Genesis has the GV80 on display at the
Studio Sydney and Parramatta Test Drive Center in Australia ahead of the
model’s local launch that’s set for October. When it finally goes on sale, the
brand’s first SUV will be offered in four versions, with rear- or all-wheel
drive, three powertrains, seating for five or seven and the optional Luxury
Package. Pricing will start at AU$ 90,600 (US$ 65,532) for the base 2.5T, which
packs a 300 HP and 422 Nm turbo-four petrol
engine hooked up to an 8-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive.
Standard gear across the range includes
the 14.5-inch infotainment system, leather upholstery, wood trim, panoramic
sunroof, electric tailgate, 20-inch alloy wheels and a generous host of safety
systems, from the blind spot monitor to the lane keep assist, safe exit assist,
smart cruise control and surround view monitor. The 2.5T AWD adds an all-wheel
drive system and increases the number of seats from five to seven with the
addition of a third row. This variant will set buyers back at least AU$ 95,600
(US$ 69,148).
The 3.0D AWD brings a straight-six
turbodiesel with 273 HP and 588 Nm and is priced
from AU$ 103,600 (US$ 74,935), whereas the 3.5T AWD packs the new 3.5-liter V6
turbocharged petrol unit that puts out 374 HP and 530 Nm and has a AU$ 108,600 (US$ 78,551) starting price. The two flagship
models add an adaptive suspension, electro-mechanical limited-slip differential
and 22-inch alloy wheels shod in 265/40 Michelin tires.
The entire GV80 range can be enhanced with
matte paint finishes (from AU$ 2,000 – US$ 1,447), and the AU$ 10,000 (US$ 7,233)
Luxury Package that features a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, Nappa
leather, three-zone climate control, 18-way power adjustable driver’s seat with
massage function, soft-close doors and additional active safety systems.
