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Genesis Gv70 Estate 2.5T Luxury 5dr Auto AWD

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	2497
Trim	Luxury
Price	£46,555
Engine Power - BHP	304
Acceleration	6.1
Top Speed	149 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	29.1
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	221
Length	4715 mm
Width	1910 mm
Height	1630 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	542 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1985 kg

Driver Convenience

8" Dashboard cluster TFT display
Blind spot collision avoidance assist rear (BCA-R)
Bluetooth connection with voice recognition
Drive mode select
E-call
Electric rear tailgate opening and height adjustable
Intelligent speed limit assist (ISLA)
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Lane keeping assist (LKA)
Lighting backup guidelines
Manual speed limit assist (MSLA)
PAS
Rear parking sensors with button
Rear view camera with dynamic guidelines on screen
SCC smart cruise control with stop and start

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Preview electronically controlled suspension

Entertainment

14.5" Navi screen + DAB radio + Phone mirroring + Genesis connected
2 port USB front charger console
2 USB rear
Steering wheel audio remote control

Exterior Features

Acoustic windshield film
Automatic headlights with dusk sensor
Automatic window defogger
Body coloured bumpers
Dual front LED low and high projection headlamps with high beam
Electrochromic inside rear view mirror
Electrochromic outside rear view mirrors
Laminated front side glass
LED daytime running lights
LED rear combination lamps
LED rear fog lamps
LED rear stop lamp
Outside door handles chrome coating
Outside electrical adjustment and heated rear mirror
Outside electrical folding rear mirror
Puddle lamps with logo
Rain sensor
Rear side wing doors
Rear wash/wipe
Standard appearance
Standard rear side backlight glass

Interior Features

2 way electric height adjust driver's seat
2 way electric height adjust front passenger seat
2nd row heating floor output
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 zone auto air conditioning and temperature control in rear
4 way electric driver lumbar support
4 way electrically adjustable driver and passenger seat with walk-in device
4 way manual headrest adjust for front seats
60:40 split back folding rear seats
Aluminium interior garnish
Ambient lighting
Console storage box
Console ventilation duct
Cup holder at centre armrest
Finger print reader authentication
Front air condition with dual zone adjustment
Heated steering wheel
Leather steering wheel
Leatherette console box
Lever type paddle shifter
Memory function for driver seat
Power outlet for rear (lower centre console)
Power outlet for trunk
Power tilt telescopic steering wheel with memory seat
Premium air filter
Rear headrests
Rear luggage cover
Single front passenger seat

Packs

Trailer pack - GV70

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seat belts
ABS + ESC + DBC + HAC + TSA (Trailer Stability Assist) + MCB (Multi Collision Brake)
Driver and passenger airbag
Driver knee airbag
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
FCA - J Forward collision avoidance system with junction and crossing
Forward collision avoidance system (car/pedestrian/bicycle)
Front brake ventilated disc 360mm
Front center side airbags
Front thorax and pelvis + curtain airbags
ISOFIX rear child anchor with upper and lower
Rear brake ventilated disc 345mm
Rear seat alert without sensors
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Central door lock driver's and passenger's control
Immobiliser
Manual child lock + Deadlock + Cat 1 alarm
Smart key/button start

Trim

Leatherette dashboard

Wheels

21" Dark sputtering design A alloy wheels
Michelin tyres
Space saver spare wheel
Summer tyres pilot sport 4

Emissions - ICE

Noise Level dB(A)	68
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	221
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	230
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	216
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	220
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	207
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	194
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	179
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	344
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	333
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	227
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	211

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2497
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	88.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	101.5
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	29.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	27.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	29.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	30.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	29.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	31
WLTP - MPG - High	34.9
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	33.1
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	35.9
WLTP - MPG - Low	19.1
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	18.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	19.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium	30.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	28.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	30.5

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	44D
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	89
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	87
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	64
NCAP Safety Assist %	87
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	9000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	5
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	6.1
Engine Power - BHP	304
Engine Power - RPM	5800
Engine Torque - NM	422
Engine Torque - RPM	1650
Top Speed	149 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	Yes
Tyre Size Front	255/40 R21
Tyre Size Rear	255/40 R21
Tyre Size Spare	SPACE SAVER
Wheel Type	21" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1630 mm
Length	4715 mm
Wheelbase	2875 mm
Width	1910 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2165 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	66
Gross Vehicle Weight	2500 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1678 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	542 l
Max. Loading Weight	515 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1985 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.5 m

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