The Genesis GV70 enters 2026 with minor changes, including new tech and minor price increases.
The model year 2026 (MY26) GV70 entered production in October, and is due in local showrooms this month.
All variants of the mid-size luxury SUV are $600 more expensive for 2026, but gain Digital Key 2. Once you’ve registered your GV70 with a Genesis Connected Services account, you can save a digital key in your smartphone wallet that be shared with up to 15 compatible devices.
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This means if you have a device with ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, you won’t need to take your phone (or the key fob) out of your pocket to unlock the car; smartphones without UWB can still use near-field communication (NFC), allowing you to tap your phone against the door handle to unlock it and on the wireless reader inside the car to start it.
Digital Key 2 will also work if you have no mobile network signal or if your smartphone battery is flat.
Other than the addition of a new exterior finish – Bering Blue gloss, available across the range – and the removal of the rear GV70 badge, there are no other changes to the GV70 for MY26.
Genesis has yet to announce changes for the Electrified GV70, the electric version of its mid-size SUV.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 Genesis GV70 2.5T Advanced AWD | $79,300 (+$600) |
| 2026 Genesis GV70 2.5T Signature AWD | $88,300 (+$600) |
| 2026 Genesis GV70 2.5T Signature Sport AWD | $90,300 (+$600) |
| 2026 Genesis GV70 3.5T Signature AWD | $98,800 (+$600) |
| 2026 Genesis GV70 3.5T Signature Sport AWD | $100,800 (+$600) |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
There are two engines offered in the GV70. The Electrified GV70, covered separately, swaps out combustion power for a dual-motor all-wheel drive electric powertrain.
| Specifications | GV70 2.5T | GV70 3.5T |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L turbo 4cyl | 3.5L twin-turbo V6 |
| Power | 224kW | 279kW |
| Torque | 422Nm | 530Nm |
| Transmission | 8-speed auto | 8-speed auto |
| Drive type | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 10.3L/100km | 11.3L/100km |
| Fuel tank capacity | 66L | 66L |
| Fuel requirement | 95-octane premium unleaded | 95-octane premium unleaded |
| CO2 emissions | 235g/km | 257g/km |
| Emissions standard | Euro 5 | Euro 5 |
| Braked towing capacity | 2200kg | 2200kg |
Dimensions
The GV70 is a mid-size, five-seat crossover SUV.
| Dimensions | Genesis GV70 |
|---|---|
| Length | 4715mm |
| Width | 1910mm |
| Height | 1630mm |
| Wheelbase | 2875mm |
| Cargo capacity | 542L (seats up) 1678L (second row folded) |
Servicing and Warranty
Genesis backs its vehicles with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty and roadside assistance.
The brand also offers five years or 75,000km of complimentary scheduled servicing. The GV70 requires servicing every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.
Safety
While all other GV70 variants have a five-star safety rating from ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2021, the 3.5T has never been rated by the independent auto safety body.
| Category | Genesis GV70 |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 89 per cent |
| Child occupant protection | 89 per cent |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 64 per cent |
| Safety assist | 87 per cent |
Standard safety equipment across the range includes:
- 8 airbags
- Active bonnet
- Adaptive cruise control
- Blind-spot assist
- Blind-spot View Monitor
- Driver attention warning
- Highway Driving Assist 2
- Intelligent speed limit assist
- Lane-keep assist with road-edge detection
- Lane Following Assist 2 (lane centring)
- Parking Collision Avoidance Assist (front, side, reverse)
- Rear occupant alert (sensor-type)
- Rear cross-traffic assist
- Safe exit assist
- Surround-view camera with 3D view
Standard Equipment
There are three trim levels in the 2026 GV70 lineup.
The Advanced comes standard with the following equipment:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Panoramic sunroof
- Automatic LED headlights
- Automatic high-beam
- Digital Key 2 (NEW)
- Proximity entry with push-button start
- Remote start
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Hands-free power tailgate
- Remote Smart Parking Assist 2
- Rear privacy glass
- Power-folding, heated exterior mirrors
- Head-up display
- 27-inch display incl. digital instrument cluster, infotainment touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Augmented reality satellite navigation
- Over-the-air software updates
- 9-speaker sound system
- Tri-zone climate control
- Power tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
- 12-way power-adjustable front seats with 4-way lumbar
- Leather upholstery
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- 60:40 split/fold, reclining rear seats
- Brushed aluminium inlays
The Signature adds:
- 21-inch alloy wheels
- Multi Lens Array headlights with Intelligent Front-lighting System
- Elegance-line door mood lighting
- Nappa leather upholstery
- Memory for front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Second-row climate control
- 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system
- Air aroma diffuser
- UV sterilisation
With the 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6, the Signature also features:
- Electronic Control Suspension
- Electronically controlled limited-slip differential
The Signature Sport adds:
- 21-inch dark metallic alloy wheels
- Unique front bumper with larger air intakes
- Sport+ drive mode
- Dual exhaust outlets
- Monoblock black calipers
- Flat-bottom steering wheel
- Alloy pedals
- ‘Sport-style seat’
- Sport-line door mood lighting
All GV70s also come with a five-year complimentary subscription to Genesis Connected Services. This suite of technology includes:
- Emergency call function
- Automatic collision notification
- Extended voice recognition
- Remote control of climate settings, surround-view camera
Colours
The following gloss exterior paint finishes are available, all at no extra cost:
- Uyuni White
- Vik Black
- Savile Silver
- Makalu Grey
- Storrs Green
- Capri Blue
- Mauna Red
- Ceres Blue
- Bering Blue (NEW)
The following matte finishes are available for an extra $2000:
- Matterhorn White
- Makalu Grey
- Ceres Blue
- Storrs Green
The following interior colourways are available:
- Obsidian Black (Advanced, Signature)
- Obsidian Black with Magma Orange highlights (Signature Sport)
- Urban Brown/Frozen Grey (Advanced, Signature)
- Slate Grey/Velvet Burgundy (Advanced, Signature)
- Obsidian Black/Vanilla Beige (Advanced, Signature; available with Magma Orange highlights in Signature Sport)
- Ocean Waves/Havana Brown (Advanced, Signature)
- Obsidian Black/Sevilla Red (Signature Sport)
- Obsidian Black/Ultramarine Blue (Signature Sport)