Genesis has evaluated the latest of its trio of electric vehicles which will arrive in local showrooms in September.
The electrified GV70 fits as the flagship of the GV70 range, offered in a fully loaded specification called Performance AWD for $ 127,800 before cost on the road.
It shares its twin-engine 360 kW / 700 Nm powertrain with the AWD Performance variant of the GV60, another member of the brand’s new electric trio that also includes the electrified G80. Only the GV60 uses an architecture dedicated to electric vehicles.
UPDATE, 9:00 am 10/28/2022 – Our review of the Electrified GV70 is now available, you can check it out here.
The electrified GV70 sits above the GV60 Performance AWD ($ 110,700 before road costs) and fights the base Audi e-tron 50 Quattro ($ 138,323 first on the road), the base Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 (122 $ 724 list) and the rear- BMW iX3 all-wheel drive (listing $ 114,900).
The most expensive combustion GV70, the 3.5T Sport, currently costs $ 89,067 before road driving when equipped with the Luxury package.
Although it is specified as the GV70 models with the luxury package, there are some key differences.
It stands out on the outside with 20-inch alloy wheels and unique front and rear bumpers, plus a unique grille that hides the charging port.
There is no limited slip differential like the GV70 3.5T, but the electrified GV70 retains the Preview electronically controlled suspension which uses a front-facing camera to scan the road and adjust the suspension accordingly.
You can power small devices from the battery with 3.6kW charging power outdoors and inside the vehicle (V2L), while there is also a one-pedal drive mode and regenerative braking that also uses navigation in real time and traffic data.
Other differences from the combustion GV70 include active noise control to dampen road noise, sensor-based rear occupant warning and a heat pump system for air conditioning.
The interior also features unique backlit door trim graphics and unique interior trim, while the three-spoke sports steering wheel features a Boost button.
Genesis claims that the space in the back seat is comparable to that of the combustion-powered GV70, even with the batteries under the floor.
As with other Genesis electric vehicles, the purchase price includes the choice of a five-year Chargefox subscription or home charger (including installation).
Price
- 2023 Genesis GV70 electrified: $ 127,800
The price excludes road costs.
Transmissions
The Genesis Electrified GV70 features a twin-engine all-wheel drive powertrain, with each engine producing 180kW of power and 350Nm of torque. In total, there are 360 kW of power (in Boost mode) and 700 Nm of torque.
Genesis claims a 0-60 mph time of 4.2 seconds.
Efficiency
The Genesis Electrified GV70 has a 77.4 kWh battery with a range of 445 km under the most rigorous WLTP test cycle.
It has an 800V charging system, so it will only take 18 minutes to charge 10 to 80% using a 350kW DC fast charger.
Dimensions
The 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 is 4715mm long, 1910mm wide and 1630mm high on a 2875mm wheelbase. The empty weight is 2245 kg.
Maintenance and warranty
The Genesis Electrified GV70 is backed by a five-year unlimited mileage warranty, with an eight-year warranty on the high voltage battery.
Genesis offers five years of free maintenance and five years of Genesis To You and auto pickup and return service. This means that if you live within 70km of the Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane CBDs, a Genesis employee will pick up your vehicle for maintenance and drop you off with a Genesis courtesy car.
The brand also includes 10 years of 24/7 roadside assistance.
Safety
While the Genesis GV70 has a five-star rating from ANCAP, this only applies to the four-cylinder variants. The electrified GV70, like the 3.5T petrol, is currently unclassified.
Standard safety features include:
- Adaptive cruise control with stop / go
- Blind spot assistance
- Lane Keeping Aid
- Lane Keeping Assistant (Lane Centering)
- Rear cross traffic assistance
- Parking collision avoidance assistance – Reverse
- Safe exit assistance
- Driver attention warning
- Departure notice of the main vehicle
- Intelligent speed limit assistance
- Panoramic camera with 3D view
- Front and rear parking sensors
There is also an autonomous emergency braking system, which includes:
- Pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Evasive steering assistance
- Curve / cross junction bracket
- Lane change assistant on arrival / side
standard equipment
Standard equipment includes:
- 14.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Augmented reality satellite navigation
- Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Lexicon audio system 14 x 1050W speakers
- Upside-down display
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Nappa leather upholstery
- 18-way electric front seats with driver memory
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Massage the front seats
- Heated rear seats (outer back and base, center base)
- Heated steering wheel
- Electric tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
- Manual rear sun blinds
- Split / foldable rear seat 60/40 reclining
- Active noise control
- wireless phone charger
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Electronically controlled suspension overview
- Automatic high beams
- Intelligent front lighting system (LED matrix headlights)
- Smart parking assistance
- Remote intelligent parking assistance
- Panoramic roof
- Hands-free electric tailgate
- Remote start
- Tire pressure monitoring
Colors
Matte paint is the only option on the electrified GV70, priced at $ 2000.
There are 13 external finishes: nine glossy and four matte.
Matte finishes include:
- White Matterhorn
- Melbourne Gray
- Brunswick Green
- Atacama copper
Glossy finishes include:
- Uyuni White
- Salvatore Silver
- Himalayan gray
- Vik Black
- Cardiff Green
- Adriatic blue
- Mauna Red
- Barossa Burgundy
- Atacama copper
The interior is available in the following colors:
- Obsidian black
- Pine Grove Green and Ocean Blue (two-tone)
- Glacier White and Ocean Blue (two-tone, with copper piping)
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