GAC Aion V vs Genesis GV70
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
GAC Aion V scores higher, 75 vs 70
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 25 Jun 2026, price 29 Oct 2026
GAC Aion V
20 of 27 standard · no option data · 7 no dataFrom
$42,590
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 150kW
- Energy use
- 17 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 427L
Top CarSorted Score, 75 vs 70
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Genesis GV70
26 of 27 standard · no option data · 1 no dataFrom
$80,300
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 224kW
- Economy
- 10.3 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2021
- Boot (seats up)
- 542L
Genesis Australia offer: $79,990 drive-away (state not stated), ends 31 Dec 2026. Terms
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Manufacturer offer
Ends 31 Dec 2026
Maker's terms: While stocks last.
Offer from Genesis Australia, checked 5 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the maker prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
$42,590RRP
- no option data for this car
$80,300RRP
- with the GAC Aion V's standard kit: $80,300 (nothing to add)
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
GAC Aion V Premium
$42,590
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 29 Oct 2026
$46,180 drive-away in VIC, as published by GAC Australia
About $190 a week in repayments ($46,180 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Genesis GV70 Advanced 2.5T
$80,300
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 25 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $348 a week in repayments ($80,300 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The GAC Aion V starts $37,710 lower on RRP.
The GAC Aion V currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Genesis GV70 does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
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Finance
From ≈$190/wk(≈$825/mo)
Estimate on the GAC Aion V at $46,180 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the GAC Aion VDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP lists the GAC Aion V at 5 stars (2025) and the Genesis GV70 at 5 stars (2021). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2021). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the GAC Aion V and 89% for the Genesis GV70, under different test years.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 9 of 10 key ADAS systems on the GAC Aion V, against 6 on the Genesis GV70.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the GAC Aion V and 8 in the Genesis GV70.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 9 of 10 key systems on the GAC Aion V and 6 on the Genesis GV70.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
GAC Aion V
None open on our record
Genesis GV70
- REC-006682 · published 24 Jul 2026Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel pipe connecting fuel rails may become loose.Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2025
- REC-006332 · published 8 Apr 2025Due to a software issue, the instrument panel cluster may fail to display the visual seat belt warnings, vehicle speed, fuel level, engine status and other critical safety information.Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2024
- REC-006055 · published 12 Aug 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel pump impeller may become deformed under certain environmental conditions, interrupting the fuel supply.Year range on the notice: 2021 - 2022
- 1 more on the model page.
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
75.3kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 180kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 180kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The GAC Aion V features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 8.9-inch digital dash, while the Genesis GV70 gets a 14.5-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The GAC Aion V stands out with Apple CarPlay and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Genesis GV70. The Genesis GV70 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, Genesis Audio audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the GAC Aion V gets pvc upholstery while the Genesis GV70 offers leather.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The GAC Aion V uses a Electric producing 150kW and 210Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 seconds.
The Genesis GV70 responds with a Petrol making 224kW and 422Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.2 seconds.
The Genesis GV70 has the clear power advantage at 224kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis GV70 is 1.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The GAC Aion V measures 4,605mm long on a 2,775mm wheelbase, 110mm shorter than the Genesis GV70 at 4,715mm (2,875mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis GV70 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 427L in the GAC Aion V and 542L in the Genesis GV70, giving the Genesis GV70 a 115L advantage.
0Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the GAC Aion V's turning circle is 0.3 m tighter, 11.2 m against 11.5 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the GAC Aion V costs about $816 a year (17 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Genesis GV70 about $2,936 a year (10.3 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 8 years / Unlimited (GAC Aion V) and 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis GV70). Capped-price servicing: no data (GAC Aion V), 5 years (Genesis GV70).
Where each one leads
The GAC Aion V: the lower starting price ($42,590 against $80,300) and the longer warranty (8 years against 5).
The Genesis GV70: more power (224kW against 150kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (542L against 427L).
The Verdict
GAC Aion V scores higher, 75 vs 70
The GAC Aion V scores 75 to the Genesis GV70's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 7 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: value (GAC Aion V ahead by 26 points), performance (Genesis GV70 ahead by 26 points). Boot space with the seats up: 427L in the GAC Aion V, 542L in the Genesis GV70. Warranty: 8 years on the GAC Aion V, 5 on the Genesis GV70.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$190/wk(≈$825/mo)
Estimate on the GAC Aion V at $46,180 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the GAC Aion VDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, GAC Aion V and Genesis GV70?
The GAC Aion V is the cheapest at $42,590 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Genesis GV70 by $37,710.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
GAC Aion V holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025) and Genesis GV70 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2021). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2021). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which has the most boot space?
The Genesis GV70 has the largest boot at 542L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Genesis GV70 has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,200kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The GAC Aion V has the longest warranty at 8 years / unlimited km.
Which is the most powerful?
The Genesis GV70 makes the most power at 224kW. The Genesis GV70 is quickest to 100km/h in 7.2s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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