When it was open for a while, it generally felt like a few adjectives mentioned in the title. It may seem contradictory, but these elements can indeed be felt in the Geniseys GV80. As the flagship model of the new luxury brand, it is naturally a reasonable arrangement to give more and give all. And the effort to please users, can people be impressive, in this market segment to gain a foothold? This issue of "Titanium Car Review" brings you the GenisesyS GV80, let's take a look at what makes this luxury SUV stand out.
Produced in South Korea and sold well in the United States
At present, Genises has three models in the Chinese market, the first to be listed are G80 and GV80, and the recently listed GenisesYS G70. It is very competitive in design and configuration, and the only thing missing is brand accumulation.
The emergence of Genissy has given those users who are tired of BBA aesthetics have a new focus, of course, its benchmark is still Lexus, Infiniti and other Japanese luxury brands, but from the design is more unrestrained, bold, and even can see the shadow of Bentley Bentayga, in Japan and South Korea luxury brand to upgrade another level, may be the pursuit of Genisais.
Users seem to have some concerns about the new brand, and the reputation of safety and quality control cannot be built in a day or two. But the first time Genisesee went out of the circle, it was really about safety, and it was also the first time to enter the vision of more people.
In February 2021, American professional golfer Tiger Woods was in a serious car accident, rushing down the road at 140 km/h and knocking down a tree, supposedly due to fatigue driving Tiger Woods slamming the throttle and brakes wrong. Thankfully, just a leg injury, after 10 months of recovery, 45-year-old Woods is on the tour again.
Through the accident photos can be seen, although the body is seriously damaged, but after the high-speed rollover of the GenisesYS GV80, the body steel performance is good, the roof and ABC column are very strong, the melon eating masses invariably said "the American car is really strong", in fact, the current Jenissee is produced in the Busan factory in South Korea, of course, the production standard benchmarks for Europe and the United States car ceiling can not be underestimated, last year the JenissYS GV80 also won the Top Safety Pick + rating of the American Highway Safety Insurance Association (IIHS), It has also won the first place in the product quality appraisal of third-party institutions many times. As a result, safety and quality control have received some evidence.
In North America, perhaps, the car is big enough, the performance is good enough, the safety is trustworthy, and it meets their aesthetic, and it will have a good sales. According to statistics in February this year, hyundai motor's luxury car brand GENESIS's global cumulative sales exceeded the 700,000 mark, reaching 700,612 units.
However, Genises has only entered the Chinese market for a short time, can it impress the domestic audience? How well does Genissy does it in terms of ceremoniality, comfort, and advanced configuration? Detailed below.
Big and not stupid, absorb the strengths of all families
As a latecomer and a very clear goal, Geniseith, from the day of its birth, can be said to have made sufficient plans in all aspects. Choose what kind of design elements to express on the product. Judging from the user's feedback, it can be said that it was a success. The return rate is very high, the car is parked in the community, and there are many people who come to see the car and chat about the car. They all appreciated the appearance, but at the same time said that they did not know much about Korean luxury cars.
The mesh front face and logo look like Bentley Bentayga, but it's no wonder, after all, it comes from the same design director. The split headlights and the "fish gill" turn signals on the side of the car shine together, making many people think that it is an electric vehicle, and the sense of technology is very strong.
From the side of the car, the engine compartment is very long, the waist line is sharp and strong, the "butt" is rounded and short, and the elegance and sports complement each other. It looks like Bentley Bentayga, but the latter is more because it is not worth hundreds of millions, which makes people feel more awe-inspiring.
This test drive adopts 22-inch five-spoke pure silver electroplated wheels (optional price of 15,000 yuan), and the ordinary high-end version is equipped with 20-inch wheels as standard. Michelin PS4 tires, specification 265/40 R22, 22 inch wheels the effect of this car is vividly displayed, feel less than 2 inches is not that taste.
Vintage interior with unambiguous details
The color matching and design of the interior of the Genisesy GV80 are retro and minimalist. After taking a seat, the places that can be reached, the leather wrapping down to the door, and the sunshade of the Alcantara sunshade, have a good texture, which can be satisfied with the expectations of the luxury car.
The 14.5-inch home screen supports touch, although it is rectangular, but visually it can meet the needs of daily driving, and if you need to provide entertainment services such as video, the effect is average. Carlife and CarPlay are supported, and OTA upgrades are also available.
In addition to the touch screen, in the central control area, Genises uses a knob + touch screen design, similar to the mouse of apple computers, which can achieve functions such as handwriting and sliding. However, when you first start driving, it is easy to "misunderstand" with the gear change knob, and there is a certain risk of misoperation.
The space is flexible, and the two rows and three rows can be electrically adjusted
With a 2955mm wheelbase, the Geniseys GV80 doesn't need to worry about rear space. If a third row of seats is required, it can be achieved through the 15,000 yuan option, while the second and third row seats can be electrically adjusted, which also meets the standards of luxury cars.
It can be seen from the workmanship that the seat has been considered in many ways, and has a good body feeling in terms of comfort, anti-slip, lateral support, and neck support. The waist support and massage function are not "dragonfly point water", the range of travel is very large, allowing users to really achieve a relaxing effect.
Due to the 1725mm height, the rear head space is slightly restrained, but the second row of seat backs can be adjusted to obtain a comfortable posture. Double sunroof design, good permeability, it is worth mentioning that the sunshade is made of soft leather material, highlighting luxury.
Suction door configuration, all four doors are electric sunshade one-key lifting. The second and third rows of seats can be controlled by electric buttons on the left side of the trunk, and the space obtained after the seats are all reclined is very impressive.
Multiple driving modes, driving more like a German car
Seeing such a large body, most people will think that at least it should be a V6 engine, and the large displacement of "fuel guzzlers" has to sit solid. In fact, the GenisesYS GV80 is equipped with a 2.5T engine, this inline four-cylinder engine codenamed G4KR has a maximum power of 304Ps (223kw) / 5800-6720rpm, a peak torque of 422N·m/1650-4000rpm, and needs to be filled with No. 95 gasoline. Compared to the 2.0T of its peers, it obviously has a thicker power output. Today, when oil prices are soaring, the fuel consumption of about 11 liters per 100 kilometers is definitely more affordable than the acceleration time of those few seconds.
Matched with the 8AT gearbox developed by South Korea's Hyundai Kia Group itself, it uses a full-time four-wheel drive structure. Genissy G80 is equipped with the same engine, running 6.9 seconds of 0-100km/h acceleration performance, in the GV80, a 2.2-ton SUV, can get 8.15 seconds of 100 km acceleration performance, it can be said that it is completely enough.
The Genises GV80 does not drive at all like a Korean car, the steering wheel can be said to be relatively heavy, the accelerator pedal is also relatively deep, the braking stroke is slightly longer, and there is a strong German car flavor. In terms of steering, the direction is more precise, and the turning radius is slightly larger.
Sufficient torque can be obtained when the engine speed is increased to 4000 rpm, the acceleration linearity is good, and the engine can maintain good noise control. The 8AT transmission shifts smoothly, and although it is only a four-cylinder engine, it is not lacking in power, and the sound wave is somewhat similar to that of the V6 engine.
In terms of chassis, the GV80 uses a large number of aluminum alloy materials, such as large rear wheel swing arms, steering knuckles and so on. The chassis is tightly structured and stable during intense driving. By adjusting the driving mode in the settings, you will get different soft and hard experiences. Like many urban SUVs, the full-time four-wheel drive system of the Geniseys GV80 still uses a multi-disc clutch type central limited slip differential, and the locking between the left and right wheels is completely completely completed by electronic limit slip.
summary:
Designed to be appreciated by most people, the GeniseyS GV80 is a collection of pleasing elements, big but not stupid, wild and not wild. The interior workmanship is also impeccable, and it can be said that it is the ultimate in this price range. The gap between the interaction ability of the car machine system and the domestic luxury car is still not small. If you don't consider intelligent interaction and have no preference for brands, then GV80 and this price range are very good choices. At present, only Shanghai and Chengdu have established distribution channels, which are in the stage of "testing the waters" in China, and after the channels are rolled out, I believe that Genisais will have a good sales performance.
This article was first published on the Titanium Media APP, picture \text| Wang Zhenchao