Genesis is bringing the heat with its new SUV coupe concept. The four-door, four-seat GV80 boasts bold styling, aggressive performance, and athletic prowess. Genesis GV80
“We don’t build show cars for show, this is very much production-intended,” says SangYup Lee, head of design for Genesis, in speaking with. “This will be our ICE [internal-combustion engine] sendoff, and we really wanted to dial up and emphasize the sporty character of the vehicle.” According to Lee, while Genesis is always playing with the duality of elegance and athleticism, this particular vehicle leans about 70 percent toward the latter.
Genesis isn’t revealing what engine may power the sporty GV80 Coupe Concept just yet, but a 375 hp twin-turbo V-6 is already in the GV80 lineup, and the G90 employs a supercharged V-6 that puts out 409 hp, both of which could be potential options. And while not presently in use by the automaker, a 5.0-liter V-8 was employed by Genesis before this current portfolio, which would make for quite a swan song to its conventional power train.
Though an internal-combustion-engine power train is planned for the production version, Genesis has yet to announce its configuration.Some details will certainly change, such as the concept’s 24-inch wheels. And the stunning two-line LED light signature will likely be revised to more closely match that of the current G90. But aside from such adjustments, a model inspired by the GV80 Coupe Concept could be on sale as soon as next year.