Get To Know the Well-Equipped, Luxurious, and High-Tech Genesis GV80

The luxury midsize SUV class is filled with outstanding vehicles loaded with satisfying powertrains and impressive features. The 2024 Genesis GV80 and Acura MDX are two top choices in this class. Both have attractive styling, suites of popular features, and luxurious interior finishes. While both are good choices, the Genesis GV80 stands out for its unique elegance and highly-rated safety features. Crown Genesis in St. Petersburg, FL carries the full lineup of luxurious Genesis cars, SUVs, and EVs, and the friendly sales team can show you why the GV80 is the best choice in the midsize SUV class.

Experiencing a Polished and Powerful Ride

The 2024 model-year midsize SUV class includes a plethora of vehicles with powerful engines. The 2024 GV80 is available with engine options. The GV80 2.5T comes with a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder that delivers 300 horsepower. The optional engine is a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 with 375 horsepower. Both engines come with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.

The 2.5-liter engine gets an EPA-estimated fuel rating of 20/24 MPG, while the V6 delivers an EPA-estimated 18/23 MPG.

Acura outfits the MDX with a 3.5-liter V6 that delivers 290 horsepower. The automaker offers the Type S trim with a turbocharged version of the same engine with 355 horsepower. Both engines have a 10-speed automatic transmission. The MDX comes standard with front-wheel drive, while the MDX Type S has standard all-wheel drive.

The non-turbo engine in the Acura MDX gets an EPA-estimated fuel rating of 19/26 MPG, while the turbocharged engine gets an EPA-estimated 17/21 MPG.

Staying Safe on the Road

In its short history, Genesis has earned top honors for its suite of safety features. The GV80 has Front and Rear Parking Sensors, Driver-Attention Alert, Blind-Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane-Departure Warning, Lane-Keep Assist, Forward Collision Warning, Forward Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering, Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers, LED Headlights with Automatic High Beams, and a Rearview Camera.

The mid-level GV80 Advanced package and the top Prestige trim add a Surround-View Parking Camera System, a Blind-Sport Camera, Remote-Controlled Park Assist, and Rear Collision Warning.

The MDX also has a suite of safety features that includes Forward Collision Warning, Forward Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Lane-Departure Warning, Lane-Keep Assist, Stop-and-Go Adaptive Cruise Control, Road-Departure Mitigation, Blind-Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Traffic-Sign Recognition, Traffic-Jam Assist, and a Rearview Camera. Drivers must add the Tech package to get Front and Rear Parking Sensors. The Advanced package adds a Surround-View Camera System.

High-Tech Interior Features

Genesis outfits all models with many standard interior entertainment and convenience features. The 14.5-inch infotainment touchscreen features Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, HD Radio, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and a 12-speaker audio system. The GV80 2.5T also has four USB ports, wireless device charging, dual-zone automatic climate control, and convenience features like proximity keyless entry, push-button start, and remote start.

The comfort features in the GV80 include synthetic leather upholstery with a heated steering wheel. The front seats have power adjustability and heat. Genesis includes a power liftgate in all trims. With the V6, the GV80 gets ventilated front seats and a panoramic sunroof. Genuine leather seats are standard in the Advanced trim, and adding the V6 in this trim includes a head-up display, heated second-row seats, and tri-zone climate control.

The MDX comes with a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and infotainment screen. The entertainment features include Amazon Alexa, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Wi-Fi hotspot, HD Radio, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth, and nine speakers. The convenience features include a universal garage door opener, proximity keyless entry, tri-zone automatic climate control, and a push-button start.

For comfort, the MDX has synthetic leather seats with heat and power adjustability in the front. It also has a panoramic moonroof and power liftgate.

Why Choose the Genesis GV80 Over the Acura MDX

The Genesis GV80 is a superior luxury SUV compared to the Acura MDX. The GV80 has more horsepower and better fuel economy, along with standard all-wheel drive. The 2024 GV80 earned a Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety. While the entry-level trim costs a bit more than the Acura MDX, the GV80 2.5T comes with more safety, entertainment, and comfort features. The impressive turbocharged engines are also worth the additional cost.

Best of all, the GV80 comes with a five-year/60,000-mile limited warranty and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. The GV80 also has three years or 36,000 miles of complimentary maintenance. The Acura includes a four-year/50,000 limited warranty and a six-year/70,000-mile powertrain warranty. Acura covers maintenance for two years or 24,000 miles.

Find Your 2024 GV80 at Crown Genesis near Clearwater, FL

Crown Genesis near Pinellas Park shares its inventory online, so you can easily find your favorite GV80 luxury SUV. Our friendly sales team can help you value your trade and arrange a test drive, while our finance team can build a loan or lease with the latest incentives.