{"id":2280,"date":"2020-01-08T21:38:31","date_gmt":"2020-01-09T02:38:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/articles.carcostcanada.com\/?p=2280"},"modified":"2025-03-07T09:25:20","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T14:25:20","slug":"genesis-shows-off-photos-of-upcoming-gv80-luxury-suv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/articles.carcostcanada.com\/genesis-shows-off-photos-of-upcoming-gv80-luxury-suv\/","title":{"rendered":"Genesis shows off photos of upcoming GV80 luxury SUV"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The new GV80 is Genesis’ first foray into the world of SUVs, and it’s making a pretty good first impression.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you were wondering how the fledgling Genesis brand would manage to grow while only offering passenger cars, its new GV80 crossover SUV should certainly appeal more to a luxury market mostly focused on sport utilities. <\/span><\/p>\n

Genesis, Hyundai Motor Group\u2019s luxury brand, just revealed a few photos of the all-new premium crossover this week, and it certainly grabs attention. It sports a larger, stronger updated version of the Korean brand\u2019s new pentagonal grille, shown first in production trim on the brand\u2019s recently redesigned 2020 G90<\/a> luxury sedan, plus it incorporates a number of additional styling elements from that full-size four-door, such as horizontal LED Quad Lamp headlights and wraparound tail lamps, not to mention side vents on the front fenders. The initial design was formed from the GV80 Concept launched at the 2017 New York auto show, but we must say it looks nicer in production trim than the prototype. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Is it just us, or do you see some Cadillac in the grille design?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cGV80 allows us to expand our definition of Athletic Elegance design language to a new typology, while retaining sublime proportionality and sophistication of form,\u201d said Luc Donckerwolke, Executive Vice President, Chief Design Officer of Hyundai Motor Group. <\/span><\/p>\n

Genesis gives its design language the name \u201cAthletic Elegance\u201d, and while this descriptor might sound somewhat generic, the luxury crossover\u2019s overall presence certainly isn\u2019t. Its grille pays some tribute to Cadillac, mind you, only missing the American brand\u2019s big crested-wreath shield at centre. Genesis even names the SUV\u2019s most prominent feature the \u201cCrest Grille\u201d and claims it as a \u201csignature Genesis design element,\u201d but to be fair a lot of brands have tried to adapt a five-sided shape for a grille design, including Acura and Honda. No doubt Genesis would rather we focus on its trademark headlamps, and to that end few will likely argue against any of the GV80\u2019s other styling details or its appearance overall. <\/span><\/p>\n

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We really like the new Quad Lamp LED headlights.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cThe Quad Lamp, our design signature, introduces an unmistakable visual impression completely unique to Genesis,\u201d said Sang Yup Lee, Senior Vice President, Head of Genesis Design. Like other lighting elements throughout the SUV, the headlights feature a \u201cG-Matrix pattern\u201d that was \u201cinspired by beautiful orchids seen when diamonds are illuminated by light,\u201d stated Genesis in a press release, also mentioning that the GV80\u2019s wheel design was similarly inspired. <\/span><\/p>\n

Anyone who\u2019s sat in one of Genesis\u2019 new models should have been impressed by its materials quality and refinement, so rest assured the GV80 won\u2019t be the exception. The brand states the new SUV \u201cfocuses on the beauty of open space, characteristic of the elegant South Korean architectural aesthetic,\u201d and while this claim might be difficult for some to conceptualize, the new SUV does appear to offer up an elegantly minimalist cabin. <\/span><\/p>\n

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The GV80’s side styling is quite sporty.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Once again it shares some inspiration from the new 2020 G90\u2019s interior, but its instrument panel is more traditional thanks to an arcing primary gauge cluster hood and a more conventional tablet-style infotainment display fixed to the top of the dash. The horizontal theme continues, however, with slim air vents that span the entire instrument panel, this hovering atop a downward flowing centre stack featuring an attractive climate control touchscreen. The lower console is almost entirely flush with no shift lever at all, Genesis integrating a \u201cjewel-like\u201d rotating gear selector instead, which provides a more upscale, sophisticated appearance, while open-pore hardwoods, rich leathers and what looks to be genuine aluminum trim embellish the surroundings. <\/span><\/p>\n

The upcoming GV80 rides on fresh new rear-wheel drive underpinnings and will be available in both rear- and all-wheel drivetrains in the U.S. market, but take note the RWD model probably won\u2019t make it to Canada. If the GV80 comes close to performing like other Genesis models, we should be in for a treat as the Korean brand does an excellent job of balancing performance and comfort. <\/span><\/p>\n

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The GV80’s interior looks sensational.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The GV80 is a mid-size utility, sized to go up against the Lexus RX, BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Audi Q7, and many others including the new Cadillac XT6. It will come standard with five seats from two rows, but unlike some of its competitors it will be available with three rows for a total of seven passengers, while staying true to the \u201cV\u201d in its GV80 designation, which stands for \u201cversatility\u201d, it should be competitive with respect to passenger space and cargo room. <\/span><\/p>\n

When it goes on sale later this year, it will expand Genesis\u2019 lineup to four, also including the G70<\/a> compact sedan, G80<\/a> mid-size sedan, and aforementioned G90<\/a> full-size sedan. No doubt the new SUV will strengthen the upstart luxury brand\u2019s sales, therefore giving it a more solid financial stance within its global markets. <\/span><\/p>\n

Story credits: Trevor Hofmann <\/span><\/p>\n

Photo credits: Genesis<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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