Audi's bestselling crossover splits cleanly at the 2025 redesign. The 2018-2024 generation delivers what buyers expect, refined ride, solid Quattro grip, and genuine durability when you stay on top of the 60k water pump swap and control arm bushings. Owners routinely push these past 150k miles without drama. The 2025-2026 models are a different story: cars shutting down mid-drive, seven dealer visits in seven months chasing electrical gremlins, and an interior that swapped Audi's signature solidity for a screen-filled cost-cut mess. If you're shopping used, grab a CPO 2023-2024. If you're eyeing new, wait a year or walk to the X3.
Genesis built the GV70 to punch above its weight class, and it mostly lands the hits. The 3.5T variant is genuinely quick, the rear-biased AWD makes it more engaging than most crossovers in this segment, and the cabin feels richer than the sticker price suggests. But there's a fuel economy penalty, expect 15-24 mpg combined with a 15.9-gallon tank that'll have you stopping often. More concerning: AC evaporator failures have surfaced across multiple owners, and Genesis makes you try a cheaper o-ring fix first before authorizing the $5000 evaporator replacement. Dealership service quality swings wildly depending on location. Buy this if you've got a competent Genesis dealer within reasonable distance and value driving dynamics over efficiency. Skip it if you need bulletproof reliability or your nearest service center is a road trip away.