Ripping Off The Dinner Jacket And Letting It Ride!

The 2026 GV80 Coupe is Genesis doing what every successful luxury brand eventually does: looking at its perfectly respectable product lineup, loosening its tie, and saying, “What if we made it hotter?” This is the coupe-ified version of the GV80 SUV with lower roofline, sportier stance, and just enough swagger to suggest it now listens to something other than classical radio.

To be clear, the standard GV80 was already handsome in a quiet, old-money way. The Coupe, however, wants to flirt. The sloping roofline gives it a fastback silhouette that says “performance” even if most owners will experience its athleticism exclusively between valet stands and Whole Foods. It’s undeniably sleek, and from certain angles, genuinely striking, though purists will note that “coupe SUV” remains one of the more creative euphemisms in modern automotive marketing. Mercedes, Porsche and even Cadillac are into them.

Inside, Genesis continues to embarrass brands that charge more and try less. The cabin is plush without being fussy, with rich leathers, real metal accents, and a design language that whispers luxury rather than shouting it in carbon fiber. The curved OLED display is clean and intuitive, and mercifully restrained—no nightclub lighting, no spaceship theatrics. This is a place for people who appreciate craftsmanship.

Under the hood, the GV80 Coupe offers serious muscle, including a twin-turbo V6 and an available electrified supercharger setup that delivers smooth, confident power. It’s quick, composed, and far more capable than anyone truly needs in a vehicle this polished. The ride balances comfort and control well, though let’s not pretend this is a canyon-carving weapon. It’s a grand tourer in elevated heels—athletic enough, but more concerned with posture than lap times.

Of course, the real story here is branding. Genesis, the luxury arm of Hyundai, has gone from upstart to serious contender in record time. The GV80 Coupe isn’t trying to dethrone the Germans so much as quietly outclasses them on value, design, and interior quality. And aren’t all of those what matter when spending 100K for a drive? Here is the laugh: Fully loaded, the GV80 Coupe tops out at $92,000. That’s thirty to fifty thousand less than the brands they just drove over

Is it necessary? Absolutely not. Is it desirable? Very much so. The 2026 GV80 Coupe is for buyers who want tasteful luxury, that looks as good as a Ralph Lauren tailored jacket.