2022 BMW X3 vs 2022 Genesis GV70
Overview | |
MSRP$43,700 | MSRP$41,500 |
Listings218 | Listings48 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 |
2022 BMW X3 Reviews SummarySince its inception in 2003, the BMW X3 has grown to become one of the brand’s top sellers. And starting with its second generation (circa 2010), the luxury compact crossover has been built at BMW Spartanburg—the automaker’s only manufacturing facility north of the Mexican border. Incidentally, because Spartanburg is the global producer of every gas-powered BMW crossover besides the X1 and X2, the plant also boasts the highest production numbers of any BMW plant worldwide. One can speculate that the popular X3 has a lot to do with that. Last redesigned for 2018, the X3 receives a rather hefty mid-cycle refresh for 2022. Updates include design tweaks, new engines, more technology, and an expanded suite of safety features. (Interestingly, while the BMW X3 xDrive30e plug-in hybrid has been dropped from the lineup in the United States, it continues in 2022 in Canada. This model is not covered in this review.) | |
2022 Genesis GV70 Reviews SummaryHave you heard of Genesis, the luxury off-shoot brand created by Hyundai Motor Group a little more than five years ago? Those who follow the automotive industry may be aware of the brand’s intentionally disruptive character. But it’s not a surprise if the name is new to you: Genesis launched somewhat quietly with a line-up of sedans including the Genesis G70 and Genesis G80, initially lacking in the luxury SUV options Canadian buyers crave. Now, those are starting to arrive, first with the mid-size Genesis GV80 launched last year, and now the new GV70, a compact two-row SUV that casually drops into Canada’s most competitive luxury segment. Genesis says it expects this vehicle to double its Canadian sales—and it might achieve that goal, provided it can get the attention of Canadians in a segment already overflowing with stiff competition. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 248 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 300 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City23 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway28 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 248 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 300 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City23 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway28 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space28.7 cu ft | Cargo Space28.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight4079 lbs | Curb Weight4167 lbs |
Height66.0 in | Height64.2 in |
Length185.9 in | Length185.6 in |
Width84.2 in | Width75.0 in |
Wheelbase112.8 in | Wheelbase113.2 in |
Maximum Payload904 lbs | Maximum Payload1334 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity4400 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $43,700 | $41,500 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Since its inception in 2003, the BMW X3 has grown to become one of the brand’s top sellers. And starting with its second generation (circa 2010), the luxury compact crossover has been built at BMW Spartanburg—the automaker’s only manufacturing facility north of the Mexican border. Incidentally, because Spartanburg is the global producer of every gas-powered BMW crossover besides the X1 and X2, the plant also boasts the highest production numbers of any BMW plant worldwide. One can speculate that the popular X3 has a lot to do with that. Last redesigned for 2018, the X3 receives a rather hefty mid-cycle refresh for 2022. Updates include design tweaks, new engines, more technology, and an expanded suite of safety features. (Interestingly, while the BMW X3 xDrive30e plug-in hybrid has been dropped from the lineup in the United States, it continues in 2022 in Canada. This model is not covered in this review.) | Have you heard of Genesis, the luxury off-shoot brand created by Hyundai Motor Group a little more than five years ago? Those who follow the automotive industry may be aware of the brand’s intentionally disruptive character. But it’s not a surprise if the name is new to you: Genesis launched somewhat quietly with a line-up of sedans including the Genesis G70 and Genesis G80, initially lacking in the luxury SUV options Canadian buyers crave. Now, those are starting to arrive, first with the mid-size Genesis GV80 launched last year, and now the new GV70, a compact two-row SUV that casually drops into Canada’s most competitive luxury segment. Genesis says it expects this vehicle to double its Canadian sales—and it might achieve that goal, provided it can get the attention of Canadians in a segment already overflowing with stiff competition. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 248 hp I4 | 2.5L 300 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm | |
MPG City | 23 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 28 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 248 hp I4 | 2.5L 300 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | |
Horsepower | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 23 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 28 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 28.7 cu ft | 28.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4079 lbs | 4167 lbs |
Height | 66.0 in | 64.2 in |
Length | 185.9 in | 185.6 in |
Width | 84.2 in | 75.0 in |
Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 113.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 904 lbs | 1334 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 4400 lbs | 3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
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