Open Letter to Genesis Motors - How I'd Improve the GV80

[G-789773]

give me radio knobs back, key fob distance of at least a 100 feet or more, key fob that identifies driver and does mirror and seat settings, more reliability on Genesis connected services at a less expensive price, wireless charging that reliably works, give the operator the ability to have certain control functions to stay on: allow heated steering and seats to stay in the on position so you don't have to turn them on each time you start the car, same with auto dimming headlights, should not have to accept yourself as the driver each time you start the car--at least give us the option, service reminders from Genesis and dealership should always be the same-same milage and date, spare tire and jack in GV80 Prestige, more storage spots and more cup holders, separate rear seat fan for AC, better location for oil filter, brighter headlights, better fuel economy, rain sensor to close skylight should it start raining. May think of more--still love the car but computers still have more glitches in them than other cars I have owned, but the GV80 has more things than my other cars have had.

Great idea about the auto closing "skylight" when it starts raining......also add roll up all windows.

 

[PapaBearSI]

Genesis Motors executives have been watching this community for years. They've also made improvements to their vehicles based upon what they've read here. They are listening to you.

This discussion will serve as a quick and easy way for Genesis Motors executives to gauge interest and help make decisions moving forward.

As a GV80 driver, you should state exactly what you'd like to see enhanced, added, and/or omitted from your Genesis GV80.

Any posts that don't stick to the subject matter will be moved elsewhere.

Hello, I'm enjoying the 2025 GV80. A few suggestions please. I would like the ability to both open and close the windows with the keyfob. Much easier when it starts to rain. I would also like more functionality on the app opening and closing windows. It just doesn't seem to make sense not to have it. It would also be nice to be able to set a slight windowing opening in the climate settings for summer cooling.
Yes, the ability to lock/unlock door from rear handles a must please also a quicker response to unlocking from door handels. Im havinvg trouble opening the passenger doors from the drivers handle. The sun visors could use an upgrade. Im coming from an Audi Q7. In comparison they have a double sun visor that also expands. It's a great feature! I also question the quality of the phots in the surround view. Extreme distortion! Im still new to the vehicle and it awesome. Much better than former Q7.

Genesis Motors executives have been watching this community for years. They've also made improvements to their vehicles based upon what they've read here. They are listening to you.

This discussion will serve as a quick and easy way for Genesis Motors executives to gauge interest and help make decisions moving forward.

As a GV80 driver, you should state exactly what you'd like to see enhanced, added, and/or omitted from your Genesis GV80.

Any posts that don't stick to the subject matter will be moved elsewhere.

 

[Florida_Kiwi]

Just a little note for those who find the 3D gauge cluster to be low definition- It's actually due to the 3D function and how it works. If you disable the 3D function it pretty much doubles in effective resolution and is quite sharp. I was very surprised when I discovered this, just by chance.

I was playing with the options and disabled 3D just because I was playing with it and was blown away when I noticed the immediate increase in both clarity and brightness.

Try it, you will be pleased!!

 

[tpcurt]

Genesis Motors executives have been watching this community for years. They've also made improvements to their vehicles based upon what they've read here. They are listening to you.

This discussion will serve as a quick and easy way for Genesis Motors executives to gauge interest and help make decisions moving forward.

As a GV80 driver, you should state exactly what you'd like to see enhanced, added, and/or omitted from your Genesis GV80.

Any posts that don't stick to the subject matter will be moved elsewhere.

The Infotainment system should remember media settings. When starting the car, it should go to the radio & station last played, or the Music feed from either android auto or USB stick. Now I have to press Media twice, then USB

 

[Jhon]

The Infotainment system should remember media settings. When starting the car, it should go to the radio & station last played, or the Music feed from either android auto or USB stick. Now I have to press Media twice, then USB

I have a 21 so all might be different. All I listen to is XM or Android auto, mostly Amazon music. I have never played music through a usb stick. I know that when I have been listening to XM, it will start playing the same station as when I turned off the car. As far as Android Auto, I can not say that happens all the time, but I will say most of the time what ever I was listening to will start to play. Since with Android Auto, everything is going through my phone, it might depend on if I use my phone to listen to something different when I am in my house. And then when I go back to my car, It does not remember what I was doing in the car and just reverts back to the last thing I was listening to in the house. (Not sure about this, but could be the case)
Another thing, I am old, but I think I remember somewhere in the settings where you can tall the car what that you want the music to resume or not when you start the car, again I am old so who knows. But I will look at the settings the next time I am waiting in my car for something.

 

[BWalsh]

I currently have a 2023 GV70 in Makalu Gray Matte with Black Interior. It is a great car, great exterior and great interior. It is almost 3 years old and to this day I continue to turn heads with my car.

I was looking to upgrade to a GV80 Coupe with the same Makalu Gray Matte...but it only comes with One (1) interior option, sevilla red obsidian black. If it were offered in the same black interior that I have with my GV70, I would have already upgraded.

I am a 60-year old executive that is NOT going through a mid-life crisis. Therefore, I have no interest in a RED interior. Please bring back the classier, more professional options when making the 2026 options for the GV80. Please

 

[Mcc]

Please bring back the classier, more professional options when making the 2026 options for the GV80.

I have the grey non matte. It really shines. Lots of combos if you stay away from the matte and even “classier”

 

[BWalsh]

I have the grey non matte. It really shines. Lots of combos if you stay away from the matte and even “classier”

I know we all have different tastes, but that is exactly the essence of my post. Why only one option? With only one option, it's technically not an option.

I have the grey non matte. It really shines. Lots of combos if you stay away from the matte and even “classier”

I appreciate your comment. In my experience, everyone has a different view of what looks best. These differences are the essence of my original comment. One option is technically not an option.

 

[Orangeman]

How would I improve the GV80 ....or the entire Genesis line ? Simply put let Luc Donckerwolke do his thing and stay out of his way.

Seems since he left the creative team for management the design language for Genesis has lost it's focus and I personally hate the changes made in 2025. The exterior changes to the front and rear facia just don't work and changing the beautiful rear valance while hiding the exhaust is just about criminal. Don't even get me started on the new dash. It's not an EV folks. As I stated in another post it seems they are moving closer to Hyundai rather than further separating the brands. The cost was barely justifiable for a Hyundai product in 2023 and certainly is not for us in 2026. Our run with Genesis ends at one, sold it yesterday.

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[Ernie3647]

Here's a suggestion I posed a while ago. As a person who uses the smart cruise control frequently, I would like to see selectable speed setpoints. I think three would be quite suitable. It could be just one button pressed in succession like the seat warmer. It would be much easier to just tap the button to say 35,45 or 65 and have it initiate the cruise function at the same time. They would need to be programable of course. I'm surprised I haven't seen it ever done. Would be nice.

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[JohnnyBs25Prestige3.5T]

A couple of other requests:

When locking the GV80 w/ the fob, the "beep" that the car emits as confirmation is not nearly loud enough to hear if there are any other cars running where you are standing / walking towards the store when you press the button. Why not make this a short beep of the horn like 98% of the other cars in existence?

Also, GENESIS DEALERSHIPS: I've learned that Genesis is in the process of eliminating the "dual badge" (Hyundai + Genesis) dealerships in favor of exclusively Genesis-only dealerships. While my region may be unique (there is no Genesis dealership in my home city), this effort has effectively reduced the number of dealerships within a 2.x hr drive that is able and willing to sell and service my GV80 from 3 down to 1 over the last year that we've owned this car. The initial dealership I worked with when we ordered our GV80 (~2 hr drive from home) lost their Genesis product line just as my car was about to be delivered to it from the factory. While they refunded my deposit no problem, it left me to scramble to find another dealership that carried Genesis. I found one w/ the exact build we had ordered (+/- minor options), again 2 hrs away and made the purchase. However, now a year later, I was informed that they too are loosing the ability to sell Genesis vehicles. Fortunately, for the mean time, they were able to provide the 1 year oil change and SW update no problem, but who knows for how long? Luckily there is another Genesis "Diamond" dealership within an additional 30 minute drive that I hope I can rely on for future service. Beyond that, its a 3+ hour drive to any Genesis dealership for me.

My understanding is that Genesis had requested that the two dealerships that can no longer sell Genesis vehicles open a separate dealership for Genesis only in order to "enhance the dealership experience". I know in one instance the dealership refused that request (I'm not sure about the one I made the purchase from.......but considering that there is a "Diamond" Genesis dealership within 30 minutes I'm not going to hold my breath). My point being, if Genesis is working to expand its customer base and sell more cars, they need to open MORE dealerships, not close down the few that they have. At a minimum, if an area already has a dual Hyundai / Genesis dealership, establish a new Genesis-only dealership BEFORE forcing the other one to stop selling Genesis vehicles. The lack of a nearby dealership where I'm able to get service is the most disappointing aspect of our GV80 purchase and will no doubt weigh heavily on our next car purchase. Recent actions by Genesis corporate has only made this worse.

 

[Brad4est]

A couple of other requests:

When locking the GV80 w/ the fob, the "beep" that the car emits as confirmation is not nearly loud enough to hear if there are any other cars running where you are standing / walking towards the store when you press the button. Why not make this a short beep of the horn like 98% of the other cars in existence?

Also, GENESIS DEALERSHIPS: I've learned that Genesis is in the process of eliminating the "dual badge" (Hyundai + Genesis) dealerships in favor of exclusively Genesis-only dealerships. While my region may be unique (there is no Genesis dealership in my home city), this effort has effectively reduced the number of dealerships within a 2.x hr drive that is able and willing to sell and service my GV80 from 3 down to 1 over the last year that we've owned this car. The initial dealership I worked with when we ordered our GV80 (~2 hr drive from home) lost their Genesis product line just as my car was about to be delivered to it from the factory. While they refunded my deposit no problem, it left me to scramble to find another dealership that carried Genesis. I found one w/ the exact build we had ordered (+/- minor options), again 2 hrs away and made the purchase. However, now a year later, I was informed that they too are loosing the ability to sell Genesis vehicles. Fortunately, for the mean time, they were able to provide the 1 year oil change and SW update no problem, but who knows for how long? Luckily there is another Genesis "Diamond" dealership within an additional 30 minute drive that I hope I can rely on for future service. Beyond that, its a 3+ hour drive to any Genesis dealership for me.

My understanding is that Genesis had requested that the two dealerships that can no longer sell Genesis vehicles open a separate dealership for Genesis only in order to "enhance the dealership experience". I know in one instance the dealership refused that request (I'm not sure about the one I made the purchase from.......but considering that there is a "Diamond" Genesis dealership within 30 minutes I'm not going to hold my breath). My point being, if Genesis is working to expand its customer base and sell more cars, they need to open MORE dealerships, not close down the few that they have. At a minimum, if an area already has a dual Hyundai / Genesis dealership, establish a new Genesis-only dealership BEFORE forcing the other one to stop selling Genesis vehicles. The lack of a nearby dealership where I'm able to get service is the most disappointing aspect of our GV80 purchase and will no doubt weigh heavily on our next car purchase. Recent actions by Genesis corporate has only made this worse.

Well at least you have one at a semi-reasonable distance. My closest Genesis dealer is 2,332 miles / 42 hours of driving away from my main home. There are NO Genesis dealers in Alaska. Luckily for me, I have another "winter" home (and my car) near my son in Alexandria, VA where there are 3 Genesis dealers close by. So, I won't be taking my GV80 "home" anytime soon.

 

[Jhon]

Well at least you have one at a semi-reasonable distance. My closest Genesis dealer is 2,332 miles / 42 hours of driving away from my main home. There are NO Genesis dealers in Alaska. Luckily for me, I have another "winter" home (and my car) near my son in Alexandria, VA where there are 3 Genesis dealers close by. So, I won't be taking my GV80 "home" anytime soon.

I have a neighbor that lives in Alaska and winters here is SW Florida. I noticed last year when they came back, they had a Genesis G90. I wonder what he does when he is back home in the summer when he has car issues.

 

[NVQB10]

Well at least you have one at a semi-reasonable distance. My closest Genesis dealer is 2,332 miles / 42 hours of driving away from my main home. There are NO Genesis dealers in Alaska. Luckily for me, I have another "winter" home (and my car) near my son in Alexandria, VA where there are 3 Genesis dealers close by. So, I won't be taking my GV80 "home" anytime soon.

Must be nice to have a GV80 as a "second" car! But if I had to choose, I'd pick AK too!