► Genesis’ new GV80 coupe revealed
► Includes twin-charged V6 engine
► Design details from X Speedium
Remember the GV80 Coupe Concept? Genesis showed it off at the 2023 New York motor show, complete with a punchy V6 engine and even punchier orange paint scheme. Now, though, Genesis has confirmed the GV80 Coupe has made production, and it’s expected to become part of the brand’s line-up in Europe.
Given it wasn’t that much of a stretch to imagine a ‘coupe’ version of an SUV that already exists, the GV80 Coupe doesn’t stray too much at all from the GV80 SUV’s design. The new bodystyle launches at the same time as a near-imperceptible facelift for the GV80 SUV.
Genesis says that (besides the roofline and rear redesign) specific wheel designs and revised air intakes with an active air flap feature in the Coupe’s exterior design. The interior has also been given a gentle going over and includes carbonfibre and brushed metal detailing.
As well as the brand’s regular 2.5-litre turbo four and 3.5-litre turbo six, Genesis says the GV80 Coupe also launches with another 3.5-litre V6 that is both turbocharged and supercharged. Power is rated at 409bhp and 311lb ft. If you spec that engine, your GV80 Coupe also benefits from a Sport+ mode and launch control, as well as customisable sounds for the engine and even adjustable brake pedal response.
The new GV80 Coupe is likely to launch in 2024, including in Europe.
How does the production model differ from the concept?
By not a great deal, really. The Korean luxury brand says the concept was designed as a ‘statement of intent for the future, hinting towards more emotional and performance-oriented models.’ This corroborates with our earlier report that Genesis is working on fleshing out its future pure-electric offerings with a grand touring flagship based on its Speedium concept cars.
Genesis says the GV80 Coupe Concept uses a rear-wheel drive platform – in keeping with the brand’s efforts to build something at least slightly sportier than their current offerings – but no performance specs are given.
In order to emphasise that supposed sportiness, the GV80 Coupe Concept is finished in a wild Magma orange paintwork with some satin grey details. The cockpit includes four bucket seats and a G-Matrix strut brace for extra rigidity.