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Genesis GV80 Towing Capacity

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Tronno

Discussion Starter · Jun 17, 2020

Does anyone know how much the towing capacity for the GV80 is going to be? The closest that I've been able to find online is from a Genesis dealer in Colorado that says to expect it to fall in line with the BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE.

The X5 has a towing capacity of 6,603 pounds and the GLE has a towing capacity of 7,200 pounds.

2021 Genesis GV80: Release Date-Price-Specs | Genesis of Colorado Springs

Genesis is stepping into the future with their first-ever luxury crossover; the Genesis GV80. See release dates, price ranges, specifications & other key information here.

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2021 Genesis GV80 Towing Capacity
There are no numbers regarding the 2021 Genesis GV80 towing capacity yet, but we can get a good idea of what to expect by looking at the competition. With the BMW X5 towing up to 6,603 pounds and the Mercedes-Benz GLE towing 7,200 pounds, we have to assume that the Genesis will fall in line with these numbers as well.

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Joed

· #2 · Aug 19, 2020

Looks like 6000lb according to this article. I’d assume that’s for the 6cyl gas and diesel.

Flagship Genesis GV80 SUV here in October

All-new Genesis GV80 large SUV to take on Lexus, Euros from $90,600 plus ORC

www.goauto.com.au

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saloron

· #3 · Sep 14, 2020 (Edited)

Genesis and Lincoln are killing it in SUVs. The X5 is getting more ugly by the model year and Mercedes Benz you can’t even distinguish their cars from one another.
Kodi nox

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djnobility

· #4 · Sep 16, 2020

6000 lbs confirmed. I can't speak for the diesel but 6000 lbs is the number for the 2.5T and 3.5T models.

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GenesisFan

· #5 · Sep 16, 2020

6,000 is good enough for most people in this segment but it can be improved.

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djnobility

· #6 · Sep 17, 2020

GenesisFan said:
6,000 is good enough for most people in this segment but it can be improved.

I was hoping it would be in the mid 7000 lbs range just to be a bit more competitive but 6000 lbs is fine; I can tow a big enough trailer with it.

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GenesisFan

· #7 · Sep 17, 2020

djnobility said:
I was hoping it would be in the mid 7000 lbs range just to be a bit more competitive but 6000 lbs is fine; I can tow a big enough trailer with it.

A larger SUV is in the works, body-on-frame and likely called the GV90.

That might be our only hope for more.

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A new report says Genesis is considering a larger, full-size SUV called the GV90 that could compete with the BMW X7 and Mercedes GLS.

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AJB

· #8 · Sep 25, 2020

saloron said:
Genesis and Lincoln are killing it in SUVs. The X5 is getting more ugly by the model year and Mercedes Benz you can’t even distinguish their cars from one another.
Kodi nox

I totally agree, the only attention getting SUV's out there right now are the GV80 & I must admit the Lincoln Aviator (even though I wouldn't buy one). Mercedes & Lexus SUV's all look the same and the BMW's don't impress me at all in terms of looks. The Audi Q8 may be the only exception from Germany. The rest are boring.

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Altona

· #9 · Dec 31, 2021

Be careful on the V6 Prestige models in the US. Total payload on the door jamb of a 2022 is 909 lbs. With a tongue weight near 600 lbs from the trailer that only leaves 300 lbs for people and cargo. Not acceptable for most people hauling 5500 lbs or more.

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Gene

· #10 · Jan 27, 2022

I just purchased a 2.5T GV80 with a trailer hitch. I plan to tow approx. 5000 lbs (enclosed car trailer with a classic car). Does anyone recommend a specific elec. brake controller for me to mount under the dash? Gene ([email protected])

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Altona

· #11 · Jan 27, 2022

Gene said:
I just purchased a 2.5T GV80 with a trailer hitch. I plan to tow approx. 5000 lbs (enclosed car trailer with a classic car). Does anyone recommend a specific elec. brake controller for me to mount under the dash? Gene ([email protected])

Check out the Curt Echo. Bluetooth plug in at the 7 way connector. No inside wiring ($179.00 from Genesis parts)or drilling needed. Read reviews and improve the 50 cent strap and your good to go and you can use it on any vehicle with a 7 way plug .

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