Genesis Electrified GV70 vs Hyundai IONIQ 9

The Genesis Electrified GV70 starts from $132,800 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai IONIQ 9 opens at $119,750. That makes the Hyundai IONIQ 9 the more affordable entry point by $13,050.

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 $131,725 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 Hyundai IONIQ 9 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Hyundai IONIQ 9 packs more ADAS features with 10 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Genesis Electrified GV70.

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 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Hyundai IONIQ 9 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 stands out with Bang & Olufsen audio that you will not find on the Hyundai IONIQ 9. The Hyundai IONIQ 9 counters with panoramic roof, V2L, Bose 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 Hyundai IONIQ 9 offers nappa leather.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 uses a Electric Motor producing 320kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.4 seconds.

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 counters with its electric setup making 314kW and 700Nm, paired to a single-speed reduction gear driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.2 seconds.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 has the clear power advantage at 320kW vs 314kW. In the real-world sprint, the Genesis Electrified GV70 is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 84kWh (Genesis Electrified GV70) vs 110.3kWh (Hyundai IONIQ 9). DC fast charging peaks at 350kW (Genesis Electrified GV70) vs 350kW (Hyundai IONIQ 9).

The Genesis Electrified GV70 measures 4,715mm long on a 2,875mm wheelbase, 345mm shorter than the Hyundai IONIQ 9 at 5,060mm (3,130mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai IONIQ 9 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 338L in the Hyundai IONIQ 9, giving the Genesis Electrified GV70 a 165L advantage. The Hyundai IONIQ 9 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 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 (Hyundai IONIQ 9). Both match on warranty length.