Last August, Genesis unveiled a slightly updated GV80 in its home market, including the addition of a luxurious six-seater variant. As of January 2022, the six-seat Luxury Package is also available in the Australian market as the flagship trim level of the large SUV, alongside improved specification for the five- and seven-seat models.
The GV80 range is pretty simple in
Australia. Customers have four drivetrain options – 2.5T RWD, 2.5T AWD, 3.0D
AWD, and 3.5T AWD, all featuring an eight-speed automatic transmission. Besides
the standard trim, there is the optional Luxury Package, while the AWD variants
have access to the optional six-seat Luxury Package which is another step above
in terms of pricing and equipment.
The flagship six-seat Luxury Package
includes individual seats on the second row with power slide function,
comfortable wing-type headrests, and a one-touch rest mode. The fixed center
armrest between them looks rather luxurious thanks to the open-pore real wood
trim and incorporates the Genesis Integrated Controller, a wireless smartphone
charger, additional ambient lighting, headphone jacks, storage space, and two
cupholders. Rear passengers also have access to dual 9.2-inch HD touchscreens
mounted on the front seats. Last but not least, the front passenger seat at the
six-seat Luxury Package and the regular Luxury Package gains 18-way power
adjustment and Ergo-motion massage functionality, matching the driver’s seat.
Genesis didn’t forget the rest of the
range. Hence, all 2022 GV80 models get upgraded front brakes with 380 mm discs
and four-piston monobloc calipers that were previously reserved for the 3.5T
AWD. Additionally, all variants get the new Intelligent Speed Limit Assist and
Recirculation Mode Plus functions, enhanced graphics for the Augmented Reality
navigation map mode, updated icons for ADAS, additional unlock buttons at the
rear doors (previously only for locking), better-integrated cupholders for the
rear passengers, and an extra storage compartment in the second-row armrest.
The 2022 GV80 is available in 10 exterior
colors including seven gloss shades for all trims and three matte colors
exclusively for the Luxury Package. New for 2022 is the Barossa Burgundy gloss
shade borrowed from the GV70. The base price for the Genesis GV80 in Australia
is AUD$ 92,000 (US$ 66,118), referring to the rear-wheel drive variant with the
turbocharged 2.5-liter petrol engine.
