The new Genesis GV70 compact luxury crossover will go on sale in the United States in 2021 and will serve as a direct rival to the Cadillac XT5.
The GV70 is the South Korean automaker’s first-ever compact crossover and is the second crossover in its lineup after it unveiled the mid-size GV80 earlier this year. It follows the same design philosophy as the GV80, integrating the automaker’s crest grille and quad headlight and taillight design.
Similar to the Cadillac XT5, the GV70 will also have an available Sport trim level that incorporates a unique front bumper, 21-inch alloy wheels, dark chrome trim, large twin exhaust tips, a sport steering wheel and carbon fiber trim.
Genesis says the GV70 Sport aims to “evoke a pronounced dynamic expression,” that sets it apart from the standard model. It’s currently not clear if the Sport will get more power, different suspension or any other performance upgrades.
The Genesis GV70 will likely share a platform and powertrains with the Genesis G70 compact sedan, but the automaker isn’t sharing very many technical details on the crossover right now. The refreshed G70 sedan will come standard with a turbocharged 2.5L four-cylinder engine producing 300 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque. A twin-turbocharged 3.5L V6 is also available in the four-door, which is rated at 375 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque. Both of these engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic in the G70 as well.
“Genesis continues to build on our solid foundation with the addition of new and exciting products to our lineup,” Mark Del Rosso, president and CEO of Genesis Motor North America, said in a statement. “We recently launched our first-ever SUV, the flagship GV80, with U.S. deliveries beginning in the next thirty days. Now, with the upcoming release of the dynamic GV70 and a further diversified product portfolio, Genesis will be able to reach an even broader audience of American consumers.”
The luxury crossover space is crowded and highly competitive, with the arrival of the new Genesis GV70, the segment just got a bit more difficult to survive in. General Motors will be keeping a close eye on more up-to-date rivals like the GV70 as it looks to keep the Cadillac XT5 competitive in this fast-moving market.
Deliveries of the Genesis GV70 will commence sometime next year. Pricing and other details will become available closer to the vehicle’s arrival.
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Update: an earlier version of this article stated the Genesis GV70 as a rival to the Cadillac XT4 instead of the XT5.
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Hey Sam – a prior article posted on GMA suggested the GV70 was more of an XT5 rival. The engine options would suggest the same.
What is the tru segment this falls under?
Tough choice. /s
Nice effort, it will take from Benz GLC and X3 buyers also with it’s setup and value.
The GV80 is an XT6 Competitor as it also has Three Rows.
This is an XT5 Segment vehicle. Cadillac needs a new XT5 ASAP….it needed one last year HAHA
Cadillac could essentially stick a small block Chevy 6.2L V8 engine into their XT4; the 6.2L V8 being capable of running as a four cylinder would be the best of both worlds as it would have the grunt of 420 horsepower that would make it accelerate like a bat out of hell while still getting 30+ mpg mileage.
lol wut. everything about this is false: “the 6.2L V8 being capable of running as a four cylinder would be the best of both worlds as it would have the grunt of 420 horsepower that would make it accelerate like a bat out of hell while still getting 30+ mpg mileage.”
Omegatalon strikes again.
Silliest post this week. a 6 litre V8 stuck crosswise in an already nose heavy compact CUV like XT4. They’d sell about 12 of them.
A 6.2 in the XT4 ?
More Pow-uh!!! As if that’s the answer for a vehicle’s shortcomings. NOT!!!
The Genesis GV80 is a joke. The dash looks like something out of the 60’s with a stupid flatscreen popping up out of the dash. I would never buy any vehicle with a screen on top of the dash. Ridiculous design!
XT4 needs to be upgraded or have higher trim options. Koreans aren’t playing.
GM will need to upgrade the Chevy as well. This is because the direction of Cadillac is that they cant have anything Chevrolet doesn’t have…..
Such a nice looking interior. Xt4? Lol this little crossover has more nice lil details than the brand new Escalade. Xt456 bull s hit have been outclassed so hard.
Plus this is rwd based and has rwd proportions. That oval console looks so original and good.
Cadillac,ure too slow. Too du mb,too bean counters lol
that oval console gives me pause. i think they tried a little too hard with that. but the rest of the vehicle looks pretty good.
I’m sure GM is here to please only you. The XT4 do need a high boost engine option.
Oval console looked dated to me, reminded me of a 99 Taurus. Exterior is pretty good though.
That interior is ugly and so is the steering wheel. The outside looks a lot like the Alfa Stevio. Its very generic in shape.
Now this is style! something that Cadillac used to have 70 years ago. Except frumpy Mary Bara would not know design language if it hit her in her fat caboose!
Of course this looks better than the XT4, its brand new with a fresh design. The XT4 has been out for a few years now. Once Cadillac refreshes or redesigns the XT4 in a year or two it will be more competitive with this Genesis.
Koreans for the win. Genesis truly wants to be a tier 1 luxury brand. I am impressed with their efforts. I think current GM is finally learning this with Cadillac.
seems like just a few months ago, a lot of people were dismissive of hyundai. well, they’ve arrived.
and what is cadillac going to do? remind us how great they were in the 50’s and 60’s?
Well until they fix their engines they are not going to be doing well. They lost money because of all the recalls last quarter. So Hyundai/kia reliabilty/longevity is no where near the big players in the car world.
those things will get sorted out.
i’m sure gm will continue to outsell them but at the product level, i don’t think you can argue that they aren’t offering more for less in comparison to gm.
and over time, i would think the consumer will catch on. isn’t that what happened with the japanese automakers?
Way to go GM. every one else steal your thunder while you just sit and wonder.
Yeah, not feeling this one from Genesis. The exterior says “we’re trying too hard” with all the different lines and creases, patterned wheels, split head/tail lights. Doesn’t seem cohesive.
Interior – steering wheel from Hyundai, the oval shapes clash with the rectangle (screen) protruding from the dash. Reminds me of a Taurus as well.
This whole vehicle says to me “we’re trying too hard to be too extra so we can lure lookers & buyers”
But yeah, a refreshed XT4 would be great
this genesis is what cadillac should be in this class to be competitive. FWD xt5 or xt4 or xt6 are so cheap compared to this. the Only one good model cadillac has right now is Escalade. all others – cheap looking and feel. Genesis lineup feel more cadillac than cadillac itself. Pity.
Does the interior remind anyone else of new Mazdas? Mazda3, CX 30?
I think GM screwed the pooch big time by not using Alpha for XT4,5,@6.
GM lost this battle smh . They still putting them little 8inch infotainment screens in all there cars and charging bmw pricing
I love the Idea of selling luxury vehicles out of the back door of a Hyundai dealerships. It’s like the guy selling Rolex watches on the street corner got a promotion.
Every one relax! GM miss managment will come up with massive cost cuts to make up for disappointing sales of the Chevrolet- oops I mean Cadillac. ALL WILL BE FINE, its all factored in!
unfortunately we all talk about Cadillac. Only GM does not talk about Cadillac…
Cadillac has fallen way behind and it’s not done yet. Cadillac has a pathetic line now. Where are CT4/5 or XT4/5/6 in discussion when worldwide their segment is in discussion? Nowhere! In Europe Cadillac is known as the car of Elvis. Period. Why the creme de la creme from Europe can be strong also in N.America and worldwide and Cadillac is struggling even at home? Nobody is interested in the present range of Cadillac. And not even the new Escalade did not convince everybody.
No wonder that now even Genesis is a strong competitor. Drive one, touch one, it’s way better than a Cadillac. And I say this with deep sorrow!!!