2022 Genesis GV80 Reviews, Pricing & Specs

The Genesis GV80, the largest SUV in the luxury automaker's lineup, gets two new trims for the 2022 model year.

The Genesis GV80 is classified as a mid-size crossover, but it’s the largest luxury SUV in the Genesis lineup. The GV80 is in its first generation, launched in the 2020 calendar year as a 2021 model. It competes with other premium and luxury mid-sized SUVs like the Audi Q5, the BMW X5, and the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class.

The 2022 Genesis GV80 is a front-engined crossover that comes standard in rear-wheel drive (RWD) configuration, though all-wheel drive (AWD) is available on the base trim and standard on the higher ones.

The Genesis GV80’s base engine is a 2.5-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder that makes 300 hp and 311 lb-ft of torque. The GV80 is also available with a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter direct-injection V6, which delivers 375 hp and 391 lb-ft of torque. Regardless of the engine, the GV80 is equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

GV80s with the four-cylinder engine are designated “2.5T.” This powertrain comes in base, Advanced, and Prestige trims. The “3.5T” designation indicates models with the V6; these are available in base, Advanced, Prestige, Prestige Matte, and Prestige Signature trims.

With the smaller engine and RWD, the Genesis GV80 is rated by the EPA to get 21 miles per gallon city, 25 highway, and 23 combined. With the larger engine and AWD, those numbers drop to 18 city, 23 highway, and 20 combined.

In general, the GV80 is a carryover model for the 2022 model year, though there are a handful of changes. Genesis has introduced a new top trim, Prestige Signature, to the lineup: It cuts seating capacity by one but upgrades the rear seats to six-way power-adjustable captain’s chairs. The GV80 also gets a new Prestige Matte trim, which swaps out glossy exterior fittings for matte versions.

The new top-of-the-line Prestige Signature adds a second wireless charging pad to accommodate passengers in the rear seats, but the entire lineup is well-equipped with a standard 14.5-inch touchscreen. A 12-speaker sound system is standard, though higher trims come with a 21-speaker Lexicon surround-sound system. As is true of some other Genesis (and Hyundai) products, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are only available in wired form, not wireless, for the 2022 GV80.

The GV80 is otherwise well-equipped, with a configurable 14.5-inch HD screen, standard navigation, and three years of complimentary Genesis Connected Services. A head-up display is standard on higher trims, and the top trims come with a 12.3-inch 3D digital instrument cluster.

The 2022 Genesis GV80 starts at $50,200 for the base 2.5T trim with RWD. The base 3.5T, which comes standard with AWD, starts at $60,600 and goes up to $77,200 for the 3.5T Prestige Signature trim.