The 2022 model year edition of the Genesis GV70 is the new member in the family of luxury crossover SUVs from the house of Genesis, since the last year cycle. The new GV70 model series is now on the roads with its 2022 model year edition. This newly released luxury sport SUV from Genesis has already made a mark in its own segment for striking the right balance between the typical luxury look and the excellent package of standard and available features in all spheres. All this has caught the attention of not only buyers but also the experts in this field.
What is Special About the Year 2022?
For the year2022, Genesis has lined up its new flagship model GV70 right between the GV80 crossover SUV and the G70 series of compact sedans. The 2022 Genesis GV70 however is seen to be adding more value to the family of five-seat crossover SUVs. Based on a rear-wheel-drive platform, just like its sedan counterpart, the 2022 Genesis GV70 comes configured as all-wheel drive as standard, with a longer wheelbase while acquiring more interior space for the passengers and their gear.
Power Variants
The 2022 Genesis GV70 model series is powered by a 2.5-liter turbo-4 engine that is capable of making 300-hp and 311 lb-ft of torque at the base form. The current year lineup also offers an available 3.5-liter twin-turbo V-6 engine making 375-hp and 391 lb-ft. of torque. However, both the engine variants get paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
With the lower engine variant at work, the 2022 Genesis GV70 models can score a mileage rating of 24 mpg from a combined trip and 21 mpg with the higher power plant.
Standard and Available Luxury Features
As a luxury SUV model, the 2022 Genesis GV70 aims at catering to its user the best possible interior comfort. With a cabin that can arrange seating for five adults, the 2022 Genesis GV70 serves all the transportation purposes of a small family with grace. For cargo, the 2022 Genesis GV70 models offer a standard space of 29 cubic feet which can be further expanded to 57 cubes.
The standard set of features offered on both the trim levels comprising the 2022 model year lineup of Genesis GV70 includes seats that can challenge its fierce rivals Volvo and Lincoln, while a 16-way power driver’s seat is offered among the list of available features. The latter also offers features like massagers and softer cushions that can automatically adjust themselves based on the drive mode selected.
The standard safety features offered in every 2022 Genesis GV70 are automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitors, adaptive cruise control, active lane control, and many more. The buyers can increase the level of safety of this luxury SUV by availing optional features like the blind-spot camera system, radar-based rear occupant alert, and an advanced a surround-view camera system that can even send the collected images taken by it to the selected phone number.
