2025 Genesis GV70 Night Drive and Facelift Design Review
Hello, I’m Double Look, an automotive influencer.
Recently, I took the Genesis GV70 gasoline turbo 3.5 model for a night drive on Yeongjong Island.
It has been a popular mid-size SUV since its debut in 2020, with over 200,000 units sold worldwide.
The GV70 has received praise for its significant improvements in exterior design and interior aesthetics following its facelift.
The model I drove features a newly released matte color called Ceres Blue.
It drew attention everywhere I went.
This unique color, which no other automotive brand has showcased, contributes significantly to the fresh change in the GV70 facelift model.
At night, the dark black hue gives off a vibe reminiscent of Batman, and I appreciated how its appearance changes with the direction and intensity of light.
The interior has also seen upgrades, most notably the visibility and sleek design of the 27-inch integrated wide display, which I found very satisfying.
While driving, I could easily operate the menu through voice recognition.
Recent models have enhanced voice recognition features, making them more reliable than in the past.
The Genesis GV70 excels in voice recognition, allowing drivers to control various settings like air conditioning, volume, and mode selection without touching anything.
During long highway drives, it’s easy to zone out and get caught by speed cameras.
However, the smart cruise control, integrated with navigation, automatically slows down when approaching speed cameras, preventing any violations.
This was a variable speed limit zone, so the driver needed to be aware of it.
The driver only needs to set the speed and distance while simply holding the steering wheel to respond to any sudden situations ahead.
Personally, I enjoy the sporty feel of the sports package model.
Just looking at the steering wheel, the thick grip and luxurious leather combination provide an excellent feel, and the double stitching enhances the high-end feel of the interior.
I also liked the design that applied buttons and dials on the black high-gloss touchpad.
At night, it emphasizes a more luxurious feel compared to daytime visibility; while design opinions may vary, I believe everyone would appreciate such details.
The sports package design features vibrant seatbelt colors, doesn’t it?
In the past, you could customize seatbelt colors, but now you can choose such details, which adds to the GV70's appeal.
Moreover, it includes various driving assistance systems that enhance comfort, making it feel like everyone in the family can drive comfortably.
The 2025 Genesis GV70 incorporates safety assistance systems such as lane-keeping assist 2 and front and rear side parking collision prevention assist.
These systems use front radar to anticipate road conditions and adjust driving modes accordingly.
As a result, you can experience not only stability but also comfort optimized for road conditions.
The facelift has equipped the Genesis with all its smart features, and if you want to enjoy all the developed functions comfortably and safely, it might be worth opting for the full options, even if the price increases.
Choosing the full-option GV70 brings you to a price range similar to a base model of the GV80, but owners claim the satisfaction with life differs significantly.
My spouse and I are also considering purchasing this model, but after including the recommended options from the owner, the price rose to around 7,000,000 KRW (approximately 5,300 USD).
Lastly, based on the owner’s evaluation, I checked a mock estimate for the full-option model.
For the gasoline turbo 3.5 sports package 2WD model, I added a panoramic sunroof, HUD, driving assistance package 2, Bang & Olufsen sound package, and built-in camera package, and here’s the estimated total cost.
2025 GV70 gasoline turbo 3.5 sports package 2WD full-option mock estimate result
Vehicle price: 69,900,000 KRW (approximately 52,900 USD, including options priced at 7,250,000 KRW or approximately 5,500 USD)
Acquisition tax: 4,450,000 KRW (approximately 3,400 USD)
Bond discount: 220,000 KRW (approximately 170 USD, based on Seoul)
=> Estimated total purchase price: 74,600,000 KRW (approximately 56,700 USD, including additional costs)
However, the higher price may exceed budgets and increase the burden of a significant expenditure.
KS Auto Plan is a long-term rental and leasing agency that collaborates with over 20 financial institutions and offers the best rates after comparing all estimates according to customer conditions.
In 2020, it won the Asia Economic Brand Power Award, and due to the high rate of re-contracting by existing users, it continues to grow every year.
It’s worth considering receiving an estimate before making a decision.
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