2022 Genesis GV80 Prestige Signature Vs 2022 Acura MDX Type S: Is The GV80 Worth $10,000 More?

[@AlaskanSnowLeopard]

Big difference between the twos. The MDX seem to be focusing more on sport-oriented luxury, whereas the GV80 focus on tech savvy luxury. They each will appeal to their own audiences.

[@MercOne]

And there you have it, summed up perfectly. I like them both for different reasons.

[@dndodd100]

If you want pure luxury go the GV80. If your tastes lead towards more sporty driving then go with the MDX Type S. Plus in my area the Acura Dealership was selling at MSRP the Hyundai dealer wanted $10,000 over. I walked very quickly. My choice the TYPE S.

[@dndodd100]

Though I would like to see the extra screen integrated into the dash with a touch screen and the twin turbo from the NSX.

[@reubinthornton]

@$10K less we opted for the MDX Type S Advanced. Plus Acura sold us the MDX @MSRP, which means it was closer to $20k less than the Genesis.

[@JamesMaccarone]

The Type S Advance or Elite (+$5000) is the more luxurious Type S model. Probably a better comparison to the GV80 Prestige Sig. It has full Milano leather, heated rear seats, dual front massaging seats, 16 way adjustable front seats, surround view camera, upgraded sound system, color HUD and the trim is painted (not the black plastic). I do think your review is spot on. If you want more sport the Acura is the way to go. The GV80 is more luxury focused. I personally think the Acura looks better and is more flexible. You can set it on comfort for that relaxed luxury feel or you can go crazy with Sport Plus and have a ton of fun with it. It really has a bunch of different personalities. I tested both of these and went with the Type S Advance. The flexibility and the looks just got me. I have also had a ton of luck with Acura products regarding reliability with is really important to me.

[@Av3ntur0zky]

You just have chosen the best between the 2 👍. And The Type S Advanced still cheaper .

[@robertmurdock7530]

I love what Hyundai has acomplished, but I'm not a fan of the rear rocker panel. It detracts from the appearance IMHO. Maybe would look better in body color. I'm not a fan of the steering wheel either. Great effort but my choice likewise is the MDX. I've yet to test drive one, but love all the tech. Wife wants comfort over all so we'll see.

[@chinadoll4793]

The Acura MDX Tipe S ADVANCE 2023 is the best SUV at the moment.

[@rayscars1985]

THE ACURA MDX TYPE S IS MY PICK

[@chinadoll4793]

You should had compare the GV80 with the Acura tipe S ADVANCE not just the tipe S, I have The Acura MDX Tipe S ADVANCE 2023 and let me tell you is a way better vehicle than the GV80 and it better at holding it's value, MIne has red interior 😍😍🔥🔥 I'm very pleased love my new SUV it's just perfect ❤❤❤

[@mrmillner87]

Great review! I’ve been comparing these two for a bit, currently driving the GV80 3.5L Prestige. These two are so similar yet also different in many ways for a very similar price. The 3.5L Prestige (which is most similar to compare to MDX type S) does not come with 3rd row but it is an option on that you either have to go for a cheaper package the advance package or more expensive with 2nd row captains chairs on the signature Prestige . GV80 is aimed at more luxury while MDX is more Sport. Genesis has up to 10 year 100k mike warranty for 1st owner, while MDX has 6yr 70k miles. MDX has air suspension which GV doesn’t, but feels more sport. MDX has a little more plastic, especially comparing the shifter, where the shift knob in GV is glass and buttons are a nice feeling metal. GV has power rear sunshades, microfiber suede headliner, 3D digital gauge, soft close doors with remote parking from fob. Can be hard to choose.

[@noelsilva8887]

You can get a third row with the genesis but it very tiny and not good. MDX is better in the third row.

[@Av3ntur0zky]

I just laughed at the end when i heard that the GV80 was 10k-12k more 🤦🏼‍♂️.

[@alphabeta8403]

RWD based luxury, 8 speed, 100k mile warranty ALL DAY.

[@noelsilva8887]

Genesis is nice and the interior is great but the MDX is better for family. Genesis is more for a family with teens or college kids and mostly it you and your wife having fun.

[@lexbeats]

How come nobody take about how many GV80s are having transmission problems and need to be serviced...ive seen one being towed on the side of the road.

[@lforsakenl9325]

I can only speak for myself but I'm 25k miles into my GV80 3.5T and have had 0 issues. Only time I've been to the dealership is for scheduled maintenance. I did own a 2017 Honda Ridgeline and had to replace the transmission at 35k miles after multiple trips to the dealership. I know Acura is not necessarily equal to Honda but that swayed me away from the MDX.

[@Projectprohonda2009]

Mdx Honda made last longer more reliable

[@johnsimon1227]

Gv80 does come with a third row if you select the proper package option.

[@Snookynibbles]

The GV80 costs more that $10k above the Acura. What’s excluded here is cost of ownership, particularly long-term ownership. The Acura will both outlast the Genesis, and it will prove less expensive to maintain when it comes to reliability.

[@dmcmaster3544]

Ben you can make all the adjustments on the infotainment screen from the front adjustment knob on the console. Yes, it's a touchscreen but not necessary to actually touch to make changes.

[@kevingoins4542]

Both cars are nice but the GV80 price tag is crazy. The Acura seems to hit the middle of the road. Personally I like the BMW X5 with the B58 inline 6 which has great performance and luxury for the same price..BMW has made great strides in reliability and owner satisfaction. They all have COVID defects!

[@bobbyb7672]

Covid defects?

[@paintedbird6791]

You make all these videos, you are Hardy, Ben!!!

[@cliffordzellner5917]

You should have your identical twin out there presenting cars while you stay home and narrate more often..

[@ANSt15]

I wish that the GV80 has a 3rd row in the higher trim levels.

[@WalkerTexasplumber]

GV80 all day

[@lexmarr5172]

When that genesis hits 350k on the odometer like my 1989 acura legend than we can compare.🤔

[@mosytube]

The numbers lie. In real life the MDS S Type is faster off the line and faster overall than the GV80. I’ll take a Honda engine/transmission over a Hyundai any day.

[@flandrescarlet486]

Like only a little bit. Considering one is meant to be luxury, one is meant to be sport. The gap is very small. I'm disappointed by the type s performance

[@Kunani19]

Watching this while I order a hot chocolate

[@baroneleve1196]

I was seriously considering a Genesis. But it looks like they are unreliable vehicles according to consumer reports and other reliability testing sites

[@AlaskanSnowLeopard]

CR is a joke. I wouldn't depend on that.

[@infuori]

Mine has been great so far with 7600 miles on it.

[@baroneleve1196]

@@infuori Thanks

[@XX-166]

I’ll take the Acura and it’s years of dependability and better looks. The dash components on the genesis looks like it was taken out of a Nissan Rogue.

[@natejohnson5393]

I mean, looks are subjective. I think the genesis looks better but alas, oh well

[@XX-166]

@@natejohnson5393 as you said…subjective

[@natejohnson5393]

@@XX-166 uhh, yeah, that’s what I said 😂

[@XX-166]

@@natejohnson5393 duhhhhh yeahhhhhh jethro we know.

[@natejohnson5393]

@@XX-166 lol

[@flandrescarlet486]

What's going on with the camera and the audio? I prefer the previous style.

[@jeremyjackson8196]

Type S all day

[@wrzl1675]

Acura seat ventilation doesn’t work at all in any Acura. I would’ve continued to buy Acura but I live where summers are HOT so that was and is a deal breaker. Genesis seat ventilation is even better than Lexus so I bought the 2020 GV80 Prestige and a year later I don’t regret it one bit.

[@Coupe-sy9nk]

Glad to hear, whats that resale value look like? just curious

[@philhenderson3516]

@@Coupe-sy9nk Quite good actually. I've been eyeing one myself and used are going for almost the same price as new, and in many cases for $10K over the MSRP price. Looking at KBB they have depreciated very little (if at all) but that applies to most cars these days lol. Definitely more demand out there than there is inventory for these.

[@rakhsiprayogo82]

I want Acura MDX Vs Kia Telluride Ben

[@rahimi4762]

Nope different classes

[@rakhsiprayogo82]

@@rahimi4762 Hey That Genesis Not Platform With Hyundai/Kia and Acura Platform With Honda

[@rahimi4762]

@@rakhsiprayogo82 Acura MDX platform is not with Honda. Plus it has the only torque vectoring AWD

[@AlaskanSnowLeopard]

The current MDX platform is currently exclusive to Acura. Maybe the next-gen pilot might share the current MDX platform.

[@G90M5Kel]

Gv80 just reminds me too much of a bootleg Bentley bentaga

[@zkariashubar]

Their is GV80 with 3 rows ..

[@antoinepowell7319]

MDX!

[@philhenderson3516]

Even if the GV80 isn't worth the extra $10K-$15K you can definitely see there is far more effort behind it and stellar attention to detail. This is especially impressive when you consider it's made by Hyundai. Material quality overall also looks better than the MDX. Reliability is still a big question mark for both, actually, but the Acura does seem less complex. More importantly to luxury car buyers, the GV80 sits on a proven & proper RWD based platform unlike the MDX, which sits on a modified econo-Accord FWD platform.

[@thereviewer7340]

The MDX Type S is on their signature Super Handling All Wheel Drive platform, class leading performance and safety!

[@alphabeta8403]

Power:weight on this overpriced Type S(low) sucks. A touchscreen and another 45HP away from greatness.

[@pharaohacura3618]

some would say touchscreens aren’t really safe given where the screen is located…

[@johnspartan5515]

Well, as much as my type-s sucks, I'll give you my number so in 10 years (I'm being generous) when your kia/Hyundai greatness is broke down, I'll be more than happy to give you a ride!🤣👍

[@MrVuTran]

@@johnspartan5515 most people can afford luxury car usually (I say it again, usually) change car every 3-4 years.

[@DBLG65]

The GV80 is a nice looking car but it looks over styled. Too many accents and chrome.

[@RR-vf2bd]

I wish they both had 12 inch Ipad on dashboard like new cars. Unfortunately Acura outdated.

[@xavierdiaz1920]

GV80 HANDS DOWN WAY BETTER

[@rogerspalding5673]

Ben, the price difference is immaterial. No matter how much more the Genesis might cost, I simply wouldn't pay any amount of money for a vehicle which has 3 cylinder deactivation on it. Acura turns what once was a pretty nice mid-size SUV into a POS. An engine as artificially emasculated as the MDX will never be as reliable or easy to maintain as the TT V6 in the GV80. Any enthusiast who believes a 6-4-3 cutoff is solid engineering is fooling him/her self. Once they begin to experience the astronomical bills for maintaining and repairing the Acura, they will learn any cost savings at purchase will be quickly exhausted. Go ahead, get the Acura, but when your friends tell you "I told you so," the MDX buyer will be filled with hypocritical angst.

[@rahimi4762]

U betting against Honda?

[@AlaskanSnowLeopard]

My wife MDX have over 100k miles, still drive smooth. So far only regular preventive maintenance. Will probably have to change brake pads and rotors soon, and maybe timing belt in the next twenty thousand miles or so.

[@JamesMaccarone]

I put over 200,000 miles on a Pilot with cylinder deactivation with zero issues. Oil changes, tires and brakes....that's it.

[@alucarus6]

You have absolutely no idea what you're talking about. Lol. Honda/Acura even said they went single turbo for reliability due to piping and maintenance. Honda makes every type of engine under the sun that are all reliable. Not to mention the j35 has been fine tuned over ten years now. Even with this new type s motor, I'd bet on Honda engineering any day over a Hyundai and a twin turbo at that.