2026 Genesis GV80: Kirkland Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: 2026 Genesis GV80
The 2026 Genesis GV80 starts at $57,700 MSRP for the rear-wheel-drive 2.5T and tops out at $83,250 for the limited-availability 3.5T Prestige Black. Seven trims sit on two engines, a 300-horsepower turbo four-cylinder and a 375-horsepower twin-turbo V6, and every one of them gets the 27-inch OLED display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Highway Driving Assist 2. The GV80 also carries a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ designation. Genesis of Kirkland, at 11930 124th Ave NE in Totem Lake, is open seven days a week, and new Genesis owners receive three years of complimentary scheduled maintenance.
A luxury SUV that suits an Eastside week
Think about what a normal week looks like around Totem Lake. Stop-and-go on I-405 near the NE 124th Street exit, a drizzly school run through Juanita, a Saturday trip over to Redmond or up toward Woodinville wine country, and every so often a drive east toward Snoqualmie Pass when the mountains turn white. A vehicle that handles all of that without making a fuss is the real job description here, and the GV80 was built around it: a quiet cabin, a big wraparound display that keeps navigation and driving data in one place, and an available third row for the weekends when the neighbors' kids come along.
It is also the Genesis that most Kirkland shoppers end up comparing against everything else on their list. People who walk in with a BMW X5, a Lexus RX or an Audi Q7 in mind tend to spend the most time in the GV80, partly because the interior materials feel a class above its sticker and partly because the range is wide enough to fit a $57,700 starting budget or a fully loaded one.
The seven trims, from the entry point up
Start with the engine, because that decision shapes everything above it. The 2.5T uses a turbocharged four-cylinder making 300 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque, and it covers the first five trims. The 3.5T swaps in a twin-turbo V6 rated at 375 horsepower and 391 lb-ft, and it covers the last three. Every GV80 uses an 8-speed automatic, and only the base 2.5T is offered in rear-wheel drive. Everything else is all-wheel drive.
The 2.5T ($57,700 for rear-wheel drive, $59,850 with all-wheel drive) is the front door to the lineup, with 19-inch wheels and the full OLED cockpit. The 2.5T Select ($63,750) adds 20-inch wheels, a panoramic moonroof, a heated steering wheel and Digital Key 2. The 2.5T Advanced ($68,600) moves to genuine leather, ventilated front seats, quad-zone climate control, Bang & Olufsen audio and a 360-degree camera. The 2.5T Prestige ($73,500) layers on 22-inch wheels and active road noise cancellation.
Past that, the 3.5T Advanced ($75,950) brings the V6 along with a head-up display, a massaging driver seat and Electronically Controlled Suspension with Road Preview. The 3.5T Prestige ($82,330) adds an electronic limited-slip differential, soft-close doors, Nappa leather and a digital rearview mirror. At the very top, the 3.5T Prestige Black ($83,250) is a limited-availability trim finished in black or white exteriors with quilted Nappa leather. The pricing and leasing guide explains how those MSRPs turn into a real Kirkland purchase.
What every GV80 includes
Genesis does not hold safety hardware back for the expensive trims. Highway Driving Assist 2, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection, and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist are all standard, and the GV80 holds a 5-star NHTSA overall rating alongside that IIHS recognition. Ownership coverage is uniform too: complimentary scheduled maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles, a 5-year/60,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty, and engine and transmission coverage for 10 years or 100,000 miles. The service and repair guide shows how that plays out at the Kirkland service center.
Two things worth knowing before you shop
First, the 409-horsepower electric-supercharged engine that shows up in some GV80 headlines belongs to the separate GV80 Coupe. The SUV covered here, Prestige Black included, uses the 375-horsepower V6. Second, seating varies by trim and configuration. The GV80 can be set up with a third row for up to seven passengers, so if seating matters, confirm five or seven on the exact vehicle you test drive.
What Kirkland buyers say
Genesis of Kirkland has a 4.1-star average across 405 Google reviews, and the stories that stand out tend to come from people who cross-shopped hard before deciding. Gerardo R. drove BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi models first, then wrote that he chose the GV80 "because it offered the best combination of luxury, technology, comfort, design, and overall value." He credited Vadim Zemlyanoy with the patience to go through the trims, saying Vadim "took the time to answer my questions, explain the features and differences between trims, and never made me feel pressured."
Reza R. described walking in without an appointment while weighing Lexus, Acura and Genesis. "Vadim was incredibly honest, responsive, and pressure-free," he wrote, adding that Vadim encouraged the family "to test drive every model we had questions about."
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 2026 Genesis GV80 cost?
MSRP starts at $57,700 for the 2.5T rear-wheel-drive and runs to $83,250 for the 3.5T Prestige Black, with the destination charge, Washington sales tax, title and registration added on top. The pricing and leasing guide works through the Kirkland tax rate.
What are the 2026 GV80 trim levels?
There are seven: 2.5T, 2.5T Select, 2.5T Advanced, 2.5T Prestige, 3.5T Advanced, 3.5T Prestige and 3.5T Prestige Black. Each has its own guide, linked in the trim overview above.
Is the GV80 a good SUV for Washington weather?
All-wheel drive comes on every trim except the base rear-wheel-drive 2.5T, and the all-wheel-drive models add a Terrain Mode Select with snow, mud and sand settings. That gives the GV80 a comfortable margin for wet Eastside commutes and for trips over the Cascades, as long as the tires match the conditions.
Is there a 2027 Genesis GV80?
Yes. Genesis now lists the 2027 GV80 on its website, starting at $58,850 MSRP for the 2.5T rear-wheel-drive. This guide covers the 2026 model year, so ask the Genesis of Kirkland team which model years are on the lot and how they compare in person.
Where can I test drive a GV80 near Kirkland?
Genesis of Kirkland sits at 11930 124th Ave NE, and you can browse new Genesis inventory before you visit or get directions from wherever you are. Sales hours run 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
The bottom line
The 2026 GV80 gives Eastside shoppers a lot of room to choose: a well-equipped four-cylinder under $60,000, a V6 for people who want the extra power, and a Prestige Black for anyone who simply wants the most distinctive one available. The safety package and ownership coverage stay the same all the way up, so the decision comes down to engine, finish and how many seats you need. When you are ready to compare in person, the team can set up a test drive and walk through the current local offers.
MSRP figures exclude destination charge, taxes, title, registration and dealer-installed options; the dealer sets the final selling price. Fuel economy and performance figures are manufacturer and EPA estimates and vary with configuration. Equipment and availability can change with production timing, so confirm current specifications and pricing with Genesis of Kirkland. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Genesis of Kirkland.
