The GV80 Gives Genesis a Fighting Chance in the Ever-Growing Luxury Segment

2020 Genesis GV80

and later on in 2020 for the rest of the world

Set to go on sale in Korea in Jan 2020

The GV80 represents the chance that Genesis needs to take its next step forward

The interior is layered with nice leather

And that unique two-spoke steering wheel is pretty unique

The infotainment display is nowhere near as large as the concept's, though

And the center console feels like a missed opportunity for a much-larger screen

At launch, a 3.0-liter Turbodiesel will be the primary engine choice

and it's good for 278 horsepower and 434 pound-feet of torque

Later on, two gasoline engines will be introduced

including a 304-horsepower four-cylinder

and a 380-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6

That V-6 is said to offer a 5.7-second sprint to 60 mph

The GV80 is predominately a RWD vehicle

but all-wheel-drive is an option

It even has an electronically controlled limited slip differential

There's no word on pricing yet

But South Korean pricing should be available shortly

We expect to hear more about the GV80 for the U.S. Market

By Mid-2020