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Last year, we got our first look at the future of the Genesis brand's luxury crossover SUV future in the GV80 concept. Now we get our first look at what will likely end up being the production version of that concept. And despite its Hyundai Santa Fe Sport bodywork, there are a number of telltale signs that underneath it's a Genesis, as well as some reasons why this is probably the GV80 middle child and not the bigger or smaller crossovers Genesis also has planned.
First let's address what makes this a Genesis, and the most clearcut sign is on the wheels where the brand's logo appears in the center caps. But that's not all. The other clear indicator is the crossover's stretched front end. There are several inches added to the fenders and the hood, and they push the front wheels farther forward than on the Santa Fe Sport. This significantly lengthens not just the nose but the amount of space between the base of the A-pillar and the wheels, a classic sign that the engine is mounted longitudinally to primarily power the rear wheels. And the only such vehicles from the Hyundai brand (Kia Stinger excepted) are from Genesis. In the case of this particular prototype, we know it's all-wheel drive thanks to the info sheet in the window, but this layout suggests that it's a rear-biased system, and a plain rear-drive version might be available. Read more...
