10 Biggest News Stories of the Month: Genesis GV80 Too Much for Cadillac Escalade
Variety is the spice of life, and when it comes to the 2026 Genesis GV80, spice comes at a price. The mid-size SUV from Hyundai’s luxury brand adds a new drivetrain option, among other things. We cover it all in our pricing breakdown of the latest-model-year GV80, one of Cars.com’s most popular news stories of the past month.
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The new base trim level gets rear-wheel drive, a choice that’ll save buyers over $2,000 … so long as they’re only comparing the entry-level price to the 2026 lineup and not 2025. Due to an across-the-board price increase for the new model year, even the most modestly priced 2026 GV80 will still set you back $500 more than the bargain-basement all-wheel-drive variant from 2025. Additionally, buyers of the top two trim levels will now be able to opt for a third row with either the 300-horsepower, turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine or the 375-hp, twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6, as opposed to seating for seven only being an option on the latter powertrain. Including a destination charge, the base 2.5T starts at $59,195 and rises incrementally across the Select, Advanced and Prestige trims to just under 75 grand, while the 3.5T Advanced starts at $77,445 and goes up with the Prestige and range-topping Prestige Black to a high of $85,395. We covered the coupe variant’s specifics separately, but its price ranges from $83,345 to $91,545 across three trims.
For details on the 2026 Genesis GV80 — including a trim-by-trim breakdown of features and equipment as well as engine specs and fuel-economy estimates — follow the link below to the No. 3 news story on this month’s countdown of most read articles.
Elsewhere on the luxury SUV front, Cars.com reviewer Aaron Bragman’s comprehensive critique of the 2025 Cadillac Escalade’s all-new performance-oriented V trim also performed big with readers. The latest Escalade gets sleekly updated front-end styling and an entirely overhauled interior (including an eye-popping port-to-starboard-spanning digital dash display), in addition to a swole engine setup for the V — boasting a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 that cranks out a massive 682 hp and 653 pounds-feet of torque. Quick note: At a starting price of just under $165,000, the thrill of the V’s pumped-up powertrain will drain your bank account faster than its reported 4.4-second 0-60-mph sprint — nearly 75 grand more than the entry-level Escalade.
“The styling updates look good, and the new screens are impressive, but the 2025 Escalade takes a step back in terms of interior plastics and trim quality, which don’t keep pace with its ever-increasing price tag,” Bragman summarizes in his review.
For our full take on the 2025 Cadillac Escalade, follow the link below to the No. 10 news story from July.
Beyond that, we’ve got headlines on the Acura TLX, Toyota Corolla, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and much more — so don’t stop reading till the digits double. Here are the top 10 news stories Cars.com readers couldn’t get enough of in the past month:
1. With the Acura TLX Being Discontinued, What Other Sports Sedans Should You Consider?
2. How Much Is the 2026 Toyota Corolla?
3. How Much Is the 2026 Genesis GV80?
4. Here Are Four 0% Financing Deals for New EVs Before the Tax Credit Goes Away
5. Here’s What’s New at Hyundai for 2026
6. 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Gets RST Select Special Edition
7. Which Electric Cars Are Still Eligible for the $7,500 Federal Tax Credit?
8. What’s the Best New-Car Deal for Fourth of July 2025?
9. Which 3-Row SUVs Offer Captain’s Chairs?
10. 2025 Cadillac Escalade V Review: New Screens, Less Filling, Still Loud
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