Genesis, the luxury vehicle division of the South Korean car manufacturer Hyundai Motor Group, wants to elevate expectations for excellence within the luxury SUV market with the launch GV80, the first sport-utility vehicle for the high-end automotive brand. Based on a new rear-wheel-drive platform, GV80 luxury SUV will bring added versatility to the Genesis lineup.
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The much-anticipated, three-row (available) GV80 will become the fourth model in the Genesis lineup, joining the G70, G80 and G90 sedans. Like its sedan siblings, GV80 will be based on a rear-wheel-drive platform unique to the Genesis brand; all-wheel drive will be optional. The “V” in the GV80 marque represents versatility, according to the automotive manufacturer.
Set to launch globally in 2020, Genesis GV80 will commence sales in the home market of South Korea this month.
The first images of Genesis GV80, which will be supplemented in coming weeks by product details, provide a complete picture of the first SUV created by Genesis Design. The interior and exterior styling of GV80, a development of the GV80 Concept introduced at the 2017 New York auto show, was a collaboration between Genesis Design studios located in South Korea, the United States and Germany.
Signature Genesis design elements are immediately visible on GV80, from every vantage point. Surrounded by the high-tech Quad Lamps, the Crest Grille emphasizes gravitas consistent with the positioning of GV80. The Parabolic Line runs smoothly along the side with precise execution, accentuated by power lines above each wheel emphasizing stance and presence.
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Sang Yup Lee, Senior Vice President, Head of Genesis Design added “The Quad Lamp, our design signature,introduces an unmistakable visual impression completely unique to Genesis.”
The G-Matrix pattern that appears in light fixtures throughout the exterior, as well the design of the wheels, is inspired by beautiful orchids seen when diamonds are illuminated by light.
The interior focuses on the beauty of open space, characteristic of the elegant South Korean architectural aesthetic. Minimalism is in the details, with a commanding driving position surrounded by high mounted control surfaces. The slim air vents stretch across the front to highlight the width of the cabin featuring minimal physical buttons with the new touch screen climate control. The center console is equipped with a jewel-like, rotating electronic gear selector, providing an exquisite balance of simplicity and glamour.
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