2024 Genesis GV80 revealed: Sporty coupe to join range next year

Genesis has revealed a 2024 facelift for its GV80 large SUV. Foreshadowed by the GV80 Coupe Concept in April this year, a sloping-roofed variant has been added, too.

The South Korean luxury brand is yet to announce Australian pricing, but has confirmed that the facelifted GV80 will hit local dealerships in the second quarter of 2024 – a little over four years after the car’s global 2020 launch.

Aside from visual tweaks, the 2024 GV80 will be available exclusively with petrol engines, and the coupe gets the option of a 48-volt electric supercharger boosted turbo-petrol V6 producing 305kW.

"Today, we mark an important milestone in our journey to success,” Genesis chief brand officer Graeme Russell said during the GV80’s reveal. “As the boundaries of luxury continue to be redefined, Genesis believes that the GV80 and GV80 Coupe will cater to the ever-evolving needs of our discerning customers.”

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Updated exterior design

Along with the coupe variant that looks remarkably similar to April’s concept car, the 2024 GV80 picks up a few new details.

The front crest and headlights have been subtly tweaked with smoother corners on the grille complemented by larger air intakes, a front skid plate and a ‘Guilloché-patterned’ emblem design.

In profile, you’ll notice a new chrome trim that accentuates the GV80’s length along with a pair of new wheel designs: a multi-spoke 20-inch for the base car, and a 22-inch wheel that reinterprets the GV80’s two-line theme.

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A new exterior colour, matte Storr Green, joins the range making for 12 paint options. The GV80 coupe is available exclusively in another new colour: Bering Blue.

Other differences between wagon and coupe include an expanded air intake with an active air flap and four cooling vents in the front bumper. The BMW X6-like coupe gets exclusive alloy wheel designs, too.

At the rear, the coupe’s roofline slopes into a rear spoiler beneath which is a bespoke LED taillight signature that glows through the surface and links the rear taillights.

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Greater luxury and more tech inside the cabin

Ditching its separate 14.5-inch media display and 12.3-inch digital driver’s display, the 2024 GV80 opts for an on-trend integrated screen that measures 27 inches.

The technology continues with digital keys, fingerprint detection, UVC disinfection trays, heated seats and armrests, a cabin fragrance system, and a Bang & Olufsen sound system.

The touch-sensitive HVAC controls have been moved up the dash, and the centre console features a redesigned crystal gear shift. Ergonomic improvements continue with a new wireless smartphone charging pad, bigger cup holders, and a physical volume/tune adjustment knob.

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Genesis has also changed the pedal design and recontoured the soft pads around the cabin all while retaining real leather, aluminium and wood details. Two-tone-coloured steering wheels are standard, and you can have one of five leather colours, including the new Earth Brown, Bordeaux Brown, and Glacier White themes.

The five-seat GV80 coupe gets a flattened ‘D-cut’ steering wheel, carbon inlays, exclusive seat patterns, and metal-garnished pedals. The coupe’s rear seats can recline, and there’s a foldable parcel shelf in the back along with an optional 14.6-inch rear display that can access streaming services.

Engines and powertrains

Globally, the GV80 diesel has been dropped though it’s unclear if this will carry over to the Australian market. The base car is powered by a 2.5-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder (found locally in GV70) that develops 224kW/422Nm and uses an eight-speed automatic.

The current flagship 3.5-litre petrol V6 continues with 279kW/530Nm, though in the GV80 coupe, it’s superseded by an exclusive version developing 305kW/549Nm thanks to an electric supercharger powered by its 48-volt on-board electrical system. Genesis is yet to confirm performance figures for the new powertrain.

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The flagship GV80 coupe also benefits from a more focused Sports+ for its engine and adaptive dampers, launch control, and more cluster information including oil temperature, torque output, and turbo pressure.

Genesis has not announced an electric variant of the GV80, unlike the G80 limousine.

Pricing and availability

A rival for the BMW X5, Audi Q7, Lexus RX, Mazda CX-90 and now their coupe siblings, the Genesis GV80 will arrive in Australia in the second quarter of 2024.

Pricing is yet to be announced, but expect rises across the board. If the new flagship GV80 coupe comes to Australia, expect it to be priced from around $120-130K.