Genesis Electrified GV70 vs Lexus LX

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Lexus LX. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

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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.

Feature Showdown

The Genesis Electrified GV70 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 27-inch digital dash, while the Lexus LX 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 V2L and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Lexus LX. The Lexus LX counters with Mark Levinson 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 Lexus LX offers leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 4-zone in the Lexus LX.

Drivetrain

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 Lexus LX responds with a Petrol making 305kW and 650Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.7 seconds.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 has the clear power advantage at 360kW vs 305kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis Electrified GV70 is 2.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Genesis Electrified GV70 measures 4,715mm long on a 2,875mm wheelbase, 385mm shorter than the Lexus LX at 5,100mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis Electrified GV70 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 487L in the Lexus LX, giving the Genesis Electrified GV70 a 16L advantage. The Lexus LX seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Lexus LX leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 1,700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Genesis Electrified GV70's turning circle is 1.3 m tighter, 11.5 m against 12.8 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 Genesis Electrified GV70 costs about $960 a year (20 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Lexus LX about $3,392 a year (11.9 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis Electrified GV70) and 5 years / Unlimited (Lexus LX). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis Electrified GV70), 4 years (Lexus LX).

Where each one leads

The Genesis Electrified GV70: the lower starting price ($132,800 against $167,700), more power (360kW against 305kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (503L against 487L).

The Lexus LX: the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,800kg).

The Verdict

Genesis Electrified GV70 scores higher, 71 vs 61

The Genesis Electrified GV70 scores 71 to the Lexus LX's 61 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Genesis Electrified GV70 ahead by 25 points), value (Genesis Electrified GV70 ahead by 20 points).

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