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Genesis GV70 SUV sets a benchmark in premium medium sized SUV’s

david berthon

If you wanted a benchmark for how far the Korean car makers have come in
recent years you only need look at the Genesis brand. Hyundai’s luxury brand
has gone from strength to strength, now with a portfolio of two sedans and three
SUV’s but constrained in volume terms by some very tight supply. I’m driving the
in demand medium sized GV70 SUV which currently represents 50 percent of
Genesis sales however if you want one you’ll probably have to wait up to 12
months on order – there’s five GV70 models – three turbo petrol, one turbo diesel
and one electric – I’ve been driving the 3.5-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 Sport AWD –
with eight-speed automatic $84,600. So where does it sit in the market – against
the likes of the Mercedes GLC, BMW’s X3, Audi’s Q5, Lexus’s NX and Volvo’s
XC60. If you’re welded on to European badges think again – the design, build
quality, finishes, driving experience and overall feel of the Genesis CV70 is up
there with the very best from Europe. It comes with five-year/unlimited kilometre
warranty and welcome free routine servicing for the first five years. Lack of badge
presence however is its only real minus in a premium market segment that puts
huge emphasis on it. I’m David Berthon.

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