Genesis is one of the few luxury brands without a
crossover, but that’s about to change as Carscoops spy photographers have caught the GV80
undergoing testing in the Alps. Previewed by the GV80 concept, the production model has a bold front
fascia with a shield-like grille that is flanked by quad headlights. Further
below, we can see a wide lower intake and two vertical intakes at the outside
edges.
Moving further back, there’s rounded bodywork and a
rakish windscreen. The crossover has also been equipped with massive five-spoke
alloy wheels and a gently sloping roof. The rear of the GV80 is heavily
disguised, but the model features huge fake exhaust tips. We can also get a
glimpse of the taillights, but their design is hard to make out.
Spy photographers didn’t get close enough to snap
interior pictures, but the cabin will have a two-spoke steering wheel, a
widescreen infotainment system and slender air vents. Drivers will also find
metallic accents and new switchgear on the center console.
Genesis hasn’t said much about the crossover, but it
likely won’t be offered with a V8 engine. The upcoming G80 won’t have a V8 and there won’t be an evolution of their current
5.0-liter V8 that produces up to 420 hp and 519 Nm of torque.
This means the crossover could be powered by a
twin-turbo 3.3-liter V6 that develops 365 hp and 509 Nm of torque. That remains
unconfirmed, but we shouldn’t have to wait much longer to find out as the GV80
is expected to be unveiled late this year or early next year.
