Engine Capacity Rating
2.5 L - 3.5 L
Fuel Economy Rating
9 Km/L
Fuel Type Category
Petrol
Engine Power Output
300 BHP - 375 BHP
transmission
Automatic
Number Of Seats
7 seater
Engine Assembly
2.5 L - 3.5 L
Odometer Mileage
9 Km/L
Fuel Type Category
Petrol
Engine Power Output
300 BHP - 375 BHP
transmission
Automatic
Number Of Seats
7 seater
Engine Torque Output
422 Nm - 530 Nm
Engine Capacity Rating
2.5 L - 3.5 L
Acceleration Performance
5.5 sec - 6.9 sec
Drivetrain Type
All Wheel Drive
cylinders
6
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The Genesis GV80 is a full-size luxury SUV that positions itself as a genuine alternative to the established European hierarchy — offering seven-seat capability, a genuinely premium interior, and a level of standard equipment that often undercuts rivals on price for equivalent specification. The 2026 GV80 starts from AED 305,000.
The entry point is the 2.5T Prestige (AWD), powered by a 2.5 L turbocharged engine producing 300 BHP and paired with an Automatic gearbox — all-wheel drive is standard across the range. The range-topping 3.5T Royal (AWD) steps up to a larger engine, a quilted leather interior with massaging front seats, a head-up display, and a larger panoramic sunroof — a meaningful upgrade for buyers who will use the rear seats as much as the front. Fuel economy on the base engine achieves 9 Km/L on a mixed cycle, competitive for a full-size luxury SUV of this size. The GV80 seats up to 7 passengers.
Pros: the interior craftsmanship — stitched headliner, two-spoke steering wheel, bridge-style centre console — is genuinely class-competitive with BMW and Mercedes at a lower price. The standard safety and driver-assistance suite is more comprehensive than most rivals charge extra for. Cons: Genesis dealership and service network in the UAE is still considerably smaller than BMW or Mercedes-Benz, which matters for convenience over a multi-year ownership. Third-row space is usable for shorter journeys but not genuinely comfortable for adults on longer trips.
No market valuation data is available for the GV80 in the UAE at this time. As a relatively recent entrant to the premium SUV segment, buyers should factor in the brand's growing but still limited resale track record compared to BMW X7 and GLE benchmarks.
Buyers cross-shopping the GV80 typically also consider the BMW X7, Mercedes-Benz GLE, and Audi Q7 — established European three-row luxury SUVs in a similar price bracket. The GV80 typically wins on standard equipment per dirham and interior originality; the German rivals hold the edge on resale certainty and dealer network depth.