2021 Genesis GV80

Genesis GV80 review

WHAT'S THE VERDICT?

“The Genesis GV80 is a tricky one to sum up. On the one hand it looks smart... but the driving experience lets it down”

The Genesis GV80 is a tricky one to sum up. On the one hand it looks smart – and it will be mistaken for a Bentley by countless people, which’ll do wonders for your ego – its cabin is a fantastic place to be, and there’s lots of impressive tech.

But those things aren't unique, and the driving experience lets it down. The 2.5-litre petrol engine – now your only option we remind you – isn’t the most refined, and very thirsty. And the ride leaves a lot to be desired.

But shopping (for nearly everything) is changing. Add to basket, click for home delivery, online support. Genesis is bringing that to car shopping and there’s a lot to be said for that convenience. Time will tell if it’s enough to tempt buyers.

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Genesis GV80 Review 2023 | Top Gear

Big plush SUV from new-to-Britain Genesis, part of Korea's Hyundai Group. Lots of on-paper promise, a let-down on the road
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Genesis GV80

The redesigned Genesis GV80 elevates the experience for drivers and passengers alike with new enhancements throughout the exterior.

The GV80's front includes a newly designed Two-Line Crest Grille and the signature Two-Line headlamps. The Crest Grille refines the model's elegance with smoother corner lines, and the sleek design of the Two-Line headlamps, made possible with MLA (Micro Lens Array) technology, emphasizing Genesis' commitment to state-of the-art technology and design excellence.

The Genesis GV80's robust and athletic SUV persona is accentuated with design elements such as larger air intakes and a wide skid plate design on the front bumper, while the Guilloché-patterned emblem adds an elegant finishing touch to the SUV.

Along the exterior, a new chrome trim extends seamlessly through the sides, exuding a powerful presence from the front to rear bumper.

Two reinvented wheel designs contribute to GV80's solid and refined character. The 20-inch design creates a multi-spoke look by intersecting two different spokes with distinct finishings, and the 22-inch option reinterprets the Two-Line design.

At the rear, the muffler tips hidden in the bumper elevate GV80's sophistication. Key elements of the Genesis design language add to the model's image with distinctive V-shape chrome trim inspired by the iconic Crest Grille. The lower part of the bumper imparts a sense of stability with its bold body-colored line.


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