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Derek Boshouwers
.The magazine makes its picks for the Best Buys in 18 car, SUV and truck categories

Best Compact Luxury SUV: 2023 Genesis GV70

Genesis GV70
Genesis GV70 | Photo: D.Boshouwers

This is the model that really sent Genesis’ vehicles sale skyward. It was the second SUV to enter the Korean luxury brand’s lineup after the GV80, but it sits in a more popular segment and frankly its design is more irresistible than its larger sibling’s. Simply put, it’s one of the best-looking compact SUVs out there. And this year there’s an electric version coming, which should make like the gas-fed version and give quite a jolt to the brand’s sales totals.

What KBB liked:

  •  Luxurious, well-designed interior
  •  Lost of standard equipment that’s optional in German competitors
  •  Tech-heavy in a good sense
  •  Great warranty, no-haggle pricing
  •  Pricing for the quality
  •  Surprisingly dynamic performance
  •  Standard AWD

See also: 2022 Genesis GV70 Review: Second Time’s the Charm

See also: 2022 Genesis GV70 pictures

Genesis GV70 - Profile
Genesis GV70 - Profile | Photo: D.Boshouwers
Genesis GV70 - Front
Genesis GV70 - Front | Photo: D.Boshouwers
Genesis GV70 - Interior
Genesis GV70 - Interior | Photo: D.Boshouwers
Derek Boshouwers
Derek Boshouwers
Automotive expert
  • Over 8 years' experience as an automotive journalist
  • More than 50 test drives in the past year
  • Participation in over 30 new vehicle launches in the presence of the brand's technical specialists