2021 Audi Q7 vs. 2021 Genesis GV80
The 2021 Audi Q7 is a classy and sophisticated sport utility vehicle with amazing performance, enhanced touchscreens and award winning safety. But how does it compare to the 2021 Genesis GV80, an SUV which has received praise for its posh and roomy cabin, exceptional handling and quiet operation?
Design & Style
The Genesis GV80 is a moderately sized SUV that seats five. It marks Hyundai’s entry into the crossover luxury segment and the vehicle is definitely gorgeous. It has a grille in front which is crest shaped with a smooth and flowing exterior with quad style LED lights. It has an extended nose with running daytime lights and chrome panels and dual tailpipes. Passengers in the cabin can sit on seats covered in nappa leather with 15 inch displays.
The Audi Q7 comes with all-wheel drive and sits on nineteen inch wheels. It also has a smooth and sleek exterior and can seat a maximum of seven passengers. The seats can be folded down which provides over seventy cubic feet for cargo. Infotainment is provided through high resolution ten inch touch displays.
Technology & Safety
The Audi Q7 is packed with standardized safety gear, which includes lane control that is active, emergency automated brakes, blind area monitoring, automated high beams, and a system that monitors the attention of the driver and will slow down and deactivate the vehicle automatically if they become unresponsive. Luxuries within its cabin include a camera with surround view, climate control that covers multiple zones, Bluetooth support, USB port, smartphone compatibility and ventilated seats.
The Genesis GV80 is equipped with most of the features found in the Audi Q7, including pedestrian detection, remote parking and cruise control that is adaptive. Luxuries within the cabin include climate control that covers two zones, powered seats which are ventilated and leather upholstery.
Performance
Those that purchase the Genesis GV80 V6 will get a 3.5 liter dual turbo engine that can generate 375 horsepower with 391 pounds of torque. The GV80 is notable for its quiet operation and paddle shifters which will accommodate every movement seamlessly. Those that purchase the Audi SQ7 will get a V8, dual turbo engine that is 4 liter and capable of generating 500 horsepower with 568 pounds of torque that enables it to accelerate from zero to sixty in about 4.3 seconds.
The Bottom Line
While the engineers at Hyundai put a great deal of effort into the Genesis GV80, they should stick to making economy cars and leave the luxury SUV segment to established players. For instance, the GV80 has a confusing console dial, its lane control is clunky, it only holds five passengers and its performance is inferior to the Q7, which makes Audi the winner.
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