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Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers |
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| Body Style | SUV |
| Base Price | $45,886–$59,008 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
Our scoring places the 2025 Genesis GV70 at 8.4/10 overall, which translates to a Recommended rating for this suv. Its strongest dimension is Safety at 9.0/10, while Performance at 7.8/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. It's a solid all-rounder that delivers across most dimensions without obvious deal-breakers.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. We score reliability at 8.4/10 — better than most direct rivals, if short of the segment's best. The 9.0/10 safety score puts it near the top of the class on this dimension; the official trim-level results at nhtsa.gov are worth a final check.
Performance scores 7.8/10 — competent for everyday use. Acceleration and handling are adequate for commuting and highway driving, though enthusiasts will want to look at higher-rated alternatives. The cabin tech earns 8.5/10 — infotainment, smartphone integration, and driver-assistance are all close to the best this class offers.
Priced from $45,886–$59,008, 26 MPG, seating 5, the Genesis GV70 sits in the premium tier of the suv category. Value is where it presses its advantage — 8.1/10, meaning the feature set and quality outrun the asking price. At 1 year old, it's recent enough that the core feature set holds up well against current competition.
Our take: The 2025 Genesis GV70 is a solid, well-rounded suv that covers the essentials without obvious deal-breakers. For most buyers in this segment, it's a safe, dependable choice.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2025 Genesis GV70 ranks #5 of 2454 suvs in the Carivo database — better than 100% of the segment. Its 8.4/10 overall score is 1.0 points above the segment average of 7.4/10. Its $45,886 starting price is about 27% above the segment's median of $36,079.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full SUV ranking →
Smart-money pick: the 2022 Genesis GV70 scores 8.2/10 — within striking distance of the 2025's 8.4 — and starts roughly $4,000 lower. If you don't need the newest model year, that's money better spent on a higher trim or kept in your pocket.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
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| 2026 | 8.4/10 | $45,886 | Read review → |
| 2025 (this review) | 8.4/10 | $45,886 | |
| 2024 | 8.4/10 | $44,550 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 8.2/10 | $43,213 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 8.2/10 | $41,877 | Read review → |
The following recall campaigns have been filed with NHTSA for this model and year. Recall repairs are performed free of charge by franchised dealers; check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Electrical system / instrument cluster/panel 20/02/2025 · 25V105000 | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain Genesis 2023-2024 G80, GV80, 2025 GV70 and 2023-2025 GV70 "Electrified" vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the… |
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| Fuel system, gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings 10/04/2026 · 26V229000 | Hyundai Motor America (Genesis) is recalling certain Genesis 2022-2026 GV70, 2023-2025 G90, 2021-2025 G80, and GV80 vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail. |
Source: NHTSA recall database, fetched at page build time.
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