Genesis Electrified GV70 vs BMW iX

The Genesis Electrified GV70 starts from $132,800 before on-road costs, while the BMW iX opens at $142,900. That makes the Genesis Electrified GV70 the more affordable entry point by $10,100.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $146,080 and $157,190 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Genesis Electrified GV70 and BMW iX hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 91% for the BMW iX.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Genesis Electrified GV70 packs more ADAS features with 10 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 8 in the BMW iX.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 27-inch digital dash, while the BMW iX gets a 14.9-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 stands out with V2L and Bang & Olufsen audio that you will not find on the BMW iX. The BMW iX counters with Harman Kardon audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Genesis Electrified GV70 gets nappa leather upholstery while the BMW iX offers vernasca leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 4-zone in the BMW iX.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 uses a Electric Motor producing 360kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a single speed reduction gear (front and rear) to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.4 seconds.

The BMW iX responds with a Electric making 300kW and 700Nm, paired to a auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.1 seconds.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 has the clear power advantage at 360kW vs 300kW. In the real-world sprint, the Genesis Electrified GV70 is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 84kWh (Genesis Electrified GV70) vs 94.8kWh (BMW iX), giving WLTP ranges of 462km and 578km. DC fast charging peaks at 350kW (Genesis Electrified GV70) vs 175kW (BMW iX).

The Genesis Electrified GV70 measures 4,715mm long on a 2,875mm wheelbase, 250mm shorter than the BMW iX at 4,965mm (3,000mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BMW iX generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 500L in the BMW iX, giving the Genesis Electrified GV70 a 3L advantage.

For towing, the BMW iX leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Genesis Electrified GV70) vs 5 years / 999,999km (BMW iX). Both match on warranty length.