Genesis has proven that you don’t have to spend top dollar to get top-level luxury qualities. This continues with the impressively posh 2023 Genesis GV80 SUV.
The Genesis brand hailed from Hyundai, which is well known for offering excellent value with tons of modern features. This value-oriented quality makes its way upmarket to the Genesis brand, which hit the United States with affordable top-level luxury vehicles. Although Genesis doesn’t have the legacy and longevity of BMW and Mercedes-Benz, the aggressive approach and commitment to excellence make it easy to admire what Genesis brings to the market.
What does the GV80 bring?
The GV80 is a midsize luxury crossover SUV with eight trim options and a pair of impressive powertrains to give you the desired driving experience. For 2023, this Genesis SUV has a few updates with a new color palette, more features, and some trim changes. The starting point for this SUV is around $55,000, which means you can enjoy a luxury SUV for a reasonable price. Let’s take a look at some of the things you should know about this Genesis luxury SUV.
Genesis delivers amazing upscale styling
The Genesis GV80 brings an athletic upscale design that rivals some of the most attractive SUVs from German luxury brands. The sharp character and elegant looks start at the crest pentagonal grille and move across this SUV to the rear. The face looks impressive, confident, and ready for action, which is what you want out of your luxury SUV. If you want the most exterior goodies, the Prestige trim includes a panoramic sunroof and 22-inch wheels to give you the incredible style you’ll want to see.
Style doesn’t end with the exterior of the GV80
The interior of this impressive Genesis luxury SUV brings style and class right where you want it. You’ll love the two-spoke steering wheel with silver accents that gives a sleek look to the driver’s area. The quilted leather upholstery is extremely comfortable, giving you the soft and plush place you want to be after a day at the office. Every area of this SUV looks right, premium, and offers something special for you to enjoy the drive and style offered inside this amazing SUV.
The GV80 is LOADED!
Anything that comes from the Hyundai family comes loaded to the gills at the base model. This makes the Genesis GV80 even more appealing. The base version of this SUV comes with 19-inch alloy wheels, a powered liftgate, leatherette upholstery, wood trim, heated and powered seats, an 8-inch digital gauge cluster, and a 14.5-inch infotainment system. Amazingly, you don’t have to move up to a higher trim to get the more powerful engine, which could be a huge plus to many drivers.
Comfort is the name of the game
Packing a ton of luxury features into an SUV doesn’t mean anything if you can’t stretch out and enjoy the ride. The GV80 is a spacious and comfortable midsize luxury SUV. You’ll find two rows of seats, giving you the space required to sit back and relax. Once you’re relaxed, you can easily appreciate the benefits of heated power seats, wide armrests, dual-zone automatic climate controls, and the many cubbies offered for your small stuff. Bigger items can spend time in the cargo area, which measures 34.9 cubic feet.
Go for the bigger engine; you’ll be glad you did
While there’s nothing wrong with the base powertrain of the Genesis GV80, you’ll want to enjoy the extra power and punch of the 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine. This engine mates to an 8-speed automatic transmission and brings AWD to your GV80. The power numbers reach 375 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of torque, which is more than enough for a powerfully fun drive. When you want to see how quickly this SUV accelerates, hit the gas, and you’ll reach 60 mph in only 5.3 seconds. Of course, a more practical use of this SUV is to put the 6,000-pound towing capacity to work for you.
Enjoy an excellent infotainment system
Every model of this Genesis SUV has a 14-inch touchscreen infotainment system with navigation. This is one of the largest screens in the class, and it’s packed with cool features to give you the information and connectivity desired. It’s easy to admire this screen, especially when you see it sitting next to another great screen; the 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster.
The new 2023 Genesis GV80 has a lot to offer; take one for a test drive and see for yourself.
