2021 Genesis GV80 - 1st Look, Walk-Around & Test-Drive

Let's take a look at the all-new 2021 Genesis GV80, which is the first SUV entry for Genesis. Wow, this is one amazing vehicle!

Since all GV80s come with a plethora of features that include a 14.5-inch touchscreen, heated front seats, and a power liftgate, even the entry-level models are suitably luxurious. Still, we crave the extra power provided by the twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 that costs about $10,000 more than the standard four-cylinder, but we think it's worth the money because it comes standard with all-wheel drive and helps make acceleration effortless. Likewise, we'd opt for the top-of-the-line Prestige model that has 22-inch wheels, a large digital gauge cluster, Nappa leather upholstery, and adjustable rear seats with heated and cooled cushions. While this configuration pushes the price of our GV80 over $71,000, it's a bargain compared with luxury rivals that have similar options.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance
This mid-size luxury crossover shares the same all-new underpinnings as the upcoming next-gen G80 sedan and is available with rear- or all-wheel drive. The engine choices start with a 300-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder and escalate to a 375-hp twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6, the latter of which delivered a brisk 5.3-second zero-to-60-mph time at our test track. A hybrid variant has been rumored, but so far Genesis hasn't released any information on such a powertrain. On a recent trip to South Korea, we test-drove a diesel-powered GV80 that we won't get in the United States. We can say, though, that the new SUV feels athletic in corners and delivers a quiet ride, but buyers seeking more thrills could consider an Audi SQ8 or a Porsche Cayenne.

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