GV80 Reviews

[AWD]

That ranking was posted before driving it on US soil though

 

[Backslack]

2.5T base model review:

2021 Genesis GV80 First Drive - Detail Where It Matters - SlashGear

You may not know what the 2021 Genesis GV80 is, in among the sea of SUVs that crowd the roads, but you'll definitely not miss…

www.slashgear.com

 

[YEH]

Think his spiel at the end of what else you can get for arounded $70k is a bit silly (the new Escalade, equipped as many will want, goes for over $100k - doesn't mean that buyers will be cross-shopping with a 911).

More important are lease rates in comparison to the Germans, etc.

 

[Backslack]

So the E-LSD is actually a completely mechanical setup with real torque vectoring, not by brakes. Nice. That explains why there's no space for a spare on the Prestige model.

 

[Njt07]

Think his spiel at the end of what else you can get for arounded $70k is a bit silly (the new Escalade, equipped as many will want, goes for over $100k - doesn't mean that buyers will be cross-shopping with a 911).

More important are lease rates in comparison to the Germans, etc.

I’m cross shopping between F150 Limited Powerboost, BMW X5 45e PHEV, RAM 1500 Limited (though this is slowly falling off the list...).

 

[Ed Okin]

Now that 101 trap speed shows the power to weight ratio. Then 5.3 0-60 makes sense relative to Motortrend's 6 flat. And the 5-60 time of 6.1 is great in light of the longer gearing for the V6.

Of course this is the Advanced trim with 20" wheels. Somewhat better numbers could be expected independently from testing methodology.

Good comment on interior noise level too.

Tested: 2021 Genesis GV80 3.5T Delivers Guilt-Free Opulence

Genesis builds its first SUV around a lavish interior and a bargain price.

www.caranddriver.com

Thanks for posting. Just got this in my email. A nicely done review. Hoping one will be available tomorrow test drive in November when it sound like they’ll be arriving.

 

[YEH]

That ranking was posted before driving it on US soil though

Are you sure about that?

Hadn't seen it after they did their drive in Korea.

 

[YEH]

I’m cross shopping between F150 Limited Powerboost, BMW X5 45e PHEV, RAM 1500 Limited (though this is slowly falling off the list...).

Cross-shopping with upper trims of pickups is understandable, esp. these days.

Not to say that no one cross-shops a 911 with midsize crossovers, but likely not very common.

 

[AWD]

Are you sure about that?

Hadn't seen it after they did their drive in Korea.

Yep. They do estimate the rankings based on opinions.

 

[lindros2]

Ranked #1 in its segment by C/D, ahead of the Cayenne and X5 (scroll down).

Of the reviews thus far, seems like the biggest thing to draw from them is how much the reviewers have been wowed by the interior.

Not sure I 1) give much credibility to 'ranked first' before a true comparison test, and 2) I'm not cross-shopping a GV80 vs. Cayenne and (base model) X5.

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[YEH]

^ Comparison test results can vary depending on which powertrain/trim is tested.

Another first drive...

2021 Genesis GV80: First Drive - Jalopnik

Genesis may have arrived late to the SUV party, but at least it can pull off fashionably late. This beautiful vehicle is in the real world now, after a slight delay due to COVID-19, and it is in a good position to plug a hole in the Genesis lineup while making the brand all of the money.

jalopnik.com

 

[YEH]

No complaints about the ride, and Sofyan drove a 3.5TT with 22s from LA to the Bay Area.

 

[lacrossewacker]

Yep, hearing him say that about the 22s is a big deal for me. Sure, the 22s will compromise the ride quality to some extent...but if it already has a stellar ride/suspension, a little bit of 'compromise' can be tolerated.

Just put my reservation in this AM. Green exterior, Beige interior, and prestige all the way.

 

[TurtleBoy]

Sorry if this one has been posted before. I did not read through this entire thread. What I thought was interesting is they didn't like the ride on the 20" wheels so who knows what they would say about the 22's. Of course ride quality is a personal perception so what is harsh to one can be sporty to another.

Review: 2021 Genesis GV80 - Hagerty Media

Quietly, Genesis has been hard at work developing a new breed of luxury machine for the American market. That most people remain only vaguely aware of the Korean brand’s stalwart triumvirate of exquisite sedans is itself indicative of a critical hindrance—a gaping SUV-sized hole in showrooms...

www.hagerty.com

 

[Backslack]

Awesome review. The guy tests the GV80's traction and offroad capability.

 

[Backslack]

Awesome review. The guy tests the GV80's traction and offroad capability.

Going through the comments section of that video, someone mentioned how the US-spec GV80 didn't get the terrain selector that locks up the rear mechanical differential. Strange omission, but Genesis is probably betting that 99% of the Americans who buy this will never take it off-road.

 

[EdP]

Going through the comments section of that video, someone mentioned how the US-spec GV80 didn't get the terrain selector that locks up the rear mechanical differential. Strange omission, but Genesis is probably betting that 99% of the Americans who buy this will never take it off-road.

I've seen many SUVs off road. Mostly because they think with AWD they can still drive at 70 on a snowy/icy highway.
OK, that was harsh. I do know a Hummer owner and he does have a gravel driveway so that is off road.

 

[YEH]

Another review which has no issues with the ride.

Parsing Out the Differences Between the 2021 Genesis G80 and GV80

They use the same platform and powertrains, but have different features.

www.autoweek.com

Think it was smart that Genesis erred on the side of luxury over sport, but at the same time, hope that a GV80 Sport is on the way for those who want more performance and handling prowess.

In addition, the 3-spoke wheel on the Sport would keep some buyers in the fold who totally can't stand the regular wheel design.

 

[Backslack]

Another review which has no issues with the ride.

Seems to be a recurring theme.

 

[GenesisWhite]

Seems to be a recurring theme.

Cars.com said lexus is supposedly upmarket but genesis is doing one better interior design and quality beats lexus easily.