I have owned my GV80 3.5 Prestige for 10 months and I really don't have any dislikes about it. The exterior chrome trims add to the beauty of the vehicle and increase the curb appeal. The lower interior trims are not cheap down grades but act as a more durable and practical surfaces where the feet might hit and the bottles and garbage people put in the lower section. I don't think a fine leather surface would hold up down there. When you learn how to use the control wheel on the console things become easy and accessible from a driving position and if you are reaching for the screen then you have not mastered the console controls. As for the screen itself, 14.5" is very nice unlike a lot of luxury SUV's that glue a tablet to the lower dashboard. The GV80 is ahead of all others like Audi, BMW, Lexus, that have been regurgitating the same old designs for 10 years and make little changes. People don't stop and stare or ask questions about Audi, Lexus and so forth because they are stale and nothing is outstanding about them. The GV80 and GV70 vehicles are innovative, beautifully designed and stunning to look at. Drive a GV80 for a month then go back to a BMW or Lexus and then you will appreciate what a Genesis is all about.
I don't disagree. If you notice, I mentioned that I was nitpicking. All those cons aren't bothersome to me...but I didn't want to seem that I was being biased. I do admit, that most likely I still have to master the console controls to avoid reaching the screen. Aside from that though, all else is great! And definitely agree with your comment regarding the design - very different to those other more established brands. I do get a lot of people complimenting on the SUV....I'm glad you're enjoying yours and thanks for watching!
@@RichWithCarsIf the lower trim is covered in leather, how do you clean and maintain it? In the video, you put an umbrella. How do you maintain the leather?
@@rinbine2713 I'd maintain it by cleaning it with a damp clean shammy and then probably clean it with Meguiars Gold Class leather cleaner/conditioner once every 6 months. Yes, I did put an umbrella inside the door cubby
I just traded in my 2021 G80 3.5 for the 2023 GV80 3.5 Prestige. Only dislike for me is the gas milage, everything else is on point. I get people giving me a thumbs up on the road. Never got that in any of the BMW's I've owned over the years.
Drives me nuts that ALL reviewers complain about 'cheap' low level plastics. They are specifically hard wearing low level plastics which are more likely to be contacted by feet getting in and out or dirt from feet and hence need to be able to stand up to it and be cleaned easy. Literally all reviewers bang the same drum without actually thinking why it is that way
Agreed - only reason why I said that is because (like I mentioned in the review) I was nitpicking....but it truly wasn't something that bothered me. Frankly, you don't notice it unless you're specifically looking for it. In many reviewers' defense, that's what they do - looking for the smallest things - whether good or bad...
Don't get me wrong - I love every aspect of this car, and I was nitpicking. You're absolutely right in that even more expensive vehicles have their downsides - there is no perfect vehicle out there....
Your car is beautiful man!!….I understand yours dislikes but not important at all when you have this SUV…it is wow ….not even new BMW, Mercedes, Lexus gets my attention.
Thank you! I never really considered either MB or BMW (GLE or X5) to my options when considering this SUV. The design on this is quite distinct to the existing competitors....also the quality is quite good.
I’ll comment on your dislikes, I LOVE the chrome, grew up in 50’s/60’s, sooo much chrome, took me a while to like the black plastic. I went and sat in a Gen gv80 today to get a feel and see what others had complained about. I can reach the far side of touch screen when I stretch a bit, but also like the dial control as it clicks lightly which makes for more precise selection. You mentioned back doors only open in front, try growing up with no power steering, no air conditioning, only opens with a key, Manuel roll windows, no seat belts except when mom throws her arm across your chest so you don’t smash your face in the dashboard, manually adjusting side view mirrors, for starters 🤪 if the bottom part of door isn’t as plush, oh well. I know I’m CRAZY for the ambient lighting and you get to change it to boot! I wish they would’ve made it more extreme like in their sedan g90- the whole cabin is lit! Soft close doors are awesome, and I find the door opening is nice and I don’t hit my head, but I do in my Malibu if I don’t duck every time. Blessings!
Thanks for your detailed insight! Don't get me wrong, I was only nitpicking - all the dislikes don't really bother me - but ultimately no car is perfect. For sure that car tech has moved forward tremendously since your time as a young adult, but I'm comparing it to others in its class currently. Nevertheless, Genesis is really hitting it out of the park with all their models at the moment.
Thank you for your review. My 2016 Porsche Cayenne was recently totaled and l am doing research on this vehicle. I love ❤ the look and the bells and whistles however not sure of the handling and driving because my Porsche was fun to drive. This is soo uniquely different. Thanks for sharing.
I can almost guarantee you that the Genesis won't be as dynamic as your Porsche Cayenne. The fit, finish, design and tech though is definitely up there. I recommend you go test drive one and see how you like it....
Sorry; I absolutely love the exterior chrome accents and think it adds a luxury look to the vehicle -- go figure. "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." And, shouldn't be included in a critique of a car; this is a subjective issue. The real issues that bug me are: 1. The rear door lock/unlock thing. 2. Lousy map view compared with Google maps or Apple. 3. Noisy engine on acceleration. 4. Small door pockets compared with most other cars I looked at. 5. Things I really like: 1. In Eco mode, this car can coast forever; great gas saver. 2. Blind spot camera view with activation of the turn signals; initially, I didn't trust this feature, but now that I do it helps keep my eyes on the road rather than having to turn my head. And yes it's better than the side view mirrors. 3. Brake Hold mode: Turn it on, and it works with every subsequent stop -- unlike in my previous car (Mercedes), one had to activate it at every stop with a double brake pump. 4. Storage space for the luggage compartment privacy cover; this gets stored under the storage space floor, with the perk of additional storage space for hiding my expensive camera gear.
Very well said on your likes and dislikes. Of course, anything having to do with looks/design is subjective. Nevertheless, your I concur with your comments. Thank you!
Yeah I agree, that's too much chrome for me. Looks like when people try to make their car more noticeable, they start buying all kinds of cheap chrome edging.
Only dislikes for me: door cup holders in front and back are awful. It should allow a 32 oz yeti. Other one is poor gas mileage on the 3.5T. Other than that, it’s awesome.
Wow Michelin tires. Yes! Hyundai, great job. I love Michelin tires , I will ONLY ride on Michelin tires. Quick history, I bought an electric motorcycle with Michelin road 5 , ,I'm in love, smooth over bumps, great control grips wet surfaces, great quality. Then I replaced my Honda adv 150 stock tires with Michelin city pro , added dyna beads and let me tell you it feels like a different scooter. I will only use Michelin tires from last year till death. I love Michelin tires.
Just a honest review, I can drive with 5 dis like but I like the luxurious interior and the design really stand out unique where I live many big brand driving around this one really looks the different!
Thank you. I still love this vehicle after 2 years of ownership and it still gets looks from people. Great alternative or even replacement to the German counterparts!
I haven't had any issues yet. The parking sensors go off from time to time while I'm stopped at red lights, but that seems to happen primarily when I'm near BMW's or Ford's. I wouldn't say that the infotainment system is that complicated to learn. I just reviewed the Volvo S60, and that was NOT intuitive at all!
Totally agree with your likes. And your dislikes are aren’t that big a deal in my opinion. The one thing the really bothers me is the steering wheel. I will be shopping for a luxury suv toward the latter part of this year and love so many things about this vehicle, but I think the steering wheel design may be a deal breaker for me. They need a 3-spoke option like the GV70 has
I don't disagree with you. I was in the same boat when I first considered this SUV. But after some time (couple of weeks) I got used to it - and really, the steering wheel is not that bad.
@@RichWithCars i don’t think it’s much different actually on the 2022 from what I’ve seen. I bought my 2021 GV80 in July an love it so far. My dislikes are small: 1) Sometimes the door handle isn’t as sensitive as i wish when i attempt to lock the door. Of course i know that also depends on the connection to your key fob but occasionally i have to hit the button a 2nd time to lock. 2) When i get off a highway ramp with my blinker still on and then for whatever reason I need to switch the blinker the opposite direction, the camera on the dash has a slight delay in switching cameras from one side to the other. I just wish i was a little quicker. May not matter as much in your area or traffic conditions. 3) The seatbelt alert can be annoying. I always wear my seatbelt but I’ll give you an example. The other day while pulling up to my mailbox i took my seatbelt off before the car came to a complete stop. As excepted the alert started beeping. I put the car in park an exited the vehicle while it was still running. When i got back in the car the seat belt alert was still beep literally until i put my seatbelt in the buckle. Even though the car was in park an i got out of the chair. This has also happened when my passenger has taken their seatbelt off before I’ve stopped to let them out, they get out an it just keeps beeping. More of a software issue i believe they should be able to update hopefully. That’s really all i can think of that i dislike in the last 6 months. I have a 2.5 prestige, just hit 8k miles
So far it's been relatively good. Genesis covers oil changes the first 3 years and haven't had to change any brakes, tires nor wiper blades. They also covered the cabin air filter replacement. The only issue I dealt with was replacement of a chipped sunroof. You can check out a couple of videos I did on the issues I've had so far: th-cam.com/video/1UYz93JYJXY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Kk3hYnEJEd1neqKQ And th-cam.com/video/cheTYQvhuPE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ncACJNkeEDN79TZM
Rich, thank you for this review. My biggest complaint, and main issue on not buying the GV80 is way too much chrome for my taste. I also feel over time it will cloud and become spotty. I'm waiting to see their refresh. Thanks again!
Thanks for watching! The chrome can easily be fixed just by wrapping it with gloss black or any other color. If that's your only gripe with the GV80, I'd still consider it if I were you - at least test drive it....
Three friends love my GV 80 , but they all say the same thing. It wont get LOVE radio,A great soft rock station that you never have to change.Serious radio wont change the station number from 708 .The radio in the car only goes up to 400 something. Serious radio wont do anything and Genisis is losing sales. Other than that it is a great car to drive,but just a little complicated for us older folks. Eric N
I know that this is an issue with Lexus vehicles as well. Unfortunately I'm not familiar with LOVE radio, so not sure what to say. I'll try it out next time I'm in my GV80.
I'm not 100% sure - but I think the 2022 added a Prestige Signature trim level, where 2nd row seats receive more luxurious features such as captain's chairs. I believe they also added matte paint exterior colors. Those, aren't really any dislikes for me....
No comment about the self leveling headlights? Wish the vehicle had turning headlights. However, maybe I have reversed what it does have as both would be perfect. Hardly anyone comments on these features. I do wish that the rear window wiper was hidden like with the Lincoln Aviator. Looking forward to seeing if the GV 80 will become an EV. While door releases on the rear ones would be nice I am used to not having it with my 2011 MKX. I like the chrome also as some have mentioned but being an old geezer I grew up with lots of chrome on cars.
I don't know of any self leveling headlights on this GV80. The hardware on this SUV, is supposed to have a matrix LED array that can light up different parts of the road depending on the conditions and other vehicles surrounding the car. Unfortunately though, it seems that Genesis didn't apply it to the North American market. This is very similar to what they did with AR (augmented reality) GPS....it's available, but they didn't apply it. I'd assume it's a software based adjustment...
@@RichWithCars TY for the info. Even when I spoke to sale staff at Genesis I got one answer -- "Yes the car has self leveling headlights" but sometimes reviewers will agree and others either don't know or say NO! I think no one seems to have the info or does not know to test the car at night. I get the same answer related to headlights that turn when the car corners on the highway. The interesting thing is that my '69 Citroen DS 19 Palas had both and Citroen introduced that feature on their vehicles in 1955 so no manufacturer can blame it on "there is no technology for that" excuse. Same thing I feel about no method to advise the driver of a single or more than one brake light/tail light gone out which the driver has no way of knowing yet one gets beeped at for not having a seatbelt on and we can tell folks to put the hands back on the steering wheel and Hyundai has vehicles that can show the blind spot area on the instrument cluster. Interestingly again is the fact that my '88 Cadillac had little lights inside at the rear windshield area that would notify the user if a light was out so the tech is available. Often today it is impossible to get people's attention due to paranoia about being attacked or hijacked when a driver tries to advise them of an issue with their lights. Maybe is YT creators of vehicle reviews would communicate with the dealerships that changes required might actually ever get made.
Mmmh number 2 is just a personal thing, the back doesn't need a senor. And 3 is because your foot always hits areas like there and scuff it. 4 though If this car doesn't have wireless car play and android auto then I'd be flabbergasted, do you need to plug it in to have car play?
My top 5 dislikes on my 2021 GV80 Prestige after a year of ownership; 1) glitchy nav system 2) hvac controls that stopped working on the passenger side 3) glitchy tech throughout the car 4) the rough ride from the 22” wheels 5) the headlights are not that great at night 6) the shitty service and fact I have to stand in a lineup behind 10 other Hyundai customers to get my Genesis serviced (bonus dislike) My top 5 likes; 1) the style of the 22” rims and the entire car 2) the amount of tech for the price 3) the sound system 4) the interior style and comfort 5) cannot think of a 5th I sold it back to Genesis after a year and bought a boring but reliable Lexus RX350. No regrets whatsoever!
Ohhh wow. I actually came from a luxury package RX350 to this. I haven't experienced the same dislikes as you have - except for #5. Agree with your likes tho....sorry you didn't like the vehicle that much...
Also for the record this wasn't them being cheap. It is in my opinion a better design if u put leather or suede around the bottom of the doors and seats it's going to look awful after a short time of use. Those materials are not easy clean and wiped off. So I don't believe they were cutting corners to be cheap it just makes more sense
Most powerful in what sense? If it's in regards to engine power - not so sure about that. But if it's regarding as a car company, then I could agree, as they're starting to release really impressive vehicles.
I've had my GV80 2.5T Prestige for about six months. My top dislikes: 1) No spare tire in a 70K car that's designed to be a highway cruiser. 2) Idle start/stop only engages when crossing dangerous intersections. At the drive-through it disables itself. Some people are jamming bread clips in the button just to make it go away. 3) Butt massager feels like sitting on two baseballs. Want it to go away too. 4) 2.5T Prestige isn't as prestigious as 3.5T Prestige which get more cool stuff. 5) Stealerships are charging too much for them... I paid 7K over MSRP and got suckered into Auto Butler for $1200 more. 🤬
Ya I'd agree with some of your dislikes. But the main one I didn't mention (not having to do with the car itself though, is the ATROCIOUS SERVICE - both from corporate and from the dealership) AWFUL! DISGRACEFUL...
@@RichWithCars I think that why some people call them overpriced Hyundais. It's a whole other experience walking into a Mercedes dealership. Those guys tried to charge me full new car MSRP for a used GLA so to be fair everyone is getting in on the price gouging these days. That's why I've pretty much decided on a Model Y actually. I'd rather buy direct and cut out the middleman. Car is nice too but might have gone with an EV6 GT instead if thing had worked out differently with the GV80. Anywho... 'nuff said.
@@godblesshamas yes I see your point. That EV6 GT is pretty nice though. Unfortunately, not sure if I could ever recommend any of the Hyundai/Kia brands to anyone based on my experience on their luxury side with Genesis. I definitely respect your choice with the Model Y - only downside there (based on what I've seen) is quality control and poor fit and finish. I'm very curious to know your experience with it! Congrats on the Model Y nevertheless! 👏
@@RichWithCars As a palisade limited and SE owner. i approve this message. i woundnt recommend hyundai to any one after my expirience. with the palisade.
I have owned my GV80 3.5 Prestige for 10 months and I really don't have any dislikes about it. The exterior chrome trims add to the beauty of the vehicle and increase the curb appeal. The lower interior trims are not cheap down grades but act as a more durable and practical surfaces where the feet might hit and the bottles and garbage people put in the lower section. I don't think a fine leather surface would hold up down there. When you learn how to use the control wheel on the console things become easy and accessible from a driving position and if you are reaching for the screen then you have not mastered the console controls. As for the screen itself, 14.5" is very nice unlike a lot of luxury SUV's that glue a tablet to the lower dashboard. The GV80 is ahead of all others like Audi, BMW, Lexus, that have been regurgitating the same old designs for 10 years and make little changes. People don't stop and stare or ask questions about Audi, Lexus and so forth because they are stale and nothing is outstanding about them. The GV80 and GV70 vehicles are innovative, beautifully designed and stunning to look at. Drive a GV80 for a month then go back to a BMW or Lexus and then you will appreciate what a Genesis is all about.
I don't disagree. If you notice, I mentioned that I was nitpicking. All those cons aren't bothersome to me...but I didn't want to seem that I was being biased. I do admit, that most likely I still have to master the console controls to avoid reaching the screen. Aside from that though, all else is great! And definitely agree with your comment regarding the design - very different to those other more established brands. I do get a lot of people complimenting on the SUV....I'm glad you're enjoying yours and thanks for watching!
@@RichWithCarsIf the lower trim is covered in leather, how do you clean and maintain it?
In the video, you put an umbrella.
How do you maintain the leather?
@@rinbine2713 I'd maintain it by cleaning it with a damp clean shammy and then probably clean it with Meguiars Gold Class leather cleaner/conditioner once every 6 months. Yes, I did put an umbrella inside the door cubby
I know this comment is a few months old, but have you had any issues with wind noise or with the turbo engine?
@@xkben90 so far, so good. No issues with the turbo engine nor any wind noise. No issues at all thus far...
Thank you for this review. I've been considering very carefully and have one on order. This is very, very valuable as I approach a final decision.
I just traded in my 2021 G80 3.5 for the 2023 GV80 3.5 Prestige. Only dislike for me is the gas milage, everything else is on point. I get people giving me a thumbs up on the road. Never got that in any of the BMW's I've owned over the years.
It's true! I've gotten people complimenting me on the GV80 as well. Congrats on the recent purchase.
Drives me nuts that ALL reviewers complain about 'cheap' low level plastics. They are specifically hard wearing low level plastics which are more likely to be contacted by feet getting in and out or dirt from feet and hence need to be able to stand up to it and be cleaned easy. Literally all reviewers bang the same drum without actually thinking why it is that way
Agreed - only reason why I said that is because (like I mentioned in the review) I was nitpicking....but it truly wasn't something that bothered me. Frankly, you don't notice it unless you're specifically looking for it. In many reviewers' defense, that's what they do - looking for the smallest things - whether good or bad...
Hi RLC - handsome. I have a question , would you say that this 2021 is equal to Mercedes SUV? Is this a quite car? Thanks
Thanks for this video! This will be my next suv.
Thanks for watching! Hope u get it!
@@RichWithCars oh I will! 😆🙌🏾
I would agree whole heartedly this SUV is by far the most luxurious vehicle I have ever been in!!!! You won’t ever regret it!!!!
Definitely a level up from its Asian counterparts!
Awesome review! Thanks for sharing! I'm looking at this for my next vehicle
Glad it was helpful! Good luck on the purchase.
My GV80 is just like yours same color but it has the 3rd row (Advanced+) I love this vehicle. Best looking SUV out there.
Genesis did a very good job with the design of this SUV and the rest of their lineup....
@@RichWithCars I 100% agree. Stunning vehicle.
You cannot have a perfect car under a hundred thousand dollars…even some cars more than a hundred thousand still have those as you disliked with….
Don't get me wrong - I love every aspect of this car, and I was nitpicking. You're absolutely right in that even more expensive vehicles have their downsides - there is no perfect vehicle out there....
Your car is beautiful man!!….I understand yours dislikes but not important at all when you have this SUV…it is wow ….not even new BMW, Mercedes, Lexus gets my attention.
Thank you! I never really considered either MB or BMW (GLE or X5) to my options when considering this SUV. The design on this is quite distinct to the existing competitors....also the quality is quite good.
I’ll comment on your dislikes, I LOVE the chrome, grew up in 50’s/60’s, sooo much chrome, took me a while to like the black plastic. I went and sat in a Gen gv80 today to get a feel and see what others had complained about. I can reach the far side of touch screen when I stretch a bit, but also like the dial control as it clicks lightly which makes for more precise selection. You mentioned back doors only open in front, try growing up with no power steering, no air conditioning, only opens with a key, Manuel roll windows, no seat belts except when mom throws her arm across your chest so you don’t smash your face in the dashboard, manually adjusting side view mirrors, for starters 🤪 if the bottom part of door isn’t as plush, oh well. I know I’m CRAZY for the ambient lighting and you get to change it to boot! I wish they would’ve made it more extreme like in their sedan g90- the whole cabin is lit! Soft close doors are awesome, and I find the door opening is nice and I don’t hit my head, but I do in my Malibu if I don’t duck every time. Blessings!
Thanks for your detailed insight! Don't get me wrong, I was only nitpicking - all the dislikes don't really bother me - but ultimately no car is perfect. For sure that car tech has moved forward tremendously since your time as a young adult, but I'm comparing it to others in its class currently. Nevertheless, Genesis is really hitting it out of the park with all their models at the moment.
Hi handsome. I love the chrome. I found a seller of a 202 genesis gv80 for 54k and 4k miles would you say buy it over a palasaid colography?
Thank you for your review. My 2016 Porsche Cayenne was recently totaled and l am doing research on this vehicle. I love ❤ the look and the bells and whistles however not sure of the handling and driving because my Porsche was fun to drive. This is soo uniquely different. Thanks for sharing.
I can almost guarantee you that the Genesis won't be as dynamic as your Porsche Cayenne. The fit, finish, design and tech though is definitely up there. I recommend you go test drive one and see how you like it....
You can buy an adapter that gives you wireless CarPlay.
Thanks. I came across that for my other vehicle. Just ranting tho, since I thought they should've made it standard wireless....
Sorry; I absolutely love the exterior chrome accents and think it adds a luxury look to the vehicle -- go figure. "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." And, shouldn't be included in a critique of a car; this is a subjective issue.
The real issues that bug me are: 1. The rear door lock/unlock thing. 2. Lousy map view compared with Google maps or Apple. 3. Noisy engine on acceleration. 4. Small door pockets compared with most other cars I looked at. 5.
Things I really like:
1. In Eco mode, this car can coast forever; great gas saver.
2. Blind spot camera view with activation of the turn signals; initially, I didn't trust this feature, but now that I do it helps keep my eyes on the road rather than having to turn my head. And yes it's better than the side view mirrors.
3. Brake Hold mode: Turn it on, and it works with every subsequent stop -- unlike in my previous car (Mercedes), one had to activate it at every stop with a double brake pump.
4. Storage space for the luggage compartment privacy cover; this gets stored under the storage space floor, with the perk of additional storage space for hiding my expensive camera gear.
Very well said on your likes and dislikes. Of course, anything having to do with looks/design is subjective. Nevertheless, your I concur with your comments. Thank you!
What about the sound system? How does it compare to the Lexus and the BMW HK or B&W sound systems?
Good question. I can't say regarding B&W or HK, but it's either similar or slightly worse than the Lexus ML
I love the fact you can get factory matte paint
Yes, really cool. But matte/satin paint is very difficult to maintain. I'd much rather a satin/matte wrap.
Hi handsome, I'm interested in buying a luxury genesis gv80 2021, for 54k with 4k miles. Is it quite?
Not for sale....
Yeah I agree, that's too much chrome for me. Looks like when people try to make their car more noticeable, they start buying all kinds of cheap chrome edging.
Lol! True. But to each their own. I still prefer a sporty look, therefore having blacked out trim instead...
Only dislikes for me: door cup holders in front and back are awful. It should allow a 32 oz yeti. Other one is poor gas mileage on the 3.5T. Other than that, it’s awesome.
Agreed
Wow Michelin tires. Yes! Hyundai, great job. I love Michelin tires , I will ONLY ride on Michelin tires. Quick history, I bought an electric motorcycle with Michelin road 5 , ,I'm in love, smooth over bumps, great control grips wet surfaces, great quality. Then I replaced my Honda adv 150 stock tires with Michelin city pro , added dyna beads and let me tell you it feels like a different scooter. I will only use Michelin tires from last year till death. I love Michelin tires.
Quite happy they used Michelin tires....
Just a honest review, I can drive with 5 dis like but I like the luxurious interior and the design really stand out unique where I live many big brand driving around this one really looks the different!
Thank you. I still love this vehicle after 2 years of ownership and it still gets looks from people. Great alternative or even replacement to the German counterparts!
Have you had any issues with the car. I’m thinking about getting one
If you listen to LOVE radio, you cant get it and the car is great,but you need to be a 18 year old computor wiz to work everything
I haven't had any issues yet. The parking sensors go off from time to time while I'm stopped at red lights, but that seems to happen primarily when I'm near BMW's or Ford's. I wouldn't say that the infotainment system is that complicated to learn. I just reviewed the Volvo S60, and that was NOT intuitive at all!
Totally agree with your likes. And your dislikes are aren’t that big a deal in my opinion. The one thing the really bothers me is the steering wheel. I will be shopping for a luxury suv toward the latter part of this year and love so many things about this vehicle, but I think the steering wheel design may be a deal breaker for me. They need a 3-spoke option like the GV70 has
I don't disagree with you. I was in the same boat when I first considered this SUV. But after some time (couple of weeks) I got used to it - and really, the steering wheel is not that bad.
@@RichWithCars I have read that the steering wheel is being changed for the 2023 model
@@corinneadams7732 really? Where did you read that? I know they came out with a new steering wheel for their upcoming completely redesigned G90
@@RichWithCars i don’t think it’s much different actually on the 2022 from what I’ve seen. I bought my 2021 GV80 in July an love it so far. My dislikes are small:
1) Sometimes the door handle isn’t as sensitive as i wish when i attempt to lock the door. Of course i know that also depends on the connection to your key fob but occasionally i have to hit the button a 2nd time to lock.
2) When i get off a highway ramp with my blinker still on and then for whatever reason I need to switch the blinker the opposite direction, the camera on the dash has a slight delay in switching cameras from one side to the other. I just wish i was a little quicker. May not matter as much in your area or traffic conditions.
3) The seatbelt alert can be annoying. I always wear my seatbelt but I’ll give you an example. The other day while pulling up to my mailbox i took my seatbelt off before the car came to a complete stop. As excepted the alert started beeping. I put the car in park an exited the vehicle while it was still running. When i got back in the car the seat belt alert was still beep literally until i put my seatbelt in the buckle. Even though the car was in park an i got out of the chair. This has also happened when my passenger has taken their seatbelt off before I’ve stopped to let them out, they get out an it just keeps beeping. More of a software issue i believe they should be able to update hopefully.
That’s really all i can think of that i dislike in the last 6 months. I have a 2.5 prestige, just hit 8k miles
I thought I was the only one. That is one ugly steering wheel! Lol. I'm willing to overlook it if time proves the vehicle to be reliable however.
Chrome is fly! One of the best parts of the car.
Yes I understand....everyone has their opinion...
I just got a 2022 Cardiff green one with the advanced and prestige package. How has reliability and cost of ownership been?
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So far it's been relatively good. Genesis covers oil changes the first 3 years and haven't had to change any brakes, tires nor wiper blades. They also covered the cabin air filter replacement. The only issue I dealt with was replacement of a chipped sunroof. You can check out a couple of videos I did on the issues I've had so far:
th-cam.com/video/1UYz93JYJXY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Kk3hYnEJEd1neqKQ
And
th-cam.com/video/cheTYQvhuPE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ncACJNkeEDN79TZM
@@RichWithCars Thanks for the info.
Awesome review!
Thank you sir!👍
There are dongles you can buy to make the apple carplay and android auto wireless. They're pretty good.
Yes I'm aware. Tried it on my other vehicle. Thank you!
How's the reliability been thus far (and what mileage are you at) ?
I'm at 32k miles and haven't had any additional issues since the video. Very happy so far.
Can I have ur personal opinion on the sound system .. do u think it's as good as they rave ?...
I think it's great, but really depends on the source of the music....I was quite impressed by the Lexicon system
Is this the Himalayan Gray color?
No, this is the Gold Coast Silver. It got discontinued in 2021. Not sure if they brought it back for 2022...
No. It is gold cost silver
Rich, thank you for this review. My biggest complaint, and main issue on not buying the GV80 is way too much chrome for my taste. I also feel over time it will cloud and become spotty. I'm waiting to see their refresh. Thanks again!
Thanks for watching! The chrome can easily be fixed just by wrapping it with gloss black or any other color. If that's your only gripe with the GV80, I'd still consider it if I were you - at least test drive it....
Three friends love my GV 80 , but they all say the same thing. It wont get LOVE radio,A great soft rock station that you never have to change.Serious radio wont change the station number from 708 .The radio in the car only goes up to 400 something. Serious radio wont do anything and Genisis is losing sales. Other than that it is a great car to drive,but just a little complicated for us older folks. Eric N
I know that this is an issue with Lexus vehicles as well. Unfortunately I'm not familiar with LOVE radio, so not sure what to say. I'll try it out next time I'm in my GV80.
Lexus has more interior plastic parts than this vehicle. Why dislike if coming Lexus?
I'm just nitpicking. Also keep in mind that this is about $14k more expensive than an RX
Any improvements on the dislikes with the 2022 GV80 model?
I'm not 100% sure - but I think the 2022 added a Prestige Signature trim level, where 2nd row seats receive more luxurious features such as captain's chairs. I believe they also added matte paint exterior colors. Those, aren't really any dislikes for me....
No comment about the self leveling headlights? Wish the vehicle had turning headlights. However, maybe I have reversed what it does have as both would be perfect. Hardly anyone comments on these features. I do wish that the rear window wiper was hidden like with the Lincoln Aviator. Looking forward to seeing if the GV 80 will become an EV. While door releases on the rear ones would be nice I am used to not having it with my 2011 MKX. I like the chrome also as some have mentioned but being an old geezer I grew up with lots of chrome on cars.
I don't know of any self leveling headlights on this GV80. The hardware on this SUV, is supposed to have a matrix LED array that can light up different parts of the road depending on the conditions and other vehicles surrounding the car. Unfortunately though, it seems that Genesis didn't apply it to the North American market. This is very similar to what they did with AR (augmented reality) GPS....it's available, but they didn't apply it. I'd assume it's a software based adjustment...
@@RichWithCars TY for the info. Even when I spoke to sale staff at Genesis I got one answer -- "Yes the car has self leveling headlights" but sometimes reviewers will agree and others either don't know or say NO! I think no one seems to have the info or does not know to test the car at night. I get the same answer related to headlights that turn when the car corners on the highway. The interesting thing is that my '69 Citroen DS 19 Palas had both and Citroen introduced that feature on their vehicles in 1955 so no manufacturer can blame it on "there is no technology for that" excuse.
Same thing I feel about no method to advise the driver of a single or more than one brake light/tail light gone out which the driver has no way of knowing yet one gets beeped at for not having a seatbelt on and we can tell folks to put the hands back on the steering wheel and Hyundai has vehicles that can show the blind spot area on the instrument cluster. Interestingly again is the fact that my '88 Cadillac had little lights inside at the rear windshield area that would notify the user if a light was out so the tech is available.
Often today it is impossible to get people's attention due to paranoia about being attacked or hijacked when a driver tries to advise them of an issue with their lights.
Maybe is YT creators of vehicle reviews would communicate with the dealerships that changes required might actually ever get made.
what models have soft close doors?
Are you referring the trim levels on the GV80? The only trim on the GV80 is the Prestige that has the soft close doors
I love this beautiful SUV but price is killing me.
Ya, especially in today's environment.
I saw the same exact spec in my Windermere neighborhood!
That's prolly me 😛
Mmmh number 2 is just a personal thing, the back doesn't need a senor. And 3 is because your foot always hits areas like there and scuff it. 4 though If this car doesn't have wireless car play and android auto then I'd be flabbergasted, do you need to plug it in to have car play?
Unfortunately yes, in order to get Apple Carplay or Android Auto it needs to be plugged in....😔
I have gv80 2021 , its noisy car comparing with BMW
Really? It's not that much noisier than the Lexus RX350, and I'd assume the BMW is noisier than a Lexus...
Some of the dislikes u pointed out you can only get in leather are from Rolls Royce, Bentley, and maybe Maybach
Ya I agree....but you're also paying several hundred thousand dollars more
After watching your video, I really dislike your dislikes and like your likes for the car
Okay 👍
My top 5 dislikes on my 2021 GV80 Prestige after a year of ownership;
1) glitchy nav system
2) hvac controls that stopped working on the passenger side
3) glitchy tech throughout the car
4) the rough ride from the 22” wheels
5) the headlights are not that great at night
6) the shitty service and fact I have to stand in a lineup behind 10 other Hyundai customers to get my Genesis serviced (bonus dislike)
My top 5 likes;
1) the style of the 22” rims and the entire car
2) the amount of tech for the price
3) the sound system
4) the interior style and comfort
5) cannot think of a 5th
I sold it back to Genesis after a year and bought a boring but reliable Lexus RX350. No regrets whatsoever!
Ohhh wow. I actually came from a luxury package RX350 to this. I haven't experienced the same dislikes as you have - except for #5. Agree with your likes tho....sorry you didn't like the vehicle that much...
@@RichWithCars wait till you’ve had it awhile. You might also be okay if you don’t drive it in cold climates
@@beri232 you might be right. No cold weather here in FL. I wouldn't be surprised if the cooler weather is a culprit to many of those issues!
Was it really pumpy on the road?
@@3mr136 very bumpy
Ur dislikes u have are because u didn't get a prestige. Next time go up on ur trim level
Watch the video again. IT IS A PRESTIGE. And as I said in the video, I didn't have REAL LEGITIMATE dislikes....I was nitpicking....
@@RichWithCars hu that's interesting. My prestige has all leather and suede not really anything other than that and the wood ..
Also for the record this wasn't them being cheap. It is in my opinion a better design if u put leather or suede around the bottom of the doors and seats it's going to look awful after a short time of use. Those materials are not easy clean and wiped off. So I don't believe they were cutting corners to be cheap it just makes more sense
Genesis is the most powerful car in the world
Most powerful in what sense? If it's in regards to engine power - not so sure about that. But if it's regarding as a car company, then I could agree, as they're starting to release really impressive vehicles.
I've had my GV80 2.5T Prestige for about six months. My top dislikes:
1) No spare tire in a 70K car that's designed to be a highway cruiser.
2) Idle start/stop only engages when crossing dangerous intersections. At the drive-through it disables itself. Some people are jamming bread clips in the button just to make it go away.
3) Butt massager feels like sitting on two baseballs. Want it to go away too.
4) 2.5T Prestige isn't as prestigious as 3.5T Prestige which get more cool stuff.
5) Stealerships are charging too much for them... I paid 7K over MSRP and got suckered into Auto Butler for $1200 more. 🤬
Ya I'd agree with some of your dislikes. But the main one I didn't mention (not having to do with the car itself though, is the ATROCIOUS SERVICE - both from corporate and from the dealership) AWFUL! DISGRACEFUL...
@@RichWithCars I think that why some people call them overpriced Hyundais. It's a whole other experience walking into a Mercedes dealership. Those guys tried to charge me full new car MSRP for a used GLA so to be fair everyone is getting in on the price gouging these days. That's why I've pretty much decided on a Model Y actually. I'd rather buy direct and cut out the middleman. Car is nice too but might have gone with an EV6 GT instead if thing had worked out differently with the GV80. Anywho... 'nuff said.
@@godblesshamas yes I see your point. That EV6 GT is pretty nice though. Unfortunately, not sure if I could ever recommend any of the Hyundai/Kia brands to anyone based on my experience on their luxury side with Genesis. I definitely respect your choice with the Model Y - only downside there (based on what I've seen) is quality control and poor fit and finish. I'm very curious to know your experience with it! Congrats on the Model Y nevertheless! 👏
@@RichWithCars As a palisade limited and SE owner. i approve this message. i woundnt recommend hyundai to any one after my expirience. with the palisade.
@@Passportbros8 I assume bad service? Sorry to hear....
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