Genesis GV80

The Genesis GV80 (Korean: 제네시스 GV80) is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV manufactured by Korean luxury automaker Genesis, a luxury vehicle division of Hyundai.[2]

Genesis GV80 (JX1)
Overview
ManufacturerGenesis Motor (Hyundai)
Production2020–present
Model years2021–present
AssemblySouth Korea: Ulsan (Ulsan Plant 2)
DesignerTony Chen
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size luxury crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive
RelatedGenesis G80
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission8-speed A8TR1 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,955 mm (116.3 in)[1]
Length4,945 mm (194.7 in)
Width1,975 mm (77.8 in)
Height1,715 mm (67.5 in)
Curb weight2,025–2,180 kg (4,464–4,806 lb) (2.5T)
2,095–2,240 kg (4,619–4,938 lb) (3.5T)
2,135–2,310 kg (4,707–5,093 lb) (3.0D)

Overview
Rear view

The GV80 was unveiled in January 2020 as the first SUV for the Genesis brand.[3] It is collaborative effort between Genesis design teams in Korea, Europe, and the United States.[4] Built on a new rear-wheel-drive architecture, the doors, hood, and tailgate are made out of weight-saving aluminum.[5]

The GV80 is available with three power trains: a turbocharged 2.5-liter unit with 300 horsepower, a turbocharged 3.5-liter unit with 375 hp (380 PS; 280 kW), and a turbocharged 3.0-liter diesel with 274 hp (278 PS; 204 kW) horsepower, which will only be available in select markets.[6]

It features a navigation-based smart cruise control (ASCC), remote smart parking assist, an NFC digital key, an around view monitor (AVM), 22-inch wheels, Nappa leather seating, a 14.5-inch touchscreen infotainment display with the 21-speakers Lexicon audio system, electric side curtains, and driver-controlled second and third row seating.[7]

The safety system includes ten airbags, forward collision-avoidance assist, reverse parking collision-avoidance assist, driver attention warning, blind-spot collision-avoidance assist, automatic high beam assist, and lane keep assist (LKAS).

Markets

United States

In the United States, it was launched in the market in November 2020 for the 2021 model year.[8] It is available in rear-wheel-drive, which consists of Standard, Advanced and Prestige trim levels powered by the 2.5-liter turbocharged petrol engine, and all-wheel-drive with the 3.5-liter V6 twin-turbo with AWD Standard, AWD Advanced, AWD Advanced+ and AWD Prestige grades available.[9]

Powertrain
Engines
ModelYearsTransmissionPower @ rpmTorque @ rpmAcceleration
0–100 km/h
(0-62 mph)
(official)		Top Speed
Petrol
Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi2020–present8-speed automatic304 PS (224 kW; 300 hp) @ 5,800 rpm43 kg⋅m (422 N⋅m; 311 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,650–4,000 rpm6.9 s
Smartstream G3.5 T-GDi380 PS (279 kW; 375 hp) @ 5,800 rpm54 kg⋅m (530 N⋅m; 391 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,300–4,500 rpm5.5 s240 km/h (149 mph)
Diesel
Smartstream D3.0 CRDi2020–present8-speed automatic278 PS (204 kW; 274 hp) @ 3,800 rpm60 kg⋅m (588 N⋅m; 434 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,500–3,000 rpm6.8 s

Recall

In June 2020, Hyundai Motor suspended delivery of diesel powered GV80, the company determined there were engine vibration issues due to carbon buildup.[10] In September 2020, Hyundai Motor recalled 8,783 GV80 because of engine stall.[11] Since the vehicle was launched in January, there were eight recalls with four involved engines.[11]

  • Front view
  • Side view
  • Rear view

References
  1. Oldham, Scott (16 January 2020). "Genesis GV80 Is Late to the Party But Is Dressed to Impress". Car and Driver. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  2. Quiroga, Tony (14 January 2020). "Genesis Finally Has an SUV, the GV80". Car and Driver. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
  3. "Genesis GV80 Finally Debuts As The World's Latest Luxury SUV". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
  4. Quiroga, Tony (2020-01-15). "Genesis Finally Has an SUV, the GV80". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
  5. Quiroga, Tony (2020-01-15). "Genesis Finally Has an SUV, the GV80". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
  6. Ewing, Steven (14 January 2020). "2020 Genesis GV80 revealed in its final form". Roadshow by CNET. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  7. Priddle, Alisa (15 January 2020). "2021 Genesis GV80 First Look: Better Late than Never". Motor Trend. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  8. "A Detailed Overview Of Genesis' Appealing 2021 GV80 Luxury SUV". Carscoops. 2020-11-30. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
  9. "First Drives Of 2021 Genesis GV80 SUV Are Here: Was It Worth The Wait For U.S. Shoppers?". Carscoops. 2020-10-31. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
  10. Herald, The Korea (5 June 2020). "Hyundai delays delivery of GV80 SUV following engine vibration issue". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
  11. "GV80 diesel becomes headache for Hyundai Motor". The Korea Times. 6 October 2020. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
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