Genesis GV70
6 model years from 2022 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2022–2027
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Latest engines
- 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 22–24 combined, by year
- EV range
- up to 263 mi
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2025)
- Recalls
- 11 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2022 (96)
- Fewest problems
- 2023
- Interest
- 3,659 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 GV70 in brief
The 2026 Genesis GV70 is a standard SUV offered with 2 engines (2.5L 4-cyl turbo and 3.5L 6-cyl turbo) and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 185 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,167 lb (2.5l 4dr SUV).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway), 15% better than the 2026 standard SUV average of 20 MPG, for an estimated $800 a year in fuel.
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 263 miles and takes about 8.9 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
The Genesis GV70 has 6 model years in our data, from 2022 to 2027, classed as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Its most efficient year was 2025 at 24 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 22 to 24 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the engine (54), electrical system (50), fuel/propulsion system (50).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data.
2023 has the most recalls (6); all years together count 11 campaigns and 252 owner complaints.
How the 2022 GV70 compares
The 2022 Genesis GV70 is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (2.5L 4-cyl turbo and 3.5L 6-cyl turbo) and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 185 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,167 lb (2.5l 4dr SUV).
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.
From the Wikipedia article "Genesis GV70", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 GV70 pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 23 MPG combined — 15% better than the average 2026 standard SUV (20 MPG).
- Electric version availableOffered as a electric as well as gas.
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 GV70
19 owner complaints · 5 recalls
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
None of the 3 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 3 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
GV70 changes by model year
- 2027
- Longest EV range down from 263 to 250 miles
- 2026
- Longest EV range up from 236 to 263 miles
- 2024
- New all-electric version
- 2023
- Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 5 stars overall
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 6 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 23 MPG | 185.4 in | 4,167 lb | Not rated | 3 | 29 |
| 2025 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 24 MPG | 185.4 in | 4,167 lb | ★★★★★ | 3 | 39 |
| 2024 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 24 MPG | 185.4 in | 4,167 lb | ★★★★★ | 5 | 19 |
| 2023 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 24 MPG | 185.4 in | 4,167 lb | ★★★★★ | 6 | 69 |
| 2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 24 MPG | 185.4 in | 4,167 lb | Not rated | 5 | 96 |
Alternatives to the 2026 GV70
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | 357 mi | Not rated | 8 |
| 2026 Porsche Cayenne | 19 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 BMW X5 | 25 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Land Rover Defender | 20 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2026 BMW X3 | 29 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Genesis. How we calculate this →



