It’s been a few years since our first Road Test of the Genesis GV80– back when it was the brand’s first and only SUV. While that’s certainly not the case these days, the GV80 still remains a highlight; so, we’re happily visiting it once more.

Our original test was studded with words like “lavish,” “indulgent” and “elegant;” and that glass slipper still fits. The Prestige Signature trim takes luxury to the GV80’s highest point, including Nappa Leather seating surfaces and plenty of tech, like a 14.5-inch infotainment screen and fully digital instrument cluster.

The visually-pleasing body has been tweaked over the years, but overall remains the same. Though 2025 will see a new coupe body style that we can’t wait to drive.

And speaking of driving, the GV80 is as dream-like on the road as we remember. The eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive layout is standard; joined here by optional electronically controlled suspension. Under the hood is an available 3.5-liter V6, twin-turbocharged for 375 horsepower. A 300-horsepower 2.5-liter turbo-four is standard, should you feel the extra performance isn’t worth the extra dough.

Expect a starting price of $60,000 for the 2024 Genesis GV80, working up to roughly $80,000 for a 3.5T-powered Prestige Signature.

Like before, yes, the Genesis GV80 does command a higher premium, but dishes out a properly indulgent experience. That’s what the luxury buyer demands and what the GV80 does so, so well.

And we’ll have more Quick Spins…soon!

It’s hard to believe the all-electric Porsche Taycan has been around for 4-years already, but that means it’s time for some updating, which Porsche is delivering for the 2025 model year.

Changes for both the sedan and Cross Turismo have happened from front to back with styling tweaks, better interiors, more standard content, and even increased range.

Capacity in the Taycan’s standard range battery increases from 79-kWh to 89; while the Performance Battery Plus goes from 93-kWh to 105. That means more range across the board, official numbers aren’t out just yet, but expect to see a 20-30% improvement.

And thanks to a more powerful rear motor for all Taycans, it also means higher performance as we recently got a taste of in Southern Spain, both on and off track.

While even the base Taycan sees a boost of 80-horsepower, which is enough to shave more than half a second of its 0-60 time, it’s the Turbo S that sees the biggest increase, shooting from 750 up to 938-horsepower.

“So, how do you make the Porsche of EVs even better? Well, more range is a good way, more power is also a good way, they’ve done both here with the new Taycan, but above all of that, it’s really just this car’s superb driving experience that sets it apart from other high-performance high-end EVs.”

And then there’s this, the first ever Taycan Turbo GT available with or without a lightweight Weissach Package and delivering up to 1,019-horsepower. We can’t wait to get some more seat time in that one!

Pricing for the 2025 Porsche Taycan starts at just over $100,000; you can order now, with arrivals beginning this summer.

We’ll have much more on the Taycan before then, so keep it right here on MotorWeek.