Genesis is really jumping into the deep end of the ultra luxury pool. Surprisingly, it’s not with the G90 and . No, this time around it’s with the GV80 crossover. The Korean luxury brand is making a special edition four-seat version for your conspicuous consumption. Called the , Genesis is bringing just 600 of these ultra luxurious GV80s to our shores. So what’s so extra special about it?
The centerpiece of the Prestige Signature is its four-seat design. A pair of second-row captains’ chairs will allow you to chill out in the rear. And when I say chill out, I mean feet up, cigar in hand with a drink in the other, all while watching a simulated fireplace on the screen in front of you. Each rear passenger gets a six-way power-adjustable seat with heating and cooling, a center console with armrest, controls, and wireless charging for your device. And there’s something called Relax Mode. I’m sure this turns the chair into a full blown La-Z-Boy recliner with a footrest.
Visually you’ll be able to tell the GV80 Prestige Signature apart on the outside by its unique paint and huge 22-inch wheels. But you’d think with something like this one would get more customization options. Buyers will get to choose between just two paint options: matte white “Matterhorn” or matte grey
“Melbourne.” Choosing the gray will get you a black interior while white gets you a rather unique blue/beige interior. Buyers will also only be able to have the 3.5-liter 375 horsepower V6 and AWD combo as well.
So what’s something like this going to set you back? Including the $1,095 destination charge, Genesis has priced the GV80 Prestige Signature at $78,295. While that is by no means cheap, Genesis seems to have done the impossible again bringing luxury and value together. Competitors that offer four-seat versions cost thousands more. Hell, you have to drop nearly $130,000 to even begin to look at the and its four-seat option.