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We actually got to drive one of the cars a few years after the debut of Hyundai’s premium brand Genesis, and the flow of cars has been relatively steady ever since. And, according to my auto broker sources, Colorado has turned into a hot market with steady demand for high-end and often very luxurious machines.
Therefore, Genis’ latest model of the 2025 coupe version of the GV80 SUV presents an interesting view of the many high-end features and additional power packed into the vehicle, despite losing the usual I did. The third row seats of the vehicle in the process.
This new rendition of the classic GV80, which last underwent major physical changes over four years ago, the German luxury automaker slapped the top of its blocky SUV to create a sleeker shape. It helps to line up Genesis with.
Besides its detergent appearance, perhaps the biggest change is the choice of two engines. It’s a 375-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 turbo and a new 409-horsepower version that adds a 48-volt electronic supercharger to that V6. . The latter had a base price of $85,750.
Sensing the problems that could arise from such a power and ultra-high performance all-season on 22-inch wheels, I asked to drive the GV80 Coupe a day earlier than usual and only had it on the front range. I stayed. A few days of deicing and being out on dry roads confirmed how much the vehicle had changed.
The looks are certainly a striking reinterpretation of the standard GV80, with a slim profile and unique version of the Genesis 2-line grille and 2-line LED headlamps, plus larger air intakes at the rear and a full set of quads. There is an exhaust chipset. .
The coupe retains the same basic dimensions as the SUV (minus the vertical rear cargo and passenger seat), but the CHOP job makes the vehicle look more like the smaller GV70, where subtly camouflage is a mark of success. Masu. With a 116-inch wheelbase and a length of 196 inches, it has a total cargo room of
For the GV80 Coupe, there’s certainly some euphoria with an extra wallop of power, but the stratospheric kick in the pants is what you get by hitting the warp speed power boost button on the much smaller GV60 eV. Not. Or members of multiple separated families, such as the KIA EV6 GT.
This is in line with the hard-charging power supply found when the same system is used in the full-size Genesis sedan, the G90. Also, despite those oversized tires, electronically assisted suspension, and eight-speed automatic transmission, the GV80 coupe doesn’t magically transform into an Audi Q7, or a BMW or Mercedes of its ambitious set.
Indeed, interior-wise, and perhaps even better than the Germans. But in terms of performance, the GV80 coupe can’t hold or hold corners in the German, but flat-out driving is certainly exciting. Its weight, 5,132 pounds, is actually more than an SUV, and while the car and driver’s 5.2-second 0-60 times are impressive, putting it into a curve exposes nearly every pound. The brakes can also be a bit finicky, although my test vehicle was practically new and this was probably its first aggressive outing.
Switching to Sport mode, or if you want a noisy kickdown and pseudo-rev-matching gay barble, or a more aggressive Sport Plus mode, can replenish the experience, but you won’t feel more connected. you can’t. The ground, sadly. However, tighten the seat bolsters to brighten the display.
Car and Driver pegs the regular SUV as the best of the entire class, but the coupe finished ninth in our testing. I’m willing to accept the coupe for what it is, considering the race track is not the stated place for a vehicle with such a luxurious interior.
Also, with these indicators, buyers are compensated with a cabin full of pleated leather, red-orange highlights (including on the seat belts) and a highly glossy array of carbon fiber surfaces.
The instruments and touchscreen now stretch 27 inches across the dash. They should double it to a 54 inch version. Controls include a near-identical set of identical inputs and gear selector knobs. .
The rear seats recline electronically, and a suede-coated cargo tonneau cover hides 30 cubic feet of fairly ample rear storage with a cargo net, if you’re convinced you bought an Audi.
Andy Stonehouse’s column “Mountain Wheels” is published Saturdays in the Summit Daily News. Stonehouse has worked as an editor and writer for Colorado since 1998 and has focused on auto coverage since 2004. He lives in Golden. Contact him at summitmountainwheels@gmail.com.
