Engine Capacity Rating
2.5 L - 3.5 L
Fuel Economy Rating
8 Km/L - 9 Km/L
Fuel Type Category
Petrol
Engine Power Output
304 BHP - 380 BHP
transmission
Automatic
Number Of Seats
5 seater
Engine Assembly
2.5 L - 3.5 L
Odometer Mileage
8 Km/L - 9 Km/L
Fuel Type Category
Petrol
Engine Power Output
304 BHP - 380 BHP
transmission
Automatic
Number Of Seats
5 seater
Engine Torque Output
422 Nm - 530 Nm
Engine Capacity Rating
2.5 L - 3.5 L
Drivetrain Type
All Wheel Drive
cylinders
4
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The GV70 is the Genesis most likely to convert someone out of a German SUV. It is the same size as the mid-size default in the class, better finished inside than the price suggests, and the brand's best-selling car in this market. It launched in 2020 and has been facelifted rather than replaced, so it is mid-life rather than new.
How much does the Genesis GV70 cost in the UAE?
The range opens at AED 215,500 for the 2.5T Prestige, and it climbs in two meaningful steps rather than a long list. Above the entry car sits a 2.5T Premium with all-wheel drive, and above that the 3.5T Royal, which swaps to the twin-turbo six. Equipment is generous from the first rung.
Which GV70 trim is the one to buy?
The 2.5T Premium with all-wheel drive. It is the version that pairs the 2.5 L turbo and 304 BHP with the traction and the interior upgrades the car deserves, and it does so without the six-cylinder's fuel bill. The 3.5T Royal is the enthusiast's answer; the entry Prestige is well equipped but rear-driven only.
Genesis GV70 or BMW X3?
The GV70 has the more interesting and better-materialled cabin of the two, comes with equipment the German charges for, and carries a longer warranty. The BMW X3 is roomier in the back, sharper on a winding road and much easier to sell on, which is a real cost rather than an abstraction. The Audi Q5 sits between them and asks the most.
What does a Genesis GV70 cost to run in the UAE?
About 9 Km/L, competitive for an all-wheel-drive SUV of this size, and consumables cost less than the German rivals ask because the underlying engineering is shared with Hyundai's volume cars. The thing to settle before purchase is the authorised network: it runs from fewer sites than the established premium brands, so find your nearest one first.
Does the Genesis GV70 hold its value, and what should you watch for as it ages?
About 46% after five years, a few points behind the roughly 51% Korean cars average in the Emirates — which is what makes a used one interesting rather than what makes it risky. These come to inspection at a median of about 25,000 km, young enough that remaining factory warranty is often the most valuable thing attached to the car. Check that it transfers, look closely at paint and interior trim, and read the report.
Is a used GV70 the better buy?
Usually, because the GV70 gives back more of its value in the first years than its German rivals do. That is the flip side of the equipment argument that sells them new, and it puts a two-year-old car with a full warranty remaining within reach of a much older German. Confirm the servicing stayed inside the network, then compare the used GV70 listings.
Take the all-wheel-drive four-cylinder for a proper drive and the rest of the range explains itself.