The arrival of the 2022 Genesis GV80 is just around the corner, and we expect it to be as classy and accommodating as it was at its debut just last year. While we don’t know everything about this midsize luxury SUV just yet, we don’t think it’s going to change too much after only one year on the road. Here’s a look at what to expect.
Power and Performance
Genesis hasn’t released this year’s engine specs, but it is expected to feature the same powertrains it had at last year’s debut.
The original 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine is especially quick, delivering 300 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque to get this luxury SUV up to speed. You’ll love this luxury SUV’s eight-speed automatic transmission, which delivers power to the rear wheels smoothly and effectively. All-wheel drive is optional with the turbocharged base engine, creating a sportier drive on the pavement and a more capable one on the trail.
Then there’s the engine upgrade, the 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 which pumps up performance with 375 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque. GV80 models with the twin-turbo V6 also come standard with all-wheel drive, giving you a performance that’s automatically faster and more capable.
Standard:
- 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder engine (300 hp, 311 lb-ft)
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Drive Mode Select
- Shift-by-Wire
- Multi-link front and rear suspension with self-leveling
Optional:
- 3.5L twin-turbo V6 (375 hp, 391 lb-ft)
- All-wheel drive
- Electronically controlled suspension with Road Preview
- Genesis-branded monobloc front brakes
Exterior Features
In the 2022 Genesis GV80, you’ll be hard to miss. With its imposing grille and stylish signature LED lighting, this new luxury crossover SUV adds to an upscale interior and powerful performance with classy exterior style. Options, like the panoramic sunroof and 22-inch alloy wheels, will only make your everyday drive all the more attractive.
Standard:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Full LED Quad headlights and tail lights
- LED daytime running lights
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Power hands-free liftgate
- Power-folding side mirrors
- Dual exhaust
- Privacy glass, rear side and back windows
Optional:
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- 22-inch alloy wheels
- Panoramic sunroof
- Power door closure
Interior Features
Hop inside the 2022 GV80 and just try not to fall in love. Genesis’s first-ever midsize luxury SUV goes all out, giving you a ton of plush comfort features at a very attractive price.
Standard features include power front seats with integrated driver memory settings and Smart Posture Care, technology that caters to your height, automatically adjusting the driver’s seat, steering wheel, side mirrors, and available Head-Up Display position.
Optional features, including ventilated front seats and heated-and-ventilated second-row seats, create an even more luxurious ride. Got a long trip ahead of you? The available tri-zone automatic climate control system creates three temperate zones to suit different levels of personal comfort. Also, the optional Road Active Noise Cancelation and window shades even let passengers take a peaceful nap.
Standard:
- 12-way power front seats
- Smart Posture Care
- Integrated Memory Seating
- Leatherette seating surfaces
- Heated front seats
- Front passenger walk-in device
- Piano black gloss trim
- Dual-zone climate control
- Adjustable ambient lighting
Optional:
- 16-way power driver seat
- Power second-row seats
- Leather seating surfaces
- Nappa leather seating surfaces
- Microfiber suede headliner
- Ergo Motion Seat
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated second-row seats
- Ventilated second-row seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Tri-zone climate control
- Manual rear side shades
- Power rear side window shades
- Matte finish wood interior trim
- Road Active Noise Cancellation
- Third-row seating
- Second-row vanity mirrors
Technology
You stay busy, and that’s why you need to stay connected. The GV80 helps you do exactly that, with a user-friendly infotainment system that includes modern smartphone connectivity and navigation. The standard 12-speaker stereo system is a nice touch, too, pumping up your favorite albums with smooth, clear audio.
As you move up the GV80 trim levels, the list of standard tech features gets longer and longer. For instance, the 12.3-inch 3D digital gauge cluster jumps out at you with graphics that actually appear in 3D. A second-row power outlet also keeps your kids’ laptops and tablets whirring with industry, even on long road trips. To elevate your listening experience, add the 21-speaker Lexicon premium audio system.
Standard:
- 8-inch color LCD cluster display
- 14.5-inch HD navigation screen
- 12-speaker premium audio system
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone integration
Optional:
- 12.3-inch 3D Digital Cluster
- 21-speaker Lexicon premium audio system
- Wireless device charger
- Second-row 110V AC power outlet
- Heads-Up Display
Safety and Security
When it comes to safety, Genesis has thought of just about everything. Each 2022 GV80 trim model comes standard with a reliable list of driver safety aids, including Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist. These systems actively scan your surroundings for dangerous situations, and can act to help you avoid damages.
The GV80 also comes standard with Smart Cruise Control, the only adaptive cruise control system to include machine learning. That’s right — the adaptive cruise control system actually adapts to your unique driving style.
Other available features include Digital Key, technology that lets you use compatible smartphones as a key, or the optional Remote Smart Parking Assist allows you to exit the vehicle before it parks itself in an especially narrow parking space. Engage the turn signal, and the Highway Driving Assist system can safely switch lanes for you. Additionally, the Rear Occupant Alert aims to keep you from leaving young kids and pets in the backseat unattended.
Standard:
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Lane Following Assist
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Safe Exit Assist
- Driver Attention Warning
- High Beam Assist
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Smart Cruise Control with Machine Learning
- Highway Driving Assist II
- Rearview camera with Dynamic Guidelines
Optional:
- Digital Key
- Blind-Spot View Monitor
- Surround View Monitor
- Remote Smart Parking Assist
- Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Rear Occupant Alert
- Forward Attention Warning
Towing Capabilities
Properly equipped, the 2022 GV80 can tow up to 6,000 pounds. That’s an impressive figure for a midsize SUV, and it gives you the potential to tow a pretty big boat or camper.
Fuel Economy
Like we said, Genesis has yet to release the 2022 GV80 official spec sheet, but we think fuel economy numbers will be similar to that of the original model.
Here’s a look at last year’s EPA ratings:
- 2.5L, RWD: 23 mpg combined (21 city/25 highway mpg)
- 2.5L, AWD: 22 mpg (21/25 mpg)
- 3.5L, AWD: 20 mpg (18/23 mpg)
GV80 Trim Models
There are four GV80 trim models, and each is named after its powertrain: 2.5T RWD, 2.5T AWD, 3.5T AWD, and 3.5T AWD Advanced+. In addition to giving you a sportier performance, climbing the trim levels also means that you’ll enjoy greater interior luxury and exterior style.
2.5T RWD
The entry-level 2022 GV80 includes a ton of upscale features at a very attractive price. It’s especially big on tech features and safety gear, keeping you connected and looking out for your wellbeing at the same time.
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Faux leather upholstery
- Heated front seats
- Power liftgate
- 14.5-inch HD navigation screen
- Android Auto/Apple CarPlay smartphone integration
- 12-speaker sound system
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
2.5T AWD
This model adds to the base lineup with sporty all-wheel drive, performance gear that comes in handy when you’re traveling off the beaten path. It also adds a few extra accommodations, like ventilated front seats and manual rear side shades. Not to mention, this model very smartphone-friendly, with a wireless device charger and Digital Key, Genesis technology that lets you use compatible smartphones as keys.
- Heated steering wheel
- Ventilated front seats
- Manual rear side shades
- Wireless device charger
- Panoramic roof
- Digital Key
3.5T AWD
This SUV features the GV80’s engine upgrade, the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6, and it also comes standard with all-wheel drive. Besides a more athletic feel, it also gives you big, flashy wheels and an eye-opening view of the sky, via the panoramic sunroof.
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Panoramic sunroof
- Wireless device charger
3.5T AWD Advanced+
This midsize luxury SUV is meant for big families: coming standard with seating for up to seven passengers. It adds to the 3.5T AWD features with a power-folding third-row seat while up front, the ErgoMotion driver’s seat vibrates to help alert you to danger. Also, the Blind-Spot View Monitor does more than just warn you of danger, it actually displays camera footage of your blind-spot when it’s time to switch lanes.
- Power-folding third-row seat
- Blind-Spot View Monitor
- Ergo Motion Seat
2.5T RWD Advanced Package
- Panoramic sunroof
- Manual rear side shades
- Second-row 110V AC power
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Matte finish wood interior trim
- 21-speaker Lexicon premium audio
- Wireless device charger
- Rearview camera with Dynamic Guidelines
- Digital Key
- Rear Occupant Alert
2.5T RWD Prestige Package
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Panoramic sunroof
- Leather seating surfaces
- 16-way power driver seat
- Tri-zone climate control
- Manual rear side shades
- Second-row 110V AC power
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Matte finish wood interior trim
- 21-speaker Lexicon premium audio
- Wireless device charger
- Ergo Motion Seat
- Heated-second row seats
- Blind-Spot View Monitor
- Surround View Monitor
- Remote Smart Parking Assist
- Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Digital Key
- Rear Occupant Alert
2.5T AWD Advanced Package
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Leather seating surfaces
- 21-speaker Lexicon premium audio
- Blind-Spot View Monitor
- Surround View Monitor
- Remote Smart Parking Assist
- Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist
2.5T AWD Prestige Package
- 22-inch alloy wheels
- Leather seating surfaces
- 12-way power driver seat
- Tri-zone climate control
- 21-speaker Lexicon premium audio
- Heads-Up Display
- Ergo Motion Seat
- Heated second-row seats
- Road Active Noise Cancellation
- Blind-Spot View Monitor
- Surround View Monitor
- Remote Smart Parking Assist
- Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Electronically controlled suspension with Road Preview
3.5T AWD Advanced Package
- Leather seating surfaces
- 16-way power driver seat
- Tri-zone climate control
- Heated second-row seats
- 21-speaker Lexicon premium audio
- Heads-Up Display
- Blind-Spot View Monitor
- Surround View Monitor
- Remote Smart Parking Assist
- Reverse Collision-Avoidance Assist
3.5T AWD Prestige Package
- 22-inch alloy wheels
- Power door closure
- 16-way power driver seat
- Tri-zone climate control
- Nappa leather seating surfaces
- Microfiber suede headliner
- Ventilated second-row seats
- Power second-row seats
- Heated second-row seats
- 21-speaker Lexicon premium audio
- 12.3-inch 3D Digital Cluster
- Heads-Up Display
- Second-row vanity mirrors
- Power rear side window shades
- Road Active Noise Cancellation
- Blind-Spot View Monitor
- Surround View Monitor
- Remote Smart Parking Assist
- Forward Attention Warning
- Reverse Collision-Avoidance Assist
Genesis Warranty
Thought you’d run out of great reasons to get the 2022 Genesis GV80? Think again. This midsize luxury SUV comes with some of the longest-lasting warranty coverage out there that includes up to 10 years or 100,000 miles of limited powertrain warranty coverage!
- Basic: 5 years/60,000 miles
- Limited Powertrain: 10 years/100,000 miles
- Anti-Corrosion: 7 years/100,000 miles
- Roadside Assistance: 5 years/Unlimited miles