In my memory, your figure once appeared faintly, but when the new you stood in front of me at this moment, I seemed to have lost my memory. Whether it is the early "Genesis", the later "Genesis", or today's "Genesis", in just over a decade, it has changed its name three times, but unfortunately, the first two times have not been able to let us remember. Perhaps unwillingly, or perhaps an inevitable choice for development, After the brand independence, Genisesy has returned to the Chinese market again, and has taken the lead in introducing two new products, G80 and GV80, in the form of imports.
It is undeniable that Korean brands have achieved dazzling results in the Chinese market, but times have changed, and the days of "Korean cars" in recent years have not been good, and at this time, it seems that The Genises has failed to grasp the best time and place. Frankly speaking, as the market becomes more mature, domestic consumers have formed their own criteria for "luxury" and "high-end", and the situation that this "old friend" from South Korea is facing may not be as good as it expects.
Appearance: Since you want to do it, do it to the extreme
What comes to mind when you see the Geniseys GV80? I'm sure anyone with some car knowledge will blurt it out – isn't that Bentley! It is no secret to say that the design of the Geniseys GV80 is indeed quite stunning, and just one "like Bentley" is enough to attract the attention of many people, even if it has nothing to do with Bentley. Judging from the real feedback of the two days of test drives, the passerby rate of the GenisesYS GV80 is extremely high, and when the car is stopped, there will always be people willing to come forward and chat with you, ask what brand this "big guy" is, and say that they have never seen it before.
To be honest, although the appearance can be simulated by dressing up, the temperament thing is really not so easy to learn. Looking like Bentley is not a skill, but the overall aura is equally powerful, and the sense of majesty and quality is good, which is the difference between Genissy. There is never wrong with learning and borrowing, what is spurned is only direct plagiarism without a soul. Of course, if you take a step back and don't talk about "like Bentley", look back at Genesis or even Genesis, even if the years pass, its own "style" has never changed much, and it is quite distinctive.
Double rows of parallel front/rear tail light sets, large diamond-shaped mid-mesh, five-spoke rims, and a tail with a slightly sneaky element. As a medium and large SUV, although the GeniseyS GV80 has a strong aura, it does not have the slightest sense of "old-fashioned", even if it is a handsome man and woman in his 20s, it will not feel violated. In terms of details, every design can stand up to scrutiny, and both the workmanship and materials are exquisite and luxurious, and it can even be said to be "luxurious"! At the very least, it feels right and the way is right.
Interior: No stinginess, real materials
Sitting in the car, in fact, there will not be too strong a "sense of surprise", but in the delicate and comfortable leather material, it will still make people have a very unreal feeling. While premium NAPPA leather seats and solid wood trims, as well as fur roofs, columns and sun visors, need to be optionally available, trust me, if you've experienced it yourself, you'll love it. Of course, compared to Rolls-Royce and Bentley's kind of select calf leather and hand-made custom-made interiors, Geniseys is indeed still poor in the market, but this is based on the price factors of the "gap", it is indeed impossible to cross.
The double-spoke steering wheel feels very good to hold, the size is large, and it has the taste of an old car. The multi-function buttons do not need to be repeated, but the paddle shifters on both sides are slightly redundant, and there is really no need to exist. Naked-eye 3D LCD instrument is worth saying, the display effect is quite layered, the look and feel is relatively novel, especially for friends like me who do not like the full LCD dashboard, it is also a relatively easy to accept solution.
Above the center console is equipped with a 14.5-inch "fish screen", the display effect is clear and delicate, and the resolution is quite high. Personally, I have always scoffed at the swollen car central control screen, but when I saw the wide-body "fish screen" design of Genises, I rarely agreed. The first is rich and powerful, and the UI layout is clean and simple, and the screen itself has almost no reflection, which is excellent. Although the central control screen supports touch operation, it is more ritualistic to use through multimedia control buttons, the interaction is fast and smooth, and the overall use experience is still quite good.
The GeniseyS GV80 is equipped with a three-temperature zone automatic air conditioner, which can only be said to be barely passed for this level of model, and it would be more perfect if the rear air conditioner also supports the temperature zone control. In terms of configuration, the on-board air purifier and the in-car PM2.5 filter device can meet the needs of daily use, but it must be said that for a luxury brand model, the absence of a negative ion generator and the in-car fragrance system will inevitably be regrettable.
In terms of comfort configuration, the leather seat is large and comfortable, and the interior padding is quite soft, which makes it feel good to support. The front/rear (second row) seats are heated and ventilated, and the split power sunroof with rear power sun blinds perfectly takes care of lighting and privacy. The second row of seats also supports electric adjustment, especially in the "boss position", by adjusting the position of the front/rear seats, how to find a comfortable and comfortable sitting position, although "lying flat" can not come down, but also really do not have to nitpick. The so-called luxury, this is it.
Motivation: Pay attention to a "sense of quality"
Although the 3.5T V6 version is available in North America, the Geniseys GV80, which was introduced to the domestic market, is equipped with a 2.5T four-cylinder turbocharged engine, and the drivetrain matches the modern self-developed 8AT gearbox and has a full-time four-wheel drive system. For some well-known reasons, the model version of the 3.5T V6 will most likely not be available in China, not now, and basically no drama in the future. However, considering that many luxury brand flagship SUVs now only use 2.0T engines, the 2.5T engine of the Geniseys GV80 is also reasonable in terms of horizontal comparison.
In the initial acceleration stage, the huge body does not look stupid, but even if the throttle is in sport mode, its acceleration feeling has little to do with "explosion". The engine power output as a whole is relatively smooth, but the low torque performance is general, and it must wait until the speed rises to gradually improve. Of course, for this positioned model, smooth comfort is the first appeal, and it is already good to do it. The power reserve of this 2.5T engine is still relatively sufficient, the start is not jumping, and the middle and rear sections are surging and powerful, which is more than enough to meet the daily household travel.
During the test drive, this 8AT gearbox always gives people the feeling of being slightly slower and half a beat, after all, the engine itself is not fast enough to respond to the accelerator pedal, coupled with the methodical transmission, it will make the acute child feel uncomfortable. However, from another point of view, this tuning style is actually quite in line with the product positioning of the GenisesYS GV80, and the power output is not tight or slow, creating a very calm and sophisticated feeling.
The throttle and brake pedals are slightly softer, so you need to pay more attention when driving for the first time. The first half of the brake pedal has a long stroke, and the release of braking force in this range is not linear enough, and there is still room for improvement. Of course, if you press the brake pedal for more than half of the stroke, in fact, the braking force is still quite strong, not to say that the brake can not be stopped, but in the daily driving, with the brake or tap the brake action, the actual performance is difficult to synchronize with the driver's intention.
The Genises GV80 comes standard with a "pre-perceived electronically controlled suspension", and the experience difference between comfort mode and sport mode is quite large. First of all, the sport mode, after adjusting to the sport mode, the main driver's seat will automatically "clamp", which can better wrap the driver's body. At this time, the vehicle's sense of road will become very clear, especially the perception of the steering wheel will be more obvious, but whether it is an impatient gearbox or a slightly aggressive suspension, everywhere feels strange, and the explosion after a few seconds of hesitation in the throttle is really not elegant enough. In contrast, the comfort mode is the correct way to open the GV80, with the excellent sound insulation and noise reduction performance of the whole vehicle, wind noise, tire noise and engine noise are transmitted to the car very little, coupled with the assistance of active noise reduction function, who will not love the comfortable and stable driving environment?
The Geniseys GV80 features a front double wishbone/rear multi-link independent suspension structure, and the overall tuning style is clearly biased towards comfort. Perhaps the body is slightly large, or perhaps the details are slightly adjusted, and the excess shaking of the carriage laterally is still quite obvious when it is rolled over some ditches or uneven roads. Fortunately, the longitudinal bounce of the body is relatively well controlled, the chassis does not diverge, the overall stability is acceptable, and the comfort performance is satisfactory.
Space: Overall performance was poor
The 178cm tall experiencer sits in the front row, the head space is about one punch, the horizontal space is very spacious, and the trim panel does not squeeze the legs. In terms of storage, due to the small volume of the door panel storage slot and the shallow depth, the practicality is very general. The bottom of the center console is not so much a storage slot as a specially designed wireless charging pad for mobile phones, with enough space to place mobile phones, but it is obviously not suitable for storing other items. To the right of the shift knob is a connected cup holder with a limiter inside for great practicality. The bottom of the center console is designed with a hidden mezzanine, and although the volume is not large, it is still suitable to put a purse or water bottle. The space in the front armrest box is regular and there is no meticulous layering processing, but with good volume performance, the storage capacity is still relatively strong.
Keeping the front seat position unchanged, the experiencer came to the second row, as a medium and large SUV, the GenisesYS GV80 has quite excellent rear legroom, and the rear seats also support electric adjustment, a little adjustment, you can adapt to the "Erlang leg" and "Beijing paralysis" and other sitting postures. However, the middle position of the second row is not recommended to ride, the cushion is hard, and the floor is also raised, not a fully flat design, and the riding comfort is very poor.
In terms of storage, the design of the rear door panel is consistent with the front row, the volume is small, and the practicality is general. The front seats are equipped with storage bags on the back side, but because of the hard panel, the storage capacity is poor, and it is more suitable to put some documents or books. The rear central armrest is equipped with a telescopic cup holder, but there is no storage slot.
The Geniseis GV80 has a wheelbase of 2955mm, a length of 4945mm, and a 5-seat status space, but the 7-seat layout is somewhat stretched. The DenisSYS GV80 comes standard in a 5-seater version, with a third row of electric folding seats for test drives available as an option. To enter the third row, you need to push the seats in the second row forward, which can be done with one button, which is convenient and fast. The opening in the second row of seats is not small, so it is decent to enter and exit. However, the third row of seating space is very compact, after sitting well, the head will sweep to the roof, very depressed, and the leg space is also very small, although the second row of seats can be moved forward, but the cup of water, the effect is average.
In terms of storage, the third row of seats are equipped with storage slots and cup holders on both sides, which are relatively good in both quantity and volume, and can basically meet the needs of daily use. On the whole, the third row of the GenisesYS GV80 is not a good ride, so unless it is just needed, it is not recommended to install the third row of seats, which is not practical and of little significance.
The interior space of the trunk is relatively regular, and the situation of wheel arch encroachment on the space is not serious. In the 7-seat state, the trunk storage capacity is poor, and only a few backpacks can be put down. 5-seat mode, the trunk volume is still quite impressive, fully able to meet the daily needs of the family. The second and third rows of seats support electric reclining, which can form an almost flat storage space with the trunk when reclined. After being put down, the maximum depth of the trunk is 2 meters, and it is not a problem to transport large items. Overall, as a medium-sized SUV, the GeniseyS GV80 has a spacious, flexible trunk and satisfactory practicality.
Security: Configure performance as expected
In terms of safety, the GenisesYS GV80 is equipped with a wealth of active and passive safety configurations, and the overall performance is in line with expectations. In terms of actual performance, the intervention of the lane departure warning function is not abrupt, the steering wheel correction force is moderate, and the steering wheel vibration prompt can also be opened or closed by itself, which is very humane. The sensitivity of active braking is low, and the good news is that it will not appear so "neurotic", but the bad thing is that when faced with potential dangers, the system intervention speed is not fast enough, and there is still some room for optimization in this part.
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