Two South Korean vehicles have officially proven their design competitiveness by ranking side by side on a list of the world’s most beautiful SUVs, evaluated purely on aesthetic appeal.
According to recent findings from the automotive research firm iSeeCars regarding the ‘Top 10 Most Beautiful SUVs of All Time,’ the 2022 Genesis GV70 and the 2022 Kia Sorento secured the 2nd and 10th positions, respectively.
This particular ranking prioritized exterior design over driving performance, fuel efficiency, or everyday practicality, assessing timeless and captivating designs ranging from classic models to recently released SUVs.
The 2022 Genesis GV70, which claimed the 2nd spot, was highly praised for showcasing the design capabilities of Hyundai Motor Group’s luxury brand. Experts noted that its flowing body panels and Genesis’s signature quad lamps harmonize to create the sophisticated image unique to a luxury SUV.
While iSeeCars highlighted that Genesis’s newer lineup consistently exhibits exceptional styling, the firm placed particular emphasis on the remarkable design completion of the GV70.
Meanwhile, the 2022 Kia Sorento earned the 10th spot for successfully integrating a striking exterior design while retaining the everyday practicality of a three-row seating layout. The firm also acknowledged other Kia models, such as the flagship Telluride and the distinctively styled Seltos, as strong contenders.
The Ford Bronco secured the overall #1 ranking. The rest of the top 10 list featured the Jeep Wrangler, Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Maserati Levante, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Aston Martin DBX, Audi Q8, and Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
Notably, practical daily-driver brands well-known for utilitarian models, such as Toyota, Honda, and Mazda, failed to make the cut on this design-focused list.
In a separate general automotive category, classic sports cars completely dominated the upper ranks, with nine out of the top 10 vehicles being classic models released prior to the 1970s.
The 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB took 1st place, followed by the 1966 Ford GT40, 1965 Jaguar E-Type, 1971 Lamborghini Miura SV, and 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California occupying the 2nd through 5th positions.
Rounding out the 6th to 10th spots were the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, 2003 BMW Z8, 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS, and 1970 Dodge Challenger.
