Key Takeaways
- The second generation of the GV80 SUV is delayed until 2028.
- In the meantime, a hybrid is being added to the current generation.
- The slowdown in EV sales has the automaker shifting its focus to include hybrids.
According to a new report from the Korean publication ETNews, the second generation, fully-electric GV80 SUV has been delayed by a year and a half, and the company is currently planning a hybrid powertrain for the current generation of the model. This is a massive pivot from previous plans but is in line with recent moves made by the company as it grapples with slowing demand for fully electric vehicles. The revised plan may now see the second-gen GV80 arrive as far back as 2028.
2025 Genesis GV80
- Base MSRP
- $58,700
- Engine
- 2.5L Turbo Inline-4 | 3.5-liter Twin-Turbo V6
- Horsepower
- 300 hp (I4) | 375 hp (V6)
- Torque
- 311 lb-ft (I4) | 391 lb-ft (V6)
- Transmission
- Eight-Speed Automatic
The second generation of the GV80 is planned to sit on the eM platform. The platform is powered by Samsung, which will offer increased range and efficiency in addition to better R&D times for future models. There’s no word on whether its delay will mean further changes to the platform or just a slowing down of development, but what it does mean is hybrid powertrains are about to get their time in the sun over at Genesis.
What Would A GV80 Hybrid Look Like?
According to the new information, the second generation was planned for release in the third quarter of 2026, six years after the first generation of the GV80 debuted. Being pushed back a year and a half to 2028 is significant, and means the brand believes its hybridization and facelift plans are significant enough to keep consumers happy until then. These plans include extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) hybrid systems that could give it a leg up against competitors.
Add CarBuzz to your Google News feed.
The system utilizes the engine purely as a generator for the vehicle, only working at its most efficient rpm to push power into the battery, leaving the electric motors to drive the wheels. This means you have access to instant, smooth acceleration at all times while the engine gets amazing fuel economy and puts out significantly less pollution because of it. It’s a very similar system to the one unveiled in the Ram Ramcharger concept, though there’s no word on whether you’ll be able to charge the battery independently.
A Hybrid Would Make A Great Car Even Better
For 2025, the GV80 enjoyed a facelift that added refined styling and an infotainment upgrade. While the changes weren’t a whole lot on paper, they helped to improve the vehicle, and when we drove one, we found it to be full of style and substance, as it makes even the smallest of journeys much more enjoyable. The vehicle is only held back by its lack of diverse powertrains.
2:20
Genesis Is Finally Achieving Its Independence From Hyundai
Its North American COO reveals the company has found its independent footing in the US.
While we hope it will receive the EREV powertrain, it’s not out of the question it could receive a more conventional or PHEV powertrain instead. There also isn’t a timeline for the model yet, so it most likely will arrive in 2026 alongside the larger GV90 SUV. Before this, the brand plans to introduce a hybrid version of the GV70 and G80 sedan.
Source:
ETNews