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BMW X3 vs. Genesis GV70: Which Is the Better Compact Luxury SUV?

2025-07-31 Autos & Vehicles
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When it comes to compact luxury SUVs, the Genesis GV70 is still the new kid on the block — and it’s also been our favorite vehicle in its segment since it went on sale in 2022. But with a fully redesigned BMW X3 now on the market, can the just-refreshed Genesis hold onto its crown? Edmunds’ Nick Yekikian finds out in this comparison test video. Genesis GV70: https://www.edmunds.com/genesis/gv70/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description BMW X3: https://www.edmunds.com/bmw/x3/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description 00:00 Intro 00:58 GV70 Interior & Styling 05:49 GV70 Driving Impressions 08:53 X3 Interior & Styling 14:00 X3 Driving Impressions 16:33 Value 17:47 Edmunds' Take Subscribe to Edmunds https://www.youtube.com/user/edmundsvideo?sub_confirmation=1 for the latest car news, car reviews, car comparisons, car shopping and advice. Visit us! https://www.edmunds.com

Top Comments (10)

@chiemekaa 2025-07-31

I have no words for what BMW did to the X3.

353 16 replies
@Mkvkuv 2025-07-31

i'll take the genesis anyday. it looks so much better

338 4 replies
@GlitterGuru 2025-07-31

The X3 interior looks like a Fisher Price toy, what were they thinking

302 13 replies
@JamesCovalentBond 2025-08-01

As a big BMW fan, they have totally messed up with the interior in terms of choice of materials. I don't want my 60k-70k suv interior to be wrapped up with cheap plastics and ugly recycled fabrics

241 5 replies
@claure11 2025-07-31

X3 styling took big step backwards. IMHO.

224 4 replies
@anonymouset12 2025-08-07

Having driven both, the Genesis feels like a $100k vehicle quality wise, and the new X3 feels less luxurious inside than a 2021 Mazda CX5. The BMW is also a lot more uncomfortable in 6 cylinder form than either of the GV70s. It honestly isn’t even close.

119 4 replies
@Momula101 2025-08-01

G70 looks classy and confident. X3 looks like it's overcompensating for something.

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@EtayyarMbark 2025-08-03

Genesis design interior and exterior is Extraordinary and better than the new bizarre BMX 3.

87
@nimbjack1962 2025-08-11

Just got my second GV70. Its the 2026 model and I love it. My 2023 got crushed by a tree. I loved that car too.

42 3 replies
@edmundscars 2025-07-31

The X3 and GV70 cost the same but have very different strengths. Which of these two compact luxury crossovers would you pick? Let us know in the comments!

22 11 replies

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