The Genesis GV70 is MotorTrend’s 2022 SUV of the Year. Join MT’s Ed Loh and Amanda Busick as they take the vehicle for a spin to see why.
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00:03 We've all experienced it,
00:04 when you're surprised by something
00:05 you never really knew you needed.
00:07 Well, our editors certainly did,
00:09 the very first time they encountered the Genesis GV70.
00:13 They fell in love with its stunning exterior design,
00:16 its high-tech, sumptuous interior,
00:18 and of course, how much fun it is behind the wheel.
00:21 It's why we named it Motor Trend's 2022 SUV of the Year.
00:25 You know, the luxury SUV space is incredibly crowded,
00:28 and to stand out, you gotta take a risk.
00:31 And in this case, it really paid off.
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00:36 So what really stuck out to our judges
00:46 when they first came upon the Genesis GV70
00:49 is how athletic and sporty it looks.
00:51 It's got a low, wide stance
00:53 that's really set off by the quad headlights
00:55 and that very beautiful cressed grill.
00:58 And then down the sides,
00:59 some very interesting and sporty line work.
01:02 Genesis calls it parabolic lines,
01:04 and it's set off by some unique bright work
01:07 around the C pillar.
01:08 And on the back end,
01:10 quad taillights really emphasize its athleticism
01:13 and sportiness as it goes down the road.
01:15 The entire Motor Trend team was blown away
01:23 while test driving this car,
01:25 and that's simply because the GV70
01:27 does not sacrifice comfort for dynamic performance.
01:31 Starting underneath the hood,
01:32 you have that available 3.5 liter twin turbo engine
01:36 that produces 375 horsepower.
01:41 You also have an adaptive suspension,
01:43 and it also comes available with 21 inch wheels.
01:46 The Genesis GV70 comes standard with an all-wheel drive
01:49 and an eight-speed automatic transmission.
01:51 That allows the driver to cut loose when wanted
01:54 and slow down when needed.
01:56 This car is much more than just a pretty face.
01:59 - So, you know, when it comes to how well
02:01 this vehicle executes its mission as a luxury SUV,
02:04 absolutely nails it.
02:05 I mean, just look at this cabin.
02:07 Form follows function in a beautiful and elegant way.
02:11 Materials are very rich, very premium feeling,
02:13 and there's tons of technology too.
02:15 14.5 inch touchscreen display,
02:18 very easy to use and super helpful.
02:21 And you know, the second row passengers
02:23 are not second class either.
02:24 The Genesis team spent a lot of time carving out room
02:27 for them and giving them a ton of standard luxury features.
02:31 - And that extends to the efficiency as well.
02:33 The 2.5 liter, it matches the other gas powered performers
02:37 in the category.
02:39 The 3.5 liter, while you do trade
02:42 on some of that efficiency, you pick up the extra power.
02:45 - When it comes to safety,
02:50 the GV70 is an IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus,
02:53 and what's even better, safety is not an add on cost
02:57 unlike other luxury manufacturers.
02:59 Every GV70 comes standard with a suite of safety systems.
03:04 - Traditional luxury automakers often play it safe,
03:07 but Genesis took a big risk with the 2022 GV70
03:11 and it paid off.
03:12 - This vehicle absolutely nails it
03:14 against our awards criteria.
03:16 - And that is why they're this year's
03:18 Motor Trend SUV of the Year.
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03:23 - It really makes us excited about what's ahead
03:28 for the future of the Genesis brand.
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