2023 Genesis GV80 Review, Ratings, Specs, Prices, and Photos

What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Genesis GV80? What does it compare to?

The 2023 Genesis GV80 is an elegant big SUV with room for five or seven in a pinch. Shop it against the BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE, and Volvo XC90. 

Is the 2023 Genesis GV80 a good SUV?

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The 2023 Genesis GV80 is a spectacular, standout choice. It’s as pretty inside as out, its turbo engines provide good power, it rides well, and its attention to detail tops rivals that can cost far more. It’s a 7.8 out of 10 on the TCC scale. (Read more about how we rate cars.)

What’s new for the 2023 Genesis GV80?

This year, the GV80 drops the base rear-drive configuration.

This big SUV wears stately lines outside and a soothing, gorgeous cabin inside with seating for up to seven passengers in a pinch. 

Straddling the line between retro-chic and high-tech, the GV80’s exterior combines a traditional grille up front with stacked head- and taillight assemblies, big wheels, and a sloping, almost sporty roofline. It’s upscale without being totally pretentious, though it looks every bit of the $70,000-plus that Genesis charges for a fully-loaded model. 

The base 2.5-liter turbo-4 churns 300 hp to all four wheels, while the available 3.5-liter V-6 ups the ante to a healthier 375 hp. An 8-speed automatic comes standard no matter the setup. High-end versions use adaptive dampers that communicate with a forward-facing camera system to prep the suspension for road imperfections. They’re sedate and composed, if not quite sporty or nimble. Fuel economy is a low point, at just 22 mpg combined in the thriftiest form.

Inside, the GV80 positively pampers in rows one and two with good space, comfortable seats, and spectacular attention to detail. The 14.5-inch touchscreen mounted high on the dash houses a good infotainment system (if you can reach it), and it comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility as standard. 

Crash-avoidance tech checks all the expected boxes, with options including a head-up display, a surround-view camera system, and a blind-spot camera system that projects a live view into the instrument cluster. 

How much does the 2023 Genesis GV80 cost?

The GV80 starts at $56,645 in base 2.5T trim. You’ll find synthetic leather upholstery, real wood trim, heated front seats and steering wheel, and a big 14.5-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. 

About $7,000 more buys either the V-6 bundled with a sunroof and cooled front seats or a package containing leather, a sunroof, a surround-view camera system, and Lexicon audio. 

Where is the 2023 Genesis GV80 made?

In South Korea.