The Genesis Gv70, a luxury SUV, has undergone rigorous testing to ensure it meets the highest safety standards. As a content creator for cardiagnosticnearme.com and an automotive repair expert, I’ve analyzed the official safety reports to bring you a comprehensive overview of the GV70’s performance in various crash evaluations. This article focuses on the GV70’s safety ratings, highlighting its strengths and providing detailed insights into its crashworthiness.
Small Overlap Front Crash Test: Driver and Passenger Side
The small overlap front crash test simulates a collision where only a small portion of the vehicle’s front end impacts a barrier. This is a demanding test that assesses how well the car protects occupants in an offset frontal crash. The Genesis GV70 underwent both driver-side and passenger-side small overlap front tests, achieving the highest rating of “Good” in both.
Driver-Side Small Overlap Front
The driver-side evaluation of the 2022-2025 Genesis GV70 models reveals exceptional structural integrity and occupant protection. Hyundai conducted the test on a 2022 GV70 2.5T 4-door 4wd, and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) assigned the rating based on this test.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall driver-side evaluation | G |
| Structure and safety cage | G |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | G |
| Chest | G |
| Hip/thigh | G |
| Lower leg/foot | G |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | G |
The table above clearly illustrates that the GV70 earned a “Good” rating across all driver-side evaluation criteria. This includes structural aspects, safety cage integrity, injury measures for critical body regions, and the effectiveness of restraints.
Technical measurements from the driver-side test further solidify these ratings. Minimal intrusion into the occupant compartment was observed, as shown below:
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTN2109 |
| Lower occupant compartment | |
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 1 |
| Footrest (cm) | 5 |
| Left toepan (cm) | 3 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 10 |
| Parking brake (cm) | |
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 1 |
| Upper occupant compartment | |
| Steering column | 1 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 1 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 2 |
| Lower instrument panel (cm) | 2 |
Driver injury measures were also minimal, indicating a low risk of significant injuries in a real-world small overlap frontal crash.
Driver injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTN2109 |
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 157 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.9 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 10 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.22 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 29 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 1.0 |
| Right | 1.6 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 3 |
| Right | 4 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.28 |
| Right | 0.47 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 2.6 |
| Right | 2.6 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 69 |
| Right | 64 |
Passenger-Side Small Overlap Front
Similar to the driver-side, the passenger-side small overlap front test for the 2022-2025 GV70 models also resulted in a “Good” overall rating. This indicates consistent safety performance for both front occupants. The test was conducted on the same model, a 2022 Genesis GV70 2.5T 4-door 4wd, by Hyundai.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall passenger-side evaluation | G |
| Structure and safety cage | G |
| Passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | G |
| Chest | G |
| Hip/thigh | G |
| Lower leg/foot | G |
| Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics | G |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | G |
| Chest | G |
| Hip/thigh | G |
| Lower leg/foot | G |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | G |
The “Good” ratings across all categories for the passenger side mirror the driver-side performance, showcasing the GV70’s robust safety design.
Technical measurements for passenger-side intrusion are as follows:
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on passenger side
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTP2112 |
| Lower occupant compartment | |
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 10 |
| Footrest (cm) | 13 |
| Right toepan (cm) | 6 |
| Center toepan (cm) | 1 |
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 0 |
| Upper occupant compartment | |
| Center dash (cm) | 4 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 8 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 7 |
| Right lower dash (cm) | 6 |
Passenger injury measures were also low, similar to the driver-side, reinforcing the GV70’s ability to protect occupants in a small overlap frontal crash scenario.
Passenger injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTP2112 |
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 88 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.8 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 9 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.16 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 19 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.8 |
| Right | 2.7 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 3 |
| Right | 3 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.40 |
| Right | 0.42 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 1.5 |
| Right | 1.9 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 40 |
| Right | 58 |
Driver injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTP2112 |
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 53 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.7 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 12 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.15 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 25 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.4 |
| Right | 0.8 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 1 |
| Right | 2 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.27 |
| Right | 0.26 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 0.8 |
| Right | 1.8 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 32 |
| Right | 54 |
Moderate Overlap Front Crash Test: Original and Updated
The moderate overlap front test involves a larger portion of the vehicle’s front end impacting a barrier. The GV70 has been evaluated under both the original and updated moderate overlap front tests, with variations in ratings depending on the test version and model year.
Original Moderate Overlap Front Test
The original moderate overlap front test, applicable to 2022-2025 GV70 models, resulted in a “Good” overall rating. This test assesses the vehicle’s performance in a more traditional frontal crash scenario.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | G |
| Structure and safety cage | G |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | G |
| Chest | G |
| Leg/foot, left | G |
| Leg/foot, right | G |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | G |
As seen in the table, the GV70 performed admirably in the original moderate overlap test, earning “Good” ratings across all measured parameters.
Technical measurements from this test highlight the controlled occupant compartment intrusion and low driver injury measures.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTF2108 |
| Footwell intrusion | |
| Footrest (cm) | 3 |
| Left (cm) | 5 |
| Center (cm) | 5 |
| Right (cm) | 3 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 1 |
| Instrument panel rearward movement | |
| Left (cm) | 1 |
| Right (cm) | 1 |
| Steering column movement | |
| Upward (cm) | -3 |
| Rearward (cm) | -5 |
| A-pillar rearward movement (cm) | 0 |
Driver injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTF2108 |
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 214 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.9 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 18 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.26 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 28 |
| Legs | |
| Femur force – left (kN) | 1.1 |
| Femur force – right (kN) | 1.5 |
| Knee displacement – left (mm) | 1 |
| Knee displacement – right (mm) | 2 |
| Maximum tibia index – left | 0.30 |
| Maximum tibia index – right | 0.47 |
| Tibia axial force – left (kN) | 2.3 |
| Tibia axial force – right (kN) | 2.8 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 74 |
| Right | 81 |
Updated Moderate Overlap Front Test
The updated moderate overlap front test includes evaluations for rear passenger protection, reflecting advancements in safety testing protocols. For 2025 GV70 models built after April 2024, and 2024-2025 models built after November 2023, there are two different ratings due to design changes.
GV70 Models Built After April 2024 (Updated Design)
For 2025 models built after April 2024, the GV70 achieves a “Good” rating in the updated test. This reflects improvements to rear seat belts and design to enhance rear occupant safety.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | G |
| Structure and safety cage | G |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | G |
| Chest | G |
| Thigh/hip | G |
| Leg/foot | G |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | G |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | G |
| Chest | G |
| Thigh | G |
| Rear passenger restraints and dummy kinematics | G |
The “Good” rating across all driver and rear passenger categories demonstrates the GV70’s commitment to comprehensive occupant protection.
Image alt text: Genesis GV70 after updated moderate overlap front crash test, showing airbag deployment and vehicle damage.
Image alt text: Rear passenger dummy head position in Genesis GV70 updated moderate overlap test, demonstrating safe distance from front seatback.
Image alt text: Injury readings from rear passenger dummy in Genesis GV70 updated moderate overlap test, indicating low risk of head, neck, and chest injuries.
Image alt text: Lap belt position on rear passenger dummy in Genesis GV70 updated moderate overlap test, showing ideal placement on pelvis.
Technical measurements from this updated test are provided below.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | CEF2438 |
| Footwell intrusion | |
| Footrest (cm) | 1 |
| Left (cm) | 1 |
| Center (cm) | 2 |
| Right (cm) | 1 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 2 |
| Instrument panel rearward movement | |
| Left (cm) | 0 |
| Right (cm) | 0 |
| Steering column movement | |
| Upward (cm) | -2 |
| Rearward (cm) | -5 |
| A-pillar rearward movement (cm) | 0 |
Driver injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | CEF2438 |
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 148 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.8 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 11 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.22 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 28 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.4 |
| Right | 1.1 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 1 |
| Right | 2 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.22 |
| Right | 0.34 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 2.0 |
| Right | 2.2 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 46 |
| Right | 50 |
Rear passenger injury measures
| Test ID | CEF2438 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 for head contact during forward excursion | no contact |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 2.0 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.0 |
| Maximum Nij for head contact during forward excursion | no contact |
| Chest | |
| Chest index | 30 |
| Shoulder belt tension (kN) | 4.6 |
| Thigh (kN) | |
| Left femur compression | 0.1 |
| Right femur compression | 0.1 |
GV70 Models Built After November 2023 – Before April 2024 (Transitional Design)
For 2024-2025 models built after November 2023 but before April 2024, the GV70 received a “Marginal” overall rating in the updated moderate overlap test. While structural integrity and driver protection remained “Good,” rear passenger protection was downgraded due to issues with rear seat belt performance.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | M |
| Structure and safety cage | G |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | G |
| Chest | G |
| Thigh/hip | G |
| Leg/foot | G |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | G |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | A |
| Chest | G |
| Thigh | G |
| Rear passenger restraints and dummy kinematics | M |
Image alt text: Genesis GV70 after moderate overlap front crash test (transitional model), showing airbag deployment and vehicle damage.
Image alt text: Rear passenger dummy head position in Genesis GV70 moderate overlap test (transitional model), demonstrating safe distance from front seatback.
Image alt text: Injury readings from rear passenger dummy in Genesis GV70 moderate overlap test (transitional model), indicating low chest injury risk but moderate head/neck injury risk.
Image alt text: Lap belt position on rear passenger dummy in Genesis GV70 moderate overlap test (transitional model), showing belt movement to abdomen and potential injury risk.
Technical measurements for this transitional model test are detailed below.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | CEF2402 |
| Footwell intrusion | |
| Footrest (cm) | 1 |
| Left (cm) | 2 |
| Center (cm) | 2 |
| Right (cm) | 1 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 2 |
| Instrument panel rearward movement | |
| Left (cm) | 0 |
| Right (cm) | 0 |
| Steering column movement | |
| Upward (cm) | -3 |
| Rearward (cm) | -5 |
| A-pillar rearward movement (cm) | 0 |
Driver injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | CEF2402 |
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 134 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.8 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 10 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.20 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 29 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.4 |
| Right | 1.4 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 1 |
| Right | 2 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.22 |
| Right | 0.36 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 1.9 |
| Right | 2.6 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 46 |
| Right | 52 |
Rear passenger injury measures
| Test ID | CEF2402 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 for head contact during forward excursion | no contact |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 2.1 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.0 |
| Maximum Nij for head contact during forward excursion | no contact |
| Chest | |
| Chest index | 31 |
| Shoulder belt tension (kN) | 5.0 |
| Thigh (kN) | |
| Left femur compression | 0.5 |
| Right femur compression | 0.2 |
Side Impact Crash Test: Updated Evaluation
The side impact test was updated to be more stringent, representing a more severe side collision. The 2024-2025 Genesis GV70 models, which include reinforcements to the B-pillar, side sill, and front door, earned a “Good” rating in this updated side crash test.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | G |
| Structure and safety cage | G |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | G |
| Torso | A |
| Pelvis | A |
| Driver head protection | G |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | G |
| Torso | G |
| Pelvis | G |
| Rear passenger head protection | G |
While the overall rating is “Good”, driver torso and pelvis protection were rated as “Acceptable”, indicating areas for potential improvement in future models. Rear passenger protection remained “Good” across all measures.
Technical measurements from the side impact test are provided below.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTS2319 |
| B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver’s seat (cm) | -23.0 |
| Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline. |
Driver injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTS2319 |
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 57 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.9 |
| Compression (kN) | -0.3 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 25 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.3 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 34 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 31 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 5.30 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.63 |
| Pelvis | |
| Combined force (kN) | 4.3 |
Passenger injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTS2319 |
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 130 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.3 |
| Compression (kN) | -0.4 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 11 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 0.8 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 28 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 21 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 3.90 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.40 |
| Pelvis | |
| Combined force (kN) | 3.3 |
Headlight Performance
The GV70’s headlights, equipped with LED projectors across all trim levels, received a “Good” overall rating. These headlights also feature high-beam assist, further enhancing visibility in nighttime driving conditions.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
| Overall rating | G |
Both low beams and high beams provided good visibility on straightaways and curves, with low beams exhibiting no glare issues.
Technical measurements for headlight performance are detailed below.
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) | Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 102.5 m | None |
| Straightaway left edge | 69.2 m | None |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 73.8 m | None |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 72.0 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 64.0 m | None |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 60.5 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 167.9 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 107.4 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 85.2 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 78.6 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 68.8 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 64.3 m |
Front Crash Prevention: Pedestrian Detection
The GV70’s standard Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection system earned an “Advanced” rating in pedestrian front crash prevention tests for all 2024-2025 models.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | A |
| Includes high-beam assist credit |
The system effectively avoided collisions or significantly reduced impact speeds in various scenarios, including day and night conditions, and with both child and adult pedestrians.
Seat Belt Reminders
For 2024-2025 models, the GV70’s seat belt reminder system received a “Good” rating, indicating effective alerts for unbelted occupants in both the front and second rows.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | G |
| Front row | |
| Unbelted occupant alert (audible & visual) | |
| Initiation time | |
| Duration | Long enough (90+ seconds) |
| Volume | |
| Audio frequency | |
| Second row | |
| Startup status alert (visual) | |
| Initiation time | |
| Duration at least 60 seconds | |
| Belt disengaged alert (audible & visual) | |
| Initiation time | |
| Duration at least 30 seconds | |
| Volume | |
| Audio frequency |
The system provides timely and noticeable alerts, encouraging seat belt use.
Technical measurements for the seat belt reminder system.
| Background cabin sound pressure level at 24 km/h | 48 dB |
|---|---|
| Audible signal sound pressure level at 24 km/h | 59 dB |
| Difference between background and signal | 10.6 dB |
| Background cabin sound pressure level at 40 km/h | 53 dB |
| Audible signal sound pressure level at 40 km/h | 60 dB |
| Difference between background and signal | 7.4 dB |
| Dominant audio frequency | 520 Hz |
Child Seat Anchors (LATCH)
The GV70’s LATCH system for child seat anchors was rated “Good” for 2022-2025 models, indicating ease of use and secure child seat installation.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | G |
| Vehicle trim | Sport Prestige |
| Seat type | leather |
The GV70 offers two rear seating positions with complete LATCH hardware and an additional position with a tether anchor.
Details by seating position
| Position | Rating |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| Tether anchor | |
| easy-to-find location | |
| no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| not too deep in seat | |
| not too much force needed to attach | |
| easy to maneuver around anchors | |
| 2 | |
| Tether anchor | |
| easy-to-find location | |
| no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| none available | |
| 3 | |
| Tether anchor | |
| easy-to-find location | |
| no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| not too deep in seat | |
| not too much force needed to attach | |
| easy to maneuver around anchors |
Technical measurements for child seat anchors.
Seat position 21
3
| Lower anchor A |
|---|
| Open access rated |
| Depth (cm) |
| Force (lbs) |
| Clearance angle (degrees) |
| Lower anchor B |
| Open access rated |
| Depth (cm) |
| Force (lbs) |
| Clearance angle (degrees) |
| Tether anchor |
| Location |
| Confusing hardware present |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
| Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Seat position 22
2
| Lower anchor A |
|---|
| No lower latch for this seat position |
| Lower anchor B |
| No lower latch for this seat position |
| Tether anchor |
| Location |
| Confusing hardware present |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
| Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Seat position 23
1
| Lower anchor A |
|---|
| Open access rated |
| Depth (cm) |
| Force (lbs) |
| Clearance angle (degrees) |
| Lower anchor B |
| Open access rated |
| Depth (cm) |
| Force (lbs) |
| Clearance angle (degrees) |
| Tether anchor |
| Location |
| Confusing hardware present |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
| Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Conclusion: Genesis GV70 – A Safe Choice
The Genesis GV70 demonstrates robust safety performance across a range of crash tests and safety evaluations. Achieving top “Good” ratings in key areas like small overlap front, original moderate overlap front, updated side impact, and headlight performance, the GV70 stands out as a safe vehicle choice. While the updated moderate overlap front test showed some variation depending on the manufacturing date, Genesis has addressed these points with design improvements. Overall, the GV70 prioritizes occupant safety, making it a compelling option for drivers and families seeking a secure and luxurious SUV.
