Is the 2026 Genesis GV80 a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- First car: 1 of 5. Price $57,700. Class median $47,693.
- Commuter: $126 a month. Class median $111.
- Off-road: 8.1 in clearance. Top 53% of 173.
- Good buy: 8 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 1 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $126 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 8.1 in, top 53% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 1% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 8 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the GV80 a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 38.7 in | Median 38.5 in | 167 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 38.4 in | Median 38.7 in | 168 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 38.7 cu ft | Median 25.2 cu ft | 176 | Yes |
Is the GV80 a good first car?
No. Passes 1 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $57,700 | Median $47,693 | 176 | No |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 175 hp to 373 hp | 182 | Yes |
| Length | 194.5 in | Median 191.6 in | 178 | No |
| Turning circle | 39.3 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 14.5 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 179 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the GV80 a good commuter car?
No. $126 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $126
- Median of 179 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 26 mpg, top 58% of 139
Is the GV80 a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.1 in clearance, 67.5 in tall | 6.9 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.7 to 70.8 in tall | 156 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 40.2 in | Median 39.9 in | 169 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 39.3 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the GV80 a good off-road vehicle?
No. 8.1 in clearance. Top 53% of 173 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 2.5T AWD, 8.1 in
- Cohort
- 173 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the GV80 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 1% below cars like it.
- Price, 2.5T RWD
- $57,700
- Predicted price
- $58,030
- Gap
- -$330 (-0.6%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 275 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2026 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the GV80 a good buy?
No. 8 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GV80 2.5T RWD | $57,700 | 14.5 cents | 71.7 cu ft | 300 hp |
| Subaru Trailseeker Premium AWD | $39,995 | 4.9 cents | 74.0 cu ft | 375 hp |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee L Altitude 4x2 | $40,920 | 13.9 cents | 84.6 cu ft | 324 hp |
| Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Blue SEL 7P FWD | $44,160 | 10.3 cents | 86.7 cu ft | 329 hp |
| Mazda CX-70 PHEV SC AWD | $44,250 | 10.8 cents | 75.3 cu ft | 323 hp |
| Toyota bZ Woodland AWD | $45,300 | 4.9 cents | 74.3 cu ft | 375 hp |
| Mazda CX-90 PHEV Preferred AWD | $50,495 | 11.3 cents | 75.2 cu ft | 323 hp |
| Toyota 4Runner Hybrid TRD Off Road 4WD | $53,490 | 13.9 cents | 82.6 cu ft | 326 hp |
| Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX Limited AWD | $56,090 | 11.9 cents | 97.5 cu ft | 362 hp |
Compared with 1,109 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2026.
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