Compare the2024 GMC Hummer EV SUVVS 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70

Both the Hummer EV SUV and the Electrified GV70 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

There are over 5 times as many GMC dealers as there are Genesis dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Hummer EV SUV’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that GMC vehicles are better in initial quality than Genesis vehicles. J.D. Power ranks GMC above average in initial quality. With 9 more problems per 100 vehicles, Genesis is rated lower.

The Hummer EV SUV’s standard electric motors produces 196 more horsepower (625 vs. 429) and 6884 lbs.-ft. more torque (7400 vs. 516) than the Electrified GV70’s electric motors. The Hummer EV SUV 3X’s standard electric motors produces 401 more horsepower (830 vs. 429) and 10984 lbs.-ft. more torque (11500 vs. 516) than the Electrified GV70’s electric motors.

As tested in Car and Driver the Hummer EV SUV 3X is faster than the Genesis Electrified GV70:

The Hummer EV SUV can travel longer on a full charge than the Electrified GV70 on a full charge:

For better traction, the Hummer EV SUV has larger tires than the Electrified GV70 (305/55R22 vs. 265/45R20).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Hummer EV SUV has standard 22-inch wheels. The Electrified GV70’s largest wheels are only 20-inches.

The GMC Hummer EV SUV’s wheels have 8 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Genesis Electrified GV70 only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Hummer EV SUV has a standard full size spare tire so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the Electrified GV70; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

The Hummer EV SUV 2X/3X has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Hummer EV SUV’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The Electrified GV70 doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Hummer EV SUV’s wheelbase is 13.5 inches longer than on the Electrified GV70 (126.7 inches vs. 113.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Hummer EV SUV is 8.7 inches wider in the front and 8.2 inches wider in the rear than on the Electrified GV70.

For better maneuverability, the Hummer EV SUV 2X/3X’s turning circle is 2.4 feet tighter than the Electrified GV70’s (35.4 feet vs. 37.8 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Hummer EV SUV 2 has a 3.3 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Electrified GV70 (10.2 vs. 6.9 inches), allowing the Hummer EV SUV to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Hummer EV SUV 2X/3X Extract’s minimum ground clearance is 9.1 inches higher than on the Electrified GV70 (16 vs. 6.9 inches).

The front grille of the Hummer EV SUV uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Electrified GV70 doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The Hummer EV SUV has 3.9 inches more front headroom, 4.3 inches more front legroom, 4.4 inches more front hip room, 4.8 inches more front shoulder room, .1 inches more rear headroom, 2.4 inches more rear legroom, 3.3 inches more rear hip room and 7.1 inches more rear shoulder room than the Electrified GV70.

The Hummer EV SUV has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Electrified GV70 with its rear seat up (35.9 vs. 28.7 cubic feet). The Hummer EV SUV has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Electrified GV70 with its rear seat folded (81.8 vs. 56.5 cubic feet).

The Hummer EV SUV’s rear cargo window opens separately from the rest of the right swing out door to allow quicker loading of small packages. The Electrified GV70’s rear cargo window doesn’t open.

The Hummer EV SUV’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Electrified GV70’s (6000 vs. 3500 pounds).

Standard Trailer Sway Control on the Hummer EV SUV uses the StabiliTrak® sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The Electrified GV70 doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

The Hummer EV SUV has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel is only available on the Electrified GV70 Prestige.