2022 Genesis GV70 vs 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe

The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe offered a diverse range of trims, each with distinct styling cues. The base LS and LT models featured different grille patterns, while the RST trim boasted a sporty blacked-out appearance with 22-inch wheels. The Z71 was designed for off-roading, incorporating a rugged front end, red tow hooks, and all-terrain tires. The Premier trim added chrome accents and polished wheels, and the High Country exuded luxury with a chrome bar grille and bright-finished 22-inch wheels. The Tahoe's design was characterized by its dominant grille and standard LED headlights, with a more expressive rear featuring quad-outlet dual exhausts. Despite its slab-sided appearance, larger wheels enhanced its overall look. Prices ranged from $57,048 for the LS to $81,448 for the High Country, with the Z71 trim tested at $80,293, including various option packages.

Inside, the Tahoe's interior was centred around a 10.2-inch infotainment screen and new electronic transmission controls, which improved storage but compromised control layout. The LS trim featured cloth seats, while leather became standard from the LT trim onwards. The Premier and High Country trims offered perforated leather options. The Z71 trim's interior quality met expectations, with exposed stitching and soft-touch surfaces in the upper cabin, while hard plastics were used in the lower half. The Tahoe's interior was spacious, accommodating up to eight passengers, though the absence of a front bench seat limited seating capacity.

The 2022 Genesis GV70 stood out with its distinctive styling, diverging from the rest of the brand's lineup. It featured the brand's two-line lighting signature, creating an illusion of a contiguous circle around the vehicle. The GV70's design included a unique shoulder line and accent lines around the side windows. Dark chrome finishes and a cross-hatched matrix pattern on the Sport grades emphasized its sporty intent. Genesis offered a wide range of exterior and interior colour combinations, allowing for creative customization. The GV70's cabin featured an elliptical theme inspired by airplane wings, with genuine carbon fibre inserts available on Sport trims. Interior surfaces were of high quality, with some plastic elements in less frequently encountered areas.

The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe offered three engine options. The standard 5.3-litre V8 engine, available in all trims except the High Country, delivered 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque. The High Country featured an exclusive 6.2-litre V8 engine, producing 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. A turbocharged 3.0-litre diesel inline six-cylinder engine was also available, offering 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, except for the Z71 trim. The Tahoe's 10-speed automatic transmission powered the rear wheels, with four-wheel drive optional on base trims and standard on others. The Z71 trim included a two-speed transfer case, hill descent control, and off-road enhancements. The Tahoe's towing capacity reached up to 3,810 kilograms, with a payload capacity of 831 kilograms. The independent rear suspension improved ride quality, and optional Magnetic Ride Control and Air Ride suspension further enhanced performance.

The 2022 Genesis GV70 offered two engine options. The 2.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, producing 300 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque, was not yet available in Canada. The test unit featured a 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine, delivering 375 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of torque. The GV70's eight-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive prioritized the rear axle, with up to 50% of torque transferred to the front wheels when needed. The Sport Plus grade included an electronic limited-slip differential. The GV70 featured Eco, Comfort, Sport, and Sport+ drive modes, with Sport+ delivering aggressive performance. The electronically controlled suspension system used a forward camera to adapt to road conditions, providing a balance between comfort and feedback. The GV70's turning radius was notably tight, enhancing urban maneuverability.

The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe's new independent rear suspension improved passenger comfort and cargo space. The test vehicle featured heated power-adjustable front seats and a heated steering wheel, with ventilated seats available on higher trims. The power sliding storage console provided additional storage options. The second row offered a choice between a bench seat or captain's chairs, with the latter option proving comfortable. The third-row seat was more spacious, accommodating adults comfortably. The Tahoe offered 722 litres of cargo space behind the rear seat, expanding to 2,056 litres with the seat folded, and a maximum volume of 3,480 litres.

The 2022 Genesis GV70 prioritized driver-focused design and ergonomics. The centre console featured intuitive controls, including a dial-based gear selector. The infotainment system was controlled by a raised dial, providing ease of use. The GV70's climate controls were configured under a single pane, offering haptic feedback. Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel were standard, with ventilated front seats and heated rear seats available. The rear space included a panoramic sunroof and manual sunshades. Cargo volume behind the second row was 819 litres, expanding to 1,610 litres with the seats folded. The tonneau cover could be stowed under the rear load floor.

The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe featured a standard 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with enhanced computing power and over-the-air update capability. It included wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, voice recognition, and Chevrolet Connected Services. Navigation and Bose premium audio systems were available upgrades. The infotainment system was user-friendly, though main-menu shortcut icons were somewhat hard to access. The voice-recognition system was impressive, and Bluetooth pairing was fast. The test vehicle included a Rear Seat Media system, though its capabilities were not fully tested. The Tahoe also offered an available 15-inch head-up display.

The 2022 Genesis GV70 boasted a 14.5-inch high-definition LCD infotainment screen with high-resolution graphics. The system allowed for a split-screen layout, accommodating in-car functions and smartphone integration. The premium Sport Plus grade featured a 3D digital instrument cluster, enhancing the display with layered graphics. The GV70 introduced a fingerprint recognition system for keyless start. A nine-speaker audio system was standard, with an 18-speaker Lexicon surround sound system available on top grades. The GV70 included USB ports for both front and rear passengers.

The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe included standard safety features such as Teen Driver, rear-seat reminder, forward collision alert with pedestrian detection, and low-speed automatic emergency braking. Higher trims offered additional features like lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot warning, and adaptive cruise control. The Tahoe's available surround-view camera system was recommended for maneuvering in tight spaces. As of publication, crash test ratings from NHTSA and IIHS were not available.

The 2022 Genesis GV70 came with ten standard safety features, including blind spot collision avoidance assist, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, and forward collision avoidance assist. The GV70 introduced a radar-based rear occupant alert system. The Genesis Highway Driving Assist system included lane centring and automatic lane changing functions. The head-up display provided graphics for vehicle proximity. Crash test ratings from NHTSA and IIHS were not available at the time of publication.