Genesis Motor, the luxury division for South Korean automaker Hyundai, recently unveiled the engine lineup for U.S.-bound units of the new GV70 luxury SUV crossover. When it hits stateside dealers next year, the 2022 Genesis GV70 will compete with the 2021 Cadillac XT5 in the segment. As such, we’re taking a closer look at the engine lineups offered by both models in the following GM Authority Comparison.
Cadillac XT5
2022 Genesis GV70
Let’s begin with base engine on offer, starting with the 2021 Cadillac XT5. Under the hood, the Caddy comes standard with the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY gas unit, which produces 235 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, connecting to either the front wheels or all four wheels by way of a nine-speed automatic transmission.
Meanwhile, the 2022 Genesis GV70 is also equipped as standard with a turbocharged four-cylinder gas engine. However, the engine in the Genesis has a higher displacement at 2.5 liters. The GV70 is also considerably more powerful, producing 300 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque, 65 ponies and 53 pound-feet more than the LSY in the XT5.
Notably, the standard transmission in the GV70 is down one gear, swapping cogs with an eight-speed unit compared to the nine-speed transmission in the Cadillac. The GV70 also offers both RWD and AWD, as compared to the FWD/AWD on offer from the XT5.
| Vehicle | Engine | Power (hp / kW @ RPM) | Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ RPM) | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Cadillac XT5 | Turbo 2.0L I4 LSY | 235 / 175 @ 5,000 | 258 / 350 @ 1,500 to 4,000 | 9-speed automatic | FWD/AWD |
| 2022 Genesis GV70 | Turbo 2.5L I4 | 300 / 224 @ TBD | 311 / 422 @ TBD | 8-speed automatic | RWD/AWD |
Cadillac XT5
2022 Genesis GV70
Next, let’s take a look at the optional engines. The 2021 Cadillac XT5 offers the naturally aspirated 3.6L V6 LGX gas unit as an available option, producing 310 horsepower and 271 pound-feet of torque. Like the LSY, the LGX also connects to a nine-speed automatic transmission, with both FWD and AWD on deck to put the power down.
As for the 2022 Genesis GV70, the optional engine on offer is a twin-turbo 3.5L V6. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise that the GV70 once again has the XT5 licked in terms of peak output, with 375 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque on tap, 65 ponies and 120 pound-feet of torque more than the atmospheric XT5.
Like the base GV70, the upgraded engine connects to an eight-speed automatic transmission, with either RWD or AWD for traction.
| Vehicle | Engine | Power (hp / kW @ RPM) | Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ RPM) | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Cadillac XT5 | 3.6L V6 LGX | 310 / 231 @ 6,600 | 271 / 366 @ 5,000 | 9-speed automatic | FWD/AWD |
| 2022 Genesis GV70 | Twin-turbo 3.5L V6 | 375 / 279 @ TBD | 391 / 530 @ TBD | 8-speed automatic | RWD/AWD |
2022 Genesis GV70
Stay tuned as we size up the 2022 Genesis GV70 prior to its arrival as a competitor for the 2021 Cadillac XT5. In the meantime, subscribe to GM Authority for more Cadillac XT5 news, Cadillac news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
Comments
We have a 2017 xt5 platinum. It’s a sharp looking vehicle. Acceleration is nothing to write home about and I find the suspension rather firm. But it’s reliably got my wife and kids around in style so I endorse it.
besides better styling and a more powerful engine, the final insult will be the gv70 is less expensive than the xt5.
The Genesis is less expensive and more powerful than everybody, except maybe Acura?
The S Korea brands build very American cars in America and have taken aim not only at imports with Hyundai and Genesis but domestics with Kia.
Meanwhile Barra has jumped on the 3 banger bandwagon with Trailblazer–a good vehicle but underpowered and faux with fake towing hooks. Meanwhile a Soul has more gusto and less plastic.
Cadillac is underpowered yet competing with powerful peers. It’s as if Mary is trying to change the Detroit stereotype of manufacturing big gas guzzling motors in an era where power has nothing to do with such features.
The XT5 will enter the 5th year for next year and will soon get a replacement. Will the successor be around the corner because the Lyriq will not be an exact replacement? IMO, the successor should be RWD. I have no problem with the current XT5 as it is a great vehicle as is but that model same as the XT6 are better off in RWD form to better compete with the competition and let Buick be FWD value-based luxury CUVs.
I think the 4 and 5 should stay as FWD models, because of the sizes of the vehicles and the already good (especially in the XT4) driving dynamics of the FWD platforms.
I do agree however that the XT6 should be RWD biased. Why not use the Omega platform?
IMO, Cadillac blew all of our expectations away with the 4, but the 6 was a serious let down. Still a great car, but not as amazing as the 4…..or the GLE….or the Aviator.
The XT6 WAS supposed to be Omega based. But because of budget concerns, development time, and the killing of the CT6. We got a stretched XT5 with a marginally nicer interior, and slightly better driving dynamics. Just seems that the Omega was used as an experiment by GM, and instead of using all they learned, and making an Omega-II platform, we got…. ummm wait and see???
The Lyriq WILL be the direct replacement. There’s no next-gen XT5, it’s done after this generation. I’d have done another generation with a gas engine myself, but hey, there’s a reason I’m not CEO.
All that R&D into that Blackwing TT V8 that made its way into less than 1500 cars. And here we have a perfect example of something it should be going into.
Genesis for the win. RWD with the styling to back it up. Genesis has a really good design language presently, they remind me of the old Mercedes-Benz. Genesis has had an impressive turnaround. Cadillac needs to study how the Hyundai corporation has tried to set the tone for this brand. From the dealerships to separating them from Hyundai.
I’d like to think that I’m part of the market Cadillac targeting these days. I’ll continue to be loyal to The General, but I want more power than the 3.6 and I don’t need something the size of a ‘sclade. The powertrains these days are underwhelming outside of the “V” line.
The TT 3.6 in my XTS Vsport is plenty of power, not sure why they stopped that version in favor of the turbo 3.0
I think both engines could exist together. The LF3 is a front wheel drive/transverse design where the 3.0 is RWD designed. There are applications for both in all reality. Just GM as usual being short-sighted with their powertrain mentality as per usual.
The LF3 was an engine that BEGGED to be tossed into the XT6…that would have made it extremely competitive in the segment, FWD-based and all. But GM had to go cheap and kill the motor.
It also should have made it under the hood of the Impala for an SS variant with AWD.
We’ve seen the European manufacturers continue to bump up performance for the last couple of years and expect to see more in the future. Audi has a 3.0 TT in the same area as Korea. IMO, the 2.7 Turbo and 3.6 TT are very capable. Example, the ATS-V produced 360 plus HP. A friend did an HP tune and ran the 1/4 mile in mid 11’s. Cars that run in this time are 90k plus. That’s a nice grocery getter and stylish.
These are already in production and need very little R&D to only fit it in the engine bay. They also have a ready made driveline and suspension.
I too, liked the power trains mentioned here.
Cadillac under GM is becoming a light weight in the luxury market. There quest to electric is driving dealers out the door. The buy in cost is to expensive for electric the want dealers to spend $250k to sell less and less vehicle’s. The under powered cross overs with small 4 cyl and 6 cyl will not sell well with high end consumer’s. The are even getting there arse handed to them by the Korean manufacturers. The Japanese and Germans are eating there lunch and well Ford is also beating the arse. Cadillac as a GM brand only really has the Escalade. As the Sedan market shrinks the have the butt ugly CT5 and a much better looking CT4. But the bottom line they are loosing there way. Even Buick and GMC are gutting sales from Cadillac. To high a price for to little quality will cause the demise of Cadillac as a GM brand. The did the same crap with Pontiac and Olds which caused there demise. Now Hummer is an Electric sub-brand of GMC. It will be a drag on GMC as a brand.
Under powered seems to be the theme for most all GM vehicles. More power makes for more fun to drive. I would not trade my 19 ATS with the 335hp 3.6 V6 that uses regular gas for a 4 cylinder making less power and have to go to premium gas. Seems like going backwards to me.
Lets compare the 2022 Genesis to the Chevy Traverse…. Same as comparing it to the so called Cadillac…….
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