It was a distinct honor, privilege and pleasure to enjoy a week’s test drive in the 2025 Genesis GV70 Sport Prestige all-wheel drive model. What was very special was seeing the same car displayed at the Scottish Open at North Berwick, Scotland with Genesis as one of the major sponsors along with Rolex. The GV70 was as exciting to drive as watching Irish Rory McIlroy and American Chris Gotterup duel over the last nine holes for the championship won by Gotterup.
It was at another Genesis American golf tournament several years where Tiger Woods wrecked his Genesis model rolling off a mountain hillside and the safety features of the vehicle saving his life.
Genesis is the premier sedan manufactured in South Korea that has made a stunning gain in sales worldwide. This GV70 is assembled in the USA in Montgomery, Alabama with a Korean engine and transmission. Tariffs arriving in August may lead to more cars and trucks being manufactured in the USA.
Advanced safety features are foremost in the GV70 with every current safety measure included in the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $72,225. The lane blind spot monitor is especially appreciated with a view of those hidden blind spots. Cross traffic alerts are also very welcome in crowded parking lots.
The GV70 sports prestige model earns the performance mojo with a 3.5L turbo V6 engine linked to an eight-speed transmission with paddle shifters and a variety of modes from eco and two sport modes. The performance is enhanced by an electronically controlled suspension system that adds to the control and comfort mode. Highway mileage is a surprising 25 mpg with the help of the eco mode that still has more than enough “get up and go” still conserving fuel.
The GV70 has an impressive front grill that adds to the prestige factor along with sweeping lines and “Ceres” blue paint, the only listed extra option at $650. The car has 21” alloy wheels with all-season tires that add to mountain winter roads.
The interior of the cabin is exquisite, the interior lighting stretching across the entire console with a nightly red glow. A massive 27” OLED instrument cluster anchors the dashboard. The maps and messages are large with the massive screen area. Used often in tight parking areas was the surround view monitor system. The seats are Nappa leather with microfiber suede headliners. Rear windows have manual sunshades along with second row heated seating. The entry door locks work with a brush of the exterior handles to open or close, no fumbling for the keys in the pocket or purse if the key is in your possession, or close nearby.
Genesis offers 3-year complimentary maintenance, 5-year, 60,000-mile new car warranty and 10-year, 100,000-mile power train warranty. All of the easy drive features, with power seats and lumbar comfort with ergo motion, make this model is very prestigious!