Genesis now has 60 standalone dealerships within the U.S., a powerful feat contemplating it’s solely been a standalone model for lower than a decade and has solely been creating standalone dealerships for 3 years. Driving a few of that progress is its bestselling mannequin, the GV70. Genesis has offered over 85,000 GV70 since its introduction in 2021.
Whereas the 2026 GV70 and Electrified GV70 are simply getting a midcycle refresh, the updates are all very welcome ones. The SUV will get sportier styling inside and outside, refined tech, low-traction situation drive modes, and a greater electrified expertise.
2026 Genesis GV70 lineup; (picture/Genesis)
“GV70 is our most popular model in North America, and we’ve welcomed over 85,000 customers into the GV70 family in just three short years. The newly redesigned GV70 and Electrified GV70 offer all of the utility and interior refinement of a great SUV without sacrificing the fun-to-drive character that Genesis vehicles are known for,” mentioned Claudia Márquez, chief working officer of Genesis Motor North America.
2026 GV70 Design Updates
2026 Genesis GV70; (picture/Bryon Dorr)
This SUVs design updates are delicate, however high quality. The styling adjustments embrace Genesis’s “Athletic Elegance” design philosophy. Suppose easy and splendid, but in addition sporty on the identical time.
This, in fact, begins with a refined large dual-weave mesh radiator grille and two-line headlamps. The G-Matrix Crest Grille and multi-lens array (MLA) headlamps are a illustration of the Genesis emblem and are up to date for the 2026 mannequin 12 months.
On the GV70, which means a fair larger dual-weave mesh radiator grille, whereas on the Electrified GV70, the grille is blocked off from airflow however has a redesigned, built-in cost port.
A brand new skid plate design up entrance, together with prolonged air consumption grilles, full the updates to the entrance of the automobile.
Out again, the flip indicators have been up to date to completely match the design of the two-line headlamps on the entrance of the automobile.
2026 Genesis GV70; (picture/Bryon Dorr)
New 19- and 21-inch wheel choices make it easier to dial within the look you need from the GV70. The sportier wheels with stripes on them are a daring transfer for such a luxurious automobile, however I believe they give the impression of being nice.
2026 Genesis Electrified GV70; (picture/Genesis)
Whereas so many new autos are solely provided in just a few bland colours, Genesis continues to supply decisions. The GV70 is available in 10 totally different colours, together with the brand new Ceres Blue. Inside, there are 4 Nappa leather-based shade choices. The Electrified GV70 presents just a few much less choices, however nonetheless greater than most, with six exterior and two inside shade decisions.
Tech Updates
2026 Genesis Electrified GV70; (picture/Genesis)
After all, the updates don’t finish with styling. Tech is on the forefront of all new autos, particularly luxurious ones like these discovered within the Genesis lineup.
The largest replace to the GV70 is an all-new 27-inch OLED display. It presents up all the driving force gauges and infotainment display area in a single expansive horizontal format.
A helpful tech improve for 2026 is the addition of a Terrain Mode driving mode setting. This mode truly has three sub-settings to let you choose snow, mud, or sand. Terrain Mode will probably assist vastly when heading into the mountains for a ski journey with household and mates.
2026 Genesis GV70 with new orange inside accents; (picture/Genesis)
A luxurious experience is a easy one the place the automobile’s physique doesn’t sway round and create head toss. Genesis says there’s a new “Highway Body Motion Control” system on the 2026 GV70, which “controls front and rear dampening forces when accelerating or decelerating.”
The Distant Good Parking Help system has additionally been upgraded with diagonal parking capabilities, on high of the forward-to-back and parallel parking features it already provided.
Electrified GV70: A Higher EV Expertise
2026 Genesis Electrified GV70; (picture/Bryon Dorr)
The 2026 Genesis Electrified GV70 additionally will get an up to date bigger capability battery, 84kWh. The 2025 mannequin has a 77.4 kWh battery good for 236 miles of vary. This larger battery ought to supply improved vary, however no phrase but on vary estimates.
The brand new cost port on the 2026 Electrified GV70 is built-in into the entrance grille of the automobile. The outer door is heated so it doesn’t freeze closed within the winter, and is powered.
2026 Genesis Electrified GV70; (picture/Bryon Dorr)
2026 Genesis GV70 Availability & Pricing
Each the GV70 and Electrified GV70 get a bunch of small updates for the 2026 mannequin 12 months which might be positive to bolster their already spectacular gross sales numbers. Count on the 2026 fashions to hit U.S. sellers within the first half of 2025, with automobile manufacturing coming from each Montgomery, Alabama, and Ulsan, South Korea.
For the 2025 mannequin 12 months, the GV70 begins at $45,700, and the Electrified GV70 begins at $66,950. No phrase but on what the updates will do to the worth for the 2026 mannequin autos.
