{"id":2799,"date":"2025-09-08T08:11:48","date_gmt":"2025-09-07T22:11:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/?p=2799"},"modified":"2025-08-29T18:16:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T08:16:54","slug":"review-2025-genesis-gv80","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/review-2025-genesis-gv80\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: 2025 GENESIS GV80"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>2025 GENESIS GV80<\/strong> arrives in Australia with the swagger of a newcomer that already knows the room. It looks expensive, feels plush, and has the right numbers to back it up. Genesis has simplified the range, sharpened the styling, and packed in a mountain of kit, so the <strong>GV80<\/strong> now plays confidently in the same conversation as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/bmw-x5\"><strong>BMW X5<\/strong><\/a> and <strong>Mercedes-Benz GLE<\/strong>. It is not trying to be loud. It is trying to be convincing, and most of the time it succeeds.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"529\">Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"836\"><strong data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"539\">Pros:<\/strong> Silky twin-turbo V6, serene cabin, generous standard equipment that rivals charge extra for, handsome <strong>Genesis GV80<\/strong> exterior design that looks premium without shouting, impressive Genesis GV80 technology including a huge OLED display and Bang &amp; Olufsen audio.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"1098\"><strong data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"847\">Cons:<\/strong> No diesel or 4-cyl options anymore, brand cachet still building in Australia, ANCAP star rating from earlier variants does not carry to the current 3.5-litre V6 models, dealer network is smaller than the Germans.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1124\">How Much Does It Cost?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1517\">Pricing in Australia now starts at <strong data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1172\">$130,000<\/strong> before on-road costs for the seven-seat <strong>GV80<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1231\">$133,300<\/strong> for the six-seat version with captain\u2019s chairs, and <strong data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1296\">$136,000<\/strong> for the swoopy GV80 Coupe. Genesis folded the old Luxury Package in as standard, which explains the higher entry point and also why spec levels feel generous straight out of the box.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\">Features and Benefits<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"160\">A calm, elegant <strong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"68\">Genesis GV80 interior<\/strong> built around a crisp <strong data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"106\">27-inch OLED<\/strong> display that combines instruments and infotainment.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"299\"><strong data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"192\">18-speaker Bang &amp; Olufsen<\/strong> audio, <strong data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"217\">Nappa leather<\/strong>, ventilated and massaging front seats, heated second row, and soft-close doors.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"431\">Smart touches that feel genuinely useful: <strong data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"372\">digital rear-view mirror<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"395\">fingerprint start<\/strong>, and a <strong data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"411\">UV-C<\/strong> sanitising cubby.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"572\"><strong data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"461\">Genesis GV80 technology<\/strong> includes over-the-air updates and <strong data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"527\">Remote Smart Parking Assist<\/strong>, so convenience keeps improving over time.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"681\">Space and flexibility with six or seven seats, plus a quiet cabin that suits long Australian road trips.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"2941\">Safety<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2942\" data-end=\"3543\">The <strong>GV80<\/strong> launched with a <strong data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"2986\">five-star ANCAP<\/strong> score on earlier petrol and diesel variants, but the 2025 3.5-litre V6 models are <strong data-start=\"3069\" data-end=\"3090\">currently unrated<\/strong> under ANCAP. That sounds scarier than it is. The hardware list is exhaustive: AEB with junction assist and evasive steering, Highway Driving Assist with lane centring, Blind-Spot View Monitor, Rear Cross-Traffic Assist, Safe Exit Assist, driver attention monitoring, and a full airbag suite including a centre airbag. The tech reads like a checklist for <strong data-start=\"3445\" data-end=\"3465\">luxury SUVs 2025<\/strong> and it matches or beats the class norm.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3545\" data-end=\"3560\">Running Costs<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3561\" data-end=\"4195\">Official combined fuel use is <strong data-start=\"3591\" data-end=\"3608\">11.7 L\/100 km<\/strong>, and the V6 requires <strong data-start=\"3630\" data-end=\"3640\">95 RON<\/strong>. There is an <strong data-start=\"3654\" data-end=\"3666\">80-litre<\/strong> tank, so country runs will be easy on the bladder. Towing is rated at <strong data-start=\"3737\" data-end=\"3755\">2,722 kg braked<\/strong>, which covers most family vans and medium boats. Warranty is <strong data-start=\"3817\" data-end=\"3853\">five years, unlimited kilometres<\/strong>, with <strong data-start=\"3860\" data-end=\"3924\">five years or 50,000 km of complimentary scheduled servicing<\/strong> and roadside assistance that extends to <strong data-start=\"3965\" data-end=\"3977\">10 years<\/strong> if you keep servicing with Genesis. There is also the <strong data-start=\"4032\" data-end=\"4050\">Genesis To You<\/strong> valet pickup within 70 km of Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane CBDs, which takes the sting out of service day.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4197\" data-end=\"4228\">Comparison To Its Competitors<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4229\" data-end=\"5089\">Genesis positions the <strong>GV80<\/strong> directly against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/bmw-x5\"><strong data-start=\"4273\" data-end=\"4283\">BMW X5<\/strong><\/a> and <strong data-start=\"4288\" data-end=\"4309\">Mercedes-Benz GLE<\/strong>, with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/audi-q7\"><strong data-start=\"4320\" data-end=\"4331\">Audi Q7<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/lexus-rx350\"><strong data-start=\"4333\" data-end=\"4345\">Lexus RX<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/volvo-xc90\"><strong data-start=\"4351\" data-end=\"4365\">Volvo XC90<\/strong><\/a> also firmly in the crosshairs. Where the <strong>GV80<\/strong> hits hardest is value for money and spec density. Items like massaging seats, high-end audio, and advanced driver assists are standard here, while many rivals make you chase option packs. Dynamically, the <strong>GV80<\/strong> favours calm and polish over track-day vibes. The steering is measured, the ride is composed, and the cabin stays quiet on coarse chip. An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/bmw-x5\"><strong>X5<\/strong><\/a> still feels sportier in the bends, and the <strong>GLE<\/strong> carries a deeper brand aura, but the Genesis narrows the gap with craftsmanship and a clean, modern <strong data-start=\"4911\" data-end=\"4943\">Genesis GV80 exterior design<\/strong>. If you prize serenity and specification, the <strong>GV80<\/strong> is a savvy alternative in the <strong data-start=\"5025\" data-end=\"5045\">luxury SUVs 2025<\/strong> club.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4229\" data-end=\"5089\">2025 Genesis GV80 Long-Term Review: Soft-Close Doors, Thoughtful Interior, Refined Drive<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Genesis GV80 Review | 4 Month Test Drive\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1Q135qJHcJk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5091\" data-end=\"5103\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5104\" data-end=\"5477\">If you want the look and feel of a six-figure European SUV without the ritual of the options list, the <strong data-start=\"5207\" data-end=\"5228\">2025 Genesis GV80 <\/strong>is a bullseye. The engine is strong, the cabin is properly lush, and the tech story is current rather than trendy for trend\u2019s sake. The badge may not carry decades of baggage, which in this case is a feature. It lets the <strong>GV80<\/strong> win you over on merit.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5479\" data-end=\"5497\">Rating: 8.7\/10<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5498\" data-end=\"5841\">The <strong>GV80<\/strong> blends performance, comfort, and specification in a way that makes sense for Australian buyers. It loses a little ground on brand pull and ANCAP carry-over, yet it stands out for its smart pricing and the way it prioritises the experience in the seat rather than the spec sheet alone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2025 GENESIS GV80 arrives in Australia with the swagger of a newcomer that already knows the room. It looks expensive, feels plush, and has the right numbers to back it up. 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