Depending on the market, Genesis GV80 medium intersection There can be seating for five, six or seven people. NS Six-seat option launching later this summer In the Korean automaker’s home market, the second bench in that model is replaced by two captain seats in front of the third row of seats for two. Genesis confirmed release that we’ll get something similar, a GV80 The flagship decoration called Signature Prestige will be at the forefront next year. Unlike the one sold in Korea, ours will skip the third row to accommodate up to four people.
Genesis won’t learn any more details about the model, so we’ll have to take the overseas version as an initial guide. In it, the center console for the second row of seats with its own ambient lighting and wood trim matches the console that separates the seats in the second row. The upholstery is heated and ventilated, and passengers enjoy amenities such as a separate rear-seat entertainment system, wireless device chargers and separate HVAC controls.
Based on current gearing steps, Genesis can start with 3.5T AWD Prestige Advanced+ for this new beast and swap out a few features from the sequel down. As per Genesis configuration, the Advanced+ has features like rear privacy glass and Smart Posture, but having a third row of seats, a manual rear window, and setting on 20-inch wheels is standard fit. The trim underneath, the 3.5T AWD Prestige, which doesn’t fit in the third row, comes with power windows and sits on 22-inch wheels as standard. Mix it all up and the Prestige Signature is sure to combine all the frills that Genesis has to offer.
Excluding any new engines between now and launch, the model will be powered by a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 with 375 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque. As of 2022 GV80 Prestige starts at $73,245 after destination but before options like exterior colour other than white, it doesn’t seem outrageous to think that the driver’s special trim could be alarming at $80,000. If the reports are correct, it will hold the top spot for just one year; The battery-powered GV90 is expected to launch in 2023 at the top of the Genesis pack.
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