Genesis GV70
2.5 TGDI petrol AWD automatic
The Genesis GV70 is a compact luxury crossover and the brand's second SUV model, launched in September 2021. It is tested here with the 2.5 liter turbocharged engine, coupled to a gasoline particulate filter (GPF). Unfortunately, the WLTP figure is already a thirsty 9.7 liters/100 km. In our test we reached 9.9 liters, reflecting poor fuel economy. The car scores well in the area of laughing gas (N2O) and methane (CH4), but its high CO2 emissions lead to no points in the greenhouse gas index. Pollutant emissions show good results for CO under low engine load only, acceptable for NOx, but particulate number just enough to meet Euro 6d standards although the vehicle is equipped with GPF. An improvement of CO and NH3 'ammonia', especially under motorway conditions, would increase the score in the Clean Air Index. In terms of character, the Korean is a full-bodied cruiser of the old breed – in the positive sense regarding price, equipment and safety (5 stars in Euro NCAP's safety assessment). In Green NCAP's environmental assessment, however, the vehicle receives only one out of the five possible stars.
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