This is the first 2025 luxury sedan to be test driven, a sign that fall is in the air with the arrival of new 2025 vehicles. What a beauty to view and drive the GV80 with a 3.5L twin-turbo V6 engine. This vehicle really sails on the freeway and of course cars and trucks pass no matter what your speed. I attempt to follow the speed limits. There are way too many accidents on Colorado highways with many traced to high-speed driving. And those motorcycles just fly by with a roar, and I pray for their young lives.
This Genesis is an all-gasoline model that averages 19 mpg. I beat that slightly by choosing to drive on the EC mode with occasional dialing to sport and comfort modes. I found that the EC mode had more than enough acceleration.
The interior is soft brown “Nappa” leather with “Matte” wood trim, truly exquisite. The Koreans know how to assembly quality cars in Ulsan, Korea with local engines and transmissions.
The appearance is one of quality with lengthy chrome metal trim flowing below the doors, extending the length of the vehicle. They didn’t spare on luxury or technology in this “Prestige” sedan.
This is a model of the same car where golfer Tiger Woods rolled on a hillside road at a golf tournament in California several years ago. The 12- safety features in this car saved his life where he is now back on the PGA golf circuit once again.
There are so many luxury features from the panoramic sunroof to the 22-inch alloy wheels, and the “Savile Silver” metallic body paint.
Inside, the interior the driver’s seat has a special “Ergo” motion that massages the back. The dash extends with a dial showing larger views of the map and messages. Another dial selects the drive mode of comfort, sport or eco. Still another dial works as the gear shift for drive, and reverse, with paddle shifters to control the eight-speed transmission.
The suspension is electronically controlled, and all the drive features include lane keeping assist and an oval monitor screen that is really a great safety feature for blind spot traffic.
There is a 27” OLED instrument cluster and navigation screen that is controlled by a center console dial that can blaze across the dashboard.
The price includes a bevy of safety and luxury features with no additional options. Genesis offers a 5-year/60,000 new car warranty and 10-year 100,000-mile powertrain warranty.
This is a beauty and has every luxury and safety feature. It also is exciting to drive with the powerful turbo charged engine. Country club, or freeway, this is first-class transportation.