Is the 2026 Genesis GV70 the BEST new compact luxury sport SUV?

FIRST LOOK: The GV70 is getting some changes from Genesis for 2026. On the outside you will discover a revised grill, lighting and front fascia. On the inside you will be greeted by a 27in digital display and full leather interior. Under the hood is a 3.5L twin-turbo V6 mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Is the 2026 Genesis GV70 3.5T the BEST new compact luxury sport SUV?
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[SunOfOne]

I just love it when Joe says “to the door panels”

[randahlbeach]

Thx for the review Joe & Lori - Luv this vehicle.
I've driven the 23 & 24 model yrs with the 3.5 TT and the EV version too.
The best feature is just how quiet it is.
And when you step on it the exhaust note is deep and sounds great!!
So many luxury features; large sunroof that open, massaging drivers seat, heated seats all around, full gorgeous soft leather, plush carpets and buttons to access nav, radio & media options + Volume button - TY Genesis. I really don't like how some manufacturers make the driver go into 3/4 screens to access some features.
The fit & finish is Grade A and the materials are top grade.
0-60 should be under 5 seconds
That large screen is the new feature for me.
There is NO better ICE vehicle in the market at this price pt.
This is a FANTASTIC Value Proposition.
I'm in Vancouver and the 3 local deals are all very accommodating.
Thx again you 2.

[vaxsur]

Hyundai/Genesis really been showing the world what they capable of and im all here for it..!!

[DominionAnako-bbry]

For sure! Genesis has some really cool models like the G80 and G70. The G80 is all about luxury and comfort, while the G70 has that sporty vibe. They both come with awesome tech features and a smooth ride.

[dominickirkwood]

Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍

[Quinton]

This looks nice! I would've liked to see a mild hybrid, HEV or PHEV offered!

[davidp]

Genesis has colors I wish the other manufacturers would use.

[eerwig]

Those side mirror turn signals are super slim & trim!

[velboone]

The best in the segment....Genesis did an excellent job...

[rajsehgal]

Been looking at these the last few years. Too many issues with rear diff and transfer cases. Still haven’t fixed the issues. Otherwise great looking SUV!

[tallsz]

This is how you do luxury, beautiful job!

[rmyAddison]

Your reviews are the best, Love the exterior, prefer the current interior, not a fan of panoramic screens at all. My 2024 3.5 Sport Prestige is more ergonomic with a separate instrument cluster (3D), and infotainment screen, these pano screens are a compromise height and no glare protection, the reason instrument clusters are hooded. The rest is beautiful but give me the original dash layout.

[Genie]

One of the best looking SUVs on the road imo. I might wait until it comes out in hybrid form next year (rumored). Or maybe in the 2nd year of the hybrid, so they can iron out the kinks

[lindsayhangos]

LOVE it! I wish they would get rid of that light chrome trim though, it would look much better without it!

[ColeDunstan]

Like the new GV70 Joe! Looks awfully similar with the new upgrades (like the screens) to the new GV80 though 🤔. Bringing the luxury to a smaller size and price! Great job as always Joe and Lori.

[toddleech]

i have always like the look of this vehicle, another great review too

[pilozm]

I wonder how hard it is to clean that busy grill.

[EdgarJChavez]

The previous round real exhausts tips looked much more aggressive than the new ones.

[mattmacpherson]

I wish they had a Lexicon Stereo Option. In my opinion it is the best I have ever owned/ heard.

[Wardellward]

They have totally reinvented the Genesis GV 70