The Genesis GV80 has all the makings of a cutting-edge full-sized crossover. Ever since its debut in 2021, the multifaceted GV80 has taken the industry by storm with its dignified appearance, impeccably designed interior, and stable of top-shelf amenities. Not only that, but for a vehicle of such an upscale caliber, the GV80 also boasts considerable off-road cred owing to its dynamic turbocharged performance and all-wheel drive capability. In short, the GV80 is far more than just a pretty face – it’s a modern interpretation of luxury where refined functionality is the focus.
The Genesis GV80 returns for model year 2023 with some considerable updates. On top of its newly standard all-wheel drivetrain, the 2.5T Advanced trim now comes with a panoramic sunroof and ventilated front seats, while the Prestige Matte trim gets a new Makalu Gray exterior paint color. Plus, all models now have an oil life monitoring system, and both the multimedia control knob and the second row cupholders have been redesigned.
Trims, Powertrains, and Fuel Economy
2.5T
Three packages are available for the 2.5T: Standard, Advanced, and Prestige. The default Standard Package provides power-folding side mirrors with puddle lights, a hands-free liftgate, Digital Key, synthetic leather upholstery, power adjustments and heating for the front seats and steering wheel, an 8-inch digital gauge cluster, and manual rear-door sunshades. It also supplies an infotainment system with a 14.5-inch touchscreen, navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, HD and satellite radio (SiriusXM), and Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming. Quite a few advanced safety aids are also included: forward collision-avoidance assist, lane keeping assist, lane following assist, blind-spot collision-avoidance assist, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, highway driving assist, smart cruise control with stop-and-go, intelligent speed limit assist, driver attention warning, high beam assist, parking distance warning, safe exit assist, and rear occupant alert.
The Advanced Package brings things even more upscale with an electronically controlled suspension, a panoramic sunroof, leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, and a premium Lexicon sound system. Remote Smart Parking Assist, parking collision-avoidance assist, a surround-view camera, and a blind-spot view monitor are added to the driver-assist technology suite. The Prestige Package represents the apex of luxury with an enhanced driver’s seat with power bolsters and a cushion extender, a 12.3-inch 3D digital gauge cluster, a head-up display, tri-zone automatic climate control, active noise control tech, and heated second-row seats.
3.5T
The 3.5T is eligible for the same three packages as the 2.5T, but Genesis also offers Advanced+ and Prestige Matte packages for this higher trim. The 3.5T Standard gets the contents of the 2.5T Standard Package plus ventilated front seats and wireless phone charging. Similarly, the 3.5T Advanced builds off the 2.5T Advanced by adding a head-up display and the upgraded driver’s seat from the 2.5T Prestige. All of that is included in the Advanced+ Package, along with a power-folding 50/50-split third-row seat which ups the GV80’s seating capacity from five to seven.
Following the same trend, the 3.5T Prestige mirrors 2.5T Prestige but adds power-closing doors, power rear sunshades, Nappa leather upholstery, a suede headliner, and power-adjustable second-row outboard seats with ventilation. With the cosmetic Prestige Matte Package, the GV80 3.5T will be treated to a unique Makalu Gray exterior paint color.
Equipment by Trim Level
The GV80 is supplied with some of the most deluxe features the industry has to offer. The 2.5T Standard gets 19-inch wheels, a hands-free liftgate, power-folding side mirrors with puddle lights, Digital Key (allows your smartphone to function as the key fob), synthetic-leather upholstery, power-adjustable and heated front seats, a heated and power tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel, manual rear-door sunshades, and an 8-inch digital gauge cluster. The Advanced Package is provided with 20-inch wheels, an electronically controlled suspension, a panoramic sunroof, leather upholstery, and ventilated front seats. The Prestige gains 22-inch wheels, a 12.3-inch 3D digital gauge cluster, a head-up display, tri-zone automatic climate control, an ergonomically designed driver’s seat with a power cushion extender, heated second-row seats, and active noise control technology.
The 3.5T Standard has the contents of the 2.5T Standard, as well as ventilated front seats and a wireless phone charger. The 3.5T Advanced builds off the 2.5T Advanced with a head-up display and the ergonomic driver’s seat with a power cushion extender. For greater passenger capacity, the Advanced+ option adds a power-folding 50/50-split third-row seat, along with the electronically controlled suspension. The 3.5T Prestige (which is available with a sleek Makalu Gray exterior paint color) is like the 2.5T Prestige, but with power-close doors, power rear sunshades, Nappa leather upholstery, a suede headliner, and power-adjustable and ventilated second-row outboard seats.
Active Safety Technologies
The base versions of the 2.5T and 3.5T come with a full array of advanced safety aids, including forward collision-avoidance assist, lane keeping assist, lane following assist, blind-spot collision-avoidance assist, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, highway driving assist, smart cruise control with stop-and-go, intelligent speed limit assist, driver attention warning, high beam assist, parking distance warning, safe exit assist, and rear occupant alert. The Advanced and Prestige are issued a surround-view camera system, a blind-spot view monitor, Remote Smart Parking Assist, and parking collision-avoidance assist.
Infotainment and Audio
The standard infotainment system consists of a 14.5-inch touchscreen with navigation, satellite and HD radio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming. The Advanced and Prestige both upgrade to a premium Lexicon sound system.