afternoon and get to drive it a bit more. In the meantime, here are a few photos of the exterior. I'll take more later this week.