2021 Genesis GV80
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But isn't that the same as any other Genesis product? A BMW 3-Series fanatic is probably not going to be swayed to a G70; but a non-loyalist that still is cost conscious may be interested in a TTV6 Genesis for the same price as (or less than) a 330; or go with a 2.0T G70 for a substantial discount. My guess is that the pricing will entice people who want an X5 or GLE, but just can't bring themselves to pay top dollar for those vehicles with any options.
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One must also separate the last-generation BMW 3-series fanatics from the newer 3-series fanatics. It is no secret that they are two substantially different products, despite having the same vehicle-ident.
.....especially when Genesis offers as good or better build-quality at the same or lower price.
My guess is that the pricing will entice people who want an X5 or GLE, but just can't bring themselves to pay top dollar for those vehicles with any options.
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The GV70 will be more performance orientated. It should be out by fall. An SUV based on the G70 with 380hp.
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No 5.0L V8 option
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The company released details about the engines and features. Three engines will be offered globally, and only two are bound for the U.S. The first engine available will be a turbocharged 3.0-liter diesel engine making 274 horsepower and 434 pound-feet of torque. You probably guessed that's not the engine coming here.
The other two engines are a 2.5-liter four-cylinder and a 3.5-liter six-cylinder. We're expecting the 2.5-liter to be similar to the turbo one available in the upcoming Hyundai Sonata N-Line, and will probably be shared with the base Genesis G70, too. Output for it should be at least 290 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. The 3.5-liter engine is more mysterious, as Genesis does not have an engine with that displacement available currently. It could be a higher-displacement version of the twin-turbo 3.3-liter V6 offered on the G70, G80 and G90, as well as the Kia Stinger. The 3.3-liter engine makes 365 horsepower and 376 pound-feet of torque. All engines will be paired with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, and probably the same 8-speed automatic used in other Genesis models. All-wheel-drive GV80s in the U.S. will get a rear limited-slip differential.
The other two engines are a 2.5-liter four-cylinder and a 3.5-liter six-cylinder. We're expecting the 2.5-liter to be similar to the turbo one available in the upcoming Hyundai Sonata N-Line, and will probably be shared with the base Genesis G70, too. Output for it should be at least 290 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. The 3.5-liter engine is more mysterious, as Genesis does not have an engine with that displacement available currently. It could be a higher-displacement version of the twin-turbo 3.3-liter V6 offered on the G70, G80 and G90, as well as the Kia Stinger. The 3.3-liter engine makes 365 horsepower and 376 pound-feet of torque. All engines will be paired with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, and probably the same 8-speed automatic used in other Genesis models. All-wheel-drive GV80s in the U.S. will get a rear limited-slip differential.
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No 5.0L V8 option
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Genesis has knocked it out of the park IMO. A great looking vehicle with a ton of features (it can park itself with you out of the vehicle??) at a bargain price for the level of refinement it seems to provide. I love it. I'm having a hard time coming up with one thing I don't like about it.
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But isn't that the same as any other Genesis product? A BMW 3-Series fanatic is probably not going to be swayed to a G70; but a non-loyalist that still is cost conscious may be interested in a TTV6 Genesis for the same price as (or less than) a 330; or go with a 2.0T G70 for a substantial discount. My guess is that the pricing will entice people who want an X5 or GLE, but just can't bring themselves to pay top dollar for those vehicles with any options.
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^^ absolutely agree - I love those turn signals near the front wheel well. This looks like it has great road presence- the longer hood and proportions just look awesome to me. It looks like a lot of CUV's that I really like all mixed together, but has the single best interior and tech out of any of them.