What does the genesis GV80 compete with?

Q: Is Genesis the high end of Hyundai?

Genesis is made by Hyundai. Genesis is Hyundais luxury vehicle division, and while fairly new, every new Genesis model is made with precision engineering to deliver unrivaled levels of reliability and set a new standard for sophistication.

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If you’re after a luxurious cabin, one that doesn’t do in-your-face plates of media screens and information overload, this could be right up your alley.

Admittedly there is a huge 14.5-inch touchscreen media system on top of the dash, it doesn’t poke up as much and obscure your view of the road. It is a bit of a reach if you’re using it as a touchscreen, though there is a rotary dial controller in the centre console area - just don’t confuse it for the rotary dial gear selector, which is very close by.

I found that media controller to be a bit hard to get used to - it’s not that easy to come to grips with, quite literally - but it’s certainly more intuitive than what’s in a Benz or Lexus.

The driver gets an excellent 12.3-inch colour head-up display (HUD), as well as part digital instrumentation in all grades (a 12.0-inch screen that includes trip info, digital speedo and can display the blind-spot camera system), while the Luxury Pack’s fully digital instrument cluster with 3D display is nice, but a bit gimmicky.

That dash display also incorporates a camera that other versions don’t get, and it’s watching the driver’s eyes to see they’re staying on the road.

You might need to take your eyes off the road to adjust the fan speed and temperature, as there’s a touchscreen with haptic feedback for that. I’m not a fan of screens for climate settings, and the digital display for the climate is a lot lower resolution than the rest of the screens in use.

Perceived quality for the GV80’s cabin is excellent. The trim is superb, the leather as good as any I’ve ever sat on, and the wood finishes are real wood - not varnished plasticky stuff.

There are five different colour themes for the leather seat trim - all G80’s have full leather seating, with leather-accented doors and dashboard trim, but if that’s not opulent enough for you, there is a choice of Nappa leather trim which sees G-Matrix quilting on the seats - and you have to get the Luxury Pack to get Nappa leather, and you have to get that to choose the most appealing interior colour on the palette - 'Smoky Green.'

The four other leather trim (standard or Nappa) choices are: 'Obsidian Black', 'Vanilla Beige', 'Urban Brown' or 'Dune Beige.' These can be teamed with your choice of 'Black Ash', 'Metallic Ash', 'Olive Ash' or 'Birch' open pore wood finishes.

Up front storage consists of two cupholders between the seats, a cubby under the dash with wireless phone charger and USB ports, a twin-lid centre console, a decent glove box, but the door pockets aren’t large enough for bigger bottles.

In the rear there are smallish door pockets, extendable map pockets, a fold-down centre armrest with cupholders, and in the Luxury Pack models you’ll find controls for the screens, a USB port and additional headphone jacks. Or you can use the touchscreens on the backs of the front seats to override the sound in the cabin (that can be disabled!).

The second-row seat comfort and space is mostly good. I’m 182cm or 6’0” and seated behind my own driving position there's ample kneeroom and headroom, but three across may be a battle for shoulder space, while toe room is tight if you’ve got big feet.

If you’re buying a GV80 for the purpose of moving seven adults in comfort, maybe reconsider. It’s not as roomy in all three rows as the Volvo XC90 or Audi Q7, that’s for sure and certain.

But if you intend to only use the back row on occasion, the space is workable. I managed to fit in the third row with okay knee room, tight foot room, and very limited head room - anyone shorter than 165cm should fare better.

There’s storage back there - cupholders and a covered bin - and rear occupants get vents and speakers, which can be muted using the 'Quiet Mode' if the driver notices those in the back need some peace.

But if the driver needs to get the rear seat occupants’ attention, there’s a speaker that booms their voice down to the back, and a microphone which can do the same from the rear.

Just note: if you plan to regularly use the third row, there is only curtain airbag coverage for the window section, not below or above it, which isn’t ideal. And the third row has no child seat anchor points, either, so it’s strictly for those out of baby seats or boosters. The second row has dual ISOFIX outboard anchors, and three top-tethers.

If you’re looking for a full-time seven seater in this part of the market, I’d suggest maybe check out the Volvo XC90 or Audi Q7. They remain the dominant options.

Now, what about the all important boot space?

According to Genesis, the five seats up cargo capacity varies just a little between the five- and seven-seat models. There’s 735 litres (VDA) in the base five-seat model, and 727L in all the others. We put in the CarsGuide luggage set - comprising 124L, 95L and 36L hard cases - it all fit with room to spare.

With seven seats in play, though, that’s not the case. We could just fit in the medium size bag, but the larger one didn’t fit. Genesis says it doesn’t have an official figure for cargo capacity with all seats in use.

Also worth noting, there’s no spare wheel in the seven-seat models, and only a space saver in the base car.

What is Genesis GV80 comparable to?

Between its dramatic design, high-class cabin, and cutting-edge tech, the Genesis GV80 has some enticing features. But it faces stiff competition from rivals like the Audi Q8, Mercedes-Benz GLE Class, and Volvo XC90. If you're in the market for a midsize luxury SUV, the Genesis GV80 can be a great pick.

What car is comparable to Genesis?

Genesis G70 vs. the competition.

Is Genesis better than Lexus?

Overall, the 2021 Genesis G80 has a better value overall when compared to its rivals, including the 2021 Lexus ES 350. The Genesis is less expensive than many other midsize luxury sedans on the market, but it also comes loaded with more features and amenities than most.

Is Genesis the high end of Hyundai?

Genesis is made by Hyundai. Genesis is Hyundai's luxury vehicle division, and while fairly new, every new Genesis model is made with precision engineering to deliver unrivaled levels of reliability and set a new standard for sophistication.