Size-wise, the Genesis GV70 3.5T Royal Sport is comparable to the Mercedes-Benz GLC, BMW X3 and Audi Q5. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
The leather-lined cabin, 14.5-inch infotainment screen, virtual TFT instrument cluster and electrically adjustable seats are in keeping with the car's premium status
Safety features including Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Follow Assist, Smart Cruise Control, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist are standard across the range
The GV70 is composed at cruising speeds, although the eight-speed auto is slow to kick down to a lower gear when you want a quick burst of acceleration
The GV70 is offered with a choice of 2.5-litre four-cylinder turbo power and a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 model
It is priced at Dh199,900 for the 2.5-litre engine, and Dh280,000 for the 3.5-litre model