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Technology
John Velasco

I drove the Genesis GV80 Coupe for a week — and this SUV cured my need-for-speed itch

2026 Genesis GV80 Coupe.

There’s a long-standing stereotype that large luxury SUVs are like the gold watches of the automotive world. While they put comfort and convenience above everything else, you could say that they often come off as uninspired — but not the Genesis GV80 Coupe.

Genesis has taken the sophisticated DNA of the standard GV80 I tested earlier this year and transformed it into something that actually feels fun and youthful. That’s because its striking, sleek design, combined with its performance tuning, makes it feel a lot like I’m driving a sports car rather than a suburban people mover.

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