Genesis GV80 review: A budget Bentayga!
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- Опубліковано 16 тра 2024
- Meet the new Genesis GV80!
It’s a posh, luxurious 7-seater that is looking to go toe-to-toe with market leaders such as the Mercedes GLS and Audi SQ7! The question is, can this Korean SUV display the German market leaders?
Well, let’s take a look at what you get for your money. It certainly looks the part from the outside, with a smart split taillight design and roof spoiler around the back, through to a huge grille up front. In fact, we’re pretty sure the Genesis designers borrowed a bit from the Bentley Bentayga… But then again, that’s no bad thing!
The quality continues on the inside, with soft-touch materials throughout the cabin. Premium models such as the one we have here come with wood effect trim as well, which if anything reminds us of the BMW iX! It also comes with a set of digital dials, although the quality isn’t that great.
One area where the GV80 is let down is the choice of engines, where you only have one petrol and one diesel to choose from. The petrol’s a 2.5-litre 4-cylinder turbo that can produce 304hp, so if you’re looking for a bit more power from a 7-seater, you may want to look elsewhere.
The Genesis GV80 comes in at £60,000, rising up to around £78,000 for top-of-the-range models. So what do you think - is it worth it? Stick with Mat and see for yourself!
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:38 Exterior Design
02:44 Interior
06:41 Back Seats
10:52 Boot
13:02 5 Annoying Things
14:51 5 Good Things
16:16 Engine
16:53 Town Driving
18:47 Motorway Driving
20:15 Twisty Road Driving
21:36 0-60mph
22:09 Verdict
Configure a Genesis GV80: bit.ly/Configure-Your-GV80
Mat’s alternative SUV choice: bit.ly/Mats-GV80-Alternative
Mercedes GLS review: bit.ly/Mercedes-GLS-Review-2023
Audi SQ7 review: bit.ly/Audi-SQ7-Review-2023
BMW X5 review: bit.ly/BMW-X5-Review-2023 - Авто та транспорт
Would you choose a Genesis over an Audi, BMW or Mercedes? 🤔
Why not
No genesis doesnot mean buisness it has got no presence
no all of these crossovers suck
Genesis
NO
Fun little fact, the genesis gv80 was designed by the same person who designed the bentayga hence why it has so much ressemblance
No question of it Kia/Hyundai have played an absolute blinder poaching employees from upmarket manufacturers
yeah and he's Korean
No, it looks like a bentayga because they asked for it, if they asked to make a completely different car it would be completely different.
I think overall the Genesis lineup is great, but my biggest concern is how well they stand the test of time with build quality and depreciation.
What’s your source there Jedi
Genesis has some hidden gems in their lineup
@@JH-yn4fp But maybe someone who want some budget luxury cars buy this car in Korea.
하지만 유지비가 저렴한 고급차를 사려는 분들도 많이 고르시긴하죠.
True, but I wonder how the interior stands the test of time
@@real_carwowscam
Give it 5 years think they'll be better than audi and bmw
@@FijiOnFijiMusic No. Fucking. Shit
Hey Mat. As far as I know the digital drivers display on the GV80 is a 3D setup. So the dials should have been floating midair for you and they clearly were not. Instead you saw low res graphics. I reckon it means the previous driver switched the 3D off which would have left you with half the actual display resolution. Cheers:)
Stan, as far as i am concern, GV80 looked like Ford Expedition.
That's exactly it! Turn off the 3D and its very high res and clear.
@@purwantiallan5089 What has that got to do with a Ford
@@purwantiallan5089I want whatever ford expedition you’re looking at
@@dontknowwhy186 🤣 I was thinking that!
Genesis is just a hidden gem in the luxury car segment, and I'm glad Hyundai has been able to pour a lot of money into the brand to ensure that it's really competitive with the German brands~ They've just been killing it~
Lol
@@sleepyjoescumbag1663 ur laughing but he’s right 💀
Such a meme lol. Just don't get any of their four-cylinders.....oil-burners
@@Sklounst_Actual more like 3.5cyl.
Yeah a Korean car will never be the same as a German car
The reason this car looks like a Bentayga is that the same guy designed both the Bentayga and the GV80. (fun fact: he also designed the C6 Z06.
damn bro actually crazy thank you
Looks nothing like a Bentayga though, front and back looks nothing like it
@@ImranAli-rp4kd haha what planet are you living on?
@@onebig8828 we got a frog eyed car bentayga and rear side has single brake lights, the grills look nothing like it, the bumpers looks nothing like it and the curves and shape of the car is nothing like it, people who know nothing about cars will say it looks the same
@@ImranAli-rp4kd its more like the underpinnings and character lines that make the vehicle "resemble" the bentayga
FACT: A Korean designer named Sangyup Lee designed both the Bentayga and the gv80
Also Luc Donckerwolke. He designed for Audi, Lamborghini and Bentley, before designing for Genesis. He designed the GV80: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luc_Donckerwolke
No it's luk donckywolk
@@genes6043 WOW. I bet they are famous up until that point.
@@saimamouche7123 Hey Saim...anyone ever tell you that you're kinda lame?
@@purwantiallan5089 hey Purwanti...so far, that's the dumbest comment I've read in 2023. Congrats
As someone who works at hyundai I always see and drive these cars and I got to say its impressive how far genesis has come. Very comfy and luxurious
After owning a GV80, 2022, since April22, I boight it new.
Now its more than a year, driven 26k km.
This is the best Bentley to own, maintainance is $zero until 100k km, the car drives wow all time, no noice, full isolation from outside, agressive design.
I used to own a Bentley bentayga 2018 also brand new, but now i confirm, Genesis is way better for cost of ownership and reliability for the next 5-10 yrs.
Well done Genesis❤
Matt is the ryan reynolds in car community
How'd you figure that?
I think it’s bkuz he’s a bit of a clown. But I’m a funny way not like a lame way
@@infadelakainf - I'm a bit of a clown, too, doesn't make me anything like Ryan Reynolds. 😅
Deadpool vibe
@@MrMuz99 He watched movies.
I just bought the GV70 advance trim in the same color combination (Cardiff green ! = almost British Racing Green 😂). 19 inch wheels cuts the road noise and 0-60 with same engine circa 5.6 seconds. Not quite so many features as your GV80 and obviously smaller but at $54,000 a great value luxury proposition. Think of the brand Genesis as equivalent to Lexus, Acura and Infinity but as the new kid on the block has to earn its reputation which takes time .. In the USA, the drivetrain warranty is 10 years ! So far I am very happy with the first 1000 miles .
I bought mine three months ago with just a 1500 miles. The GV70 is an incredible car. I have driven BMW n Mercedes but genesis blew me away.
@@Izmirkitty 게이야 미국시장이 더 중요한거 모르노 ㅋㅋㅋ
한국은.... ㅅㅂ
Genesis Hyundai is a great car for sure. The quality is great same as the German car but cheaper and uses less fuel. We are only winning using this car.
How is the car so far? Any issues?
In North America there is a 3.5 turbo version. It's fast and can tow quite a lot. That is the version I'd consider.
The Genesis offers so much for the price !!
Not reliability though. I’ve owned two Hyundai/Kia products, that being a K5 and a Palisade. They’ve hands down been the most unreliable vehicles I’ve ever owned.
@@sm_flys 😮 I thought they are very reliable.nice to hear feedback from an owner
@@sm_flys Bruh idk what you been doing to your cars lol keep your maintenance up to date they aren't that bad obviously not Toyota reliability but not bad. I've owned a Kia Cadenza for 3 and half years not a single issue so far and I daily drive it also my friend daily drives a 2016 Hyundai sonata again its pretty reliable ngl. These Korean car brands were pretty bad back in the day but not anymore times have changed.
I live in middle east btw so its really hot here still my Cadenza is in top tier condition.
@@Battery-Powered Its a shame because it looked sharp and had a surprisingly luxurious interior for the price, but my 2021 K5 burnt oil like no car I’ve ever owned before. I traded it in for a 2020 Lexus IS. In my opinion the tech isn’t as good, but I know the Lexus will last in the long run.
@@blankspot9902 Maybe they were just lemons, but after buying 2 Kia/Hyundai products that are consistently in the shop, my view on them is ruined. I’ve has friends who have shown interest in cars like the Telluride, and I actively encourage them to not buy them. Some of the biggest pieces of junk I’ve ever driven.
I reviewed one of these recently and was super impressed with it! It looks like a Bentley but has all the kia/hyundai quality of life features that make it great to live with. The audio system blew me away too and I had so many compliments driving it. I think the colour is spot on too. Great review Mat!
Can we see your review?
@@MrMuz99 It’s on my channel 👍🏻
@@ItsDanLatham - Great, thanks!
What about the riding quality and sound insulation compared with the bentayga?
@@ItsDanLatham What about the riding quality and sound insulation compared with the bentayga?
Saw one in person and their G80, they just look so good in person. Stands out fr.
The way he really kept the guy in the front seat crushed had me rolling
Saw these in Abu Dhabi and they are really gorgeous and high quality. Really puts some of the other luxury brands to shame on a value for money perspective.
One of my neighbors here in Abu Dhabi has one, and it's green, looks amazing
Lol it's a Hyundai
@@sleepyjoescumbag1663 what's your point
I'm considering getting one soon, Hyundai always impress me with their high quality cars & reliability, with the best price in the market for what you get, it's putting major brands to real shame, Also there are many amazing Chinese cars that blew everyone out so much with the quality improvement & how well made they've been making their cars
@@sleepyjoescumbag1663 Just like audi & bentley are VWs. Or maybe there's more to a brand than who owns the company... who knows?!
Would have bought one on our last new car purchase 12 months ago - great car, couldn’t get what we wanted before EOFY! Funnily enough, our neighbour bought one at the same time (complete coincidence) and they live theirs… The only 7 seater we could find on short notice was the Kodiaq RS, so went that way with all the options, a tune and money leftover. Happy enough, but the Genesis was a standout!
I really enjoy your reviews. Keep bringing them in.
I do appreciate how you did this video in the snow!! Great stuff 👌
What a stunning looking car, the interior is drop dead gorgeous, very well done Genesis 👏👍😀
Everything you need in a car.
Looks good, enough space, comfort, technique is state of the art (or above), reliable assistants and the price is unbeatable for what you get
Here in Australia, the price was absolutely beatable for me, by the Audi Q7, to get the stuff I wanted. This is partly because Audi discount, whereas Genesis do not.
I live in Korea, and I own 5 series and GV80. GV80 is very good, luxury, quiet car!
So glad youve done this review.
I think Genesis should come to more European countries.
And I should point out that there’s a 3.5-litre V6 for other markets with 380hp.
The Emissions Police won't like that engine......... but I would 😁
@@markarnold8160 The emissions regulations are just bullshit.
I think it’s a shame that engine isn’t sold, considering that there are many vehicles sold in Europe that get worse gas mileage, and gas mileage is a factor for emissions.
@@DaveDVideoMaker agreed
@Dwayne501 Yes? How is that relevant?
I think it will ...seeing czech on the screens all the time :D
Finally! Was looking forward to this review!
'It is literally a Bentlay Bentayga from GTA'. That is so true OMG
In the UK it's only maybe those options for engine but in the U.S. we do get 6 Cyl engine which probably has a higher towing capacity too
I would choose this definitely over any other luxury brands.
Give me a selfi pulla…
Thank you for a very fair review, I see this car has been massively hyped up here in the US but from my personal test drive, I agree with your verdict when compared against the Germans.
Love your reviews. Keep ‘em coming. 👍
Had the chance to sit in a few genesis models in Goodwood this year and I have to say that the interior quality is incredible! Really does hold up against the Germans!
Shame that the G70 Shooting Brake has close to no legroom in the rear though...
Same here, fully agree. Would love one as a daily.
I love separate HVAC controls and rear seat HVAC controls, and thankfully we get the 3.5 Turbo in Australia. I don't think the 4cyl is a bad option at all, but I would probably go the TD or 3.5T.
We don't get the 3.5T V6 where I live in the UK - I wonder why?
@@joshbacon8241 Probably emissions related. Genesis won't want to pay fines for not meeting the UK fleet averages
@@joshbacon8241 not brish but probably u guys have some emissions law restricting that... :)
with a speed limit of 110 or 100 kph world wide except germany autobahn, I dont think I would need a car with 6+ cylinders ever. yes, its fun to drive with roaring v8s and good sounding v6's but, if i want fun, i will get a sports car, not a suv when the most I'm doing is going to coles and costco for weekly shopping and office trips. I think a 2.5 Turbo 4cl with a suv is a great choice since you get all the luxury features of a suv with a mileage of a small hatchback (theoritically)
We get the 3.5T in the U.S. too!
This is a fantastic large SUV , very good for their first try as well. Sat in one at Goodwood, extremely impressed with the interior compared to its rivals .
i'm not a big fan of hyundai cars...
but my niece recently bought this car and i rode in it one day...
i was actually very impressed.
Volkswagen cars are very dull but the Audis and Porsche sharing the same base can be impressive as well😂
Genesis are by far my favourite car manufacturer
Long awaited and long overdue but you've made it worth our wait. Not a hint of badge-snob neither. Great!
The way Mat is reviewing the exterior, it's like a painter trying to bring life to his art work.
💯❤️
One of these lowered slightly with the silver/chrome color matched, debadged, with some nice looking aftermarket wheels would look really really nice.
I love the new editing style and all the new joke bits!!
The GV80 is available with a 3.5 litre Twin Turbo V6 here in Australia. That's a nice thing for us because we miss out on lots of European car options.
Genesis is quickly becoming one of the best!
Not reliability though. I’ve owned two Hyundai/Kia products, that being a K5 and a Palisade. They’ve hands down been the most unreliable vehicles I’ve ever owned.
@@sm_flys hyundai are known for their reliability. Your comments are purely anecdotal
@@mas6726 Nope, not anecdotal. My Hyundai dealership told me that about 15-20% of Palisades between September 2021-September 2022 came back to the dealership with problems. Most common being electrical, and engine problems.
shortlist is more positive than I thought, I expected just a consider. Great
I think the reason for wired CarPlay & Android Auto projection is that it gives more stable connection and better system performance than the ones with wireless solution.
Then again, Hyundai/Genesis/Kia is still working on it. They want to make things work perfectly I guess…
As for the car, it is beautiful to look at inside out. Glad that it still has physical buttons!
I bought the GV80 in April 2022 and couldn't be happier. In Canada, my top-end Prestige model comes with a 3.5L Twin Turbo V6, so loads of power (0-60 in 5.4s), and it feels great to drive. The bad resolution on the speedo might be because it's actually 3D. The only negative about this car is the fuel economy, which is horrendous due to that twin turbo. But otherwise, it has more luxury and bells and whistles than any other competitor.
Hi friend. I am also interesting in this car. Could you please tell, how smooth is its suspension on a rough road ?
@@Azequrmanc Suspension is great, it feels the same as a Mercedes GLE (which I test drove as well). Overall, no complaints on ride quality or anything else, really.
@@kazemshah2156 friend, thank you for your feedback. Could you please tell, is your car with 20" or 22" rims ?
@@Azequrmanc 22" wheels
@@kazemshah2156 thanks for your feedback, friend. I have some more questions also, wiill be gratefull to hear you feedback based on real experience.
1. How do you think, will the 20" rims be much more smoother on rough roads than 22" ? Or there is no matter, as there Electronically Controlled Suspension will make its job well ))
2. Do you have 18 pcs speaker sound system or 21 pcs one ?
3. As you in your recent comment mentioned GLE series MB, i think you will understand my next question well enough. I also was an owner of 2020 GLE and one think was really disturbed me at that car, it was the turbo compressor's sound, it sounds like a diesel motor. Does the GV80 have the same sound in a idle?
This the best looking SUV on the road. Full Stop. Nothing comes even close imo. Amazing review!
💯💯
I have to agree
Seen the family in one of those driving past Chop House East Market Street in Edinburgh last week, looks massive and amazing.
Reviewed it last year and it was great. That said, we get the 3.5-liter turbo V6.
I have just test driven the GV-70 and its awesome, super quality for much lower price. I used to own a Porsche Macan Turbo that was nearly twice the price of the Genesis i test drove and didn't feel any less comfortable driving the car itself. The one i test drove was £45,000 and had lots of boys toys, and if it were to come to Cyprus i would definitely buy one, but i'm told its pretty unlikely that it is going to arrive within the next 5 years. Very sad as i think it would sell very very well in Cyprus.
GV80 comes with a 6 cylinder Turbo, just not in UK apparently
I like this car. It seems to have an invisible touch, yeah. It reaches in, and grabs right hold of my heart.
Perfect design.
You have to set the 3D Digital instrument cluster to 2D mode to have a higher resolution. Press the OK button on the right side of the steering wheel 2 times to quickly change modes 4:26
Nice. I drive GV70 and didn’t know that! Just changed my setting lol
Why are the on-board computer and the warning systems in Czech?! 😄 Although some other features are in English. Didn't know you spoke Czech, Matt... I don't think these big SUVs are produced here in the Huyndai factory in CZ so it's strange that it would come with that setting from the factory OR that a Czech journalist would be driving it before, since it has the steering wheel on the right 🤔
The interface is Czech. It has an English radio, so the text provided by the radio station is English. But that is not related to the car's language.
Bál jsem se, že jsem byl jedinej, kdo to viděl 😅😅
@@janhala1201 Ja som to videl tiez :)
@@janhala1201 taky jsem na to koukal jak tele na vrata
I got into one of these at a car show recently and it was one of the nicest cars there
Excellent video Mat!
I think it's a fair review given how it compares to other SUVs like BMW,..and the like. It's super luxurious in all kinds of ways! The colour is great and so techy. I still wish it had a 6 or 8 cylinder engine than a 4. All in all, it's a great value for that price!!! Great review Matt, thanks a lot!!
Only the base model is a 4 cylinder.
you get a 3.8L Turbo 6 cl in other markets outside EU.
@@Peaceiscoming669 Other markets rarely get better versions so that's cool.
@@Peaceiscoming669 3.5L, not 3.8
They do have those including a 5 litre v8. This is the UK though, those big engines don't sell so I understand why genesis chose this strategy.
In the US, we just purchased the 3.5 liter V6. It's nice and quick but gas mileage is not great. I have a BMW M6 so I know quick. Strange that its not available in the UK. Also, I think you have the white noise feature on the loud setting because ours is very quiet.
Im definitely BUYING IT! ❤️🔥
Both Bentyga and GV80 was designed by Sangyup Lee. Lee also worked in Chevy design team for Camaro prior to that - and also had a brief tint with VW as well.
The Genesis fleet is impressive. Genuine competition for the German brands.
💯💯💯
And Tesla........
Been waiting for Carwow review of this car. Now the GV80 is legit😁
Quality for a reasonable price 👏
I REALLY LIKE THE FACT THAT EDITOR HAS PUT A FRAME OF BENTAYGA FROM THE SIDE PROFILE FOR UNDER THE SIDE MIRRORS
HES SO CREATIVE AINT HE?
Amazing car…I bet that the 3.5L V6 petrol that I have in the US would have impressed Matt. Thanks for the great review.
In the USA, you can get it with a 3.5L twin turbo V6 as well. Seems weird to not have that in all markets
In Australia we also get a 3.5L twin turbo V6 with 279 kw (375hp) & 530nm
I believe it’s a slighty larger displacement engine from the 3.3 TT in the Kia Stinger/Genesis G70
I really want the gv70 but idk about the quality of genesis are they badly built?
Love the GV80 and another great review from you Matt. On the engine choices the diesel would always be my pick but it's a shame the UK doesn't get the other petrol that we do here in Australia and the USA also gets. Its a twin-turbo 3.5 petrol 6 pot and it's stellar, decent on the fuel economy and has great performance.
probably because of emission regulations and EU rules.
Even here in the Middle East, it comes with the TT V6 engine
I knew Matt was going to say the color was amazing since it is green
Display gauges in GV70/80 are slightly pixelated when in 3D. Switching to 2D will give you really sharp graphics.
Just waiting until this hits a market close enough to home be financially viable for purchase. This is by far the best value for money SUV.
Why would you comment this...
It may be worth considering, once its 2 years old at under half new price.
Matt, try a GV70 Electrified - stunning bit of kit. Best of IONIQ 5 & GV80 combined.
He’s already tried the petrol GV70. In that review he talked about the EV GV70
FINALLY THE REVIEW I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!
8:13 The reason why Genesis made this is that I use 220v in Korea! It would have been nice if the plug standard was changed according to the country being exported, but it's a shame
The GV70 is where it's at from a design, handling, and price perspective. Unless you must have 3 rows I'd stick with the GV70.
Oooh Mat…you are the most funny car reviewer ever 😂😂
He's my favourite comedian as well as car reviewer
Wow! That’s totally awesome!
The 2021 G80 3.5T AWD is on my shortlist for when my 2021 K5 lease is up! Some of the most feature rich and reliable cars; they just don't have the brand recognition
I really love it, I like brands that nobody wants. just like to be different.
@@real_carwow01 "lol"
Me too mate, it's great to be different! 👏🏻👏🏻
I'd have this over any German SUV. I've seen these in the metal and the build and feel of these is fantastic. Also for me you don't see them everywhere which is a big thing. This green colour is amazing in real life and there really is a nod to Bentley with that grille and the Bentayga-esque haunches
A very generous looking vehicle inside out
Fineeelyyyy a review of a genesis
I like to think of the GV80 as if Aldi or Lidl built a Bentley Bentayga. Which is no bad thing at all!
allways amazed these videos when its snowing and cars does not have wintertires.
Wow, I really like the snow there!
Genesis is the new Lexus. Reliable, quiet, super comfortable and quite luxurious at a modest discount to established luxury brands. Styling is attractive but not wacky (like Lexus today). Recently had a G80 sedan for a few weeks and was impressed by materials, attention to detail, quiet ride and tech. I would definitely buy a G90 and am waiting for GV90 SUV, which is coming soon.
It’s like Lexus cause they copied Lexus lol.
It’s like Lexus cause they copied Lexus lol.
Not as comfy as Bentley but I think that car drives really good too on any good road surfaces
Yeah.. for 1/3 the price.. the drive is worth it
Totally agree with your verdict
Great review
The way that the Hyundai group went from the worst top gear award into the speed of the murcielago is just insane in under 20 years.
The Genesis is a very nice suv 🚙 but
Let’s be honest no one is cross shopping it with a Bentley Bentayga 😂
I agree it’s all about brand identity and no offense Genesis has none it’s just a Hyundai 😢
Actually a Wall Street billionaire bill Hwang owns a genesis gv80
@@benbixby Absolutely. Lexus is just a Toyota agree?
@@user-hf6nl3wi5h yes a Lexus Is a Toyota product and BMW owns Rolls Royce …
@@benbixby Bugatti is just a VW
Can we all stop and respect matt for shooting a video under falling snow ?
I absolutely love this car, shame we are hamstrung in this country regarding engine choices.
Mat, please review Hyundai Elantra N someday. It’s one of the greatest fun cars Hyundai N has produced.
In the US we get a V6 turbo option without about 360hp. A good tube could probably get it up to 400hp
its beautiful
말은 못알아듣겠지만 특유의 제스처와 목소리톤으로 영상을 보는내내 재밌습니다! 와우
This new Genesis GV80 proves that Genesis Korean engineers are clever at designing cool and futuristic cars!