2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe First Drive Review: Maximum Style, Maximum Fun

The 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe is an all-new automobile that expands the GV80 lineup. It sits alongside the GV80 SUV, which was refreshed earlier this 12 months, however as its title implies, this can be a coupe model of that SUV with a fastback roofline for the glossy, sporty styling shoppers need. Along with what the SUV will get, the coupe additionally contains distinctive inside trims and paint colours together with sportier seats.

However in contrast to the SUV, the GV80 Coupe has solely two rows with seating for 5, because of its sloped roof. On the plus facet, it positive factors the choice for a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine with a 48-volt supercharger that delivers 409 horsepower. If efficiency is your precedence, then that is the model of the GV80 for you.

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What’s New: The Coupe Is All-New, However the GV80 Is Not

Technically, every part about this mannequin is new. We are saying technically, as a result of there’s a GV80 SUV, which obtained a refresh this 12 months. The 2 look quite a bit alike from the entrance and share the identical 27-inch infotainment display, heart console, and even one engine, however there are massive variations, too. The Coupe is a brand new search for Genesis, and actually pushes the corporate out of its consolation zone. However removed from being a adverse expertise, this has been train for the corporate.

“We’re not terrified of something.”

– Jarred Pellat, Senior Group Supervisor, PR & Communications, Genesis Motor North America

The GV80 Coupe has 4 hanging inside themes that add good shade, proper right down to the seatbelts. There are additionally closely bolstered sport seats which are surprisingly comfy as they hug you within the corners. Most noticeably, the again has that sloped fastback roofline that fully adjustments its character and makes the GV80 Coupe a novel automobile unto itself. Lastly, and maybe the largest distinction, is the obtainable supercharged engine that ups the efficiency issue of the Coupe – considerably.

Inside: Two Rows As an alternative Of Three

The SUV model presents as much as three rows, albeit with a really small third row, however the Coupe is two-row solely. It’s apparent why, while you have a look at that sloped roof. It cuts into rear headroom an excessive amount of to make a 3rd row viable. That’s okay, as a result of those that need extra conventional SUV styling can stick to the GV80 SUV, get the non-obligatory third row, and go about their enterprise. There’s additionally much less cargo room within the Coupe, and barely much less headroom within the again row – in any other case, inside dimensions are the identical.

The Coupe has distinctive contoured sports activities seats which are surprisingly comfy. They’re closely bolstered, nonetheless, so bigger adults could discover them a bit cosy. We cherished them on our lengthy day of driving outdoors Minneapolis. They’re actually eye-catching with obtainable shade mixtures, together with Ultramarine Blue with Orange stitching and Obsidian Black/Sevilla Crimson that make the GV80 Coupe really feel extra premium. Whereas the GV80 SUV is all refined magnificence, the Coupe has somewhat little bit of enjoyable with extra of a efficiency automotive vibe

Exterior: Luxurious {Car} In The Entrance, Efficiency {Car} In The Again

Exterior, the entrance mimics the GV80 SUV, though there are slight variations in case you evaluate the 2 side-by-side. You additionally get smoky chrome accents for the Coupe as a substitute of vibrant chrome, however the massive variations are within the again. Taken in profile, the fastback makes the Coupe appear like extra of a efficiency automobile. It even will get sporty quad tailpipes which are actual, not simply added on for appears. It appears each bit the efficiency automobile, and it backs that up with what’s underneath the hood.

Powertrain: Two Obtainable Engines, However The e-SC Is The One You Need

There’s a alternative of two engines for the GV80 Coupe. The bottom engine is a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 with 375 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of torque paired to an eight-speed automated transmission, which is the highest engine providing within the SUV. Within the Coupe, that’s simply the place to begin. It additionally presents a 3.5-liter V6 with a 48-volt e-Supercharger. This ups the numbers to 409 hp with 405 lb-ft of torque, and it’s most undoubtedly our choose of the lot.

Not solely does it add energy, it provides options. It has launch management, a Sport+ drive mode, and braking with two obtainable settings. The bottom engine is simply superb, though we drove it solely on the SUV. We doubt it’s going to allow you to down within the Coupe, however if you’d like efficiency, go together with the efficiency engine.

Driving Impressions: Efficiency For The Driver, Luxurious For Everybody

We spent our time with the extra highly effective supercharged engine and completely loved our day of driving. On the freeway, a heavy foot on the gasoline shortly had the GV80 Coupe on the velocity restrict with aggressive acceleration. Particularly in Sport+ mode, this drives and feels like a efficiency coupe proper right down to the transmission shifts. On facet roads, it was equally enjoyable with crisp steering that made it simple to take by way of turns and a well-mannered suspension system saved the GV80 Coupe from getting unwieldy.

The game seats have been incredible. We discover this may be tough as making seats which have robust help with heavy bolstering is nice for extra spirited driving however may be tiring and uncomfortable on longer drives. We spent hours behind the wheel and had no complaints. Even the trip struck a steadiness between the consolation and ease of a luxurious automotive and the efficiency and aggression of a efficiency automotive. It is a step up from the GV80 SUV, which already impressed us.

Pricing And Verdict: Efficiency And Standout Model Not like The Different Guys

The GV80 Coupe is obtainable in simply two trims. The three.5T begins at $79,950 with the bottom engine, whereas the three.5 e-Supercharger provides the extra highly effective engine at a worth of $85,750. These costs exclude vacation spot prices of $1,350. It is a greater worth level than the SUV, however the Coupe additionally begins with a better stage of efficiency and options. Whereas this will put the GV80 Coupe out of attain for a lot of consumers, it’s competitively priced with different luxurious SUVs.

It is a distinctive proposition. Not solely in that it’s an up-and-coming luxurious model that can completely have folks asking what you’re driving, however in its steadiness between luxurious and efficiency. It has a stupendous and comfy inside with room for 5, however the heart of all of it is most undoubtedly the driving force. Most notably in how enjoyable it’s to drive. Passengers will probably be comfy, however the driver has the enjoyment of being behind the wheel. It allows you to be a accountable grownup with room for everybody with out giving up the enjoyable of driving. And for this reason we just like the GV80 Coupe.

There may be robust competitors from luxurious manufacturers like BMW and Mercedes-Benz that supply their very own efficiency coupes. The X6 has way more obtainable energy, however at a better worth. The AMG GLC Coupe additionally beats it on energy, however each focus arduous in that course, and that’s not for each driver. The Genesis GV80 Coupe blends all of the type, consolation, and attraction of a luxurious automobile with a heavy dose of efficiency that makes it a worthy contender. And, the model’s technique of limiting gross sales numbers – which is evidenced by the “restricted numbers obtainable” message on their shopper web site – will seemingly enhance the attraction of exellent Genesis merchandise like this, much more.