2025 vs 2026 Genesis GV70
Award-Winning Reputation
The 2025 Genesis GV70 has won more than its fair share of awards. It has earned 10Best at Car and Driver 3 times. Likewise, the 2025 Genesis Electrified GV70 is an award-winner with plenty of recognition as an excellent luxury electric vehicle.
While the 2026 model hasn’t been around very long, critics have already formed a positive opinion. Car and Driver praises the new touchscreen for “excellent visibility, crisp graphics, and an intuitive layout”. Edmunds titled its 2026 GV70 First Drive Review “Making a Great SUV Even Better.”
There are new interior colors, including lipstick red and aquamarine blue. Orange seatbelts are among the sporty color accents available. 
Improved Performance
Turbo-four and twin-turbo V6 engines have served the GV70 well. So there is no change this year.
However, there are more handling tools, such as retuned adaptive dampers, a new steering-wheel damper to prevent kickback, and an available limited-slip rear differential. Noting its sophisticated road manners, Car and Driver writes that the 2026 GV70 is more enjoyable to drive.
For those looking for adventure, the 2026 GV70 is now offering a terrain mode and a new skid plate. This allows you to stray off the road more safely. That’s in keeping with our desert lifestyle. 
Technology on Tap
Genesis is known for its top technologies and proves that by increasing the number of tech tools on the GV70. Many other technologies are enhanced for the 2026 model year.
Replacing the 14.5-inch touchscreen, an excellent display, they chose a 27-inch OLED panoramic screen that is a truly high-tech cockpit like few others. The digital key, wireless charger, and lane keeper have been improved.
A new hands-on detection system makes Highway Driving Assist even safer as a semi-autonomous way to handle long distance travel. Parking Assist has gained more capability, expanding to deal with diagonal parking maneuvers. 
Conclusion
The 2026 Genesis GV70 builds on the strengths of the 2025 model with a tech-forward interior, subtle but effective design updates, and more advanced driver assistance features. The powertrains and core driving experience remain consistent, but the new 27-inch OLED display and additional comfort and safety enhancements make the 2026 GV70 a more modern and competitive luxury SUV.
For buyers prioritizing the latest technology and a refreshed look, the 2026 GV70 is the clear choice; those satisfied with the already high standard of the 2025 model will find little compromise in sticking with the previous year.
Now it’s time to make up your own mind. Compare the two models side by side at Genesis of Scottsdale. Schedule a test drive.
REVIEWS
”With most of the vehicles in this segment defaulting to unexciting gray or black, these interiors surprise and delight.”
Edmunds First Drive Review
”New tech improvements and chassis refinements improve an already-great compact luxury SUV.”
Car and Driver First Drive Review
"Ranked #1 among 11 Small Luxury SUVs ”
Edmunds
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