Owing to its shared platform with the Genesis G80 sedan, the GV80 is rear-drive biased, so handling is decent and composed even on twisty roads.
The 2 engine choices for the GV80 are a 2.5 liter four cylinder, and a 3.5 liter V6, both of which are turbocharged and have more than sufficient power. As is expected from a vehicle in this class, the seats are supportive and comfortable, with an available massaging function, a feature I associate more with the Mercedes S-Class, so it’s nice to see it here. It is fairly easy to use and ergonomic, which is not a surprise considering parent company Hyundai is also in the home appliance business. Continuing that minimalist theme is the infotainment system. It is minimalist in design, and is overall elegant and not flashy, something I quite appreciate. However, the GV80 shines brightest on the interior. It is quite different from it’s competition, and you are unlikely to mistake it for something else, which is difficult to do in the current new crossover marketplace. On the exterior, I personally find the styling quite appealing, especially compared to the X5’s front, which is best described as “dentally challenged.” At the rear, I quite like the taillight placement, which makes the car seem lower and is more elegant in a traditional sort of way. The GV80’s starting price is nearly $10,000 lower than the X5, and, if I’m honest, the GV80 is a fully equal competitor in every way. That is quite impressive, especially considering it is the first SUV to be released by the brand. Compared to the standard bearer of midsized luxury crossovers, the BMW X5, this is, in my opinion, a much better car. In the midsized luxury segment, the best luxury SUV with third row seating has to be the Genesis GV80. While the Genesis brand remains largely unknown in America, they are offering some of the best luxury cars in the business and nobody has noticed!
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