The Genesis GV70 has been refreshed for the first time since its launch in 2020 with many small but significant changes, both inside and out. For us, it’s a small reminder of what we’re missing given that Hyundai’s luxury sub-brand currently has no presence in the local market.
Let’s start with the exterior, which, despite looking identical to the pre-refresh version at first glance, has seen some change. Notice the new dual-weave mesh grille out front? How about the new skid plate beneath it? If you missed those, you surely managed to spot the new 19-inch alloys...right?
Less obvious changes include new lighting tech incorporated into the two-pronged front headlamps, while the indicator signals at the rear have been repositioned, supposedly to improve visibility for other road users.
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Genesis has also given the cabin some attention—a giant 27-inch OLED display, for instance, now combines the driving cluster and infotainment hub into a single horizontal layout. The number of mood lamps for ambient lighting has also been increased, because you can never have enough mood lighting, and the climate controls are now mostly touch-based. A new two-tone steering wheel and more intricate stitching than before round out the interior changes. It’s terribly luxurious in there.
No word on changes to the powertrains as yet, so for now we’ll assume the GV70 will still be offered with either the 2.2- and 2.5-liter four-pot and 3.5-liter V6 engines, producing anywhere from 209hp to 380hp. Alternatively, there’s the GV70 Electrified, which uses a dual electric motor setup to put out 483hp.
The new GV70 will debut in Korea next month before sailing for the rest of the globe soon after. Thoughts on the refresh, folks? And is Genesis a brand we need in the country?
More photos of the Genesis GV70 2024:
NOTE: This article first appeared on TopGear.com. Minor edits have been made.
