2021 Genesis GV80 Top 5 Dislikes and Likes - After 8 Months of Ownership

Continuing from where we left off last week - this week I'm doing my top 5 dislikes and top 5 likes of the 2021 Genesis GV80 from an owner's perspective. I have a pretty good idea of what's really good and not good on the GV80 after owning it for 8 months. Take a dive in with me and see what my top 5 dislikes and likes are for this Genesis SUV. And make sure to stick around till the end to check out a really cool BONUS like from the GV80!

I really wanted to get into the service from both the corporate and dealership sides, but this wouldn't be related to the vehicle directly. All I have to say is that they're both quite disappointing. I'll leave that to another video. Let me know if any of you would like to know more about my service experience.

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[blackiewheeler]

I have owned my GV80 3.5 Prestige for 10 months and I really don't have any dislikes about it. The exterior chrome trims add to the beauty of the vehicle and increase the curb appeal. The lower interior trims are not cheap down grades but act as a more durable and practical surfaces where the feet might hit and the bottles and garbage people put in the lower section. I don't think a fine leather surface would hold up down there. When you learn how to use the control wheel on the console things become easy and accessible from a driving position and if you are reaching for the screen then you have not mastered the console controls. As for the screen itself, 14.5" is very nice unlike a lot of luxury SUV's that glue a tablet to the lower dashboard. The GV80 is ahead of all others like Audi, BMW, Lexus, that have been regurgitating the same old designs for 10 years and make little changes. People don't stop and stare or ask questions about Audi, Lexus and so forth because they are stale and nothing is outstanding about them. The GV80 and GV70 vehicles are innovative, beautifully designed and stunning to look at. Drive a GV80 for a month then go back to a BMW or Lexus and then you will appreciate what a Genesis is all about.

[bradgronek]

Thank you for this review. I've been considering very carefully and have one on order. This is very, very valuable as I approach a final decision.

[thadvanness]

I just traded in my 2021 G80 3.5 for the 2023 GV80 3.5 Prestige. Only dislike for me is the gas milage, everything else is on point. I get people giving me a thumbs up on the road. Never got that in any of the BMW's I've owned over the years.

[JamaicanDeelite]

Awesome review! Thanks for sharing! I'm looking at this for my next vehicle

[rlc]

Drives me nuts that ALL reviewers complain about 'cheap' low level plastics. They are specifically hard wearing low level plastics which are more likely to be contacted by feet getting in and out or dirt from feet and hence need to be able to stand up to it and be cleaned easy. Literally all reviewers bang the same drum without actually thinking why it is that way

[jeffreyhessney]

I would agree whole heartedly this SUV is by far the most luxurious vehicle I have ever been in!!!! You won’t ever regret it!!!!

[TerryKearney]

Thanks for this video! This will be my next suv.

[ricardodasilva]

My GV80 is just like yours same color but it has the 3rd row (Advanced+) I love this vehicle. Best looking SUV out there.

[ripley]

I’ll comment on your dislikes, I LOVE the chrome, grew up in 50’s/60’s, sooo much chrome, took me a while to like the black plastic. I went and sat in a Gen gv80 today to get a feel and see what others had complained about. I can reach the far side of touch screen when I stretch a bit, but also like the dial control as it clicks lightly which makes for more precise selection. You mentioned back doors only open in front, try growing up with no power steering, no air conditioning, only opens with a key, Manuel roll windows, no seat belts except when mom throws her arm across your chest so you don’t smash your face in the dashboard, manually adjusting side view mirrors, for starters 🤪 if the bottom part of door isn’t as plush, oh well. I know I’m CRAZY for the ambient lighting and you get to change it to boot! I wish they would’ve made it more extreme like in their sedan g90- the whole cabin is lit! Soft close doors are awesome, and I find the door opening is nice and I don’t hit my head, but I do in my Malibu if I don’t duck every time. Blessings!

[miguelf]

Your car is beautiful man!!….I understand yours dislikes but not important at all when you have this SUV…it is wow ….not even new BMW, Mercedes, Lexus gets my attention.

[michaelhazer]

You can buy an adapter that gives you wireless CarPlay.

[romeolopez]

You cannot have a perfect car under a hundred thousand dollars…even some cars more than a hundred thousand still have those as you disliked with….

[pixeldoc]

Sorry; I absolutely love the exterior chrome accents and think it adds a luxury look to the vehicle -- go figure. "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." And, shouldn't be included in a critique of a car; this is a subjective issue.

The real issues that bug me are: 1. The rear door lock/unlock thing. 2. Lousy map view compared with Google maps or Apple. 3. Noisy engine on acceleration. 4. Small door pockets compared with most other cars I looked at. 5.

Things I really like:
1. In Eco mode, this car can coast forever; great gas saver.
2. Blind spot camera view with activation of the turn signals; initially, I didn't trust this feature, but now that I do it helps keep my eyes on the road rather than having to turn my head. And yes it's better than the side view mirrors.
3. Brake Hold mode: Turn it on, and it works with every subsequent stop -- unlike in my previous car (Mercedes), one had to activate it at every stop with a double brake pump.
4. Storage space for the luggage compartment privacy cover; this gets stored under the storage space floor, with the perk of additional storage space for hiding my expensive camera gear.

[aujeffk]

Only dislikes for me: door cup holders in front and back are awful. It should allow a 32 oz yeti. Other one is poor gas mileage on the 3.5T. Other than that, it’s awesome.

[dawannwilliams]

Thank you for your review. My 2016 Porsche Cayenne was recently totaled and l am doing research on this vehicle. I love ❤ the look and the bells and whistles however not sure of the handling and driving because my Porsche was fun to drive. This is soo uniquely different. Thanks for sharing.

[go]

Wow Michelin tires. Yes! Hyundai, great job. I love Michelin tires, I will ONLY ride on Michelin tires. Quick history, I bought an electric motorcycle with Michelin road 5, , I'm in love, smooth over bumps, great control grips wet surfaces, great quality. Then I replaced my Honda adv 150 stock tires with Michelin city pro, added dyna beads and let me tell you it feels like a different scooter. I will only use Michelin tires from last year till death. I love Michelin tires.

[rhye_guy]

I love the fact you can get factory matte paint

[bigrahizzle]

Have you had any issues with the car. I’m thinking about getting one

[go]

Hi handsome, I'm interested in buying a luxury genesis gv80 2021, for 54k with 4k miles. Is it quite?

[DBLG]

Yeah I agree, that's too much chrome for me. Looks like when people try to make their car more noticeable, they start buying all kinds of cheap chrome edging.