The Genesis ElectrifiedGV70 takes the much loved GV70 crossover and slaps a battery and electric powertrain in it. Is that the right strategy?
Hyundai Motor Group has undergone a complete renaissance. Led by the likes of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the Kia EV6, the company has successfully reinvented itself as a world leader in the EV market, setting itself up for the future in a pretty serious way.
Related But considering how well-loved those other cars have been, the Electrified GV70 is also missing a few things. Namely, range. Step inside the car and you’re greeted by more similarities, though not everything about the interior is the same. The model I tested had a stitched soft-touch leather, with plenty of adjustments to make for a comfortable ride. That’s coupled with plenty of nice leather and premium plastic throughout the cabin. I don’t love the matte chrome look used in some of the materials — I feel it looks slightly cheap — but it certainly didn’t look bad.
One detail that’s sure to make for a fun time is the “Boost” button in the steering wheel. This button applies more power to the wheels for 10 seconds, which can come in handy for quick overtaking and other maneuvers that require a little more juice. I get it — this car was not built from the ground up to be an EV. Instead, this car rides on the same platform as the standard GV70, and that introduces some restrictions in things like battery capacity. Hopefully, Genesis will start building EVs from scratch, and when it does, it will be in an improved position to offer bigger batteries with better range. Really, most companies should be shooting for at least 300 miles of range in 2023.
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