Here's the 2021 Genesis GV80

"LJ909" (lj909) 01/14/2020 at 23:52 • Filed to: 2021 Genesis GV80

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Finally fully reveled, this is badly needed for the brand and should help them be a big player in the segment. And if the last few years are any indication, this thing should make a few automakers worried. The details:

3rd row is optional

Other markets are getting a 278 horse 3 liter V6 diesel while the US gets a new 3.5 twin turbo V6 that replaces the 3.3 while the base engine will be the 2.5 turbo 4 from the upcoming Sonata N Line.

The design is a collaboration of design studios in the US, Korea and Germany

Gets optional 22" wheels

Dash display is a whopping 14.5" while Korean market GV80's get a 3D cluster

Coming to market later this year, pricing is expected to start at just under $50k and topping out just over $60k.

This thing should be a hit.

Spasoje > LJ909 01/15/2020 at 00:10

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I’d rather get any of the established players - th e steering wheel and rear fascia are way too ugly, IMO.

LJ909 > Spasoje 01/15/2020 at 00:13

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I’d take it over the competition eimply because its not the competition. X5's and RX’s are everywhere. Not to mention the killer warranty.

Spasoje > LJ909 01/15/2020 at 00:19

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Definitely agreed that I’d prefer it when a car is less common. That said, I don’t mind that much  when a good car is everywhere. Plus,  for me at least,  the road less traveled isn’t worth the dealer experience you get with Hyundai.

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > Spasoje 01/15/2020 at 00:22

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Actually, I think the steering wheel is the only part that seems worse than its competitors. I would rather see lots of these than X5s dumped over the highways.

Still, I would much rather have a G70.

EDIT: that is one massive grille! How many George Foremans is that across?

SBA Thanks You For All The Fish > LJ909 01/15/2020 at 00:24

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I don’t see how they can play in this segment with such a tiny grille...

Grindintosecond > LJ909 01/15/2020 at 00:26

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And GM decides to  make what? For how much? 

Spasoje > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available 01/15/2020 at 00:35

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Different strokes, I suppose. Seeing lots of these around would make me feel like I’m playing GTA in real life haha

MrDakka > SBA Thanks You For All The Fish 01/15/2020 at 00:47

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That caused an audible lol from me.

MrDakka > LJ909 01/15/2020 at 00:48

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Still waiting for the coupe  next year

LJ909 > SBA Thanks You For All The Fish 01/15/2020 at 00:54

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Thats the thing of nightmares.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > SBA Thanks You For All The Fish 01/15/2020 at 01:10

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I agree. The Genesis actually looks attractive  — therefore no one will buy it.

pip bip - choose Corrour > LJ909 01/15/2020 at 03:30

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i like that green on it

pip bip - choose Corrour > SBA Thanks You For All The Fish 01/15/2020 at 03:30

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kill it with fire!

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > LJ909 01/15/2020 at 04:17

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Looks like Skoda McLexus. That's a solid no from me.

AdamB > LJ909 01/15/2020 at 06:15

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I didn't even know it was fully unveiled yet. Everyone's talking about the new Yukon while one of the most beautiful luxury suvs has just been released.

jimz > AdamB 01/15/2020 at 07:20

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I don’t know, I think the monstrous grille of this and the new sedan are hideous.  Hyundai styling is getting really weird and not in a good way.  I finally saw a 2020 sonata in person and it looks even more like a sad catfish in real life.

StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8 > LJ909 01/15/2020 at 08:17

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Not the best looking from the outside, but man does that interior scream MB.  Very well done inside.

Jim Spanfeller > LJ909 01/15/2020 at 10:25

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That grille looks like it would grate me like cheese if I were hit with it. I also can’t shake the feeling that it kinda resembles a pig snout... 

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > LJ909 01/15/2020 at 10:26

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If the dealership experience doesn’t ruin it, this is a sureshot hit. Might even win some awards and comparison tests.

LJ909 > Jim Spanfeller 01/15/2020 at 10:30

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I like the grille but I think its a bit overdone. It takes up too much of the front. 

LJ909 > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 01/15/2020 at 10:34

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I always see people talking about Hyundai dealer experiences almost like they are as bad as Kia’s. I’ve never encountered them to be like that. That’ s just me though. Matter of fact the new Hyundai/Genesis store that opened in my city in late 2018 has one of the best dealer experiences I have ever encountered.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > LJ909 01/15/2020 at 10:36

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Just hoping that’s the broader trend. I have read about pretty bad experiences with dealers when people went in to buy a G70 all excited.

Jim Spanfeller > LJ909 01/15/2020 at 10:39

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Oh, totally. Th e grille design is not bad at all. Th e only problem is that it’s so big that I fear it would zest me like a lemon if I were hit by it.

LJ909 > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 01/15/2020 at 11:23

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Really? Im going to have to look this up. I wouldn’ t be surprised though. I mean that is the fallacy of having the Genesis and Hyundai be in the same building sold by the same people. A sales person thats been pushing Elantras and Konas all week should not be the same ones selling $50-60k luxury sedans and crossovers.

ZHP Sparky, the 5th > LJ909 01/15/2020 at 12:24

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That interior is sublime. The steering wheel makes me wand to cuddle with it and take a nap.

The rear end gives me Ssangyong Musso vibes.

I like the design element of the lines from the head lights carrying on beyond the front wheel with those “vents”.

QCGoose > LJ909 01/15/2020 at 19:35

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For another “generic blob crossover”, I actually love what I’m seeing here, ESPECIALLY in that gorgeous green. I hope to see these on  the road eventually.