2026 Genesis GV70 2.5T: Kirkland Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2026 GV70 2.5T
The GV70 2.5T is the entry point to Genesis's compact luxury SUV, with a starting MSRP of $48,985 before destination, taxes and fees. It carries the 300-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 311 lb-ft of torque, an 8-speed automatic, standard all-wheel drive and the 27-inch OLED display that combines the gauges and infotainment. EPA ratings are about 20 mpg city and 28 highway on premium gasoline. It is the simplest GV70 to understand and the one that most clearly shows what the nameplate offers at the starting line. Genesis of Kirkland, at 11930 124th Ave NE, can put you in one for a test drive.
What you get at $48,985
A starting trim on many luxury SUVs feels like a rental-counter version of the real thing. The GV70 2.5T is different because the headline hardware is the same hardware the pricier trims use. You get the 300-horsepower engine, the 8-speed automatic, all-wheel drive, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, adjustable ambient lighting, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and the wide OLED screen that replaced the old two-screen layout for 2026. Genesis Connected Services, which includes roadside assistance and stolen-vehicle recovery, is part of the package as well.
Where the 2.5T stops is also easy to spell out. The panoramic sunroof, aluminum interior trim and wireless charger begin on the 2.5T Select, and leather seating, Bang & Olufsen audio and the surround-view monitor begin on the 2.5T Advanced. That clean ladder means you can decide exactly how far up you want to go.
Who the 2.5T suits
If your driving is mostly Kirkland errands, a daily run down 405 and the occasional weekend at the coast or the mountains, 300 horsepower is plenty. The turbo four pulls cleanly onto the highway at the Totem Lake on-ramps, and the standard Terrain Mode setting adds confidence on wet leaves and winter mornings. Shoppers cross-shopping a compact luxury SUV from another brand often find that this base price already includes the screen and the safety technology they were counting on adding elsewhere.
One honest tip: sit in the 2.5T and the 2.5T Select on the same afternoon. The step is $2,900, and the sunroof tends to decide it for people who enjoy daylight in the cabin.
What a customer said
Reza R. walked into the store without an appointment while comparing Lexus, Acura and Genesis. He wrote that “Vadim was incredibly honest, responsive, and pressure-free”, and that his help meant they “confidently bought our first Genesis.” It is the kind of first-time experience a base-trim shopper tends to value, because the real question is how it feels to buy a Genesis, not just how it looks on a spec sheet.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 2026 Genesis GV70 2.5T?
The starting MSRP is $48,985, before destination, taxes, title and fees. The pricing and leasing guide shows how Washington's sales tax applies to a Kirkland purchase.
Does the GV70 2.5T come with all-wheel drive?
Yes. All-wheel drive is standard on every 2026 GV70, so the 2.5T needs no separate upgrade to get it.
How much horsepower does the GV70 2.5T have?
The 2.5-liter turbocharged four makes 300 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque through an 8-speed automatic. It runs on premium gasoline.
What is the warranty on a new GV70?
Genesis provides a 5-year/60,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty and 10-year/100,000-mile engine and transmission coverage, plus 3 years or 36,000 miles of complimentary scheduled maintenance, whichever comes first. See the service guide for how that works at the store.
Ready to compare it with the rest of the lineup? Browse the new inventory, check local offers or read the full GV70 overview.
MSRP is the manufacturer starting price and excludes destination, taxes, title, registration and dealer-installed options; the retailer sets the actual selling price. Fuel-economy figures are EPA estimates and real-world results vary. Equipment varies by trim and production date, so confirm details on the vehicle's window sticker. Warranty and complimentary-maintenance terms are per Genesis Motor America. Customer quotes are verbatim excerpts from public Google reviews of Genesis of Kirkland.
