2025 Genesis GV80

If you still have a hard time taking Genesis seriously as a luxury brand, the GV80 is your sign to get with the times. This midsize SUV doesn't just match longstanding luxury brands in feature content; it equals them in feel, fit and finish. The leather is supple, the wood trim feels solid, and the design is striking inside and out. And for 2025, Genesis has spun off an in-vogue coupe model of the GV80, which we review separately. The GV80 feels like a party Genesis is throwing to celebrate its arrival.

Even the most advanced suspensions are usually reactive, meaning the tire rolls over a bump or dip and the spring and damper move accordingly. The GV80's available Electronically Controlled Suspension with Road Preview, however, is a proactive system. It uses a camera to scan the road ahead, spotting surface irregularities and preparing the suspension at the appropriate wheels. Say you drive over a pothole with the passenger-side tires. The GV80 can individually soften the spring at each corner just before it encounters the pothole, allowing the wheel to glide over it with less of a jolt transmitted to the cabin. It's a trick bit of tech that is becoming more common on luxury flagships but is still rare at the GV80's price point.

Shoppers looking for a midsize luxury SUV have to sift through an embarrassment of solid choices. The Mercedes-Benz GLE and BMW X5 are among the best all-around entries, while buyers with some financial flexibility looking for something a little more athletic should check out the Porsche Cayenne. For enthusiasts at the rugged end of the spectrum, the Land Rover Defender is available in a bewildering number of configurations, one of which will surely meet your needs and budget.

The 2025 Genesis GV80 is a midsize luxury SUV available in five trim levels: Standard, Base, Select, Advanced and Prestige. There are two engine options: 2.5T models are powered by a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder that makes 300 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque, while 3.5T trims get a turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 generating 375 horsepower and 391 lb-ft. Both engines are paired exclusively with an eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. The Standard, Base and Select trims are only available with the four-cylinder, while buyers of the Advanced and Prestige can choose either engine. Keep reading for a rundown of the most significant features that come on each trim level.