Genesis GV80 vs Lexus GX

The Genesis GV80 starts from $132,000 before on-road costs, while the Lexus GX opens at $119,950. That makes the Lexus GX the more affordable entry point by $12,050.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $145,200 and $131,945 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Genesis GV80 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Lexus GX gets a 14-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis GV80 stands out with panoramic roof, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Lexus GX. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Genesis GV80 gets nappa leather upholstery while the Lexus GX offers synthetic leather.

The Genesis GV80 uses a Petrol producing 279kW and 530Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.6 seconds.

The Lexus GX responds with a Petrol making 260kW and 650Nm, paired to a 10-speed auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7 seconds.

The Genesis GV80 has the clear power advantage at 279kW vs 260kW. In the real-world sprint, the Genesis GV80 is 1.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Genesis GV80 measures 4,940mm long on a 2,955mm wheelbase, 75mm shorter than the Lexus GX at 5,015mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis GV80 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 735L in the Genesis GV80 and 390L in the Lexus GX, giving the Genesis GV80 a 345L advantage.

For towing, the Lexus GX leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,722kg. That 778kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $3,335/year for the Genesis GV80 and $3,506/year for the Lexus GX. That is a $171 annual difference in favour of the Genesis GV80.

Estimated annual total: $3,335 (Genesis GV80) vs $3,506 (Lexus GX). The Genesis GV80 saves you roughly $171 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Genesis GV80) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Lexus GX). Both match on warranty length.