Waiting Game: Why the Genesis GV80 Could Take 10 Months to Arrive

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The Genesis GV80 represents the Genesis brand as its flagship SUV, receiving significant attention as a premium SUV.

The GV80 is expected to enter a production halt around June, but with a high number of pending orders, it currently takes about 10 months to deliver.

This vehicle has a significant backlog.

However, depending on additional options selected, the delivery wait could extend by at least 3 to 4 weeks.

The Genesis GV80 is set to launch its model year change in September. Therefore, if you're considering purchasing a new vehicle, you have a bit more time compared to the previously mentioned Genesis G80.

However, since the wait time for the GV80 is longer than for the G80, it might be wise to explore various avenues for quicker delivery. If not, aiming for the updated model year change could be a preferable option.

Source: Genesis GV80 Club

In February, the production volume of the Genesis GV80 decreased, similar to the Genesis GV70 and G80. Overall production numbers are down, but unlike the GV70, each powertrain's assigned production volume remains evenly distributed.

However, the production allocation favors all-wheel drive over rear-wheel drive significantly.

It’s unclear whether consumer demand favors all-wheel drive over rear-wheel drive, or if this is simply a strategy to boost Hyundai's profits.

Regardless, the overall production ratio shows that all-wheel drive models account for approximately 20 times more than rear-wheel drive models.

Demand for the diesel model of the Genesis GV80 also appears to be substantial, matching that of the 3.5T gasoline model.

The inline six-cylinder diesel engine, exclusive to the Genesis GV80, seems to offer significant appeal.

Overall, the production ratio for Genesis vehicles in February decreased by approximately 20% to 30%.

The majority of production now comes from all-wheel drive models rather than rear-wheel drive models. Given that the Genesis G80 and GV80 are set for a model year change, if the wait time becomes too long, it might be wise to consider waiting for the updated models.