What is it?
The GV80 is Genesis's flagship large luxury SUV. Two petrol powertrains (2.5T four or 3.5T V6), AWD standard, with three-row seating optional from the 3.5T grade up. The new GV80 Coupe joins the line as a 5-seat coupe-SUV silhouette.
The lineup runs from GV80 2.5T AWD at $108,500 plus on-roads, through to GV80 Coupe 3.5T at $143,000 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
3.5T V6 makes 279 kW and 530 Nm for $116,500 plus on-roads, undercutting BMW X5 xDrive40i equivalents. Optional 7-seat layout from the 3.5T grade, rare at the price point.
No hybrid or PHEV option on the GV80 in current spec. 3.5T V6 fuel use sits in the 11.5 L range combined.
Should you buy the GV80?
Reasons to buy
- 3.5T V6 makes 279 kW and 530 Nm for $116,500 plus on-roads, undercutting BMW X5 xDrive40i equivalents. Optional 7-seat layout from the 3.5T grade, rare at the price point.
- Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km.
- 5-star ANCAP, full driver-assist suite.
Reasons to wait
- No hybrid or PHEV option on the GV80 in current spec. 3.5T V6 fuel use sits in the 11.5 L range combined.
- You want a hybrid or PHEV drivetrain (Volvo XC90 T8 or Cayenne PHEV), German badge resale, or you can wait for the next-generation electrified GV80.
- Coupe variant at $143,000 plus on-roads pushes into Cayenne territory, and loses headroom and cargo against the standard 5-seat GV80.
- Top trim climbs to $143,000 plus on-roads.
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