Genesis is prepared for the 2023 New York Auto Present with its sharp-looking GV80 Coupe Idea. Whereas that is technically an idea car, the posh model has now confirmed to Motor1.com {that a} manufacturing model is occurring.
Debuting at a particular occasion previous to the Huge Apple’s massive present, the GV80 Coupe Idea is a decidedly sporty tackle the GV80 already on sale at Genesis dealerships all over the world. It is a devoted four-seater, with bolstered carbon-fiber seats fitted each in the back and front. Moreover, a beefy strut bar is mounted behind the rear seats for added stiffness, thus inserting heavy emphasis on the sport side of this sport utility car. Issue within the sloped carbon fiber roof, aggressive entrance fascia, and lowered stance, and it appears clear Genesis needs to play on this planet of performance-oriented SUVs.
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At this level, we haven’t any info on potential powertrains to again up the sporty attractiveness. That goes for the forthcoming manufacturing model in addition to the idea, however we will say the usual GV80 already gives a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine good for 375 horsepower in prime trim. Tucked into the GV80’s rear-wheel-drive platform with (presumably) much less weight and a taut suspension tune, it is not arduous to examine a GV80 Coupe with every kind of fun-to-drive attributes even with out including extra energy.
We have already seen a GV80 Coupe prototype testing in winter situations, and now that we’ve an official affirmation from the automaker, the large query is when will it arrive? That is additionally an unknown amount, although with prototypes already out and about, it is clear Genesis is already deep into its plan for this performance-focused SUV. 2024 falls neatly into the timeline for a refresh of the present GV80, and it is also forward of Genesis’ plan to debut solely electrical fashions from 2025 onward.
“Over the previous seven years, we’ve added extra lifestyle-oriented fashions to the portfolio, equivalent to our GV80 and GV70 SUVs,” stated Hyundai Group Chief Inventive Offficer Luc Donckerwolke. “Now we’re pushing the envelope with extra emotional vehicles that elevate Genesis’ efficiency and dynamic attributes.”
You possibly can see the Genesis GV80 Coupe Idea beginning April 7 on the 2023 New York Auto Present.
