Genesis has introduced the 2021 GV80 in the United States. Looking
virtually identical to its KDM counterpart, the US-spec model resembles like a
baby Bentley Bentayga and will go on sale this summer.
In the United States, two engines will be
available. The company didn’t go into
specifics, but confirmed choices will include a turbocharged 2.5-liter and a
twin-turbo 3.5-liter. While Genesis is playing dumb, the turbocharged
four-cylinder is expected to produce 274 hp and 422 Nm of torque. This should enable
the crossover to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in approximately 6.9
seconds.
Likewise, the twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6
should have 375 hp and 530 Nm of torque. Thanks to the extra power, the dash to 100 km/h)should be cut to just 5.7 seconds.
While Genesis needs the GV80 to be a
success, the company didn’t say much else about the crossover. However, they confirmed it will be offered
with second-row heated, ventilated and power reclining seats as well as Remote
Smart Park Assist. The latter is also
available on the 2020 Hyundai Sonata, so you can tell your friends your luxury
crossover has “Smaht Pahk.”
The US-spec
GV80 should have a 14.5-inch infotainment system, handwriting recognition
technology and augmented reality navigation.
We can also expect advanced noise cancellation technology, an air
purification system and an assortment of driver assistance systems. The latter will likely include Smart Cruise
Control with Machine Learning, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Blind-Spot
Collision Avoidance Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist.
Of course, the million dollar question is
pricing. Genesis models typically offer
pretty good bang for the buck, but there’s no word on how much the model will
cost or how nicely it will come equipped.
