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The 4WD Royal comes with goodies a large digitised instrument cluster, 14.5-inch central touchscreen, and plenty of safety and driver aids
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The GV80 is the first SUV from South Korean carmaker Genesis brand, priced at Dh300,000
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The front is dominated by a massive crest-shaped grille, flanked by distinctive two-tier headlights
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The car has a sporty profile and well-shaped derriere
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The GV80 offers an agile drive despite its 1,715mm length and 2,240kg girth
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The 22-inch wheels, 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 engine and eight-speed auto make this a steady and smooth cruiser
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The downside is the amount of plastic employed, from the grille to within the cabin
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The spacious cabin is fitted with Nappa leather seats, while a front-facing camera pre-emptively adjusts the suspension for potholes and speed bumps
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The 4WD Royal comes with goodies a large digitised instrument cluster, 14.5-inch central touchscreen, and plenty of safety and driver aids
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The GV80 is the first SUV from South Korean carmaker Genesis brand, priced at Dh300,000
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The front is dominated by a massive crest-shaped grille, flanked by distinctive two-tier headlights
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The car has a sporty profile and well-shaped derriere
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The GV80 offers an agile drive despite its 1,715mm length and 2,240kg girth
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The 22-inch wheels, 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 engine and eight-speed auto make this a steady and smooth cruiser
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The downside is the amount of plastic employed, from the grille to within the cabin
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The spacious cabin is fitted with Nappa leather seats, while a front-facing camera pre-emptively adjusts the suspension for potholes and speed bumps
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The 4WD Royal comes with goodies a large digitised instrument cluster, 14.5-inch central touchscreen, and plenty of safety and driver aids
Road test: Why the GV80 SUV is the best Genesis car to date
The $82,000 GV80 4WD Royal 3.5 SUV is a promising package despite its penchant for plastic
Gautam Sharma
01 February, 2021
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