The bottom value of the Genesis GV80 has dropped for 2026 with the return of a four-cylinder engine.
Dropped for 2024, the turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine has now returned. Sadly, the three.0-litre turbo-diesel inline six, discontinued in 2024, hasn’t returned because it’s now not being produced.
The GV80 lineup now opens at $120,000 earlier than on-road prices, a discount of $10,000. The dual-turbo 3.5-litre V6-powered variant that did open the vary stays, however is $2000 dearer for 2026.
Elsewhere within the massive luxurious SUV lineup, costs are up by between $1500 and $1700.
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All GV80 SUVs undertake the Signature trim identify other than the brand new Black flagship, obtainable solely with the three.5T engine. The GV80 Coupe continues to be provided in its personal distinctive trim stage, with some particular inclusions over the Signature SUV; it, too, is out there in Black trim.
The beforehand optionally available Rear Seat Leisure Bundle, which introduced twin 14.7-inch rear touchscreens with a distant management, USB-C port and HDMI port, has been discontinued.
You’ll be able to nonetheless, nonetheless, choice the GV80 with a six-seat format that includes second row captain’s chairs, a set centre console, and a wi-fi telephone charger.
The brand new Black editions get a variety of dark-themed unique appointments, in addition to a variety of eco-friendly supplies, together with leather-based upholstery and door trims dyed utilizing recycled carbon black extracted from waste tyres.
Rounding out the MY26 updates is the Genesis-first implementation of Digital Key 2.0, which augments the prevailing Genesis Related Companies suite in Australia.
Utilizing near-field communication (NFC) and ultra-wideband (UWB) expertise, Digital Key permits house owners to lock and unlock the doorways or begin the engine remotely utilizing their suitable smartphone or smartwatch.
Digital Key 2.0 could be saved on one machine and shared with as much as 15 different units. It additionally doesn’t require a cellular community sign to work and can proceed to operate if the smartphone battery is flat.
The returning 2.5T drivetrain had been dropped for 2024 regardless of accounting for round 25 per cent of native GV80 gross sales, with Genesis Australia CEO saying the brand new GV80 Coupe would “compensate” by accounting for 30 per cent of total gross sales for the big luxurious SUV.
To the top of October, Genesis has delivered 165 GV80 SUVs and 72 GV80 Coupes. Which means the coupe-like physique type is sitting bang on 30 per cent of complete GV80 gross sales.
On the floor, it seems to be like costs for Genesis’ BMW X5 rival have soared since its 2022 launch when it opened at $92,000 earlier than on-roads. Nonetheless, the bottom 2.5T rear-wheel drive configuration was dropped for 2024, whereas for 2025 the $10,500 Luxurious Pack was made customary.
These updates observe a extra substantial replace final 12 months, which introduced freshened styling, the brand new Coupe by-product, and a revised cabin headlined by a 27-inch OLED show incorporating the digital instrument cluster and infotainment touchscreen.
The GV80 additionally gained options like an 18-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system, fingerprint recognition and a digital rear-view mirror.
Pricing
Genesis GV80 SUV
| Mannequin | Worth earlier than on-road prices |
|---|---|
| 2026 Genesis GV80 2.5T Signature AWD 7 Seat | $120,000 (NEW) |
| 2026 Genesis GV80 3.5T Signature AWD 7 Seat | $132,000 (+$2000) |
| 2026 Genesis GV80 3.5T Signature AWD 6 Seat | $135,000 (+$1700) |
| 2026 Genesis GV80 3.5T Black AWD 7 Seat | $136,000 (NEW) |
Genesis GV80 Coupe
| Mannequin | Worth earlier than on-road prices |
|---|---|
| 2026 Genesis GV80 Coupe 3.5T Signature AWD | $137,500 (+$1500) |
| 2026 Genesis GV80 Coupe 3.5T Black AWD | $141,500 (NEW) |
Drivetrains and Effectivity
There are as soon as once more two totally different engines obtainable within the Australian-market GV80.
| Specs | Genesis GV80 2.5T | Genesis GV80 3.5T |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L turbo-petrol 4cyl | 3.5L twin-turbo petrol V6 |
| Energy | 224kW | 279kW |
| Torque | 422Nm | 530Nm |
| Transmission | 8-speed auto | 8-speed auto |
| Drive kind | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Weight | 2238kg | 2325kg |
| Gas economic system (claimed) | 10.4L/100km | 11.9L/100km |
| Gas tank capability | 80L | 80L |
| Gas requirement | 95-octane premium unleaded | 95-octane premium unleaded |
| CO2 emissions | 243g/km | 273g/km |
| Emissions customary | Euro 5 | Euro 5 |
| Braked towing capability | 2722kg | 2722kg |
Dimensions
There are two physique kinds, with the ‘common’ SUV that includes three rows of seating and the sleeker Coupe providing simply two.
| Dimensions | Genesis GV80 | Genesis GV80 Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 4940mm | 4956mm |
| Width | 1975mm | 1975mm |
| Peak | 1715mm | 1710mm |
| Wheelbase | 2955mm | 2955mm |
| Cargo capability | 735L (behind second row) 1097L (second row folded) |
644L (behind second row) 1033L (second row folded) |
Servicing and Guarantee
The Genesis GV80 vary is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee with 5 years or 50,000km of complimentary scheduled servicing.
Servicing is required each 12 months or 10,000km, and Genesis affords its Genesis To You service through the guarantee interval.
This sees a valet gather your Genesis for servicing and go away you with one other Genesis automobile. The complimentary pickup service is barely obtainable should you’re inside 70km driving distance from the Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane CBDs.
There’s 5 years of roadside help, extending to 10 years should you service your automobile with Genesis.
Security
The Genesis GV80 has a five-star ranking from security authority ANCAP, primarily based on testing performed in 2021. This is applicable solely to GV80s with the two.5-litre turbo-four, with 3.5-litre variants unrated.
| Class | Genesis GV80 |
|---|---|
| Grownup occupant safety | 91 per cent |
| Youngster occupant safety | 88 per cent |
| Weak street person safety | 66 per cent |
| Security help | 79 per cent |
Commonplace security tools contains:
- Adaptive cruise management with cease/go
- Drive mode-based performance
- Overtaking acceleration help operate
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Automobile, pedestrian, bike owner detection
- Evasive steering help
- Junction turning/crossing operate
- Blind-spot help
- Blind-Spot View Monitor
- Freeway Driving Help (adaptive cruise + lane centring)
- Lane Following Help
- Lane-keep help
- Rear cross-traffic help
- Driver consideration warning
- Clever pace restrict help
- Main automobile departure alert
- Rear occupant alert (sensor-based)
- Protected Exit Help
- Encompass-view digicam
- Tyre strain monitoring
- Entrance, front-centre, and driver’s knee airbags
- Curtain and facet airbags for the primary and second row
Commonplace Tools
There are successfully three trim ranges within the GV80 lineup.
The GV80 Signature comes customary with the next tools:
- Highway-Preview Digital Management Suspension
- 22-inch alloy wheels
- Tyre mobility package
- Micro Lens Array LED headlights
- Clever Entrance Lighting System
- Welcome lights incl. puddle lights
- Digital limited-slip differential (3.5T solely)
- Distant Good Parking Help 2
- Energy tailgate
- Proximity entry with push-button begin
- Digital Key 2.0 (NEW)
- Digital rear-view mirror
- Lively noise cancellation
- 27-inch mixed infotainment/instrument cluster OLED show
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Over-the-air updates
- 12-inch head-up show
- 6.0-inch local weather management panel
- 18-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system
- Nappa leather-based upholstery
- Suede headliner
- 18-way power-adjustable entrance seats
- Therapeutic massage
- Heating
- Air flow
- Heated centre console
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated and ventilated second-row seats
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- Computerized collision notification
- SOS emergency name operate
- Stay site visitors and climate data
- Valet Mode
- Voice management for automobile features just like the home windows
- Automobile diagnostics
The GV80 Coupe provides:
- Distinctive 22-inch alloy wheel design
- Sport+ mode
- Brake mode choice
- Monoblock Black brake calipers
- Flush roof rails
- Distinctive entrance bumper
- Rear spoiler
- Twin exhaust shops
- Flat-bottom steering wheel
- Carbon-fibre inside trim
- Alloy pedals
- Distinctive upholstery sample
- Second-row energy sliding seat base
Over their respective SUV and coupe SUV siblings, Black editions add:
- Black 22-inch alloy wheels
- Monoblock Black brake calipers
- Black grille, physique cladding
- Darkish-tinted badging
- Unique black seat quilting, garnishes, bezels and speaker grilles
- Actual Black Ash wooden trim
Choices
A six-seat inside configuration is optionally available on the GV80 SUV, although a beforehand provided rear-seat leisure package deal – which included two touchscreens within the again – has been discontinued for 2026.
The six-seat choice ($3000; GV80 Signature 3.5T solely) contains:
- Second-row captain’s chairs with energy sliding base
- Mounted second-row centre console with wi-fi telephone charger, storage
- Further ambient lighting
All exterior colors are no-cost choices, other than matte finishes which price an additional $2000.
There’s a variety of inside colors and inlays and exterior finishes obtainable. You’ll be able to view these on Genesis’ web site.
