Luxury with a British flair
2025 Genesis GV80 3.5T isn’t a Bentley, but it is a gratifying way to travel CASEY WILLIAMS | Auto Reviewer AutoCasey@AOL.com Many of us would love to drive a Bentley Bentayga luxury crossover, but virtually none of us will ever rise to a station in life where we can afford one.
Its big mesh grille, gleaming headlamps, chiseled bodysides and giant wheels convey a sense of presence and potential. But, while I completely get it is no Bentley, the 2025 Genesis GV80 has just enough of a touch of that panache to make you feel and look special.
It is clearly a Genesis, with its large chrome mesh grille flanked by more chrome and four strands of tiny LED headlamps. The side view presents a strong shoulderline, gently sloping roof, a sweep of chrome to break up the lower bodysides and upturned rear window — all planted over 22-inch wheels. ……………….. 2025 Genesis GV80 3.5T Prestige Five-passenger, AWD Crossover Powertrain: 3.5-liter TTV6, 8-spd Output: 375hp/391 lb.-ft. Suspension f/r: Elect Ind/Ind Wheels f/r: 22-inch/22-inch alloy Brakes f/r: disc/disc Fuel economy city/hwy: 16/22-MPG Assembly: Ulsan, Korea Base/as-tested price: $57,700/$81,300 Likes • Prestige style • OLED screen • Twin-turbo V6 Dislikes • Twin dials • Faux vents • Gets pricey ………………..
Faux front fender vents hint at The Old World but are not the best work of Genesis’ talented designers. A wide concave plaque across the foot-operated hatch connects the GV80 to other Genesis models with thin lighting elements and GENESIS spelled in chrome.
