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Genesis GV80 luxury SUV updated, and it's coming to Australia
A high-tech interior update and a new coupe body style headline the list of changes for the refreshed Genesis GV80, due here in 2024.
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About the Genesis GV80
Last updated Dec 18, 2024Genesis’ flagship luxury SUV has received some tweaks for the 2023 model year, both inside and under the skin.
The 2023 Genesis GV80 is on sale now.
The BMW X5 rival receives a new raised control dial for the infotainment system, replacing the old concave one. It retains a handwriting recognition function.
That means there’s now a raised rotary dial for both the infotainment and the transmission, so keep your wits about you.
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2023 Genesis GV80 Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded RWD 5d Suv | $90,670 |
| 2.5L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $97,200 |
| 3.0L, 8 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 5d Suv | $105,200 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $109,700 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 Genesis GV80 Specs
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2023 Genesis GV80 Dimensions
1715mm
1975mm
4945mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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Total luggage space is 727L, expanding to 2144L with the rear seats folded. Only the five-seat 2.5T has a space-saver spare, with other models only including a tyre repair kit.
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2023 Genesis GV80 Exterior
All six-cylinder GV80s also receive a revised locally tuned Electronic Control Suspension, with engineers working to improve refinement and comfort.
“The aim of the software changes was to better manage body control movements across certain road speeds,” said Genesis Australia product development manager Tim Rodgers.
“The revisions don’t change the character of GV80, but in terms of body motion the SUV now feels a bit more tied down.
“The software revisions were applied to both normal and sport modes and bring improved wheel control as well as body control, while maintaining a premium feel overall,” he said.
Six-cylinder variants also receive what Genesis calls a minor steering hardware change.
Other tweaks include restyled, colour-coded rear brake callipers with the Genesis wordmark.
In a market where significant price increases have become the norm, the GV80’s modest $200 price increase is more palatable, though this does follow increases of between $1024 and $1524 earlier this year.
2023 Genesis GV80 Safety Rating
The Genesis GV80 has a five-star rating from ANCAP based on testing conducted in 2021. It scored 91 per cent for adult occupant protection, 88 per cent for child occupant protection, 66 per cent for vulnerable road user protection and 79 per cent for safety assist.
All models come standard with the Genesis Active Safety Control suite, which includes autonomous emergency braking with forward-collision warning, pedestrian and cyclist detection, a junction turning and crossing function, and evasive steering assist.
Other safety features include:
- Blind-spot assist
- Blind-Spot View Monitor
- Driver attention warning
- Lane-following assist
- Lane-keep assist
- Rear cross-traffic assist
- Safe exit assist
There are also 10 airbags, including a front centre side airbag. Models equipped with the Luxury Package add reverse parking collision avoidance.
2023 Genesis GV80 Fuel Economy
The 2023 Genesis GV80 consumes 9.8L/100km on the combined cycle in the 2.5T RWD, 10.4L/100km in the 2.5T AWD, 8.8L/100km in the 3.0D and 11.7L/100km in the 3.5T.
The GV80 has an 80L fuel tank.
| Genesis GV80 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 5d Suv | Diesel | 8.8 L/100km |
| 2.5L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | Premium Unleaded | 10.4 L/100km |
| 2.5L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded RWD 5d Suv | Premium Unleaded | 9.8 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Genesis GV80?
How does the 2023 Genesis GV80 drive?
Our expert take on Genesis GV80 drivability.
The 2023 Genesis GV80 is available with three engines. The base engine is a turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder producing 224kW of power and 422Nm of torque, with either rear- or all-wheel drive.
There’s also a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel inline six producing 204kW of power and 588Nm and a turbocharged 3.5-litre petrol V6 producing 279kW of power and 530Nm of torque, both of which are available only with all-wheel drive.
An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard with all three engines.
Genesis quotes 0-100km/h times of 6.9 seconds for models with the 2.5-litre, 6.8 seconds for the 3.0D and 5.5 seconds for the 3.5T.
Braked towing capacity is 2722kg.
2023 Genesis GV80 Colours
What colours are available for the Genesis GV80
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
2023 Genesis GV80 Warranty
The 2023 Genesis GV80 has complimentary scheduled servicing for the first five years or 50,000km (75,000km for the diesel). This is in addition to the company’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Genesis buyers also receive 10 years of free 24/7 roadside assistance. There’s also a valet service, where an employee will come pick up your vehicle for servicing and leave you with another Genesis provided you live within 70km driving distance of a Genesis Studio.
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Genesis GV80 FAQs
The cheapest Genesis GV80 is the 2.5T RWD 5 SEAT that starts from $87,900.
The most expensive Genesis GV80 is the 3.5T AWD LUX MATTE 6 SEAT that starts from $119,900.
The best towing capacity of a Genesis GV80 is 2722 kg offered by the following variants: 2.5T RWD 5 SEAT, 2.5T AWD 7 SEAT, 2.5T RWD LUX 5 SEAT, 2.5T RWD LUX MATTE 5 SEAT, 3.0D AWD 7 SEAT, 2.5T AWD LUX 7 SEAT, 3.5T AWD 7 SEAT, 2.5T AWD LUX MATTE 7 SEAT, 2.5T AWD LUX 6 SEAT, 2.5T AWD LUX MATTE 6 SEAT, 3.0D AWD LUX 7 SEAT, 3.0D AWD LUX MATTE 7 SEAT, 3.0D AWD LUX 6 SEAT, 3.5T AWD LUX 7 SEAT, 3.0D AWD LUX MATTE 6 SEAT, 3.5T AWD LUX MATTE 7 SEAT, 3.5T AWD LUX 6 SEAT and 3.5T AWD LUX MATTE 6 SEAT.
The largest Genesis GV80 is the 2.5T RWD 5 SEAT which measures 1975mm wide, 4945mm in length and sits 1715mm tall.
The most powerful Genesis GV80 is the 3.5T AWD 7 SEAT which has 279kW of power from its 3.5L DUAL DIRECT MPFI engine.
The Genesis GV80 is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Genesis GV80 is the 3.0D AWD 7 SEAT which weighs 3005 kg (kerb weight).
The Genesis GV80 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded Petrol.