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The Korean luxury brand kicked off 2020 with a teaser of the GV80. That preview left little to the imagination, so this full reveal doesn’t hold many surprises. The production GV80 looks largely the same as the 2017 concept of the same name, with a G90-aping front grille and twin-line headlamps. The two-line motif extends to the fender vents, and terminates in the taillights. It’s a signature that will become a defining Genesis trait, according to Hyundai group design chief Luc Donckerwolke. Wheel sizes will range from 19 to 22 inches.
SEE ALSO: 2020 Genesis G90 Review
It’s hard to get a sense of the GV80’s size from pictures, but at 194.7 inches nose-to-stern it’s just an inch or so longer than the BMX X5 or Mercedes-Benz GLE. Like those two Germans, or the similarly-sized Volvo XC90, the GV80 will offer the option of three-row travel. It will come standard with seating for five, however.
All-paw versions of the GV80 will feature Multi-Terrain Control, a driver-selectable system that works with the rear axle’s electronic LSD for sand, snow and mud modes. An electronically controlled suspension system uses both the front-facing camera and navigation system to alter ride stiffness based on the upcoming road.
SEE ALSO: 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE Review
There’s leather everywhere, in eye-catching quilted form on the (heated and ventilated) seats, and even the knee pads on the side of the center console. We appreciate Genesis venturing off the beaten path with the green leather option, matching the similar shade on the exterior—one of 11 paint options. We’re less sold on the two-spoke wheel, though.
The GV80 will go on sale in South Korea later this month. We should have more details on its North American launch over the coming weeks.
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