2024 Genesis GV80

The 2024 Genesis GV80 is now available in 3 trims that cater to a wide variety of audiences, the exclusive prestige signature trim has made a comeback. The base model has a long list of standard features that include a wifi-hotspot, a Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start, a smart power tailgate, and heated bucket seats as standard and starts at a smidge above $57,000. The top two trims come exclusively with a V6 engine and add mainly cosmetic upgrades on top of the pretty extensive standard feature list Genesis offers and tops out at $81,500 for the top-tier prestige signature trim.

TRIMS	2.5 T AWD	3.5 T AWD	3.5 T Prestige Signature AWD
MSRP	$57,450.00	$64,600	$81,500
KEY FEATURES	Chrome Bodyside Insert and Body-Colored Fender Flares	20-inch wheels	22-inch wheels
	Matte wood trim	Panoramic sunroof	Dark Chrome Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
	Wireless charger	Chrome Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim	Dark Chrome Grille
	Navigation system with a 14-inch screen	Deep Tinted Glass	Laminated glass
	Chrome Grille	Clearcoat Paint	Black Door Handles
	19-inch wheels	Roof Rack Rails Only	Perimeter/Approach Lights

Aside from the above standard features, buyers have the option to choose between the following optional packages.

The Advanced Package- ($6,500)

• leather upholstery,
• panoramic sunroof, 
•  overhead 360-degree monitor,
• 21-speaker Lexicon audio system, 
• 20-inch alloy wheels with monobloc front brake caliper,
•  blind-spot view monitor 
• Remote Smart Parking Assist

The Prestige Package ($11,750), which requires the Advanced Package, 

• electronically adaptive suspension, 
• 22-inch wheels, 
• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster,
•  head-up display, 
• 3-zone climate control, 
• heated second-row seats along with 16-way power front seats with power cushion extension, power side bolsters, and a massage feature for the driver seat only.

We recommend

Each Trim of the GV80 is carefully designed to appeal to the respective customer segments, but we recommend you go for the base GV80 as it already has a lengthy list of standard features, along with a gas standard suspension setup is pretty comfortable on its own. The base turbocharged model has a pretty responsive engine and has enough power for all occasions.

Release date 

The 2024 Genesis GV80 is available to order as of July 2023.

The 2024 Genesis has got 2 engine options to choose from, the base engine is a Turbocharged 2.5 Liter Inline 4 that makes 300 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque, mated to a silky smooth 8-speed transmission. The power is sent to all four wheels via an intelligent AWD system. The second engine is a 3.5 liter Twin Turbocharged V6, that is also mated to an 8 -speed gearbox and churns out 375 hp and 391 lb-ft of torque. The base engine can breach 60 mph in just 6.1 seconds and quickly reach the 149 mph speed limit.

Model	2024 Genesis GV80 2.5 T AWD	2024 BMW X5	2024 Mercedes Benz GLE	2024 Range Rover Velar
MSRP	$57,450.00	$66,195	$63,800	$62,775
Engine	2.5 Liter Turbocharged inline 4	3.0 Liter Turbocharged inline 6	2.0 Liter Turbocharged inline 4	2.0 Liter Turbocharged inline 4
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD	AWD	4WD
Transmission	8 Speed Automatic	8 Speed Automatic	9 Speed Automatic	8-speed Automatic
Horsepower (hp @ RPM)	300 hp @ 5800 rpm	375 hp @ 5200 rpm	255 hp @ 5800 rpm	247 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque (lb.-ft @ rpm)	311 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm	398 lb-ft	295 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm	269 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm
0-60 MPH (seconds)	6.1 seconds	5.3 seconds	7 seconds	7.4 seconds
Quarter-mile (seconds)	na	na	na	na
Top Speed (MPH)	149	130 mph	130 mph	135 mph

The Velar is the least powerful with just 247 hp, but also costs less than the BMW X5 and Mercedes GLE, offering 375 and 255 horsepower respectively. The Genesis, on the other hand, cost the least of the bunch and offers the highest price-to-horsepower ratio. The GV80 is also the fastest of the bunch with a 149 mph speed limiter.

2024 Genesis GV 80 Ride and Handling

The Genesis offers a pliant and insulated riding experience, even the base gas-charged suspension setup is pretty excellent when it comes to on-road manners. The GV80's ride is cozy and secure, the NVH is class-leading, to say the least. Riding comfort is further enhanced by the optional electronically controlled suspension that comes with a prestige package and reads the road ahead to make the necessary changes to the suspension well in advance, much like mercedes benz's magic vision control. The steering has enough feedback, and the GV80 feels planted in corners at most speeds. The AWD along with LSD ensures unparalleled grip in all situations.

2024 Genesis GV 80 Braking Performance

The braking has always been a strong suit of the Genesis GV80 despite, a significant 4815 curb weight. There is highly advanced ABS on all 4 wheels. The discs are ventilated to ensure optimal temperatures and performance. Hill Descent Control and Hill hold control are also present as an additional safety net when going down a steep decline. The front rotors measure 14.2 inches as do the rear rotors. The optional package can also add monobloc calipers which aid in efficient braking.

Model	2024 Genesis GV80	2024 BMW X5	2024Mercedes Benz GLE	2024 Range Rover Velar
Brake Rotors (front) (in)	14.2	na	14.8	13.8
Brake Rotors (rear) (in)	14.2	na	13.6	12.8
Curb Weight (lbs)	4815	na	4916	4130
60-0 (-ft)	na	na	na	na

The 2024 Mercedes GLE has the largest front brake size of the lot, at 14.8 inches, conversely the Range Rover has the most miniature discs at 13.8 and 12.8 inches but also tips the scales at just 4130 pounds. The BMW X5 has got M Compound brakes as standard, but the size is not available needless to say, BMW X5 just might stop on a dime given its sporting pedigree. Genesis GV80 again wins due to its near-perfect braking prowess and fade-resistant brakes.

Thanks to its massive 21.1-gallon gas tank, Genesis manages an impressive 506 miles of highway range, and a respectable 422 miles in the city for a combined mpg of 464 miles. The GV80 takes a slight hit on the MPG figures due to its powerful engine, and subsequent enhanced fuel consumption and heavy curb weight. However, buyers can get a slightly better fuel economy by putting the GV80 in comfort mode when required.

Model	2024 Genesis GV80	2024 BMW X5	2024Mercedes Benz GLE	2024 Range Rover Velar
MPG (city)	20 est	23	20	22
MPG (highway)	24 est	27	27	26
MPG (combined)	22 est	25	23	23
Fuel capacity (gallons)	21.1	21.9	22.5	21.6
Range (City, highway, combined, in miles)	422/506/464	503.7/591/547.5	450/607.50/517.5	475.2/561.6/496.8

Surprisingly, The BMW with its RWD-only configuration offers 23 mpg for city and is tied with Mercedes GLE with 27 mpg when it comes to highway cruising and has the highest combined mpg at 25. The GLE also has the most highway cruising range with 607 miles but is tied with the GV80 at 20 mpg city figure. The Velar with its lighter curb weight is the winner of the lot and has and offers a respectable 23 mpg of combined mpg.

As standard GV80 is equipped with a laundry list of creature comforts such as standard heated seats, a smart posture care system along with 12-way adjustable seats with lumbar support. Depending on the trim a buyer can choose between leatherette or genuine leather upholstery. Real wood trims are used throughout the cabin and the air filter and rear sunblinds are equipped as standard. Buyers can option the prestige package which further adds 16-way adjustable seats and massage functions along with an expansive panoramic roof.

The 2024 GV80 offers class-leading cargo space and shoulder room space among its peers. Buyers will appreciate its voluminous cargo-carrying capacity and subsequent practicality. The GV80 can comfortably carry up to 5 passengers.

Model	2024 Genesis GV80	2024 BMW X5	2024Mercedes Benz GLE	2024 Range Rover Velar
Passenger Capacity	5	5	5	5
First Row (Head/shoulder/legroom) (in.)	40.2/60.2/41.6	40.8/60/39.8	42.3/59.3/40.3	38.2/57.2/40.3
Second Row (Head/shoulder/legroom) (in.)	38.4/58.2/38.7	38.7/58.1/37.4	40.4/58.3/40.9	38/55.6/37.2
Cargo Space/Area Behind Second Row (Cu-ft)	34.9	23	41.4	34.4
Cargo Space/Area Behind Front Row) (Cu-ft)	84	66	67.4	70.1

All the cars that GV80 goes up against are appointed for plenty of opulent and comfort-oriented features, but Genesis takes the cake with its affordable price tag and exceeds the comfort and convenience that that it rivals provide. It has a massive 84 cu ft of storage space behind the second row, while the Range Rover Velar follows closely with 70 cu ft as a result, the GV80 wins hands down in Interior comfort and style.

Some of the key interior features available with the 2024 Gensesis Gv80 include:

•  Genuine Wood Instrument Panel Insert
•  Genuine Wood Door Panel Insert,
•  Genuine Wood Console Insert
• Panoramic Sky Roof
• Optional Air suspension
• Smart Device Remote Engine Start

How intuitive is the 2024Genesis GV80’s infotainment system?

As standard, the GV80 comes with a 14-inch infotainment display along with a thumping 12-speaker system. Buyers who are worried about taking the hand of its multi-functional steering wheel can use the rotary dial on the center console to control the infotainment as well. Every GV80 also comes with wireless charging, a Wi-Fi hotspot wired to Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and three years of complimentary Genesis Connected Services. Buyers can upgrade their infotainment to a rich-sounding Lexicon system, available as an option. Also available is a 3d screen that uses cameras to detect eye movements and can alert the driver in case drowsiness is detected.

Some of the most notable infotainment features available with the 2024 Genesis GV80 are-

• 21 -a speaker Lexicon system
• Head up display
• Surround View Monitor
• Active Noise Cancellation
• Real-time traffic updates.
• 14.5-inch touchscreen

Thanks to healthy use of sound deadening and high-quality materials the GV80 weighs a cumbersome 4815 pounds, which is ideal for NVH but bad when it comes to handling. However, thanks to its well-thought-out weight distribution and AWD the GV80 excels in both.GV80 is the lengthiest among its peers coming in at 194.7 inches and offers a decent ground clearance of 8.1 inches.2024 GV80 has the second smallest height at 67.5 inches, which makes ingress and egress a breeze. Buyers will appreciate its rich color options and contrast grille with silver chrome accents that can be blacked out along with window surrounds, depending on the trim level.

Model	2024 Genesis GV80	2024 BMW X5	2024Mercedes Benz GLE	2024 Range Rover Velar
Curb Weight (lbs)	4815	NA	4916	4130
Length (in.)	194.7	194.3	193.9	188.9
Width (in.)	77.8	78.9	79.1	80.3
Height (in.)	67.5	69.5	70.8	66.2
Ground Clearance (in.)	8.1	8.7	8	8.43
Wheelbase (in.)	116.3	117.1	117.9	113.1

We suspect, the BMW to be lightest of the lot due to its RWD only nature. Conversely, the GLE is the heaviest of the bunch and comes in at 4916 pounds. In terms of design, all the SUVs are pretty well penned down, but GV80 manages to blend traditional and modern design elements in one very enticing package, making it a no-brainer choice.

Some standout exterior features include:

• 21-inch wheels
• Silver Chrome Exterior elements 
• Blacked out Window Trim
• Blacked out door handles
• Tinted Glass
• Signature twin-stripe headlights