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Genesis GV70

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

Genesis GV70
Pictured: Genesis GV70 IAA 2021 1X7A0228. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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

Best year

2024 GV70

19 owner complaints · 5 recalls

NHTSA overall: ★★★★★

No clear problem year

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

Compare the GV70 with any other car →

GV70 changes by model year

  1. 2027
    • Longest EV range down from 263 to 250 miles
  2. 2026
    • Longest EV range up from 236 to 263 miles
  3. 2024
    • New all-electric version
  4. 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
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20272.5L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo22 MPG––Not rated00
20262.5L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo23 MPG185.4 in4,167 lbNot rated329
20252.5L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo24 MPG185.4 in4,167 lb★★★★★339
20242.5L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo24 MPG185.4 in4,167 lb★★★★★519
20232.5L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo24 MPG185.4 in4,167 lb★★★★★669
20222.5L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo24 MPG185.4 in4,167 lbNot rated596
Best combined MPG by model year — Genesis GV70
2022: 24 MPG2023: 24 MPG2024: 24 MPG2025: 24 MPG2026: 23 MPG2027: 22 MPG202220232024202520262027max 24 MPG

Alternatives to the 2026 GV70

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class18 MPGNot rated0
2026 Tesla Model Y357 miNot rated8
2026 Porsche Cayenne19 MPGNot rated1
2026 BMW X525 MPGNot rated2
2026 Land Rover Defender20 MPGNot rated3
2026 BMW X329 MPGNot rated2

Most common owner-reported problems

Engine54
Electrical System50
Fuel/Propulsion System50
Power Train49
Unknown Or Other32
Vehicle Speed Control20
Steering13
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking12
Owner complaints by model year — Genesis GV70
2022: 962023: 692024: 192025: 392026: 292027: 0202220232024202520262027max 96
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Genesis. How we calculate this →