2022 Genesis GV80  RealSafeCars93Safety Rating

#9 of 2022 SUVs

#10 of all 2022 vehicles


Pictured: 2021 Genesis GV80
The GV80, introduced by Genesis in 2021, is a three-row midsize SUV with seating up to 7. With optional all-wheel drive (AWD), it can easily handle mud, snow, and sand. The Genesis GV80 has exceptional horsepower for its class, packing substantial oomph. Genesis offers a 3-year, 36,000-mile basic warranty, and a 5-year, 60,000-mile powertrain warranty on its lineup.


The 2022 Genesis GV80 is very safe compared to all vehicles.

Comparison to all vehicles.  This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2022 Genesis GV80 has a score of 93, implying a 0.025% chance of driver death (2.2% chance of injury).

We estimate that the 2022 Genesis GV80 has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0245% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 2.8018%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0245% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 2.8018% chance of being injured.

Compared to the average vehicle, the 2022 Genesis GV80 is 47% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other suvs, the 2022 Genesis GV80 is 40% less likely to result in a fatal accident.

Active safety features greatly enhance occupant safety by reducing the likelihood of a crash. The following active safety systems are included even on lower trims/versions of the 2022 Genesis GV80: Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Departure Warning System, and Blind Spot Monitoring.

Some safety technologies get a lot of press, but another may also improve safety. Side mirror turn signals are standard on the Genesis GV80. They alert other vehicles of your intention to switch lanes, which allows the other vehicle's driver to prevent an impending accident with you.


But it is about as safe as many comparable models.

10076Maserati GhibliHyundai Genesis G90Volvo V60 RechargeLincoln AviatorAudi A7A. e-tron SportbackAudi e-tronAudi Q8Tesla Model YGenesis GV80A. A6 Allroad (Wagon)Comparison to similar models.  This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2022 Genesis GV80 with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 76 to 100. The 2022 Genesis GV80 is safer than the 2022 Maserati Ghibli, the 2022 Hyundai Genesis G90, and the 2022 Volvo V60 Recharge and less safe than the 2022 Audi Q8, the 2022 Audi e-tron, and the 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback. It is about as safe as the 2022 Lincoln Aviator, the 2022 Audi A7, the 2022 Audi A6 Allroad (Wagon), and the 2022 Tesla Model Y.

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