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Genesis GV80

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 76% Detailed ratings

Price $74,500 – $91,500 Payments

Fuel consumption 9.5 – 12.9 L/100km

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Hailing from South Korea, the GV80 midsize luxury SUV can be specified with a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine (300 horsepower) or a twin-turbo 3.5-litre V6 (375 horsepower). Maximum towing capacity is rated at 6,000 pounds. Other highlights include available 22-inch wheels, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 21-speaker Lexicon audio system. Genesis axed the base trim level for 2023 and also made a few minor changes to the lineup.

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2025 Genesis GV80 vs. 2025 Acura MDX: A Battle of Refreshed Luxury SUVs

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Luxury, Performance and Golf: Genesis Motors is on a Roll

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2025 Genesis GV80: Details That Make a Difference

Genesis sales in Canada increased 15 percent last year and are up 17 percent through the first quarter of this year. Here and in the U.S., the GV80 accounts for roughly a third of the luxury brand’s volume. For 2025, this key model gets a mid-cycle update that includes a …May 24, 2024

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2021 Genesis GV80: Humbling the Competition

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330,000 Hyundai, Genesis Vehicles in Canada Might Need a New Horn

Not all safety recalls are created equal. Some aim to fix arguably trivial problems. The reason we've decided to tell you about this one is that more than 330,000 Hyundai and Genesis vehicles in Canada are affected. The guilty part? The horn. You see, it appears that water could enter …November 24, 2025

J.D. Power’s 2025 Tech Experience Study Ruled by Korean Automakers

Korean car companies once again lead J.D. Power’s U.S. Tech Experience Index, which this year is based on responses from more than 76,000 owners of new 2025 model-year vehicles who were surveyed after 90 days of ownership. The study combines the level of adoption of new technologies for each brand …August 26, 2025

Hyundai’s Luxury Brand Wants to Make “WAH,” Too

We’re pretty sure you’re familiar with at least one Korean word by now—WAH, which means “Wow.” It’s been Hyundai ’s new motto in advertising for well over a year. You know what? Its luxury brand Genesis also wants to redefine itself, using a new strategy and platform called “Centred Around …February 16, 2024

2025 Genesis GV80 and GV80 Coupe Land in North America

Less than two months after their world premiere in South Korea, the refreshed 2025 Genesis GV80 and all-new 2025 GV80 Coupe made their North American debut on Wednesday during an exclusive event on the eve of the Los Angeles Auto Show. “We look forward to expanding our GV80 family next …November 15, 2023

Refreshed Genesis GV80, All-New GV80 Coupe Unveiled in Korea

Genesis today unveiled a refreshed GV80 as well as the production variant of the GV80 Coupe Concept first seen in New York last spring. Following their global premiere, both are expected to debut in North America later this year, possibly at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November. Hyundai’s seven-year-old …September 27, 2023

Genesis GV80 Coupe Concept Hints at Sportier Midsize SUV

Genesis unveiled the GV80 Coupe Concept during an exclusive event at Genesis House New York on Monday night, showing us the Korean luxury brand’s take on the coupe-like SUV genre. Featuring bright orange paint called Magma, the vehicle retains most of the design cues that set Genesis apart including the …April 4, 2023

Mazda3, Genesis GV80 named AJAC’s 2021 Car and SUV of the Year

The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) has crowned the 2021 Canadian Car of the Year and 2021 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year. Since the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto last month, the announcement was made today during a live broadcast …March 30, 2021

Genesis GV80 Crashed With Tiger Woods Behind the Wheel

Tiger Woods was involved in a single-vehicle crash while driving his spanking new 2021 Genesis GV80 on Tuesday. He was rushed to the hospital where he remains in stable condition. Emergency personnel had to use jaws of life to remove the 45-year-old golfer from the SUV, which suffered extensive damage …February 23, 2021

AJAC Crowns 2021 Best Cars, SUVs, Truck of the Year

The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) today crowned the eight vehicle category winners that will ultimately determine the 2021 Canadian Car of the Year and Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year. 2021 Best Midsize Car Winner: Mazda3 Other finalists: Nissan Sentra and Toyota Corolla 2021 Best Large Car Winner: …February 20, 2021

Time to Predict the 2021 North American Vehicles of the Year!

The finalists for the 2021 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) awards have just been announced by the jury as the second-to-last step in the year-long evaluation process. That means it’s time to compare the choices with The Car Guide’s own vehicles of the year …December 17, 2020

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Images of the refreshed 2025 Genesis GV80

The Car Guide rating 76%

Pros

Powerful engines
Sumptuous interior
Comfortable ride

Cons

Average handling
Bold price
Multimedia system controls could be improved

Fuel economy	5/10
Reliability	N/A
Safety	9/10
Infotainment	7/10
Driving	7/10
Overall	8/10

What's new in 2023

Base model discontinued, other minor changes.

Competitors

Recalls

none

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