Gas or Electric? 2022 Genesis GV70 vs. 2023 Genesis GV60

As SUVs grow in popularity, automakers are expanding their lineups to attract more customers. Although Genesis has only been a stand-alone brand for less than a decade, the Korean luxury automaker already has three SUV nameplates under its belt, covering the meat of the market. There's certainly room for growth, but the Genesis GV60, GV70, and GV80 are part of a robust offering from the upstart brand.

If you've been following our updates over the past few months, you know we've had a 2022 Genesis GV70 for nearly a year. We've spent close to 20,0000 miles driving our 2022 SUV of the Year, going on epic adventures like our trip to Texas and back during the holidays and visiting a few of California's hallmarks. But how does the gas-powered GV70 compare to the smaller, similarly priced all-electric GV60? Is the electric SUV a better option? Which is the one to buy?

With its smaller body and more powerful drivetrain, you'd think the 429-hp GV60 is the sportier model of the two, especially when you compare the top-of-the-line Performance model with the 375-hp GV70's Sport Prestige and its 3.5-liter twin-turbo V-6. And you'd be right. Our long-term GV70 reached 60 mph in a respectable 5.4 seconds, but the dual-motor GV60 got the job done in 3.6 seconds (sheesh!). In the quarter mile, the big sibling crossed the line in 14.0 seconds at 99.8 mph, while the electric SUV did so in 12.1 seconds at 113.2 mph.

Straight-line acceleration isn't everything, though. Despite being slower than the GV60, the GV70 feels more dynamic on the road, leaning into corners with more emotion and providing lots of feedback from its steering. The GV60, on the other hand, isn't quite as engaging, but its small body allows it to feel like a hot hatch, conveying less body roll and more oomph. Its low center of gravity also allows the driver to enter the corners with more confidence.

Winner: GV60

This one is easier; when we awarded the GV70 our Golden Calipers, we said its cabin "could only have been crafted by a luxury brand thinking beyond the typical." And it's not just us who think the GV70's interior is beautiful; friends and family members have been dazzled by the quality of materials and overall design of our long-term model.

The GV60 also has nice traits, but it's easier to see a familial resemblance to its Hyundai and Kia cousins, the Ioniq 5 and EV6. Still, the GV60 has that tech-forward look and feel that EVs are known for, and it adopts a circular theme design across the cabin, taking a page from the GV70's ovoid theme. There's no question the GV60's materials feel and look nicer than those found in the Ioniq 5 or EV6, but the GV70's interior is stellar and unique, a step beyond its electric sibling.

Winner: GV70

It's hard to talk about value in the luxury world, but if there's a luxury brand known for offering more for less, it's Genesis. The Korean automaker has quality products that are generally a cut above the competition but lower-priced, and the GV70 and GV60 aren't exceptions. The 2023 Genesis GV70 AWD starts at $44,275, which is several thousand bucks less than the GV60's $60,415 starting price (before any applicable EV incentives) and serves as Genesis' entry-level SUV. Although both models come well-equipped from the start, the GV70 offers more with its 300-hp base 2.5-liter turbocharged I-4 and tons of standard features. That doesn't mean the GV60 is behind; with 314 hp from its standard dual-motor all-wheel-drive system and 248 miles of range, it puts up a good fight against any EV competitor.

Winner: GV70

These SUVs compete in different segments, but buyers interested in Genesis' design, technology, and value will likely cross-shop them. Both fit the same number of passengers, and despite their differing traits, they have a lot of similarities. But if it was our money to spend, we'd stick with our long-term GV70 3.3T Sport Prestige. We still have a few months left with it, and we'll continue to go on more adventures until its time is up in the MotorTrend fleet.