Genesis Motors Australia says the brand new medium sized GV70 SUV will be available in local dealerships from July 2021.
The new model is offered with a choice of three turbocharged powertrains, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and either rear- or all-wheel drive, with and optional Sport Line and Luxury Packages.
It wears the brand’s familiar crest grille with G-Matrix pattern and the two-stripe quad lamp headlights.
Genesis says the GV70 interior is inspired by the Korean ‘Beauty of White Space’ architectural philosophy, which carefully balances function and tranquillity to create an open, uncluttered cabin with a sporty, driver-focused instrument layout.
“We are delighted to announce the introduction of the brand new GV70, as our second Genesis SUV in Australia,” Genesis Motors Australia chief executive Jun Heo says.
“The first-ever GV70 applies the Genesis Athletic Elegance design philosophy to the medium SUV while showcasing an array of advanced safety and technology,” he says.
GV70 model range
The range opening Genesis GV70 2.5T is powered by a 224kW, 422Nm 2.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine driving the rear wheels.
In the GV70 2.5T AWD this engine is teamed with an electronically controlled Genesis AWD system.
The Genesis GV70 2.2D AWD pairs a new 154kW, 440Nm all-aluminium 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine with electronically controlled Genesis AWD.
The flagship Genesis GV70 3.5T AWD Sport features a, 279kW, 530Nm twin-turbocharged 3.5-litre petrol V6, also paired with electronically controlled Genesis AWD, and an exclusive electro-mechanical Limited Slip Differential (e-LSD) on the rear axle.
Every GV70 has eight airbags, with a centre side airbag between the front seats to prevent serious injuries due to potential driver and passenger collision, in the event of a side impact.
There is also a standard suite of Genesis Active Safety Control advanced technologies.
Every Genesis GV70 features a panorama sunroof, adjustable ambient lighting, an acoustic laminated windshield and front door glass, genuine leather-appointed seats and stitched leather-appointed dashboard and door trims.
Standard conveniences include 12-way power adjustable front seats with heating and ventilation, reclining rear seats, remote start via Smart Key, a power operated tailgate with hands-free opening, and manual sunshades for the rear doors.
Infotainment features include a 14.5-inch HD touch screen display, navigation with Augmented Reality (AR) view function and live traffic updates, integrated controller with handwriting recognition, digital radio (DAB+), and Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto compatibility.
Additionally, there is also a nine-speaker Genesis audio system, wireless (Qi standard) smartphone charging, and dual-zone climate control with temperature control for the second row.
The GV70 can be further enhanced with the availability of optional Sport Line and Luxury Packages.
The Sport Line Package for GV70 brings 19-inch Sport Line alloy wheels, a sport brake package, large caliber dual exhaust finishers, and a Sport+ drive mode.
It also incorporates a Sport Line exterior package including Sport front and rear bumpers, gloss black sport radiator grille, front skid plate and roof rails, and dark chrome radiator grille surround and window frame trims.
Inside the Sport Line package includes Nappa Leather and suede appointed sport seats, and a suede headlining and pillars, a sport steering wheel, sport alloy pedals, sport aluminium trim, and sport gauges for oil temperature, torque and turbo boost.
The Luxury Package for GV70 introduces additional Genesis Active Safety Control technologies, including Forward Attention Warning (FAW) and Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist – Rear (PCA-R) systems.
There is also an Intelligent Front-Lighting System (IFS), rear privacy glass and, for 3.5T AWD Sport or Sport Line Package versions, 21-inch alloy wheels.
The cabin provides Nappa Leather appointed seats and a suede headlining and pillars, a quilted seat pattern and 3D effect backlit trim.
Additional features include a 12.3-inch full screen Instrument Cluster with 3D function, a Head Up Display (HUD) and 1050 watt, 16-speaker Lexicon by Harman audio.
There is also a Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) system, an 18-way adjustable driver’s seat, an ergo motion massage function for driver’s seat, a passenger seat walk-in switch, a heated steering wheel and second-row seats, and three-zone climate control.
More than 11 exterior colours (eight gloss and three matte), eight interior colours and four interior trim inserts are on offer to allow customers to personalise their SUV.
Pricing
| ENGINE | 2.5T | 2.5T AWD | 2.2D AWD | 3.5T AWD SPORT |
| G2.5 FR T-GDi | $66,400 | $68,800 | – | – |
| D2.2 FR VGT | – | – | $71,800 | – |
| G3.5 FR T-GDi | – | – | – | $83,400 |
| OPTION PRICING | 2.5T | 2.5T AWD | 2.2D AWD | 3.5T AWD SPORT |
| Sport Line Package | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 | – |
| Luxury Package | $11,000 | $11,000 | $11,000 | $6,600 |
| Sport Line & Luxury Packages | $13,000 | $13,000 | $13,000 | – |
| Matte Paint | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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