Should you buy one?

Honestly, we came away liking the GV80, and would happily recommend one as long as drivers are aware of its foibles. The Genesis is a luxury car for non-car people. Genesis buyers will need to be happy with a purely combustion-engined SUV, from a brand that carries little to no prestige in the UK but at a similar price to already-established brands.

The GV80 feels like it has a lot of the right ingredients – a fabulous interior, rock-solid build-quality and a buying experience that very much feels as though it’s the way forward. It’s certainly one of the more convincing Genesis products we’ve tried so far. It feels like a luxury product every bit as much as its European rivals.

Our money would go on a diesel model in the absence of any hybrid or plug-in, and we’d be more tempted by entry-level cars – they’re more discreet, the the smaller wheels should improve the low-speed ride. The poor fuel economy remains a bugbear, however, and the driving experience won’t light anybody’s soul on fire.

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