2026 Genesis GV70: Kirkland Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2026 Genesis GV70 at a Glance
The 2026 Genesis GV70 is a compact luxury SUV sold in six trims on two engines. A 300-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter four powers the 2.5T, 2.5T Select, 2.5T Advanced and 2.5T Sport Prestige, while a 375-hp twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 powers the 3.5T Sport Advanced and 3.5T Sport Prestige. Every trim comes with all-wheel drive, an 8-speed automatic and a 27-inch OLED display. Starting MSRPs run from $48,985 to $71,095, before destination, taxes and fees. Genesis adds a 5-year/60,000-mile warranty, 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage and 3 years or 36,000 miles of complimentary scheduled maintenance. Genesis of Kirkland, at 11930 124th Ave NE in the Totem Lake area, carries the GV70 and holds a 4.1-star average across 405 Google reviews.
Why the GV70 keeps landing on Eastside shortlists
Most shoppers who walk into a Genesis showroom already carry a short list, and it tends to read like a roll call of German and Japanese compact luxury SUVs. The GV70 holds its place on that list by including things other brands sell as extras. The 2026 refresh brought a bolder grille, new 19- and 21-inch wheel designs and one 27-inch OLED panel that carries the gauges and the infotainment together, replacing the earlier two-screen layout. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come with every trim, and so does all-wheel drive. There is no front-drive GV70, so nobody has to decide whether AWD is worth an upcharge.
That last detail matters more around Kirkland than it would in Phoenix. Anyone who drives I-405 at five o'clock appreciates a quiet cabin, the streets through Totem Lake and Juanita rise and fall in ways a flat city never asks of a car, and a wet October commute on slick pavement is an ordinary weekday. The GV70 also has a Terrain Mode setting for snow, mud and sand, which earns its keep when the weekend plan involves a mountain pass.
Two engines, six trims, one real decision
The lineup looks simpler once you notice that engine and trim travel together. The turbocharged 2.5-liter four makes 300 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque and sits under the first four trims. The twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 makes 375 horsepower and 391 lb-ft and comes only on the 3.5T Sport Advanced and 3.5T Sport Prestige. Both engines drive through an 8-speed automatic, and both want premium gasoline. The EPA rates the 2.5T at about 20 mpg city and 28 highway, and the V6 at 18 and 25.
So the comparison most buyers end up making is the top four-cylinder against the entry V6, which means the 2.5T Sport Prestige at $59,795 against the 3.5T Sport Advanced at $64,415. Plenty of people drive both back to back and let the road decide. One naming note worth keeping handy: Sport Prestige exists on both engines, roughly $11,300 apart, so say 2.5T Sport Prestige or 3.5T Sport Prestige every time.
Pick your 2026 GV70
GV70 2.5T
from $48,985 MSRP
The 300-hp turbo four with the full 27-inch OLED cockpit and standard AWD. The way into the GV70 family.
GV70 2.5T Select
from $51,885 MSRP
Adds a panoramic sunroof, aluminum interior trim and a wireless phone charger.
GV70 2.5T Advanced
from $56,435 MSRP
Leather seating, Bang & Olufsen audio and a surround-view monitor. A favorite for everyday luxury.
GV70 2.5T Sport Prestige
from $59,795 MSRP
21-inch sport wheels, Digital Key 2 and an Ergo Motion driver's seat on the four-cylinder.
GV70 3.5T Sport Advanced
from $64,415 MSRP
The 375-hp twin-turbo V6 arrives here, with 19-inch sport wheels, leather and Bang & Olufsen audio.
GV70 3.5T Sport Prestige
from $71,095 MSRP
Nappa leather, a head-up display and 21-inch wheels on the V6. Not to be mixed up with the 2.5T Sport Prestige.
What buyers say about the Totem Lake showroom
Genesis of Kirkland carries a 4.1-star average across 405 Google reviews, and the GV70 turns up in them by name. Erin M. wrote, “I recently purchased a Genesis GV70 after test driving a few other luxury cars.” She went on to describe working with Vadim, “extremely polite, knowledgeable, responsive and professional”, and added that she “spent considerable time there, not rushed and found the space comfortable while enjoying coffee/tea.” Rafael B. said it plainly: “I've just had the best experience buying a GV70 at Genesis of Kirkland”. And Darin N., who spent three days cross-shopping luxury brands, came away praising the product itself: “The fit and finish is amazing with a perfect ride.”
Vadim Zemlyanoy, a Sales & Leasing Consultant, is one of the people customers keep naming, and you can find him and the rest of the team on the dealership's staff page.
Owning a GV70 in Kirkland
Buying is the first half of the story. The GV70 service & repair guide covers the complimentary maintenance window, the valet and loaner options and what a typical visit looks like on 124th Avenue NE. The money side, including Washington's sales tax math for a Kirkland address and how leasing works, lives in the pricing & leasing guide. If you would rather see what is on the ground today, the dealership's 2026 GV70 page and new inventory are updated as vehicles arrive.
Frequently asked questions
What does the 2026 Genesis GV70 cost?
Starting MSRPs run from $48,985 for the 2.5T to $71,095 for the 3.5T Sport Prestige, before destination, taxes and fees. The trim-by-trim breakdown, plus Washington tax math for a Kirkland purchase, is in the pricing guide.
Is the Genesis GV70 better than the Lexus RX 350?
They chase the same buyer with different priorities. The GV70 leads with a standard 300-hp turbo engine, all-wheel drive on every trim, a large OLED cockpit and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, while the RX 350 leans on Lexus's long record for quiet, low-fuss ownership. A back-to-back drive of both is the quickest way to learn which cabin feels more like yours.
What Genesis is comparable to the BMW X3?
The GV70 is the Genesis that lines up with the X3 on size and price. The 3.5T Sport trims, with a 375-hp V6, are the closest match for X3 shoppers who want the stronger engine, and every GV70 includes all-wheel drive from the start.
Is the GV70 being discontinued?
No. Genesis has introduced the 2027 GV70, which the manufacturer lists with a starting MSRP of $49,350, and the GV70 name continues. This guide covers the 2026 model year, the one that introduced the 27-inch OLED display and the refreshed exterior, which remains a strong choice for shoppers who find a 2026 they like at the store.
Which GV70 trim should I choose?
Most buyers settle on the 2.5T Advanced for its blend of leather, Bang & Olufsen audio and surround-view monitor, and then move up only if they want 21-inch wheels or the V6. If you plan to keep the vehicle for years, take a short drive in the 3.5T Sport Advanced before you decide.
How does the GV70 handle wet Pacific Northwest roads?
Standard all-wheel drive and a Terrain Mode setting for snow, mud and sand give it a confident footing on rain-slick pavement and in winter weather. Tires matter as much as the drivetrain, so ask the service team about the right set for how you drive.
Where can I see a GV70 near Kirkland?
Genesis of Kirkland is at 11930 124th Ave NE in Kirkland, WA 98034. Sales hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, and you can reach the store at (425) 517-8800 or use the directions page.
MSRP figures are manufacturer starting prices and exclude 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 and availability can change with production timing, 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.
