2022 Genesis GV80

Four-pot models come standard with rear-wheel-drive, but there is an option to go all-wheel-drive. All V6 models get the AWD system as standard. There are other SUVs available in RWD or with an RWD bias, specifically for improved handling - the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Jaguar F-Pace are prime examples.

Don't be fooled by the GV80's RWD setup, however. It's simply the result of sharing a platform with a range of RWD cars. Instead of trying to engineer some sportiness into the suspension setup, Genesis opted for a comfortable, compliant setup. That does not mean the GV80 leans or wallows about town. It simply strikes a better damping balance than most high-end SUVs. Even with the advanced adaptive suspension with road-reading sensors, the GV80 errs on the side of comfort. To us, that's perfect. If you want something sporty, buy a sedan or hatch.

运动模式unnecessary as a non-alcoholic beverage at a frat party. Having said that, it's relatively easy to provoke oversteer. The front end is impressively grippy; if you push the throttle deep into the carpet, the rear will step out. It feels odd, however. Almost as if you're doing something morally questionable, like stealing ketchup sachets from a diner.

If anything, the GV80 would benefit significantly from an even softer suspension setup. We need to move beyond the point where SUVs are pointlessly tuned to offer an engaging driving experience. The average owner wants a relaxing, quiet ride home. Genesis is in an excellent position to provide that, which will give it a unique selling point in an oversaturated market.

Our last Genesis GV80 review mentioned that we wouldn't blame people for waiting a year to see whether the brand has any teething issues to sort out. It's now a year later, and the GV80 has two issues, according to the NHTSA's website. A minor fuel leak that affected 147 units and a company-wide seat belt pre-tensioner problem. More importantly, the NHTSA received only nine official complaints from customers.

We need to put the above in perspective to show how impressive the GV80 is. Mercedes-Benz has been building luxury SUVs longer than anyone. When it launched the new GLE in 2020, it was recalled 13 times. According to the J.D. Power Ownership Survey results, the GV80 is tied in second place with the GLE and beaten only by the Porsche Cayenne. We can now confidently say that you should place the Genesis GV80 high on your list of cars to check if you're shopping around in this segment. The GV80 sets an excellent example that other luxury manufacturers might want to investigate.