Jung-Hee Kim, Gounee Yang

Global Economic News

GENESIS has announced that its GV70 has been named “2022 Best SUV of the Year” by U.S. automobile magazine MotorTrend.

MotorTrend evaluates SUV models through actual test and close analysis based on six key criteria: advancement in design, engineering excellence, performance of intended function, value, efficiency, and safety.

In the evaluation, 35 SUV models competed this year. The GV70 was finally selected among nine final nominees, including Ford Bronco, Ford Bronco Sports, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Wrangler 392, Kia Sorento, and Volkswagen ID4.

MotorTrend praised the GV70’s iconic design, excellent performance, and the value. In particular, the GV70 completed the luxurious atmosphere with its iconic design factors, such as a unique hood panel and high-mounted rear brake light on the top edge of the rear glass. It also said that the cabin shows the uniqueness that only a luxury brand could create.

MotorTrend’s chief editor Edward Loh said “the GV70 is a satisfactory model in all aspects.” MotorTrend editor Miguel Cortina said “Genesis isn’t trying to copy Europe or America or Japan, but showing its own thing.”