How Much Can Genesis Models Tow?

Genesis GV60 Towing Capacity

The Genesis GV60 is an all-electric compact SUV that seats up to five passengers. The GV60’s maximum towing capacity of 2,000 pounds applies when the trailer has its own braking system. The weight limit is the same for the standard rear-wheel drive version and the upgraded dual-motor all-wheel drive options. Upgrading to all-wheel drive will give you better traction on wet or slippery Wisconsin roads, but it doesn’t affect the towing capacity of the vehicle.

What you do have to account for is how much pulling the extra weight will impact your electric driving range. Towing up to 2,000 pounds increases the aerodynamic drag and strains the electric motors. This can reduce the battery range by as much as 30 to 50 percent. The GV60 is best suited for towing on short trips in the Milwaukee area.

Genesis GV70 Towing Capacity

The Genesis GV70 is a midsize SUV that comes in several different configurations. You can choose the traditional gas model that’s powered by a four-cylinder engine or a twin-turbo V6. There’s also the Electrified GV70 that comes with electric motors and a battery pack. No matter which option you select, the maximum towing capacity is 3,500 pounds. The Electrified GV70 has the same capacity despite the extra weight of its battery pack. And like the GV60, towing with the Electrified GV70 will impact your maximum battery range.

A 3,500-pound rating allows you to pull heavier recreational toys, such as a teardrop camper or a small, motorized fishing boat. Inside the cabin, you can monitor your trailer easily with the 27-inch panoramic display screen.

Genesis GV80 Towing Capacity

If you need the greatest amount of towing power from the Genesis lineup, you’ll want to check out the GV80 or the sporty GV80 Coupe. Unlike the smaller models, these SUVs are strictly gas-powered. You can choose between a standard turbocharged four-cylinder engine or a twin-turbo V6. There’s also a twin-turbo and supercharged V6 available on the GV80 Coupe.

When properly equipped, the GV80 and GV80 Coupe can tow up to 6,000 pounds. To unlock this rating, the SUV must feature the factory-installed towing package. This 6,000-pound threshold moves the vehicle into more serious recreational territory. With this amount of power, you can haul a 20-foot fiberglass boat or a hard-sided travel trailer for family campouts.

Safety Tech and Driver Assist Features for Towing

Genesis builds advanced technology into its vehicles to make trailering safer and less stressful for the driver. These electronic features use a combination of radar sensors, cameras, and computer logic to protect your cargo and vehicle on the highway.

When you shift into reverse, a high-resolution backup camera activates on the dashboard screen. The system displays dynamic guidelines that turn automatically when you move the steering wheel. This allows you to hitch up the ball with the trailer coupler without needing a spotter to guide you from outside the vehicle.

Once you’re traveling at cruising speeds, the Trailer Stability Assist feature monitors the vehicle’s dynamics. Pulling a trailer exposes your vehicle to side-to-side forces caused by crosswinds or passing semi-trucks. If the onboard sensors detect that your trailer is starting to sway, the vehicle takes control immediately. The system cuts the engine power and selectively applies the brakes to individual wheels on the SUV. The targeted braking counteracts the swaying and pulls the vehicle and the trailer back into a straight line.