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A long-running trend in the luxury car segment has been prioritizing performance over comfort. A lot of the credit for this can be laid at the tires of BMW and Audi, or at least those that followed their lead, especially Cadillac in the mid- to late-2000s. As driving enthusiasts, we generally have appreciated the fruits of this trend (Cadillac builds some of the best sports sedans in the world, good enough for one of our own editors to own). But it does mean that a more traditional, comfort-focused luxury car is harder to find. Genesis, though, has such a car in its 2025 G80, and when it’s in its element, it’s sublime.
Really, the G80 is basically as good as this current generation has ever been, since the 2025 refresh isn’t that much different from the car that debuted for 2021. Genesis updated the bumpers, added “Micro Lens Array” headlights, and created unique versions of both for its Sport trim levels. Those Sport models also have exposed exhaust tips and dark chrome trim. Mechanically, changes are sparse, with the most significant one being the application of four-piston front brake calipers to the whole range, rather than just the Sport trims.
The biggest change is ultimately inside, where a 27-inch OLED screen replaces the old model’s separate instrument cluster and infotainment display. Some accompanying tweaks to the dash are made to accommodate the new display, along with some touch-sensitive buttons in the center stack.
We only had the opportunity to drive the top-spec 3.5T Sport Prestige. All models with its 3.5-liter turbo V6 make 375 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque; all models, period, now get standard all-wheel drive. The V6-equipped G80s also get adaptive suspension (as does the 2.5T Sport Prestige). The 3.5T Sport Prestige we're driving adds rear-wheel steering, an electronically controlled torque-vectoring rear limited-slip differential and a Sport+ drive mode. The Sport+ drive mode holds gears longer, sharpens throttle response, and adjusts suspension and traction control settings. There’s even a launch control function with the mode. It all sounds like fun stuff for the enthusiast, but it’s all completely out of place in this car.
The G80 is at its absolute happiest being a swift cruiser. On long straight highways, it’s darn near silent inside, even on nasty surfaces like concrete. Genesis says it managed to improve NVH by adopting foam filled tires on the 20-inch wheels, as well as the use of “dynamic dampers” on the upper control arms. The ride is steady on such roads, with gentle, slightly floaty motions going over bumps. The ever-punchy V6 and smooth eight-speed transmission are as good here as anywhere else in the Genesis lineup, with copious torque.
On the meandering country roads of Kentucky, the G80’s soft suspension tuning, commendable control and relative lowness allowed it to waft along at 6/10s to 7/10s in elegant comfort. It was perfect for getting where you want to be at a comfortable pace that doesn’t feel like a chore, but still lets you soak up your surroundings.
Pop it into Sport+, though, and it all goes wrong. The throttle response is overly sharp and jumpy. The transmission can’t shift quickly enough to match the throttle. The suspension settings don’t change enough to keep the roughly 4,500-pound sedan under control when trying to corner hard. You’ll never want to actually drive it hard enough to tell if the rear steering and fancy rear differential contribute anything to the experience (which in our drive, it didn’t seem to). We know that Genesis can build a sweet sporting machine, just look at the G70. But unless it produces something more dedicated like the G80 Magma Special (currently a Middle East market special with TBA specs), this half measure just doesn’t seem worth the added cost for what are superfluous performance add-ons.
Contributing to the G80’s chill driving experience is its excellent interior. The Sport Prestige has the fanciest cabin with Nappa leather, faux suede ceiling liner and carbon fiber trim. It really pops in the red leather option exclusive to Sport models. But every trim gets the same dash, which is simple, organic and rather calming. The vents blend into one big pseudo opening; the door panels gently curve to meet the dash; the soft, if low-contrast, beige cluster graphics particularly convey the soothing vibes. Some of the touch buttons would be more functional if they were fully physical, but they’re otherwise inoffensive. Also, because lower trims have virtually the same interior, just with either leatherette or normal leather upholstery, you’ll get similar experiences in every version. We’d actually argue some of the wood trim choices in lower trims are more attractive than our Sport Prestige’s carbon (speaking of superfluous performance add-ons).
The G80 is truly a classic luxury sedan in all the best ways. It’s elegant and composed, from its looks to the driving experience. It’s well-worth considering. Our only recommendation is to skip the 3.5 Sport Prestige for one of the other trims. You’ll save some money, and you won’t be tempted to ask the car to be something it isn’t. You and the G80 will be happier for it.
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Continue reading 2025 Genesis G80 First Drive Review: Classic luxury through and through
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Zac Palmer
Zac Palmer
The 2025 Genesis GV80 enjoys its first substantial update for 2025, and this luxury SUV is all the better for it. Just like before, the GV80 doesn’t portend to be a luxury “performance” SUV; instead, it puts all its energy into being the most luxurious and relaxing option out there. In many ways, Genesis succeeds triumphantly. Its street presence alone is majestic with the large and classy grille matched with the double-line lights you’ll see both front and back. You’ll stand out in a sea of BMW and Mercedes-Benz SUVs, and it arguably looks better than said German rivals.
There isn’t much of a step down when you climb inside and take in the beautiful color options, surprising material choices and its new, pretty OLED infotainment screen. There’s obviously a lot of tech to get acquainted with, but it’s easy to learn, and the sheer scale of the screens doesn't suffocate or overpower the rest of the interior. Now, the GV80's price isn’t as much of a bargain as it was when it launched, but there’s still great value to be had, and there’s very little compromise to be made. Sheer driving dynamics and handling is where Genesis’ competitors still have a leg up, but if you just want an outstanding A-to-B luxury vehicle with space for a small family and all the belongings that come with it, the GV80 has to be on your shortlist.
The GV80 goes through a mid-cycle refresh for 2025, bringing small design tweaks outside and big tech updates inside. You can read more about those updates and how they improve the SUV in our first drive review here. A new GV80 Coupe model joins for 2025, as well, but we review that model separately right here.
The GV80 cabin is just as impressive in person as it is in pictures. It's tastefully unique and genuinely luxurious. Plus, the update for 2025 makes it an even grander sight at first glance.
The dash is significantly revamped this year with a new 27-inch OLED screen encompassing both the instruments and infotainment. It's silky-smooth and crisp, offering wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. We appreciate that Genesis has kept the redundant infotainment control setup featuring both touchscreen and rotary controller on the center console. We also like that Genesis maintains physical controls for volume, tuning and various menu shortcuts, and that the touch-based panel for climate controls looks great and is easy to use. The first owner of every GV80 gets Connected Services complimentary for as long as they own the car, which includes a WiFi hot spot, remote access, post-crash assistance and image capture from surround-view cameras. There’s a fingerprint reader on the console, too, for those who use the available Digital Key to further authenticate their identity.
Genesis went above and beyond with interior color and materials selections. Brown or crème-colored leather seats pair with a distinctive pale forest green on the dash, doors and steering wheel. There’s also a blue option with white seats. If you're not so adventurous, there's a simple all-black and a dark gray with a dark, reddish brown, too.
The GV80 is just a hair longer than the BMW X5, Mercedes GLE and Volvo XC90, while falling 4 inches short of a Lincoln Aviator. It's shorter in height than all of them, however, which combines with some clever design elements to make the GV80 look especially long and sleek.
Despite the lower roof, the cabin doesn't suffer for headroom. There's plenty of it in rows one and two. Second-row legroom isn't as great as you might expect in a three-row crossover, but that's typical of RWD-based models, including the X5 and GLE. The seats are quite cushy and deeply contoured, and recline to a luxurious degree. They can be heated and ventilated.
The third-row seats (above, top right) are exclusively paired with the Advance trim, limiting selection for those in need of extra seating. This certainly curbs its appeal, but it's also not the most usable third-row. Legroom is actually perfectly usable (you don't even have to slide the second-row forward for an adult to fit), but headroom is tight, and it's difficult to reach. The third rows of the XC90 and Aviator are much better – they're also standard.
As for cargo capacity, it can hold the same number of suitcases as the Cadillac XT6, so it’s on the smaller side of three-row luxury SUVs. The five-passenger, two-row GV80s have a rated capacity of 36.5 cubic-feet, while third-row GV80s have just 11.6 cubes when the third row is in place.
There are two engines offered, indicated by the names 2.5T and 3.5T.
The base engine is a 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-four, which produces 300 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque. All-wheel drive is standard, and an eight-speed automatic is used for both powertrains. The four-cylinder returns an EPA-estimated 19 mpg city, 24 mpg highway and 21 mpg combined.
The 3.5T gets a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 good for 375 hp and 391 lb-ft of torque. All-wheel drive is again standard with this engine. Fuel economy is estimated to be 16/22/19 mpg.
If you're looking to get the GV80 at its finest, go with the 3.5T. Besides its abundant power, every version comes with adaptive dampers that can adjust their firmness based on information from a forward-looking camera. If that sounds impressive, it is, and it works. On cobblestone streets and broken pavement, the GV80 3.5T displayed good bump isolation that was indeed slightly better than the standard suspension version. Both variants seem firmly sprung, with tight control of body motions, although the 3.5T is still able to deliver a plush ride — the standard-sprung version, slightly less so.
The GV80’s precise steering inspires confidence. It's pleasantly weighted, neither over-boosted nor unnecessarily heavy. Overall, this is a highly agreeable chassis setup, and one without a dizzying array of configurability. Not that it's really needed since the various drive modes don’t have a huge impact on the proceedings beyond the Sport mode’s aggressive throttle tip-in, its preference for lower gear ratios and heavier steering.
The base 2.5-liter makes impressive power for a turbo-four, and it's certainly up to the job of moving the big, heavy GV80. It still demands a bit more patience when accelerating up to freeway speeds or executing a two-lane pass. It's also a bit gravelly under full-throttle acceleration. The turbo V6, therefore, is the better choice if you're less concerned with the price of entry or the price of gas. It's a punchy engine with well-metered throttle response, but we wouldn't call the acceleration as strong as the engine's output might suggest. In other words, it has the guts people expect from this segment, but don't expect an AMG rival.
Our first drive of the revamped and refreshed 2025 Genesis GV80.
When we first drove this generation of GV80, here's what we thought about this winner of an SUV.
The GV80 starts at $59,050 for the 2.5T base Standard model. The 3.5T V6 starts at $75,150 with the Advanced trim, and is the only version that comes with a third row.
Standard equipment includes 19-inch wheels, LED headlights, a full suite of driver assistance features (see Safety section below), a hands-free power liftgate, five-passenger seating, heated eight-way power front seats, leatherette upholstery, power tilt and telescoping steering wheel, four USB-C ports, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and the beautiful 27-inch infotainment/digital cluster screen.
The 3.5T Prestige brings in all the extra goodies at $80,650. Its exclusive upgrades include an electronic limited-slip differential, Nappa leather seating, ventilated second-row seats, three-zone climate control, power rear side sunshades, power soft-closing doors and active noise cancelling. This trim allows you to spec the beautiful Vanilla Beige Smoky Green or Earth Brown Smoky Green (just below) interiors, which we can’t recommend enough.
Below, you’ll find all of the various trims and their corresponding prices.
GV80 2.5T Standard: $59,050
GV80 2.5T: $60,050
GV80 2.5T Select: $62,950
GV80 2.5T Advanced: $66,950
GV80 2.5T Prestige: $71,800
GV80 3.5T Advanced: $75,150
GV80 3.5T Prestige: $80,650
Every GV80 comes with the latest and greatest in Hyundai Group's substantial safety system arsenal. The standard forward collision warning system with automatic emergency braking not only detects pedestrians, but traffic coming from the left and right at intersections. Lane-keeping assist, blind-spot warning w/rear cross-traffic avoidance, safe-exit assist, auto high-beams, a rear occupant alert system and a driver inattention warning system are all standard, as is an advanced adaptive cruise control system with automated lane changes, highway steering assist and a unique AI-based system that learns the driver's driving characteristics and adapts its automated driving to be similar. For us, that puts the systems into their most aggressive settings with the quickest acceleration and closer following distance.
Optional systems include Hyundai's Smart Park assist, parking sensors, a surround-view parking camera and an enhanced blind-spot warning system with cameras that send images from each side of the car into the digital instrument cluster. The latter is an enhanced version of Autoblog's 2020 Tech of the Year.
The 2024 GV80 was named a Top Safety Pick+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the highest rating possible, so there’s a good chance the 2025 model retains that rating when it’s re-tested. Only the headlights and child seat LATCH ease-of-use scored something other than the best, and even then, they were second-best marginal scores. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has not crash tested the GV80.
John Beltz Snyder
John Beltz Snyder
MINNEAPOLIS — The Genesis GV80 is a decidedly solid vehicle that we’ve called out for its compelling design, richly contented interior, decent power and useful tech. It’s a luxury SUV that offers an interesting option to its more expensive German rivals. So what’s next? Well, following in the footsteps of the Germans, it’s time for Genesis to coupe-ify its flagship SUV. The BMW X5 has its X6 sibling; Audi has its Sportbacks; Porsche and Mercedes have Coupe versions of their midsize SUVs … now Genesis is offering the GV80 Coupe. It too has a sleeker roofline that degrades practicality, but it also turns up the heat with a supercharged engine option.
First, there are the obvious changes, and those start with the roofline from the B-pillar back. The steeper slope extends into an aggressive and dynamically shaped roof spoiler. Unlike the SUV’s more horizontal spoiler, the Coupe’s dips in the middle to create a sporty double-spoiler look. Below that is the aggressively raked liftgate, bisected horizontally by a large, lower lip spoiler. Its two-line taillights wrap across the corners onto the shapely curvature of the lower liftgate. The Coupe gets even more athletic touches below, like a sleeker lower fascia with prominent quad exhaust tips.
Further, less obvious design choices continue to set the Coupe apart as the sportier sibling to the more practical SUV. Up front, it gets its own version of the Genesis crest grille, with two layers of mesh providing both a three-dimensional effect and further protection to the internals behind it. The front bumper gets a larger air curtain, flanked by bigger air intakes at the fascia’s lower corners. From the side, the Coupe’s flush roof rails provide a more slippery silhouette (which helps to dramatize the new roofline), while exclusive wheels provide further attitude that the SUV doesn’t get. We especially liked the look of the 22-inch dark gray matte wheels on our tester, whose unique design suggests an almost crystalline lattice to complement each of the five spokes.
Moving inside, the GV80 Coupe’s cabin is rich and detail-oriented. Our tester’s Nappa leather interior had a Coupe-exclusive red and black color scheme, which we liked second only to the available Ultramarine Blue with orange stitching. Slinking in behind the sporty flat-bottom steering wheel, the intricate carbon-fiber trim stands out for its unique diamond-shape weave that gives it an interesting, almost holographic sense of depth. The stitching, quilting and textures of the switchgear invite you to touch them and lean in for a closer look. Go ahead, lean in — closer inspection won’t leave you disappointed.
And such a luscious interior surprisingly downplays what would otherwise be the focal point of the entire cockpit, which represents an overhaul for the entire 2025 GV80 line. A wide, 27-inch digital OLED display now stretches across the dash, serving as both infotainment and instrument panel. It’s crisp and colorful, putting information where you need it while providing a seamless look. The infotainment is controllable via touchscreen, or with a rotary dial on the center console (which is still too similar in size and general location as the rotary gear selector). The climate controls get their own, separate touch display, located further down on the center stack below a row of menu buttons and genuine knobs for audio volume and tuning. This Genesis interior gets it right, leveraging the digital where it makes sense, and without forcing you to hunt through menus for the items you use the most.
Looking at the GV80 Coupe, it seems safe to assume that the sloping roofline must have a significant impact on rear-seat comfort. On paper, however, the Coupe offers 37.6 inches of headroom, a sacrifice of just 0.8 inches compared to the SUV. Open the rear door, look at the ceiling and you’ll notice Genesis made great efforts to carve out whatever noggin space it could above the seatback, as the headliner rises into a cavity behind the sunroof. Sit in the back seat, and you’ll probably find it quite comfortable. This 6-foot-tall author would have no complaints riding along as a rear passenger for long drives. Even better, heated and ventilated second-row seats are standard in the GV80 Coupe, as are rear climate controls on the back of the center console.
The SUV’s third-row option is expectedly unavailable in the Coupe, but that’s not much of a loss. It’s cramped for everyone and only available on a single trim level in the regular version.
The GV80 Coupe offers 30.3 cubic feet of volume with the rear seats up, which is a fair amount less than the 36.5 cubes available behind the second row of the SUV, and puts it between the BMW X6 (27.4) and Mercedes GLE Coupe (31.6). When you look at the actual space, there’s a fairly large footprint, but the angle of the glass impedes on the backmost part of the cargo area. It seems great for filling with items like grocery bags, and we suspect that luggage would stack well up against the rear seats, but we suspect bigger bags or boxes will struggle to fit the further back you go. The Cayenne Coupe is similar in this regard.
The GV80 Coupe is available with two powertrains. The base engine is a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 making 375 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque — the same available at the top of the GV80 SUV line. The other version, unavailable in the SUV but borrowed from the G90 sedan, is the same twin-turbo V6 fitted with the Genesis “e-Supercharger.” Powered by a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, it fills in the performance gap caused by the turbochargers relying on exhaust gas to create boost. The result is immediate response, the elimination of turbo “lag” and even more power — a total of 409 horsepower and 405 pound-feet of torque. Interestingly enough, it also gives the GV80 Coupe a slight boost in fuel economy, providing 18 miles per gallon city, 22 mpg highway and 20 mpg combined, compared to the base engine’s 16/22/19 mpg.
We were only able to sample the e-Supercharger powertrain, and, boy howdy, it’s a treat. The right pedal introduces power smoothly and immediately thanks to the e-Supercharger. It pulls hard in a linear fashion, with a seamless transition from supercharged to turbocharged assistance, keeping acceleration predictable all the way to the next smooth shift from the eight-speed automatic. It’s a good blend of speed and comfort; you could drive pretty swiftly without causing a nervous passenger to keep checking the speedometer.
Genesis pipes in engine sound through the audio system, which is controversial but common these days. Here’s the thing: It sounds surprisingly good, and we repeatedly praised the solid soundtrack throughout the drive, forgetting that it was not all natural. It sure sounds natural — it’s actual powertrain sounds, with no extra notes developed by some audio engineer or musician. You can turn it off for a quieter cabin experience, but this was one of the rare instances where the feedback provided by the added volume was actually appreciated. It feels weird to say that.
Twist the drive mode selector, and you can add even more to the driving experience. Sport mode unleashes a bit more of the power, but the Sport+ mode is the secret sauce exclusive to the E-Supercharger variant. The idle speed rises from 750 to 1,000 rpm, steering heft increases and the suspension tightens up. The Sport+ transmission logic is particularly impressive, giving a nice, hearty blip on downshifts, and keeping the tach high in the rev range. It even holds onto gears rather than shifting automatically if you hit the rev limiter in manual mode. It makes hustling down a winding road an addictive venture, complete with a dollop of controlled wheelspin when urging the GV80 Coupe out of a corner.
That sense of control it affords in spirited driving carries over to less-than-ideal road conditions. Specifically, we encountered heavy rain on and off throughout the drive, and never caught the car out of sorts. The all-wheel-drive system is capable of applying 50-100% of the power to the rear (and, thusly, 0-50% to the front), but maximizes front torque in slippery conditions. It makes for a pleasantly adaptable experience based on conditions and mood.
The ride is geared toward comfort, without sacrificing too much agility or creating a numb or floaty sensation. As GV80 SUV’s available electronically controlled suspension is standard on the Coupe, it uses a forward camera to proactively adapt the damper to the road surface ahead. It provides a smooth experience for the occupants, complementing the interior’s luxuriousness.
GV80 Coupe pricing reflects its positioning alongside the very top of the GV80 SUV lineup, as well as its vast standard features list. It starts at $81,300 (including $1,350 in destination) for the base 3.5T AWD. It’s similarly equipped to the SUV’s line-topping GV80 3.5T AWD with the Prestige package, but $650 more. There are no options or packages. The same goes for the 3.5T e-Supercharger AWD, which rings in at $87,100 with destination. All those features we’ve talked about throughout are included as standard, along with further adornments like an excellent driver assist suite, head-up display, Bang & Olufsen audio system, digital key, wireless phone charger, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and rearview camera mirror.
While we tend to shy away from crossover coupes, preferring their more practical, full-bodied counterparts, Genesis has a compelling formula with its GV80 Coupe. It’s a rare instance where the coupe body style might actually look better than the SUV it’s based on (though that’s not going to be everybody’s opinion, of course). The availability and exclusivity of the even hotter E-Supercharger powertrain only makes it more compelling. So if you’re looking for a sportier-looking version of the already compelling GV80, complete with a hotter powertrain, and don’t mind sacrificing a small amount of practicality (but not much, really) you’ve now got the GV80 Coupe to satisfy your tastes. And don’t forget to switch it to Sport+ mode. It’s pretty sweet.
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