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2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe 3.5T AWD review: Long term introduction
The GV80 Coupe is the sportiest SUV from Genesis, but is enough to buy one? We get behind the wheel for a long-term test to find out.
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Alborz Fallah
Genesis GV80 vs Skoda Kodiaq Comparison
Genesis GV80
Skoda Kodiaq
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2024 Genesis
GV80
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2024 Skoda
Kodiaq
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Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
80L
704 to 952 km
58L
435 to 476 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$90,476 - $139,414
$53,290 - $70,590
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CarExpert's Take
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Gorgeous styling inside and out
- Best-in-class interior quality, finish
- Super luxury with a bit of fun thrown in
Misses
- Incessant active safety warnings
- No wireless Apple CarPlay... yet
- Feels its weight
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sharp drive-away price
- Still very nice to drive
- Proper buttons? In 2024?
Misses
- Technology feels old
- 132kW is adequate, more punch coming
- Rivals have grown over the years
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Power Child Locks (+$250)
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$2,200)
- Service Pack - 7 Year/105,000km (+$3,250)
- Panoramic Sunroof (+$1,900)
Colours Available
Matte paint is a $2000 option.
The following gloss finishes are available:
- Uyuni White
- Savile Silver
- Himalayan Grey
- Vik Black
- Cardiff Green
- Adriatic Blue
- Barossa Burgundy
The matte finishes comprise:
- Matterhorn White
- Melbourne Grey
- Brunswick Green
There are five interior colourways available, each with a choice of open pore wood trims:
- Obsidian Black, with Black Ash or Metallic Ash
- Vanilla Beige, with Black Ash or Metallic Ash
- Urban Brown, with Olive Ash or Birch
- Dune Beige, with Black Ash or Olive Ash
- Smoky Green, with Black Ash or Olive Ash
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DUAL DIRECT MPFI, TURBO CDI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2497 - 3470 | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.5L, 2.5L, 3.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V6, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 204kW - 279kW | 132kW - 180kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 5800 | 6000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 422Nm - 588Nm | 320Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1300 - 1650 | 1400 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 11.65 - 12.2 | |
