Compare the2023 Genesis GV70VS 2021 Lexus NX Series

Both the GV70 and NX Series have child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors. The GV70 has power child safety locks, allowing the driver to activate and deactivate them from the driver's seat and to know when they're engaged. The NX Series’ child locks have to be individually engaged at each rear door with a manual switch. The driver can’t know the status of the locks without opening the doors and checking them.

In the past twenty years hundreds of infants and young children have died after being left in vehicles, usually by accident. When turning the vehicle off, drivers of the GV70 are reminded to check the back seat when a sensor determines the back seat is occupied. The NX Series doesn’t offer a back seat reminder.

The GV70 has a standard front seat center airbag, which deploys between the driver and front passenger, protecting them from injuries caused by striking each other in serious side impacts. The NX Series doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

Using vehicle speed sensors and seat sensors, smart airbags in the GV70 deploy with different levels of force or don’t deploy at all to help better protect passengers of all sizes in different collisions. The GV70’s side airbags will shut off if a child is leaning against the door. The NX Series’ side airbags don’t have smart features and will always deploy full force.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the GV70. But it costs extra on the NX Series.

Both the GV70 and the NX Series have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

The GV70 comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The NX Series’ 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 10,000 miles sooner.

Genesis’ powertrain warranty covers the GV70 4 years and 30,000 miles longer than Lexus covers the NX Series. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the NX Series ends after only 6 years or 70,000 miles.

The GV70’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the NX Series’ (7 vs. 6 years).

Genesis pays for scheduled maintenance on the GV70 for 2 years and 26000 miles longer than Lexus pays for maintenance for the NX Series (3/36,000 vs. 1/10,000).

There are over 25 percent more Genesis dealers than there are Lexus dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the GV70’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the GV70 second among compact premium suvs in their 2022 Initial Quality Study. The NX Series isn’t in the top three.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Genesis vehicles are better in initial quality than Lexus vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Genesis fourth in initial quality, above the industry average. With 1 more problems per 100 vehicles, Lexus is ranked 6th.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Genesis vehicles are more reliable than Lexus vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Genesis fourth in reliability, above the industry average. With 4 more problems per 100 vehicles, Lexus is ranked 6th.

The GV70’s standard 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder produces 106 more horsepower (300 vs. 194) and 112 lbs.-ft. more torque (311 vs. 199) than the NX 300h’s standard 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid. The GV70’s 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder produces 65 more horsepower (300 vs. 235) and 53 lbs.-ft. more torque (311 vs. 258) than the NX 300’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder. The GV70’s optional 3.5 turbo V6 produces 140 more horsepower (375 vs. 235) and 133 lbs.-ft. more torque (391 vs. 258) than the NX 300’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder.

As tested in Consumer Reports the Genesis GV70 turbo 4 cyl. is faster than the NX 300h :

As tested in Motor Trend the Genesis GV70 3.5 is faster than the NX 300 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder:

On the EPA test cycle the GV70 with its standard engine gets better fuel mileage than the NX 300 F Sport AWD (22 city/28 hwy vs. 22 city/27 hwy).

Regardless of its engine, the GV70’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip. Lexus only offers an automatic engine start/stop system on the NX Series 300h.

The GV70 has 2.6 gallons more fuel capacity than the NX Series Hybrid’s standard fuel tank (17.4 vs. 14.8 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The GV70 has 1.5 gallons more fuel capacity than the NX Series’ standard fuel tank (17.4 vs. 15.9 gallons).

An eight-speed automatic is standard on the Genesis GV70, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a six-speed automatic is available for the NX Series.

The GV70’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The NX Series doesn’t offer launch control.

For better stopping power the GV70’s brake rotors are larger than those on the NX Series:

The GV70’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the NX Series are solid, not vented.

The GV70 stops much shorter than the NX Series:

For better traction, the GV70 has larger standard tires than the NX Series (235/60R18 vs. 225/65R17). The GV70 Sport Prestige’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the NX Series (255/40R21 vs. 235/55R18).

The GV70’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 60 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the NX Series’ standard 65 series tires. The GV70 Sport Prestige’s optional tires have a lower 40 series profile than the NX Series F Sport’s 55 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the GV70 has standard 18-inch wheels. Smaller 17-inch wheels are standard on the NX Series. The GV70 Sport Prestige’s optional 21-inch wheels are larger than the 18-inch wheels optional on the NX Series.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the GV70’s wheelbase is 8.5 inches longer than on the NX Series (113.2 inches vs. 104.7 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the GV70 is 2.8 inches wider in the front and 3.5 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the NX Series.

The GV70 Sport Prestige handles at .86 G’s, while the NX 300 F Sport AWD pulls only .76 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The GV70 Sport Prestige executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.4 seconds quicker than the NX 300h AWD (26.4 seconds @ .7 average G’s vs. 27.8 seconds @ .63 average G’s).

For greater off-road capability the GV70 has a greater minimum ground clearance than the NX 300h (7.3 vs. 6.7 inches), allowing the GV70 to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The GV70’s minimum ground clearance is .4 inch higher than on the NX 300 (7.3 vs. 6.9 inches).

The design of the Genesis GV70 amounts to more than styling. The GV70 has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .32 Cd. That is lower than the NX Series (.34) and many sports cars. A more efficient exterior helps keep the interior quieter and helps the GV70 get better fuel mileage.

As tested by Car and Driver, the interior of the GV70 Advanced is quieter than the NX 300 F Sport AWD:

The GV70 has 32.4 cubic feet more passenger volume than the NX Series (104 vs. 71.6).

The GV70 has 1.4 inches more front headroom, 1.8 inches more front shoulder room, 1 inch more rear headroom, 1.1 inches more rear legroom and 1.6 inches more rear shoulder room than the NX Series.

The GV70 has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the NX Series with its rear seat up (28.9 vs. 17.7 cubic feet). The GV70 has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the NX Series with its rear seat folded (56.9 vs. 54.6 cubic feet).

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the GV70 easier. The GV70’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 29.9 inches, while the NX Series’ liftover is 31.2 inches.

The GV70’s cargo area is larger than the NX Series’ in almost every dimension:

The GV70’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the NX Series’ (3500 vs. 0 pounds).

The engine in the GV70 is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the NX Series. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because the accessory belts are in front.

The GV70 3.5T Sport Prestige has a standard heads-up display that projects speed and navigation instruction readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The NX Series doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The GV70’s power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The NX Series’ power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

The GV70’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The NX Series’ standard manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the GV70 to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The NX Series doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

The GV70 has standard heated front seats. Heated front seats cost extra on the NX Series. The GV70 3.5T Sport Prestige also has standard heated rear seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated rear seats aren’t available in the NX Series.

The GV70 Sport Prestige/3.5T has standard massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the NX Series.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Genesis GV70 has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. The NX Series doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

The GV70 Advanced/Sport/3.5T has a 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The NX Series doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

The GV70 Advanced/Sport Prestige’s Smart Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote Smart Parking Assist will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The NX Series doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the GV70 first among compact premium suvs in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The NX Series isn’t in the top three.

Motor Trend selected the GV70 as their 2022 Sport Utility of the Year. The NX Series has never been chosen.