2025 Genesis GV80

Even the most advanced suspensions are usually reactive, meaning the tire rolls over a bump or dip and the spring and damper move accordingly. The GV80's available Electronically Controlled Suspension with Road Preview, however, is a proactive system. It uses a camera to scan the road ahead, spotting surface irregularities and preparing the suspension at the appropriate wheels. Say you drive over a pothole with the passenger-side tires. The GV80 can individually soften the spring at each corner just before it encounters the pothole, allowing the wheel to glide over it with less of a jolt transmitted to the cabin. It's a trick bit of tech that is becoming more common on luxury flagships but is still rare at the GV80's price point.

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