All-In Luxury SUVs: Which Sets the Tone Right for Your Drive?

The New 2021 Genesis GV80 vs. Lincoln Aviator

Top view of a red Genesis GV80 driving over a sand dune.

CAPACITY

Seating

Doors

ENGINE

Liters/Type

Horsepower (hp)

Torque (lb-ft)

TRANSMISSION

Type

DRIVETRAIN

Type

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Estimated Fuel Economy (city / hwy)

STARTING MSRP

Price (USD)

2021 Genesis GV80 2.5T

2021 Genesis GV80 2.5T

CAPACITY

5 Adults

4 Doors

ENGINE

2.5L Turbocharged Inline 4-Cylinder

300 hp @ 5,800 rpm

311 lb-ft @ 5,800 rpm

TRANSMISSION

8-Speed Automatic

DRIVETRAIN

Rear-Wheel Drive

FUEL CONSUMPTION

21/25

STARTING MSRP

$48,900

2021 Lincoln Aviator Standard

2021 Lincoln Aviator Standard

CAPACITY

7 Adults

4 Doors

ENGINE

Twin-Turbocharged 3.0L V6

400 hp @ 5,500 rpm

415 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm

TRANSMISSION

10-Speed Automatic

DRIVETRAIN

Rear-Wheel Drive

FUEL CONSUMPTION

18/26

STARTING MSRP

$51,100

All About Unlimited Possibility… Including the Looks

Elegance and sportiness blend in one look with sweeping lines and a profile that’s all about elevated luxury with an abundance of alluring white space, which helps make the 2021 Genesis GV80 a looker for all the right reasons. Move to the front, and you’ll enjoy a massive grille that exudes pure luxury with an intricate diamond pattern inside. You’ll also get your choice of eight different colors, from an intense Adriatic Blue to a regal Vik Black to exude your refined style as you cruise at your pace.

Step inside this luxury SUV, and you’ll find a ride that lives up to the upscale vibes found outside—even when compared to other attractive luxury SUVs like the Lincoln Aviator, you’ll still find the 2021 GV80 stands out when it comes to the cruise.

Stick with us today as we take a look at the 2021 Genesis GV80 vs. Lincoln Aviator to help you decide which works better for your riding style. And if you’re ready to see how one of these options can elevate your commutes and Sunday travels, stop by Crown Genesis in St. Petersburg today to test drive the 2021 Genesis GV80 and get a feel of what uncompromised luxury is all about.

Luxurious Smoothness Meets Premium Performance

Looking for prestigious exhilaration? Let the 2021 GV80’s interior guide your next drive with the standard 2.5L turbocharged inline 4-cylinder motor that’s ready to unleash 300 horsepower and 311 lb-ft torque starting at 1,650 rpm, helping you get up to city speeds rapidly to help you with merging or dominating the open highway.

Along with the spirited drive, you’ll ride with EPA-estimated 21 city mpg to assist you in enjoying your cruises uninterrupted without constant stops to refuel. To help you ride at your pace, you’ll also travel with your choice of rear-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive to assist you in gripping to virtually any terrain or slick surface, as your SUV detects wheel slip and sends power to the appropriate wheels to help you avoid spinning out.

By comparison, the 2021 Lincoln Aviator also offers a fun and composed ride with your choice between rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and a base twin-turbocharged 3.0L V6 motor. And while at first glance the 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft torque seems better, you won’t reach the maximum torque numbers until 3,000 rpm—which helps the Genesis model blast off to urban speeds at a swifter rate from stand-still since the SUV reaches peak torque at 1,650 rpm.

Plus, the Lincoln SUV only receives up to EPA-estimated 18 city mpg, which helps you find more efficient rides in the Genesis model. While this round is close, the win goes to the Genesis SUV for packing more fuel economy while offering a comparable performance.

Non-Stop Pampering and Upscale Interior Comfort

When you’re in the mood for a luxurious drive, let the 2021 Genesis GV80 assist with standard features like a heated steering wheel and heated front seats to help you get cozy fast and leave the gloves at home when you cruise around places like Clearwater or New Port Richey on brisk rainy mornings. Meanwhile, the standard ventilated seats assist you in cooling off when you travel around Tampa on humid summer afternoons—you can also open the standard panoramic sunroof to let in natural rays and fresh air to further elevate your drives.

Even the style goes all-in with refinement with features like leatherette seating surfaces and standard matte-finished wood trims granting a treat to the eyes while standard ambient lighting kicks on at night to emit soft glows through your cabin to set the moods right for your drives. There’s even ample room inside your cabin with 33.9 cubic feet of cargo space to help you pack for big trips, store your golf clubs when you hit the links, or even load in a few briefcases or backpacks so that you’re ready for the day.

For technology, a 14.5-inch HD Navigation screen guides you to your next destination with voice recognition and handwritten commands to help you keep your eyes on the road ahead. This screen even sits with a floating design atop your center console for a contemporary touch. Meanwhile, the touch controls continue with your climate controls with the sleek HVAC commands that allow you to swipe to set your ideal temperature.

When you take a seat inside the 2021 Lincoln Aviator, you’ll still find a midsize luxury SUV experience with features like a heated steering wheel and automatic climate controls. However, some climate features like heated front seats aren’t standard—and you’re almost guaranteed to feel the difference when you drive on ultra-breezy days or winter evenings. For storing your goods, you’ll also have 18.3 cubic feet of cargo space, which can fit a few pieces of luggage but is also nearly half the size of the 33.9 cubic feet you’ll find in the Genesis model.

Plus, the SYNC® 3 infotainment system offers a fun touch-based experience, but your screen is smaller at 10.1 inches and navigation doesn’t come standard—which isn’t fun when you’re in a place without phone reception and you want to find the nearest gas station or a quick route home. While it’s another close round for the 2021 GV80 vs. Lincoln Aviator, the Genesis SUV takes another round for luxury and comfort.

Confident Drives Made Better with Standard Safety

As you navigate the Florida roads, the 2021 Genesis GV80 helps you cruise with confidence with features like standard Safe Exit Assist, which helps you know when it’s an optimal time to leave your vehicle and when to hold off on opening your door because traffic or cyclists are nearby. Meanwhile, Driver Attention Warning monitors your driving behavior and helps you decide when it’s a good time to take a break and rest.

The GV80 includes even more standard safety, including features like Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, High Beam Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Smart Cruise Control with Machine Learning, and Highway Driving Assist.

If you ride in the 2021 Lincoln Aviator, safety also comes standard with features like a Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Detection with Cross-Traffic Alert, and Lane Keeping Assist. However, features like Safe Exit Assist and Driver Attention Warning don’t come standard, which is what helps the 2021 GV80 stand out for safety.

View of the steering wheel and infotainment system in a Genesis GV80.

Take a Ride of Full-Throttled Luxury in St. Petersburg

Don’t settle for mediocre rides—instead, opt for full refinement by visiting Crown Genesis in St. Petersburg and test driving the 2021 Genesis GV80 and feeling the pampering and smooth drives yourself. While you’re here, we’ll even work with you to find the trim and features you’re looking for—just let us know what you crave from your adventures and commutes.