And we didn't need to use some imaginary curve like value to make that happen. MARK TAKAHASHI: Number one baby! We named the GLE the Edmunds Top Luxury SUV in 2020, 2021, and as we're shooting this remains the best mid-sized luxury SUV you can get today. In our estimation, Genesis needs to prove it can deliver on that front before we consider this a true competitor to these members of luxury SUV royalty. So for that reason we'll be viewing the GV80 through more of a value focused lens than we do with the X5 and the GLE. This is a seriously impressive debut but here's an important note, value is still a core component of the Genesis strategy. And if you opt for the very top trim, it comes with three rows. Under the skin you get a standard turbocharged four cylinder engine or an optional twin turbo V6 like this one. And best of all, these long lines accentuate its length and that makes it look graceful on the road. It has a bold face, flashy accents, and a duck-tail rear. We want to buy your car, yeah that one.Ĭan we take a moment to appreciate what Genesis is offering from an aesthetic standpoint? In a class that can often feel stale the GV80 is definitely not. To get a cash offer on the car in your driveway, yeah that one, go to /sellmycar. And don't forget to hit subscribe so you can see all of our organic, grass-fed videos. Before we dive in click that Like button very luxuriously. RYAN ZUMMALLEN: OK this might be harder than I thought. MARK TAKAHASHI: I'm a man of style and distinction with more culture than yogurt so no, I don't think I need to. The big question is, does any of that mean luxury buyers will like it? It has space, it has power, it has style. Today we're matching their X5 and GLE against a promising rookie. Two true benchmarks when it comes to luxury crossovers. And then of course, there's BMW and Mercedes. It seems like everybody wants to get their hands on an SUV from Lexus or Audi or Land Rover. RYAN ZUMMALLEN: Luxury sales are booming right now. Heated and ventilated second-row captain's chairs with power adjustments (four-passenger seating).Soft-close doors (catch as they're being closed and gently pull shut)Īdds these features to the 3.5T Prestige:.Power-adjustable second-row outboard seats with ventilation.Reverts back to five-passenger seating but gains: Gets you the features of the 2.5T Advanced AWD but with: Has the same features as the 2.5T Standard AWD but with: Upgraded front seats with additional adjustments.Adaptive suspension (can improve the GV80's ride quality and handling capability).Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention).Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the GV80 and its surroundings for tight parking situations).Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot).Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse).Lane keeping assistance (steers the GV80 back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker).Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios).Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the GV80 and the car in front).Digital key (allows you to use your phone as the vehicle's key).Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration.300-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine.But some rival SUVs have limits of more than 7,000 pounds. Planning on hauling stuff? The GV80's 6,000-pound maximum towing when properly equipped is respectable and good enough for small travel trailers and recreational toys. The small bonus storage area underneath the center console can be useful. But the door pockets are tiny, and plugging your phone in to access Apple CarPlay or Android Auto creates a mess of wires up front. Up front, storage for personal effects is better than in the average luxury SUV. Underfloor storage in the cargo area is limited, but you can store the luggage cover here when it's not in use. However, we noticed in our testing that if you've inadvertently got the second-row seatbacks reclined too far back, the third-row seats will get stuck on them halfway down in their folding cycle. Power-folding/unfolding third-row seats are one touch too. The second row has a 40/20/40-split configuration and can fold flat at the touch of a button. How’s the storage? The GV80's cargo area is wide and accessible.
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