The 2022 Genesis GV70 has 28.9 cubic-feet of cargo house behind its raised again seat. On paper at the least, that makes it some of the voluminous compact luxurious SUVs, falling simply in need of the section huge boy, the Acura RDX (29.5 cubic-feet when you do not rely its under-floor storage and 31.1 if you do). Nevertheless, contemplating that the GV70’s two major rivals, the BMW X3 and Mercedes GLC, undergo from questionable cargo capability measurements (BMW successfully exaggerates its house, whereas Mercedes understates it), displaying how a lot stuff really suits is all of the extra useful. So let’s get to it.
Right here is the cargo space. Although notably deep for a compact SUV, I might instantly inform that its raked roofline would possible make loading tougher and the quantity of useable house lower than what the specs would counsel. This was definitely the case with the Audi Q5.
Observe that my take a look at car didn’t embrace a cargo cowl, however judging by how low it is mounted, I doubt a lot would match beneath it. That is in distinction with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, which has such a tall cargo space that eradicating the cargo cowl actually is not crucial.
As with each baggage take a look at, I take advantage of two midsize curler suitcases that will must be checked in on the airport (26 inches lengthy, 16 extensive, 11 deep), two roll-aboard suitcases that simply barely match within the overhead (24L x 15W x 10D), and one smaller roll-aboard that matches simply (23L x 15W x 10D). I additionally embrace my spouse’s fancy in a single day bag simply to spruce issues up a bit (21L x 12W x 12D).
Because it seems, it is certainly a bizarre house that requires some artistic packing. As an illustration, I needed to slide two of the curler luggage laterally into the recesses between the C and D pillars to make all the baggage match, whereas additionally placing the most important luggage on their bellies. Above you’ll be able to see the 2 Tetris formations I got here up with.
Nonetheless, the actual fact these recesses exist in any respect is notable, because it signifies simply how deep and helpful this in any other case oddly formed house is. Not solely did all the baggage match, however there was an abundance of house left over as you’ll be able to see above.
Moreover, that is what it seems like if you totally recline the again seat. The flowery bag now not suits, however the remainder of the most important luggage nonetheless do with a usable quantity of house nonetheless remaining.
Finally, I would choose the GV70 as having a barely above-average cargo house for a compact luxurious SUV. You possibly can see the way it compares with others in my earlier baggage assessments of the Audi Q5, Acura RDX, Mercedes GLC and Alfa Romeo Stelvio.
One last little tidbit: the GV70 has principally the identical liftgate opening mechanism as a Porsche Macan. It’s a button hidden on the bottom of the rear wiper arm. It is a intelligent technique to keep away from placing an unpleasant button someplace on the hatch or placing a gap latch approach down low with the license plate.
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