Introduction to the 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe
The 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe is a stylish luxury SUV that turns heads with its unique design. By modifying the standard GV80’s roofline and adding a ducktail spoiler, Genesis has created a vehicle that looks like it should come with a quarter-million-dollar price tag. However, its performance doesn’t quite live up to its lofty appearance.
Design and Features
The GV80 Coupe’s design is undoubtedly its strongest aspect. It improves upon the already handsome GV80 by giving it a sportier look, particularly with its new taillights and rear spoiler. The interior is equally impressive, maintaining the standard GV80’s excellence with additions like a sportier steering wheel and carbon fiber trim. The cabin is comfortable, with superb materials and a design that stands out in a crowded luxury SUV market.
Performance and Driving Experience
The GV80 Coupe is available with a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 engine, which is standard, and an ‘E-Supercharged’ version of this engine for enhanced performance. The E-Supercharged model produces 409 horsepower and 405 lb-ft of torque, capable of reaching 60 mph in 5.2 seconds. While this is respectable, it doesn’t particularly stand out in its class. The driving experience is characterized by its silky smoothness and luxurious feel, but it lacks the sportiness one might expect from a ‘Coupe’ variant.
The vehicle’s handling is perhaps its weakest link. It doesn’t have the precision and immediacy of some of its competitors, such as the BMW X6 or Porsche Cayenne Coupe. Additionally, the ride can be somewhat choppy, especially on rough pavement, which is exacerbated by its 22-inch wheels.
Conclusion
The 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe is a car that is close to being truly special but falls short due to its compromised driving dynamics. Its stunning design and luxurious interior are significant positives, but the lack of ultimate precision in its handling and its somewhat choppy ride are notable drawbacks. Genesis needs to decide whether to focus on stylish comfort or sportier performance to elevate this vehicle to its full potential.
Specifications
- Base Price (as tested): $87,200 ($88,630 with options)
- Powertrain: 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 with 48V e-Supercharger | 8-speed automatic | all-wheel drive
- Horsepower: 409 @ 5,800 rpm
- Torque: 405 lb-ft @ 1,300-4,500 rpm
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Cargo Volume: 30.3 cubic feet behind second row | 62.1 cubic feet behind first row
The GV80 Coupe is a stylish and luxurious SUV with a powerful engine, but its performance doesn’t entirely match its appearance. It’s a worthy consideration in the luxury SUV market, though it could be better with more focus on its driving dynamics.
