Genesis GV80 car insurance rates

How do I compare insurance for the Genesis GV80?

While a crossover is among the cheaper cars to insure, its high-tech, luxury parts can drive insurance premium rates back up. As you research car insurance rates for the GV80, keep these factors in mind:

• Body type. This midsize crossover tends to be cheaper to insure than full-size SUVs or pickup trucks.
• Fuel. The GV80 offers a hydrogen fuel cell electric hybrid engine, intended to improve fuel economy over its competitors. Even so, hybrids are typically pricier to insure than a gas-powered car since its battery is expensive to repair.
• Theft rates. Because Genesis is a new vehicle, there’s no report of theft filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). That combined with the lower theft rates of crossovers and SUVs make it likely that your insurance won’t be impacted by theft rates, unless you live in a high-theft area.
• Maintenance. While maintenance costs can run high on luxury cars, driving up insurance rates, Genesis offers a few nice perks to help you save including free scheduled maintenance for the first three years or 36,000 miles. You’ll also receive a three-year subscription to Service Valet to assist with rentals and scheduling maintenance.
• Coverage. Consider a luxury policy for this car that offers agreed value coverage and higher liability limits. Opting for uninsured motorist, collision and comprehensive coverage fully protects your investment.
• Insurer options. Genesis models are insured by most providers, so you shouldn’t have trouble finding coverage.
• Warranty. The Genesis Complete Confidence owner program comes with a 10-year, 100,000-mile warranty. It also includes roadside service and scheduled maintenance, so you can skip towing coverage on your insurance.

Does the Genesis GV80 qualify for discounts?

Yes. If other Genesis models are any indication, the GV80 should come equipped with the following features that may lead to premium discounts depending on your insurer:

• Antitheft device
• Antilock brakes
• Hybrid engine
• Front impact airbags
• Knee airbags
• Overhead airbags
• Side-impact airbags
• Seatbelt pretensioners
• Stability control

Why is insurance so expensive for the GV80?

Despite all other factors, the GV80 is still a luxury car and you can expect to pay a luxury car premium. Genesis prices are reasonable compared to other brands, but the GV80’s expected $50,000 base price still makes it costly to replace.

Features such as the custom inlaid touch control console and advanced hybrid engine may mean costly repairs from a specialty mechanic, which can also drive up premiums.

How reliable is the Genesis GV80?

On a new model, reliability is hard to determine. But because the GV80 is based on the G80 sedan, you can expect good safety ratings.

• Safety. Previous Genesis models have earned five-star ratings from NHTSA and received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick award for crash test safety. The G80 received 5 stars from NHTSA and Good scores across the board from IIHS.
• Reliability. It’s difficult to determine the reliability of a brand new make and model, but Genesis models are generally known to be reliable.
• Recalls. With 2020 being the launch of the first version of this model, no recall information is yet available. The G80 currently has at least two recalls for the windshield and passenger airbag detection, so the GV80 may be at risk.

Bottom line

This first crossover model from Genesis promises all the luxury features and services of other Genesis models, and a top-notch warranty. Combined with the discounts you can earn from its hybrid engine and safety features, your insurance premiums could be more reasonable than you think, making the GV80 one of the more affordable luxury CUVs on the market.

But to make sure you get the best deal, compare insurance providers and check rates for comparable makes and models.

Frequently asked questions about GV80 insurance

• Does Hyundai still own Genesis?

  Hyundai Motors is still the parent company, but as of 2015 Genesis Motors is its own separate luxury brand.

• Can I connect the Genesis GV80 to Alexa?

  Yes. Genesis provides a connected services feature that allows you to connect to Amazon Echo and Google Assistant to engage remote car controls.

• Does Genesis offer any accessories for the GV80?

  Once the vehicle is released a comprehensive list of accessories can be found on the Genesis Accessories site.

• How do insurance premiums compare between the G80 and GV80?

  The premiums are almost the same, with the estimated base premium for the GV80 only $5 more a month. Model-specific features and add-ons could affect this estimate.