The Genesis GV70 vs. GV80: Choose Your Luxury Ride

If you’re looking to upgrade your driving experience, you might want to start at a Genesis dealership. The GV70 and GV80 are luxury SUVs that offer a blend of performance, features, and utility. But how do you know which of these is best for you? They are very similar expect for size and class. So, take a look at what you can get with each.

A Powertrain Lineup You Don’t Want to Miss

Whether you choose the smaller GV70 or the larger GV80, you get a choice of engines. It starts with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 300 horsepower, but if you’re looking for some extra pep in your step, the available V-6 develops 375 horsepower.
The GV70’s smaller size makes it just slightly quicker than the GV80 with a zero to 60 mph time of 5.0 seconds with the V-6 engine, while the GV80 takes 5.3 seconds to get there. Both of these Genesis models come standard with all-wheel drive.

Cabin Spaces You’ll Love to Ride In

Once you get inside the GV70 or the GV80 you won’t want to get out. They both have two rows of seats and room for up to five people, but the larger GV80 is available with a third row. Simulated leather upholstery covers the seats in both Genesis models. Choosing the GV80 gives you some extra standard features such as four-way power lumbar support for both the driver and front-seat passenger, and the memory settings with Smart Posture Care come standard. These are available in the GV70 if you step up to one of the higher-end trims, but they don’t come standard.

A Tech-Lovers Dream

You’ll have the latest technology at your fingertips in the GV70 with its 14.5-inch touchscreen display and 8-inch customizable digital gauge cluster. The GV80 raises the tech bar with an available 27-inch OLED display that combines the 14.5-inch touchscreen with the 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster.
Both models offer a Wi-Fi hotspot making it easy to access the internet when you need to, and they have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto along with a voice recognition system. Need directions? No problem. The integrated navigation system will get you where you need to go.

Safety That Protects on All Sides

Is safety on your mind when you get behind the wheel? You can relax in either the GV7 or GV80 because they come equipped with system to keep you alert and help avoid accidents.
Systems such as forward collision mitigation with automatic braking, adaptive cruise control, and lane-keep assist are designed to make driving more enjoyable and less stressful, even when you’re in heavy traffic. Did you miss that car in your blind spot? No problem. Your Genesis has blind-spot intervention. It will steer you back into your lane if you try to make a switch when someone is in your blind spot.
If you want to impress your friends, use the remote parking assist system. It turns your key fob or phone into a remote that you can use to park the SUV in a tight spot while you stand nearby.