Manchester driving is a mix of short city hops and quick highway bursts. You might cross the Merrimack on the Queen City Bridge, loop I-293 to the airport, and end the day hunting for a spot near Elm Street. The 2027 Genesis GV70 is a compact luxury SUV sized for exactly that: big enough to feel substantial, small enough to fit a downtown garage.

The GV70 got its mid-cycle refresh in 2026, so 2027 is a year of polish. The headline is a new 3.5T Prestige Graphite trim with a darkened look and carbon fiber inside. The quieter but more useful news is that wireless phone charging is now standard on all six trims. Prices run from $49,350 to $71,700 before the $1,545 destination charge, with all-wheel drive included at every level. Browse the GV70s in stock at Genesis of Manchester.

Powertrains for city blocks and I-293

Choosing between the 2.5T and 3.5T

Four trims use a 2.5-liter turbo four with 300 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque. Two use a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 with 375 horsepower and 391 lb-ft. Every GV70 has an eight-speed automatic, standard AWD, and a recommendation for premium fuel. For the merge onto I-293 at the Granite Street ramp, the four-cylinder has plenty. The V6 is for drivers who want effortless passing on Route 101 and the sharper chassis that comes with it.

The V6 trims include electronically controlled suspension with Road Preview, which uses the front camera to spot a pothole or frost heave and adjust the dampers before you hit it. On Manchester's older side streets in March, that is not a gimmick. They also carry an electronic limited-slip rear differential for better grip when the pavement is half plowed.

Mileage in city driving

The 2.5T is rated at 20 mpg city and 28 highway, or 20 and 26 for the Sport Prestige on its 21-inch wheels. The V6 is rated at 18 city and 25 highway. If most of your miles are inside the city, the four-cylinder's two-mpg edge in town adds up, and it runs on the same premium fuel.

Standard AWD and Terrain Mode

Manchester winters bring everything from a dusting to a foot overnight, and the city's hills make a front-drive car feel nervous on a glazed morning. The GV70 does not offer front-wheel drive at all. AWD is standard, and Terrain Mode has a snow setting that tames throttle response and manages torque split. Ground clearance is 7.3 inches, which clears a plow berm at the end of the driveway. Towing capacity is 3,500 pounds with the right equipment.

Safety scores and driver aids for city traffic

NHTSA and IIHS results

NHTSA gave the 2026 GV70 five stars overall, with five stars for side impact and four each for frontal crash and rollover. The IIHS named it a Top Safety Pick+. The 2027 keeps the same body structure and eight airbags, including a front center airbag, so those results are the ones to go by.

What helps most on Elm Street

Every trim includes Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with evasive steering, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Smart Cruise Control, Lane Following Assist, rear parking sensors, and Driver Attention Warning. In a city where pedestrians step off the curb mid-block and delivery vans double-park, forward collision avoidance that can brake and steer around a stopped object is worth more than it sounds.

The Advanced trim adds a Surround View Monitor, a Blind-Spot View Monitor that puts a camera feed in the gauge cluster when you signal, front and side sonar, and Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist. Those four features turn a tight parallel spot on Hanover Street into a one-try job. Sport Prestige trims and above add Highway Driving Assist 2 for the I-93 run to the Seacoast or Boston.

Technology inside the cabin

One 27-inch screen

The curved OLED panel runs from the gauge cluster to the center of the dash. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Wi-Fi hotspot, SiriusXM, and fingerprint login for driver profiles are standard, as are four USB ports and the new wireless charging pad. A rotary controller on the console lets you work the screen without touching it. Climate settings sit on a second touch panel below, and a few of them hide in submenus.

Audio and upper-trim extras

From the Advanced trim up, a 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen system replaces the base audio. The Sport Prestige trims add a 12-inch head-up display, Digital Key 2 for phone-as-key access, an Ergo Motion driver seat, three-zone climate control, and an AC power outlet. The 2.5T Sport Prestige also gains a heated steering wheel as standard for 2027, which matters on a January morning in a Millyard lot.

Lease and finance programs are posted on our specials page, and the finance team can price any trim.

Comfort and cargo

Seats and finishes

Heated power front seats and adjustable ambient lighting are standard. The 2.5T and Select use leatherette, Advanced and 2.5T Sport Prestige move to leather, and the V6 trims get Nappa leather with heated rear seats and a suede headliner. Ventilated front seats start at Advanced. The Prestige Graphite is the only trim with Ultramarine Blue Nappa, suede seat inserts, embossed headrests, and carbon fiber trim.

Space for a city household

Rear legroom is 37.2 inches and rear headroom is 39.1. The cargo area holds 28.9 cubic feet with the seats up and 56.9 with the 60/40 bench folded, and the load floor sits low. That handles a week of groceries plus hockey bags, or a flat-pack bookcase from the South Willow Street stores. Some rivals carry more, but for a Manchester family that also wants to fit in a downtown garage, the balance is right.

Styling and dimensions

The GV70 is 185.6 inches long, 75.2 wide, and 64.2 tall on a 113.2-inch wheelbase. Two-Line headlamps with Micro Lens Array LEDs flank the Crest Grille. Wheels are 19 inches through the Advanced trim and 21 inches on the Sport Prestige and Prestige Graphite. For 2027 the Select and Advanced get a new available wheel design.

Bering Blue is a new color for the Sport Prestige trims, and Ceres Blue Matte is exclusive to the Prestige Graphite, which also offers Makalu Gray and Uyuni White. The Prestige Graphite swaps bright chrome for smoked chrome, adds gloss-black mirror caps, red calipers, and dark 21-inch wheels. Capri Blue, Mauna Red, and Makalu Gray Matte are no longer offered.

Comparing the six trims

The 3.5T Sport Advanced is gone for 2027, leaving two V6 trims at the top. Here is what each configuration includes.

Prices exclude the $1,545 destination charge, taxes, title, registration, and dealer fees.

Pricing by trim

Manufacturer MSRP before destination. Delivered prices add $1,545.

• 2.5T AWD, $49,350: the full OLED display, wireless phone integration and charging, heated front seats, and the standard safety suite.
• 2.5T Select AWD, $52,550: panoramic sunroof, heated steering wheel, seat memory, power-folding mirrors.
• 2.5T Advanced AWD, $57,050: leather, ventilated seats, Bang & Olufsen audio, surround and blind-spot cameras, front and side sonar. For city parking, this is the trim to look at first.
• 2.5T Sport Prestige AWD, $61,550: 21-inch wheels, head-up display, Highway Driving Assist 2, Digital Key 2, three-zone climate, Ergo Motion seat.
• 3.5T Sport Prestige AWD, $70,500: V6, Road Preview suspension, limited-slip differential, Nappa leather, heated rear seats.
• 3.5T Prestige Graphite AWD, $71,700: the darkened exterior, red calipers, carbon fiber trim, and Ultramarine Nappa interior.

Specs at a glance

• Engines: 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 (standard); 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 (3.5T trims)
• Horsepower / torque: 300 hp / 311 lb-ft (2.5T); 375 hp / 391 lb-ft (3.5T)
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic
• Drivetrain: All-wheel drive standard on every trim
• Fuel economy (2.5T): 20 city / 28 hwy mpg (EPA est.); 2.5T Sport Prestige 20 / 26
• Fuel economy (3.5T): 18 city / 25 hwy mpg (EPA est.)
• Recommended fuel: Premium
• Towing capacity: 3,500 pounds (properly equipped)
• Wheelbase: 113.2 inches
• Length: 185.6 inches
• Width: 75.2 inches
• Height: 64.2 inches
• Ground clearance: 7.3 inches
• Rear legroom / headroom: 37.2 / 39.1 inches
• Cargo (seats up): 28.9 cubic feet
• Cargo (seats folded): 56.9 cubic feet
• Seating capacity: 5
• Wheels: 19-inch (2.5T, Select, Advanced); 21-inch (Sport Prestige, Prestige Graphite)
• IIHS rating (2026 model): Top Safety Pick+
• NHTSA rating (2026 model): 5-star overall
• Warranty: 5-yr/60,000-mi basic; 10-yr/100,000-mi powertrain; 3-yr/36,000-mi complimentary maintenance
• Starting MSRP: $49,350 (2.5T, excl. destination)
• Top MSRP: $71,700 (3.5T Prestige Graphite, excl. destination)
• Destination charge: $1,545

Coverage and running costs

The GV70 carries a 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage, 3 years or 36,000 miles of complimentary maintenance, and complimentary roadside assistance. First owners get Genesis Connected Services at no charge. Premium fuel is recommended for both engines, so budget for that; the V6's lower city rating is the main reason a Manchester commuter who rarely leaves town may prefer the 2.5T.

Minutes from downtown Manchester

Genesis of Manchester sits at 213 S. River Rd in Bedford, about ten minutes from downtown by way of Queen City Avenue and Route 3, or one exit off I-293. A test drive on the same roads you use every day, including the hill climbs and the on-ramps, is the fastest way to decide between a four-cylinder and a V6. Call (603) 634-9353 or book a time online.

The first three years of scheduled maintenance are included. The service center is close enough to drop the car on the way to work and pick it up on the way home.

Manchester GV70 questions, answered