2021 Genesis GV80 Official Teasers are Hugely Revealing

You can see the inside and outside of the brand’s first SUV before we reveal it fully later in this month.

It is safe to say Genesis took its time launching its first SUV. However, we are happy to announce that the official unveiling of the GV80 will take place later in the month. Hyundai’s luxury brand published some images showing its luxobarge, which will be very similar to the concept nearly three years ago. 2021 Genesis GV80 2017 Genesis GV80 concept You’d expect the same differences between the road-going and preceding showcar, including the switch to traditional door handles and traditional sidemirrors. On the GV80 production-ready , the two LED strips serving as headlights are more long. The intricate pattern that was applied to the B-and C-pillars has been replaced with a simple glossy black finish. It is also evident that the “Crest” grille, which was used on the concept and the new 2020 G90 sedan, has been removed. 2021 Genesis GV80 2017 Genesis GV80 concept The inside design of the dashboard bears a strong resemblance with the 2017 GV80 concept. However, it has been streamlined for production. The dashboard’s center screen features the infotainment screen, which is extremely large. A secondary screen displays the HVAC settings.
2021 Genesis GV80 Official Teasers are Hugely Revealing

The slim air vents give the illusion that they extend across the entire width of your dash. Also visible is the extensive use of wood trim at the lower center console as well as the door cards. Zoom in to see a digital instrument cluster as well as what appears like a two-spoke steering column. The bulky gear selector on the concept has been replaced with a smaller, rotary dial that is joined to what appears to be an additional dial for controlling the infotainment.2021 Genesis GV80 2017 Genesis GV80 concept Genesis says that the GV80 will come with three rows of seats, even though we cannot see the back. The SUV will be able to ride on a new rear-wheel-drive platform (with AWD) that isn’t shared with the Hyundai.
2021 Genesis GV80 Official Teasers are Hugely Revealing

This is all Genesis has to say for now. But we will soon have more details as the GV80 will debut later in the month, when South Korean sales kick off. The global launch is scheduled for later in 2020.