The luxury SUV segment has always been a competitive market space, but those rivalries have become all the fiercer over the past few years. Just take a tour of the many luxury car dealerships around the greater Knoxville area and you'll find no shortage of new premium crossovers and SUVs vying for your attention. But when it comes to the models that are truly deserving of your attention, one name consistently rises to the top of the list, and that's the new Genesis GV80. Prized by drivers of discerning tastes from Maryville to Sevierville, TN, this luxurious SUV recently earned a spot on the Car and Driver 10Best list for 2021, placing it firmly in the upper echelons of its segment and giving you one more reason to take one for a test drive here at our Knoxville, TN dealership.
Now, we know that it may seem like every luxury car brand claims to have an "award-winning" SUV in its portfolio. And while we don't want to discount the accolades of our competitors, we think you'll find that the Genesis GV80 earning a spot on the prestigious 10Best list that Car and Driver puts out ever year is an even that's truly worthy of note.
First and foremost, it's worth remembering that the Genesis brand has only been around for four years, and it's vying for space on this prestigious list against a number of heritage luxury brands that have had their vehicles on lists like this one year after year. In sports terms, the Genesis Brand is still in its rookie years, but its putting up vehicles that are well-equipped to go toe-to-toe with seasoned veteran luxury SUVs.
Of course, it's also worth noting the stringent selection criteria that Car and Driver sets out for its 10Best lists. Reserving spots for only the cream of the automotive crop, the experienced critics at Car and Driver truly leave no stone unturned when it comes to their reviews. From a thorough examination of exterior styling to grading road manners and interior amenities, the Car and Driver team ensures that only the most finely crafted vehicles make the cut for their 10Best lists.
So, what sets the new Genesis GV80 apart from the pack and makes it deserving of a spot on the Car and Driver 10Best list for 2021? Well for one thing, it's got a road presence that's hard to deny. From the commanding crest of its front grille to the sleek sculpting and eye-catching body lines of its profile, the new Genesis GV80 boasts the perfect balance of understated elegance and dynamism that makes it a delight from all angles.
Of course, as impressive as it is from a curbside perspective, we're confident you'll love this luxurious SUV even more when you spend some time inside as the critics from Car and Driver did. While its impressive twin-turbocharged powertrain options will never leave you wanting for power on the open road, you'll be pleasantly isolated from the outside world with its double-pane front glass and active sound cancellation. This leaves you free to enjoy the finer points of the interior design in the Genesis GV80, including its quilted leather seating, natural wood trim, and the intuitively designed 14.5-inch HD Multimedia & Navigation system.
Now, we could go on and on about the advantages to leasing the new Genesis GV80 or the reasons it made the Car and Driver 10Best list for 2021, but we think you'll find this luxury SUV is much more compelling when you see it firsthand. So, feel free to make the short drive over from Oak Ridge, TN to take a test drive in the new Genesis GV80 today.
