The base price 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 3.0-litre turbo-diesel inline six, discontinued in 2024, hasn’t returned as it’s no longer being produced.
The GV80 lineup now opens at $120,000 before on-road costs, a reduction of $10,000. The twin-turbo 3.5-litre V6-powered variant that did open the range remains, but is $2000 more expensive for 2026.
Elsewhere in the large luxury SUV lineup, prices are up by between $1500 and $1700.
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All GV80 SUVs adopt the Signature trim name apart from the new Black flagship, available only with the 3.5T engine. The GV80 Coupe continues to be offered in its own unique trim level, with some special inclusions over the Signature SUV; it, too, is available in Black trim.
The previously optional Rear Seat Entertainment Package, which brought dual 14.7-inch rear touchscreens with a remote control, USB-C port and HDMI port, has been discontinued.
You can still, however, option the GV80 with a six-seat layout featuring second row captain’s chairs, a fixed centre console, and a wireless phone charger.
The new Black editions get a range of dark-themed exclusive appointments, as well as a range of eco-friendly materials, including leather upholstery and door trims dyed using 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 existing Genesis Connected Services suite in Australia.
Using near-field communication (NFC) and ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, Digital Key allows owners to lock and unlock the doors or start the engine remotely using their compatible smartphone or smartwatch.
Digital Key 2.0 can be stored on one device and shared with up to 15 other devices. It also doesn’t require a mobile network signal to work and will continue to function if the smartphone battery is flat.
The returning 2.5T drivetrain had been dropped for 2024 despite accounting for around 25 per cent of local GV80 sales, with Genesis Australia CEO saying the new GV80 Coupe would “compensate” by accounting for 30 per cent of overall sales for the large luxury SUV.
To the end of October, Genesis has delivered 165 GV80 SUVs and 72 GV80 Coupes. That means the coupe-like body style is sitting bang on 30 per cent of total GV80 sales.
On the surface, it looks like prices for Genesis’ BMW X5 rival have soared since its 2022 launch when it opened at $92,000 before on-roads. However, the base 2.5T rear-wheel drive configuration was dropped for 2024, while for 2025 the $10,500 Luxury Pack was made standard.
These updates follow a more substantial update last year, which brought freshened styling, the new Coupe derivative, and a revised cabin headlined by a 27-inch OLED display incorporating the digital instrument cluster and infotainment touchscreen.
The GV80 also gained features like an 18-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system, fingerprint recognition and a digital rear-view mirror.
Pricing
Genesis GV80 SUV
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 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
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 Genesis GV80 Coupe 3.5T Signature AWD | $137,500 (+$1500) |
| 2026 Genesis GV80 Coupe 3.5T Black AWD | $141,500 (NEW) |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
There are once again two different engines available in the Australian-market GV80.
| Specifications | Genesis GV80 2.5T | Genesis GV80 3.5T |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L turbo-petrol 4cyl | 3.5L twin-turbo petrol V6 |
| Power | 224kW | 279kW |
| Torque | 422Nm | 530Nm |
| Transmission | 8-speed auto | 8-speed auto |
| Drive type | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Weight | 2238kg | 2325kg |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 10.4L/100km | 11.9L/100km |
| Fuel tank capacity | 80L | 80L |
| Fuel requirement | 95-octane premium unleaded | 95-octane premium unleaded |
| CO2 emissions | 243g/km | 273g/km |
| Emissions standard | Euro 5 | Euro 5 |
| Braked towing capacity | 2722kg | 2722kg |
Dimensions
There are two body styles, with the ‘regular’ SUV featuring three rows of seating and the sleeker Coupe offering just two.
| Dimensions | Genesis GV80 | Genesis GV80 Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4940mm | 4956mm |
| Width | 1975mm | 1975mm |
| Height | 1715mm | 1710mm |
| Wheelbase | 2955mm | 2955mm |
| Cargo capacity | 735L (behind second row) 1097L (second row folded) |
644L (behind second row) 1033L (second row folded) |
Servicing and Warranty
The Genesis GV80 range is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty with five years or 50,000km of complimentary scheduled servicing.
Servicing is required every 12 months or 10,000km, and Genesis offers its Genesis To You service during the warranty period.
This sees a valet collect your Genesis for servicing and leave you with another Genesis vehicle. The complimentary pickup service is only available if you’re within 70km driving distance from the Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane CBDs.
There’s five years of roadside assistance, extending to 10 years if you service your vehicle with Genesis.
Safety
The Genesis GV80 has a five-star rating from safety authority ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2021. This applies only to GV80s with the 2.5-litre turbo-four, with 3.5-litre variants unrated.
| Category | Genesis GV80 |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 91 per cent |
| Child occupant protection | 88 per cent |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 66 per cent |
| Safety assist | 79 per cent |
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Drive mode-based functionality
- Overtaking acceleration assist function
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Car, pedestrian, cyclist detection
- Evasive steering assist
- Junction turning/crossing function
- Blind-spot assist
- Blind-Spot View Monitor
- Highway Driving Assist (adaptive cruise + lane centring)
- Lane Following Assist
- Lane-keep assist
- Rear cross-traffic assist
- Driver attention warning
- Intelligent speed limit assist
- Leading vehicle departure alert
- Rear occupant alert (sensor-based)
- Safe Exit Assist
- Surround-view camera
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Front, front-centre, and driver’s knee airbags
- Curtain and side airbags for the first and second row
Standard Equipment
There are effectively three trim levels in the GV80 lineup.
The GV80 Signature comes standard with the following equipment:
- Road-Preview Electronic Control Suspension
- 22-inch alloy wheels
- Tyre mobility kit
- Micro Lens Array LED headlights
- Intelligent Front Lighting System
- Welcome lights incl. puddle lights
- Electronic limited-slip differential (3.5T only)
- Remote Smart Parking Assist 2
- Power tailgate
- Proximity entry with push-button start
- Digital Key 2.0 (NEW)
- Digital rear-view mirror
- Active noise cancellation
- 27-inch combined infotainment/instrument cluster OLED display
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Over-the-air updates
- 12-inch head-up display
- 6.0-inch climate control panel
- 18-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system
- Nappa leather upholstery
- Suede headliner
- 18-way power-adjustable front seats
- Massage
- Heating
- Ventilation
- Heated centre console
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated and ventilated second-row seats
- Genesis Connected Services
- Automatic collision notification
- SOS emergency call function
- Live traffic and weather information
- Valet Mode
- Voice control for vehicle functions like the windows
- Vehicle diagnostics
The GV80 Coupe adds:
- Unique 22-inch alloy wheel design
- Sport+ mode
- Brake mode selection
- Monoblock Black brake calipers
- Flush roof rails
- Unique front bumper
- Rear spoiler
- Dual exhaust outlets
- Flat-bottom steering wheel
- Carbon-fibre interior trim
- Alloy pedals
- Unique upholstery pattern
- Second-row power 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, body cladding
- Dark-tinted badging
- Exclusive black seat quilting, garnishes, bezels and speaker grilles
- Real Black Ash wood trim
Options
A six-seat interior configuration is optional on the GV80 SUV, though a previously offered rear-seat entertainment package – which included two touchscreens in the back – has been discontinued for 2026.
The six-seat option ($3000; GV80 Signature 3.5T only) includes:
- Second-row captain’s chairs with power sliding base
- Fixed second-row centre console with wireless phone charger, storage
- Additional ambient lighting
All exterior colours are no-cost options, apart from matte finishes which cost an extra $2000.
There’s a wide range of interior colours and inlays and exterior finishes available. You can view these on Genesis’ website.
