South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Company is responsible for producing part of 2022. It is positioned to be hugely successful in 2023 as well. Hyundai is the parent company of Kia and Genesis (its luxury brand). has produced several SUVs that compete at the highest level within their respective segments. Is Genesis making better SUVs than luxury giants like BMW and Mercedes-Benz?
The 2023 Genesis GV70 is hard to beat in its segment
The small luxury SUV segment is extremely competitive. Brands such as Porsche, BMW, Volvo, Alfa Romeo and many others compete for first place.
starts at $42,900. It uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine to produce a whopping 300 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque. The small luxury SUV reaches 22 miles per gallon in the city and 28 miles per gallon on the highway.
praise the GV70 for its powerful engine options, luxurious exterior design and upgraded luxurious interior. Edmunds says the 2023 Genesis GV70 has a roomy interior, comfy seats, and plenty of cargo space.
Many automotive publications rank the 2023 Genesis GV70 higher than small luxury SUV options from BMW and Mercedes-Benz. It offers incredible value for money and is recognized as one of the best small luxury SUV options on the market.
The 2023 Genesis GV80 gets sky-high overall scores
The Genesis GV80 is the mid-size luxury SUV model of the South Korean automaker. It competes with the BMW X5 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class.
It starts at $55,550. It uses a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine to produce 300 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque. The midsize SUV gets 20 miles per gallon in the city and 24 miles per gallon on the highway.
The GV80 has a smooth ride quality, great standard features, and a quiet cab. Kelley Blue Book calls the GV80 its “Midsize Luxury SUV Best Buy for 2023.” The new GV80 is the first model year to include all-wheel drive as standard. It’s closely related to the popular Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade, so it’s no surprise that the GV80 is a hit with consumers.
The 2023 Genesis GV60 is a game changer for electric vehicles
The for 2022 was the Hyundai Ioniq 5. The Genesis GV60 has a lot of Ioniq 5 DNA built into it and it shows.
The 2023 Genesis GV60 tops TrueCar.com’s list of the best electric SUVs. US News & World Report praises the acceleration, infotainment system and handling of the GV60 small electric luxury SUV. It starts at $59,290. The GV60 produces 314 horsepower and 446 lb-ft of torque. Gets 248 miles of range on a full charge.
The BMW iX is BMW’s current electric SUV offering. It’s breathtaking, but it’s just affordable enough for the average driver at $84,100. Mercedes-Benz’s small electric luxury SUV, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB, hasn’t yet made the leap that the Genesis GV60 is making. Genesis still has a long way to go in achieving the prestige that has become synonymous with BMW and Mercedes-Benz, but it’s certainly making huge gains.
