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Kelley Blue Book’s Best Buy Awards for 2022: Here Are KBB’s Choices

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Derek Boshouwers
The magazine makes its picks for the Best Buys in 18 car, SUV and truck categories

Best Midsize Luxury SUV: 2022 Genesis GV80

Genesis GV80
Genesis GV80 | Photo: D.Boshouwers

Genesis makes it two in the luxury SUV category, as the new GV70’s slightly older and larger sibling comes out on top in the intermediate category. You could argue that the 70 is so darn good and stylish that it throws a bit of shade on the more sedate 80, and you’d be right, but that the latter still takes the crown (and for a second year in a row) is a testament to the quality of the models being put out by the Hyundai Group’s luxury brand.

What KBB liked:

- It’s stylish in its own right
- A very high-end interior
- Priced much lower than rival luxury models that are no better than it
- All-wheel drive
- Advanced tech, wisely deployed
- Build quality
- New design has made the GV80 better-looking
- Optional third-row of seats

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Genesis GV80, profile
Genesis GV80, profile | Photo: D.Boshouwers
Genesis GV80, front grille
Genesis GV80, front grille | Photo: D.Boshouwers
Genesis GV80, interior
Genesis GV80, interior | Photo: D.Boshouwers
Derek Boshouwers
Derek Boshouwers
Automotive expert
  • Over 8 years' experience as an automotive journalist
  • More than 50 test drives in the past year
  • Participation in over 30 new vehicle launches in the presence of the brand's technical specialists