Video Summary
Here is the requested summary:- The Genesis GV80 has two engine options: a 2.5-liter four-cylinder or a 3.5-liter six-cylinder.
- Top engine has plastic valve covers of mid-grade quality, a two-piece cylinder head with roller rockers and hydraulic lifters, dual variable valve timing, and dual cams.
- The V6 has three timing chains, one for each bank of cylinders, and a small one for the oil pump, both main ones have internal timing chain tensioners, and the smaller has a spring-loaded guide, all common designs for both V6s and 4-cylinders.
- It is a twin-turbocharged, direct and port injected system.
- Variable valve timing actuators are oil controlled and housed in the front cover, which is considered a very simple and serviceable design.
- The block is aluminum with a cradle containing main caps, built as one unit.
- It has a fancy thermal management valve for faster warm-ups and a mechanical water pump driven by a belt.
- Flaps open and close in front of the radiator for faster warm-ups.
- Aluminum parts are painted on the underside of the car.
- This is a rear-wheel-drive configured vehicle.
- The transmission is mounted to the engine and facing the rear, with a small transfer case that turns the power around to the front differential; one axle goes through the oil pan.
- There's a 40/20/40 rear seat configuration to allow for longer items to be carried while still having two comfortable outboard rear seats.
- Interior excels in materials, fit and finish, functionality, quietness, and classic design.
- A continuous screen merges the gauge cluster with infotainment.
- HVAC controls are accessible using a touch capacitive screen.
- For being a large vehicle the reviewer would prefer air suspension, as opposed to the standard coil spring suspension.
- There is a "cheap-y" flimsy plastic coolant pipe in the front.
- Reviewer disliked the rotary dial shifter, stating it needed to be buttons.
- Has some cheap plastic that does not feel that it will last.
- There's no proper bumper on the rear so hitting anything would damage the door itself.
- Top trim does not have third row seat option but more expensive
