Genesis Electrified GV70 vs Lexus NX

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Genesis Electrified GV70 at 5 stars (2021) and the Lexus NX at 5 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 91% for the Lexus NX, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 10 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Genesis Electrified GV70, against 6 on the Lexus NX.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 8 in the Lexus NX.

Recalls on our record

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.

Feature Showdown

The Genesis Electrified GV70 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 27-inch digital dash, while the Lexus NX gets a 9.8-inch display and 8-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 stands out with panoramic roof, ventilated seats, V2L and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Lexus NX. The Lexus NX 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 NX offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 2-zone in the Lexus NX.

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 NX responds with a Hybrid making 179kW and 239Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.7 seconds.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 has the clear power advantage at 360kW vs 179kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis Electrified GV70 is 3.3s 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, 55mm longer than the Lexus NX at 4,660mm (2,690mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis Electrified GV70 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 520L in the Lexus NX, giving the Lexus NX a 17L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1678L vs 1141L.

For towing, the Genesis Electrified GV70 leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 300kg 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 Lexus NX's turning circle is 0.1 m tighter, 11.4 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 Genesis Electrified GV70 costs about $960 a year (20 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Lexus NX about $1,425 a year (5 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

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

Where each one leads

The Genesis Electrified GV70: more power (360kW against 179kW) and the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 1,500kg).

The Lexus NX: the lower starting price ($71,700 against $132,800) and the bigger boot with the seats up (520L against 503L).

The Verdict

Lexus NX scores higher, 79 vs 71

The Lexus NX scores 79 to the Genesis Electrified GV70's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 7 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Genesis Electrified GV70 ahead by 44 points), value (Lexus NX ahead by 21 points).

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