The young but dynamic luxury brand from South Korea is finally launching a compact SUV. The new Genesis GV70 is an interesting alternative to the German competitors that currently lead the segment. The interior is particularly bold and attractive. Engine options are shared with the larger GV80 including turbocharged four- and six-cylinders ranging from 300 to 375 horsepower. An eight-speed transmission and all-wheel drive come standard on every GV70.
We recently caught up with Eric Marshall, Director of Genesis Motors Canada, at the PGA’s Presidents Cup held at the Royal Montreal Golf Club in Île Bizard, Montreal. Obviously, we discussed many topics, such as the company’s involvement with golf, but also how the young luxury brand is doing after …
The GV70 is the most popular model in the Genesis lineup. Hence, after the G80 and the GV60 , the arrival of a 100% electric version in the current context is very important. Unlike many manufacturers who tend to drastically differentiate their battery-powered vehicles in terms of looks, it's harder …
SUVs are all over the marketplace, which is great news if you like selection. But which ones are the best? More appropriately: which one is right for you? The answer depends on a bunch of factors, of course—how many people and how much cargo you need to haul, how frequently …
We had been impatiently waiting to drive the Genesis GV70 . Not only because the first glance we got at the unveiling was very convincing, but also because it is set to compete in the extremely popular luxury compact SUV segment. Plus, there's the fact that it comes from a …
Hyundai Canada has officially announced a partnership with Quebec-based Lithion for the collection of electric vehicle batteries and modules for recycling. This new, multi-year agreement follows an initial agreement between the two companies signed in 2021 , which was aimed at validating Lithion’s unique extraction solution technology that recovers as …
The compact luxury SUV segment is where you’ll find some of the best-selling vehicles in Canada. Which ones are the best buys you can make in 2024? The team at The Car Guide has analyzed all the various models available and come up with the top three below. Since none …
Similar to the G80 midsize sedan and GV80 midsize SUV, Genesis’ GV70 compact SUV— The Car Guide ’s Best Buy in the segment—has reached the midpoint of its current generation and is due for an update. Unlike the first two, however, it won’t be for the 2025 model year. The …
A problem involving the charging system and the 12V battery on several electric vehicles from Hyundai, Kia and Genesis is now forcing the automaker to recall a large number of units. Possibly up to 600,000 vehicles could be affected globally, including 170,000 in South Korea, 147,000 in the U.S. and …
Genesis had this big plan to launch only pure electric vehicles starting in 2025 and stop selling vehicles with an internal combustion engine by 2030, but that may not be what’s going to happen, after all. According to a report by Korea Economic Daily , the same media outlet that …
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) crowned its top vehicles of the year during a special ceremony at the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto this morning. All 2024 model year vehicles were eligible for the awards including those newly designed, recently refreshed, and carried over from last year. However, …
Genesis has announced pricing for its third electric vehicle, the one the Korean luxury brand expects to become its best-seller, the 2023 Electrified GV70 . Unlike in the U.S., where an entry-level Advanced model is also available, Canadians have just the top-line Prestige model to choose from. It starts at …
Hyundai’s luxury brand, Genesis , is expanding its EV lineup with the all-new 2023 Electrified GV70. Positioned just above the GV60 crossover, this battery-powered GV70 is more like a real SUV. It shares obvious design cues with other Genesis products including signature two-line headlights and taillights plus a G-Matrix front …
Someone once wrote that pizza delivery is simply one of the foundations of civilization, at least in his household. Well today you can get almost anything delivered to your doorstep including a luxury sedan like the Genesis. To watch all our most up to date content, check out our TV …
As Graeme says. it's called the Genesis and don't you dare call it a Hyundai ! It's the company's first attempt at creating a luxury brand as in Lexus, Infiniti etc. The first product out the door is the G90. (This segment originally aired on Motoring TV 2017 Episode #21) …
Korean auto makers Kia & Hyundai have taken their lumps over the years, usually with questions of quality. Well Kia recently became the first non-premium car maker in 27 years to finished first in the J.D Power Initial Quality study. Now Hyundai is moving uptown by developing its own premium …
Motoring TV recently held it's 1 hour Car of the Year Special on the TSN network where we picked the best in class for 2017. Here are the nominees and winner in the Prestige category. (This segment originally appeared on Motoring TV 2017 episode #6) …
When Hyundai launched the Genesis sedan in 2008, it shocked the automotive world. The Genesis won North American and Canadian Car of the Year awards, and earned praise from auto journalists everywhere, including Motoring TV friend David Booth, who said back in 2008 that with his eyes closed he could …