Ten Ways to Drive the Genesis GV80

One of the newest luxury SUVs in the automotive market is the Genesis GV80. This impressive new model has ten different trims to choose from.

Yes, that’s right, ten trims that all give you different items that can make your drive what you want it to be. Rather than talk about the build, the style, and the quality of this vehicle, we’re going to go over those trims and show you what each one has for you.

You already know Genesis offers incredible, stylish, and exciting luxury vehicles to drive, but you might not know what the various GV80 trims offer; now you do.

GV80 2.5T RWD Standard (base model)

This is the base version of the GV80, and it’s where you start building what you want in the SUV you’ll be ready to drive. This SUV gives you 300 horsepower and 311 lb.-ft. of torque in an RWD layout to give you 21 city/25 hwy mpg.

The basic features of the Standard trim include:

• 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine
• Hands-free power tailgate
• Dual-zone climate controls
• Heated/12-way power front seats
• 14.5-inch touchscreen display
• Apple CarPlay
• Android Auto

You can see that this SUV is a wonderful place for you to begin to have what you’re looking for in your SUV.

GV80 2.5T RWD Advanced

Moving up just one level will give you the items from the Standard trim while adding more comfort and technology items to your Genesis GV80.

Features found in the Advanced trim include:

• Panoramic roof
• 21-speaker Lexicon audio system
• Ventilated front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Digital key

The Digital Key feature is something you’ll find to be extremely useful. This item turns your smartphone into your key; how cool is that?

GV80 2.5T RWD Prestige

The last of the GV80 models that can be had with RWD is the Prestige trim. This version takes your driving pleasure, comfort, and safety to another level to give you an excellent drive and the luxury SUV you’ve been ready to drive.

Items you’ll add to have the Prestige trim are:

• Leather upholstery
• Blind-Spot View Monitor
• Remote Smart Parking Assist
• Active Motion massaging front seats
• 20-inch wheels

You’re going to love those massaging seats if you let this SUV become the one that you want to drive every day. Imagine the feeling of a back massage on your way home after a long day.

GV80 2.5T AWD Standard

Adding the benefits of sending power to all four wheels makes a huge difference in your Genesis GV80. Look at how the features of the Standard trim are better just by adding this quality to the mix.

The features you’ll find in this version include:

• AWD
• Panoramic roof
• Ventilated front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Digital Key

These items give you an improved Standard trim over the RWD version of this SUV.

GV80 2.5T AWD Advanced

To keep with the idea that starts at the lower trim, you’ll see the Advanced version package more items to make your ride luxurious and enjoyable when you’re behind the wheel.

The AWD Advanced version of this SUV adds:

• Leather upholstery
• Blind-Spot View Monitor
• Remote Smart Parking Assist
• Lexicon audio
• 20-inch wheels

That Lexicon audio system is going to give you the beautiful sounds you love to hear when you drive. Turn your cabin into the concert area that you want during your next road trip.

GV80 2.5T AWD Prestige

The final model that uses the 2.5-liter engine is this Genesis GV80. With the Prestige name on this vehicle, you know you’re going to have features that add a lot to your drive.

This model gives you:

• Electronic suspension w/road preview
• Active Motion massaging front seats
• Head-up display
• Tri-zone climate controls
• Active noise cancelation

The pure luxury feeling you’ll have comes at this trim level. The suspension sees the road ahead and predicts the changes needed to make sure you can have the smooth drive you’ll want to feel in this Genesis SUV.

GV80 3.5T AWD Standard

If you’re going to move up to the 3.5T models, the powertrain is improved to give you a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine that makes 375 horsepower and 391 lb.-ft. of torque. You’ll enjoy 18 city/23 hwy mpg during your drive.

Items you’ll find at this Standard version of this SUV include:

• Standard AWD
• Electronic suspension w/road preview
• Upgraded front brakes
• 20-inch alloy wheels

More power and a higher level of equipment are what you’ll find, even with the Standard name on this SUV.

GV80 3.5T AWD Advanced

You can move up through a few trims of the Genesis GV80 t0 have more features that give you the comfort and drive you’re looking for.

Go for the Advanced trim, and you’ll have:

• Leather upholstery
• Remote Smart Parking Assist
• Blind-Spot View Monitor
• Lexicon Audio
• Active Motion massaging front seats

Adding blind-spot monitoring and a parking assist system to the mix will make it much easier for you to stay out of trouble during your drive. These items give you more confidence and peace of mind when you’re on the road.

GV80 3.5T AWD Advanced+

This version of the GV80 only adds one thing to the Advanced trim to turn your SUV into a place where more people can enjoy the ride with you. The only addition is a third-row seat that uses power-folding to make it easier for you to have the seats up or down. With this trim, you’ve got the added flexibility you want when you need to take passengers or equipment with you.

GV80 3.5T AWD Prestige

The top trim of the Genesis GV80 is this version of the Prestige trim. You’ll see that you have some features that you don’t find on any other trim level.

Some of the items reserved for this trim include:

• Nappa-leather upholstery
• 12.3-inch digital instrument display
• Ventilated second-row seats
• Power second-row seats
• Power door closure

If you’re looking for the most equipment and most power for the GV80 you drive, the 3.5T AWD Prestige is the model you want to take home after you visit your local Genesis dealer.