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2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 First Drive Review: Put this EV on your short list

ATLANTA, Ga. — ThereÂ’s something interesting about the Genesis Electrified GV70, and even though itÂ’s plainly obvious, itÂ’s still worth pointing out: its skin and much of its chassis are basically shared with the regular Genesis GV70. Whereas most other EVs employ a dedicated platform intended to take full advantage of a battery-powered carÂ’s inherent differences, Genesis engineers decided to employ a vehicle architecture that can accommodate both internal combustion and electrification. This isnÂ’t entirely unique to Genesis. The BMW i4, for instance, shares its modular Cluster Architecture platform with a slew of gas-fueled vehicles. But itÂ’s noteworthy nonetheless, due in no small part to the much-heralded collection of other EVs in the Hyundai Motor CompanyÂ’s portfolio: the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and 6, Kia EV6 and GenesisÂ’ own GV60, all of which use a dedicated electric chassis known internally as E-GMP. Instead of simply making additional models off E-GMP, Genesis has seemingly invested in a second, bespoke vehicle architecture for itself. The Electrified GV70 is a couple inches longer than the GV60 but has a wheelbase thatÂ’s exactly an inch shorter. The 70 has a little over a cubic foot more passenger space overall, but less front and rear legroom. The 60Â’s steeply raked roofline cuts into cargo capacity, leaving the 70 to take the stowage crown with 56.5 cubic feet (compared to 54.7) behind the first row and 28.7 behind the second row (compared to 24). Those numbers make the EV version a smidge smaller inside than the gas-powered GV70, in case youÂ’re wondering. Intriguingly, a look at the specifications between the GV60 and GV70 reveals thereÂ’s even more to the story. Both vehicles use a battery pack with a rated capacity of 77.4-kilowatt-hours, and the Electrified GV70Â’s 429 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque match those of the GV60 Performance model (the ponies can similarly be upped to 483 for 10 seconds at a time using the “Boost” button located on the steering wheel). The five-stage regenerative braking and highest I-Pedal modes carry over as well. Turns out thereÂ’s more sharing going on between the two vehicles than it seems at first blush. Whatever the reasoning behind the decision to share some bits and pieces between models but not others, weÂ’re quite pleased with the results.

Editors’ Picks February 2023 | Audi RS 3, electric G80 and a longtime favorite

In this month’s set of EditorsÂ’ Picks, we see a wide variety of vehicles earn our recommended status. The Audi RS 3 is a truly stellar sedan with a killer engine, great handling and still enough comfort for daily use. Genesis finds its way onto the list again with its electric version of the G80 midsize sedan, and VolvoÂ’s XC90 still charms after all these years. In case you missed our previous Editors' Picks posts, hereÂ’s a quick refresher on whatÂ’s going on here. We rate all the new cars we drive with a 1-10 score. Cars that are exemplary in their respective segments get an EditorsÂ’ Pick designation. Those are the ones weÂ’d recommend to our friends, family and anybody whoÂ’s curious and asks the question. The list that youÂ’ll find below consists of every car we rated in January that earned an EditorsÂ’ Pick. 2023 Audi RS 3 Quick take: The Audi RS 3 keeps the passion alive with a superb sounding 5-cylinder engine and a torque-vectoring rear differential that massively ups the handling fun. Its interior is a little bland, but it's still a handsome Audi on the outside. Score: 8.0 What it competes with: Mercedes-AMG CLA 45, BMW M240i, Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing, VW Golf R Pros: Epic engine sound, fun AWD system, great handling and acceleration, attractive exterior styling Cons: Interior doesn't pop, expensive for its size From the editors: Road Test Editor Zac Palmer — "If you love a special engine, the Audi RS 3 is a car for you. Few powertrains sound and feel as special as the 5-cylinder engine in the RS 3, and the ferocity with which it accelerates will have you laughing your head off with every pull. The sheer performance out of this little machine is extraordinary, and I'd recommend it to anybody shopping for a small, luxury sports car daily. All that said, I wish Audi could've sorted out better steering and a suitable interior. As-is, both of those factors are negatives in a car that is almost all upside." In-depth analysis: 2023 Audi RS 3 First Drive Review: To hell with business cases   2023 Volvo XC90 2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge View 15 Photos Quick take: The XC90 may be old now, but key updates and a timeless design ensure it's competitive as ever. The Scandinavian interior design appeal has never faded, and now the Google-based infotainment system is fresh and snappy. Even the Recharge PHEV is an awesome alternative with great range and strong electric motor.

Genesis recalls over 65,000 cars for potential exploding seat belt pretensioners

Genesis has issued a recall that applies to over 65,000 units of the G80, GV60, GV70 and GV80 built between 2020 and 2023. The vehicles included in the campaign are fitted with front seat belt pretensioners that can explode in an accident and pelt shrapnel into the cabin. Assigned recall number 23V-094 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the campaign includes 9,720 units of the G80 built between July 2020 and January 2023, 940 units of the GV60 built between February and December 2022, 21,917 units of the GV70 built between March 2021 and January 2023 and 32,940 units of the GV80 (pictured) built between July 2020 and December 2022. Genesis estimates that the defect is present in about 1% of the 65,517 cars it's recalling, but the issue is potentially serious. The cars that are part of the campaign are equipped with pyrotechnic-type seat belt pretensioners that can "deploy abnormally in certain crashes due to [an] over-pressurization of the pretensioner pipe," according to the manufacturer. In turn, this problem can send "metal fragments" flying across the cabin, which increases the risk of an injury. Genesis parent company Hyundai isn't aware of any injuries or fatalities, however. It sounds like there's no way to predict whether a pretensioner will explode. Genesis points out that "the potential for this condition is dependent on vehicle characteristics, pretensioner load limiter specification, airbag control unit logic, and crash duration and severity." Owners of affected cars will be notified by mail starting in April 2023. They'll be asked to bring their vehicle to the nearest dealer so that a technician can secure the seat belt pretensioner's micro gas generator and delivery pipe with a cap to prevent abnormal deployment. This isn't the first time that Hyundai has issued a recall to address exploding seat belt pretensioners. In November 2021, the firm issued recall number 21V-796 to replace the part in 978 units of the Elantra, Venue, GV70, and GV80. Genesis stresses that GV70s and GV80s whose pretensioners were replaced as part of the last recall also need to have the new remedy completed. Elantra and Venue owners seemingly don't need to worry: over 300,000 cars built by Hyundai and sister company Kia have already been recalled to correct this problem. Related video: This content is hosted by a third party. To view it, please update your privacy preferences. Manage Settings.

Genesis announces pricing for the Electrified GV70 SUV

Though it offers an EV on a dedicated electric platform, Genesis has done well with electrified versions of its internal combustion vehicles. The Electrified G80 is every bit as plush and compelling as its gas-powered counterpart, and Genesis recently announced the Electrified GV70. Pricing details are now available, and the starting MSRP is significantly steeper than the gas GV70. The Electrified GV70 is Genesis’ first vehicle to be assembled in the United States and its first to be built outside of South Korea. Its base price of $65,580 makes it roughly $20,000 more expensive than the gas-powered GV70 and around $6,000 more than the GV60, an EV that shares a platform with the Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5. Though expensive, the Electrified GV70 brings plenty for the price. It comes standard with dual-160kW electric motors, a 77.4-kWh battery, 20-inch wheels, leather upholstery, wireless charging, a 14.5-inch infotainment touchscreen, Genesis Digital Key, and a host of advanced safety features. All new Genesis models launched from 2025 will be electric, and the automaker has said its entire lineup will be electric by 2030. Like parent company Hyundai, Genesis will launch several new electric models in the next few years, including two cars and three other SUVs. The premium company will be the first within HyundaiÂ’s orbit to go electric, but the group aims to dethrone Tesla at the top of the EV sales rankings. Though still in single-digit market share territory, EVs have grown significantly in recent years. They now account for 6% of the total vehicle market in the United States, aided by high gas prices, federal incentives, and compelling new models. The federal government hopes to accelerate the growth further and wants 50% of new vehicles sold here to be electric by 2030. Related video: This content is hosted by a third party. To view it, please update your privacy preferences. Manage Settings. How the Genesis Electrified GV70 is different from the unelectrified GV70

BMW tops Consumer Reports 2023 Brand Report Card

Feels like we wrote about Consumer Reports' 2022 Brand Report Car and 10 Top Picks a few weeks ago, but it was last April. So the mag is back with a ranked roster of 32 brands and 10 vehicles in four categories for your debating pleasure. Starting with the brands, last year's top three were Subaru, Mazda and BMW. This year, the Munich crew climbed two spots to win the prize thanks to "Superb road test scores and solid results in CR’s reliability and owner satisfaction surveys." Subaru narrowly fell to second, maintaining its four-year run in the top three. Mini, eighth last year, jumped five spots to get the last step on the podium. The rest of the top 10 were Lexus (up one spot from last year), Honda (down one spot from last year), Toyota (up three), Genesis (up 12), Mazda (down six), Audi (down three) and Kia (up eight). The magazine and testing outfit says its Brand Report Card "[reveals] which automakers are producing the most well-performing, safe, and reliable vehicles based on CRÂ’s independent testing and member surveys," and that "Brands that rise to the top tend to have the most consistent performance across their model lineups." Last year's top 10 had six automakers from Japan, three from Germany (giving Mini credit for England), none from the U.S. or South Korea, and five luxury brands. This year's list counts five makes from Japan, two from Germany because Porsche fell out of the top ten, two from South Korea, still none from the U.S., and four luxury brands. Buick again ranked as the best domestic, dropping to 12th after being 11th last year. The big mover was Lincoln, its 10-place jump up to 16th attributed to better reliability from the Corsair and Nautilus. Tesla's improved overall reliability saw it climb six spots to 17th. Dodge climbed one spot to 15th. Jeep got out of the penalty box in last to come second-to-last. Land Rover fell three places into the penalty spot.  CR's top 10 vehicle models The 10 Top Picks list is practically a new list. Only two holdovers made it to 2023, those being the Subaru Forester and Kia Telluride.

2023 Honda Pilot and the promise and pitfalls of PHEVs | Autoblog Podcast #766

In this episode of the Autoblog Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Greg Migliore is joined by Associate Editor Byron Hurd for a chat about the new 2023 Honda Pilot and its beefed-up TrailSport model. After that, we get a winter-weather long-term update on the BMW 330e care of Greg. Then, it's on to news. The big headlines this week were the brand-new Mazda CX-90 crossover and word that Genesis plans to build its outrageous (and expensive) X convertible concept. Is the world ready for a Bentley fighter from Korea? Send us your questions for the Mailbag and Spend My Money at: Podcast@Autoblog.com. Autoblog Podcast #766 Get The Podcast Apple Podcasts – Subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes Spotify – Subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast on Spotify RSS – Add the Autoblog Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator MP3 – Download the MP3 directly Rundown Cars we're driving 2023 Honda Pilot 2022 BMW 330e xDrive  News 2024 Mazda CX-90 three-row SUV revealed, with your choice of inline-6 or PHEV The ravishing Genesis X Convertible Concept is going into production Feedback Email – Podcast@Autoblog.com Review the show on Apple Podcasts Autoblog is now live on your smart speakers and voice assistants with the audio Autoblog Daily Digest. Say “Hey Google, play the news from Autoblog” or "Alexa, open Autoblog" to get your favorite car website in audio form every day. A narrator will take you through the biggest stories or break down one of our comprehensive test drives. Related video: This content is hosted by a third party. To view it, please update your privacy preferences. Manage Settings.

The ravishing Genesis X Convertible Concept is going into production

The Genesis X Concept 2+2 grand tourer that debuted in March 2021 began as an internal design exercise. We said then that Genesis needs to build it. Over the next 18 months, we were treated to follow-ups in the X Speedium Coupe Concept, a shooting brake with more accommodations made for back-seaters, and the X Convertible Concept shown at last year's L.A. Auto Show. Seeing the droptop variant was like finding a gorgeous new example of a species going extinct, the Genesis (conceptually) replenishing an ecosystem that once included the Mercedes-Benz S-Class convertible and Jaguar XK but is now down to the BMW 8 Series, and will soon see the return of the Maserati GranCabrio. Now Automotive News has been told by Peter Lanzavecchia, chairman of Genesis' national dealer advisory council, that the X Convertible Concept is going into production.  Lanzavecchia said that Luc Donckerwolke, chief creative officer for the entire Hyundai Motor Group, gave dealers the news at the body's annual meeting. The dealer body chairman told AN dealers have been trying to get a "performance GT coupe" from the automaker, and have been buzzing about the idea of one entering production "even before Donckerwolke addressed dealers about its planned arrival." It's not clear if this means the X grand tourer with the fixed roof is also going into production, or if the X Convertible with its folding hardtop is the only one headed to market. We'd like to see both, but either way, hooray for us. As we would have expected from seeing the first car in the trilogy, the convertible is a flagship. Even knowing that, though, Lanzavecchia's comment to AN that "I don't know if it's going to be over $200,000 or $300,000, but I guarantee we're going see a lot of Bentley Continental convertible trade-ins on that when it comes to our showrooms," is unexpected. The 2023 G90 sedan that starts at about $90,000 is the most expensive model the brand offers here at the moment. He added that "sales volume might be extremely limited." Based on these rough outlines, we're talking about South Korea's version of the Cadillac Celestiq — luxury brand wants to make an emphatic point about being A Luxury Brand with an EV in a segment it has never played in that costs more than double it's most expensive traditional offering. Bring it.

Editors’ Picks December 2022 | Genesis G90, Mazda3 and an old favorite

The last Editors' Picks collection of 2022 consists of picks from three different segments. We recently got our first shot at the 2023 Genesis G90, which instantly found a warm place in our heart. Plus, a couple of favorites from years past came through. Look out for even more ratings come the new year as a ton of fresh metal comes onto the market. Tons of totally new EVs and sports cars may have hit the streets in 2022, but there are even more new and exciting cars coming. In case you missed our previous Editors' Picks posts, here’s a quick refresher on whatÂ’s going on here. We rate all the new cars we drive with a 1-10 score. Cars that are exemplary in their respective segments get EditorsÂ’ Pick status. Those are the ones weÂ’d recommend to our friends, family and anybody whoÂ’s curious and asks the question. The list that youÂ’ll find below consists of every car we rated in December month that earned an EditorsÂ’ Pick. 2023 Genesis G90 2023 Genesis G90 View 55 Photos Quick take: The Genesis G90 is now a full-size sedan without any major compromises versus its competition. It rides beautifully, features a tech-forward but still usable interior and even has a powerful and refined powertrain. Score: 8.5 What it competes with: Lexus LS 500, BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Audi A8 Pros: Gorgeous design, efficient and powerful powertrain, super-luxurious interior, great value Cons: Doesn't handle as well as competitors From the editors: Road Test Editor Zac Palmer — "The Genesis G90 is all-new for 2023, and what a stupendous luxury sedan it is. The mild-hybrid twin-turbo V6 powertrain is smooth and powerful for effortless acceleration. Its air suspension and electronically controlled dampers waft you over poor pavement with nary a cabin disturbance. Every last luxury you might want for is present from auto-opening doors, massaging seats and rear wheel steering. It's all there for a price that is shockingly low versus the leading German luxury sedans, making it all the more impressive." In-depth analysis: 2023 Genesis G90 First Drive Review: No more compromises   2023 Mazda3 Mazda3 Hatch front three quarter View 57 Photos Quick take: The Mazda3 is a blast to drive and has an interior that rivals entry-level luxury cars. It's only real weakness is a slightly tight rear seat and cargo space.

2023 Genesis GV60 Performance Drivers' Notes: Quirky, quick and how 'bout that orb!

The 2023 Genesis GV60 Performance is the top-level version of Genesis’ electric SUV. It unlocks the best acceleration and handling that this crossover has to offer, and itÂ’s surprisingly fun to drive. With the Performance model, Genesis adds in a more powerful front motor, replacing the standard AWD modelÂ’s less potent front motor. This inherently makes the Performance quicker in all driving situations, but the model also adds a “Boost” mode. Press the “Boost” button, and it raises output by 40 horsepower for 10-second bursts, allowing for a 0-62 mph time of just 4.0 seconds. Beyond the performance characteristics of the GV60, it comports itself as a lovely and comfortable electric SUV. Genesis took a chance with this vehicleÂ’s styling by giving it a crossover coupe roofline, and it looks dashing in person. The GV70 Electrified will arrive soon for those who might want a more traditionally shaped SUV. On the inside, the GV60 is full of soft-touch and metal components befitting its luxury badge and price. Big, high-res screens for both the cluster and infotainment system work well. And letÂ’s not forget the glowing orb! You see, the shifter is a glowing orb that rotates 180 degrees to reveal a rotary RND knob not unlike those found in other Genesis vehicles, and while it may look like complexity for complexityÂ’s sake, it sure is a fun party trick. The sticker for our particular test car is a simple one. Mauna Red paint is the only option, adding $575 to the final price of $69,560. The trend of Genesis simply making its cars in single fully loaded models continues here, as the GV60 Performance comes with every option you might want, and doesnÂ’t offer any others. Editor-in-Chief Greg Migliore — The GV60 is the third in Hyundai Motor Co.Â’s lineup of electrified E-GMP triplets, and itÂ’s perhaps the most well-rounded. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 have love-it or hate-it designs -- that to their credit break new ground -- while the GV60 simply takes GenesisÂ’ curvaceous styling and dispatches it in the form of an electric hatch. It works, as does GenesisÂ’ design in most applications. Speaking of style, how about the orb? It flips over upon startup to unveil the shifter knob. Interior design can be fun, perhaps frivolous and a bit showy. But thatÂ’s luxury. Way to go Genesis. I also like all of the buttons, which make the interface intuitive and easy to pick up quickly.

2023 Genesis Electrified G80 earns top IIHS safety rating

The Genesis GV60 gets most of the attention as far as electric cars from the Korean luxury brand, but it's not the only one on sale. The 2023 Genesis Electrified G80 is out there, too, and like its flashy cousin, it has earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award. It earned the best "Good" ratings in every crash test, as well as the "Superior" ratings for collision prevention. Its headlights are just rated "Acceptable," but that's sufficient for the Top Safety Pick+ rating. As a side note, child seat LATCH anchor access was rated "Marginal," and seatbelt reminders were rated "Acceptable." The Genesis lineup is full of Top Safety Pick+ award winners. Every sedan, including the gas-powered G80, gets it, as well as all its SUVs, including the aforementioned GV60 electric. Many of the G80's midsize luxury sedan competitors get the rating as well, such as the Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series, Tesla Model 3, Audi A6 and A7 and Volvo S60 and S90. Related video: This content is hosted by a third party. To view it, please update your privacy preferences. Manage Settings.