When it comes to boot space, the Genesis GV70 is a bit like a magician's hat: you never quite know how much you're going to pull out of it. Offering an impressive 503 liters of space, the GV70's trunk has more than enough room to swallow up a family's worth of luggage, a pack of muddy dogs, or perhaps even Jeremy Clarkson's ego. But how has the GV70's trunk evolved over the generations, and how does it compare to other Genesis models and its nearest rivals in terms of space?
As a relatively new model, the Genesis GV70 doesn't have much of an ancestry to speak of. With just one generation under its belt, the debut of the GV70 marked a significant step forward in the luxury crossover segment for Genesis - and that boot space is a testament to its ambition. The 2021 GV70 boasts a trunk size of 503 liters, which expands to a cavernous 1678 liters when the rear seats are folded down.
When it comes to competition between siblings, the GV70 holds its own among its fellow Genesis family members. Beating out the G70's paltry 330 liters, the G70 Shooting Brake's respectable 465 liters, and the GV60's 432 liters, the GV70 truly shines among its stablemates. The boot space of the GV70 even keeps pace with its electrified counterpart, the GV70 Electrified, offering the same impressive 503 liters. However, the boot space title stays with the larger GV80, which offers an even more staggering 735 liters.
As for its rivals, the Genesis GV70 manages to find a sweet spot among an incredibly competitive market. Offering more space than the likes of the Mercedes-Benz GLC (505 l), Volvo XC60 (483 l), and BMW X3 (550 l), the GV70's trunk size is nothing to sniff at. Yet, it falls short of the truly cavernous trunks found in competitors like the Jeep Grand Cherokee (782 l), Peugeot 5008 (780 l), and KIA Sorento (705 l). Still, with its combination of style, luxury, and practicality, the GV70 is an attractive contender when boot space is a priority.