"Urban SUV Packed with Advanced Technology"…Genesis GV70 Global Unveiling

Engine Lineup Including Gasoline 2.5 Turbo, Gasoline 3.5 Turbo, and Diesel 2.2

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ji-hee] Genesis unveiled its first mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV), the 'GV70.' The GV70 boasts strengths such as an exterior design emphasizing a dynamic image, a driver-centric interior design, and stable driving performance and powertrain capabilities befitting a luxury SUV.

On the 8th, Genesis held a global digital unveiling event for the GV70 online and introduced key specifications including the engine lineup. Jang Jae-hoon, head of Genesis Business Division, stated, “Genesis strives to ensure that every aspect connected to customers?from design to products, services, and lifestyle?is integrally connected and genuinely felt,” adding, “With today’s GV70 unveiling, Genesis will continue to prioritize customers and deliver luxurious vehicle models and special experiences in customers’ daily lives based on this commitment.”

The GV70 is offered with three engine lineups: gasoline 2.5 turbo, gasoline 3.5 turbo, and diesel 2.2. Each model features a sports package that includes an electronic limited-slip differential (e-LSD) and sports-specific wheels to emphasize a dynamic image.

The tentative sales price is set between 49 million and 75 million KRW, with the finalized sales price and contract start date to be announced later.

GV70 (Photo by Genesis)

GV70 side view (Photo by Genesis)

GV70 rear view (Photo by Genesis)

◆Dynamic Exterior Reflecting 'Genesis Design Philosophy'... Interior Emphasizes 'Beauty of Space'

The GV70 inherits Genesis’s design identity elements such as the crest grille shaped like a wing emblem and quad lamps, while implementing streamlined lines to complete a dynamic yet practical design. The front features Genesis’s wing emblem expressed through quad lamps and the crest grille, clearly representing Genesis’s identity. Notably, the quad lamps and crest grille are aligned at the same height, creating a confident image. Additionally, the G-Matrix pattern is applied to the radiator grille and other areas, adding a sporty feel.

The side profile highlights the parabolic line, an arch-shaped line starting from above the quad lamps and crossing the body, contrasted by a voluminous rear fender to emphasize dynamism. The rear incorporates a gently sloping rear window and a simple yet voluminous tailgate, embodying the image of a coupe-style SUV. Functional elements such as the license plate and reverse lights are placed on the bumper to accentuate the simple rear design.

The interior design harmoniously blends the beauty of space and sporty sensibility through a layout that maximizes simple shapes and emotional volume. Inspired by the aerodynamic shape of an airplane wing, the interior design prominently uses oval elements as the main theme. Sleek air vents and thin chrome lines crossing them extend to the doors, creating a spacious feeling that envelops passengers. The application of LCD touchpads has been expanded to minimize the number of control buttons on the center fascia and enhance convenience.

The GV70 enhances comfort with optimal interior space distribution, offering spacious passenger areas and a low seating height. Rear seat convenience is improved with wide backrest angles, legroom, and ventilated seats.

Genesis allows customers to choose from various interior colors and materials to suit their preferences. A total of 12 exterior colors are offered, including three new colors. The new colors are Mauna Red, Glossy Barossa Burgundy, and Matte Barossa Burgundy. In addition, glossy colors such as Cardiff Green, Uyuni White, Beak Black, Seville Silver, Royal Blue, and Carbon Metal, as well as matte colors like Matterhorn White, Melbourne Grey, and Brunswick Green, are available.

Interior color packages include five options: ▲Obsidian Black monotone ▲Obsidian Black and Vanilla Beige two-tone ▲Ocean Wave Blue and Pine Grove Green two-tone ▲Ocean Wave Blue and Havana Brown two-tone ▲Slate Gray and Velvet Burgundy two-tone. There are also three sports package exclusive colors: ▲Ultramarine Blue monotone ▲Obsidian Black monotone ▲Obsidian Black and Sevilla Red two-tone.

GV70 (Photo by Genesis)

GV70 (Photo by Genesis)

◆Dynamic Power Performance for Rear-Wheel-Drive-Based SUV

The GV70 delivers dynamic power performance befitting a rear-wheel-drive-based luxury mid-size SUV. It is offered with three engines: gasoline 2.5 turbo, gasoline 3.5 turbo, and diesel 2.2. The gasoline 2.5 turbo model produces a maximum output of 304 horsepower, maximum torque of 43.0 kgf·m, and combined fuel efficiency of 10.7 km/l. The gasoline 3.5 turbo model delivers 380 horsepower, 54.0 kgf·m of torque, and 8.6 km/l combined fuel efficiency. The diesel 2.2 model offers 210 horsepower, 45.0 kgf·m torque, and 13.6 km/l combined fuel efficiency.

The gasoline 2.5 turbo and 3.5 turbo engines apply a dual fuel injection system that uses direct injection and intake port injection depending on driving conditions, achieving excellent performance and fuel efficiency. A water-cooled intercooler is also applied to improve acceleration response. The diesel 2.2 engine reduces engine weight by using an aluminum block and improves acceleration response with a ball bearing turbocharger.

Additionally, Genesis equips the GV70 with launch control as a standard feature, which optimally controls engine torque and wheel spin to maximize acceleration from a standstill. This enables the gasoline 3.5 turbo model to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds.

To ensure stable driving under various conditions, an off-road driving mode is also applied. The active sound system outputs virtual engine sounds linked to the vehicle’s driving mode, providing lively engine sounds according to the selected mode.

The GV70 also secures quietness befitting a luxury SUV by applying soundproof glass to the windshield and windows and enhancing sound absorption performance with an engine room firewall structure and double-layer floor insulation.

GV70 Interior (Photo by Genesis)

◆Genesis CarPay and After Blow... Equipped with Advanced New Technologies

Genesis applied various new technologies to the GV70 to protect passengers from internal and external hazards, including advanced autonomous driving technologies based on active safety.

Genesis incorporated features such as ▲Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) ▲Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) ▲Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) ▲Driver Attention Warning (DAW) and Forward Attention Warning (FAW) ▲Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC). Notably, key safety and convenience features like FCA, BCA, DAW, and NSCC are standard across all trims to enhance product competitiveness. Highway Driving Assist II supports not only highway and expressway driving but also lane changes via steering wheel control when the turn signal switch is operated.

Moreover, Genesis completed the 'intelligent car' by adding biometric new technologies and advanced infotainment systems. The GV70 introduces the world’s first ‘in-vehicle simple payment Genesis CarPay-linked fingerprint authentication system’ and radar sensor-based ‘Advanced Rear Occupant Alert’ technology.

The in-vehicle simple payment Genesis CarPay-linked fingerprint authentication system allows payment execution with fingerprint recognition alone, linked to Genesis CarPay. The Advanced Rear Occupant Alert technology uses a more precise radar sensor than the existing ultrasonic sensor to detect even subtle movements of rear-seat occupants and notifies the driver via text message.

Meanwhile, Genesis plans to operate the personalized sales system 'Your Genesis' for the GV70 as well. Accordingly, customers can freely configure their vehicles to suit their lifestyles through various combinations when contracting for the GV70.

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