Given the largely carried over mechanicals, it’s no surprise the GV70 drives much the same as before, which is to say it ultimately favours a relaxed rather than road-burning approach. That said, the big Korean machine is no slouch.
The enlarged battery means a kerbweight increase of 25kg, slowing the Boost-assisted 0-62mph time by a couple of tenths – although let’s face it, 4.4 seconds is plenty fast enough for a 2.3-tonne SUV. Moreover, thanks to the car’s fast-spinning motors, the GV70’s rate of acceleration doesn’t slow significantly the faster you go, as it does on many EVs.
A new ‘AI’ driver mode claims to tune the driving experience to suit the road and your mood, but you can also select from usual Eco, Comfort and Sport modes. With the exception of the former, all bring a nicely responsive throttle for effortless everyday acceleration. If only brakes were as smooth, as the transition from regen to friction is still a little clumsy.
Genesis have also raided the digital parts bin of parent firm Hyundai as there are now ‘virtual gears’, much like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. As with that car the set-up is surprisingly effective and is accompanied by a synthesised and subtle soundtrack that’s the sonic lovechild of a straight-six and a spaceship.
