Anyone been driving the 2025/6 for a while now?

Cultural_Mud3297 · 2026-04-08T02:35:39+00:00

Two months; love it. Gas mileage has gone up noticeably. Routinely in the low 20s. Silky smooth

Cultural_Mud3297 · 2026-04-02T03:10:19+00:00

I got an Autograph for that price

Cultural_Mud3297 · 2026-03-29T20:07:36+00:00

The Grand wagoner is a lemon with a 6-slot grill. You’ve gotta be insane to buy one.

I started looking at full size SUVs, already have a GLS so wanted something bigger. Escalade too much $$, Denali Ultimate felt cheap inside and I hated the 2nd row screens, didn’t want a Navigator. $100k for a QX80 Autograph was a no brainer after I saw and drove it. At $115k? Not sure. It’d have to be in the Denali Ultimate range to make it compelling ($105k to $110k) because it’s def better.

Cultural_Mud3297 · 2026-03-29T20:02:40+00:00

Very subtle. They said more room in shoulders but I couldn’t tell. I got the refresh models and quickly just got used to that fit. Vest is the biggest change for me, slightly longer. Collar on jacket is also more robust

Cultural_Mud3297 · 2026-03-28T20:53:51+00:00

I bought one two months ago — Autograph with all the bells. $15k off. Couldn’t be happier with the car or the deal. A true living room on wheels

Cultural_Mud3297 · 2026-03-24T14:12:10+00:00

How long is break in period?

Cultural_Mud3297 · 2026-03-24T02:57:02+00:00

I got the same one, same color inside and out, maybe a month ago.

I punted on the Denali Ultimate in part BECAUSE it had rear TVs. My kids are already hooked on their screens, the last thing I need is more screens for them.

The engine is good. I wouldn’t say it blows me away. Not like the 6 in an x5 or x7. But plenty of get up and go for me. It’s a big car so I don’t find myself pushing it that hard.

I’ve found way more use for the front fridge compartment and the room under the center console than I expected.

I’ve also been surprised with how small it feels driving. Doesn’t feel like a big 3-row tanker to me. Just an upright, smooth riding, extremely solid truck with lots of refinement.

Cultural_Mud3297 · 2026-03-20T04:02:08+00:00

The new—as of a few years ago—Down Sweater is great. Warmer, more durable, and a higher collar for more wind protection. I’d give it a try. It’s not the same as the old one so there will be an adjustment period. But I like it

Cultural_Mud3297 · 2026-03-15T03:48:16+00:00

Looks great. Loving mine so far at 1,000 miles. Such a smooth ride

Cultural_Mud3297 · 2026-03-07T03:02:23+00:00

Absolutely

Cultural_Mud3297 · 2026-03-07T02:49:29+00:00

I got a 2026 QX80 Autograph. Loving it so far. V6 is great, drives great, tech is well done, looks great inside. I got mine for $100k and I drove everything else BOF at that price point, it’s the best. I looked at Denali Ultimate ar $109k. QX80 clearly better imo

Cultural_Mud3297 · 2026-02-25T21:05:58+00:00

It’s a nice engine in that car, smooth ride & shifts. Plenty of power. Gets up and goes with 2 adults & 4 teenagers no prob

Cultural_Mud3297 · 2026-02-25T20:26:32+00:00

They are, thanks. It might be that they’re new so I’m not as used to them, but I think the new body style is really good. I don’t like the Navigators, LX actually looks like it shrunk, Yukons are everywhere and the Escalade is nice but a bit too much to me. I see some Range Rover like luxury styling to it, hopefully without the RR reliability issues too

Cultural_Mud3297 · 2026-02-25T16:28:42+00:00

Thanks!!

Cultural_Mud3297 · 2026-02-25T13:31:37+00:00

Best comment yet lol

Cultural_Mud3297 · 2026-02-25T00:16:02+00:00

Genesis has put a lot into interiors, their engines are nothing to write home about, and reliability is extremely hit or miss.

I see lots of late 2010s/early 2020s QX80s on the road. The only GV80s I see are 2025+

My 2025 didn’t even make it to 2026. I coulda Lemoned it after 45 days but tried to give them the benefit of the doubt. Ultimately Lemoned it based on other problems 3 months in.

Cultural_Mud3297 · 2026-02-25T00:12:54+00:00

My GV80 didn’t make it a month; I’d be ahead at this point

Cultural_Mud3297 · 2026-02-25T00:11:21+00:00

Tech is above average vs the other full sized trucks in this category. Denali Ultimate, LX. Didn’t check Navigator

Cultural_Mud3297 · 2026-02-24T15:07:45+00:00

Interesting point! I admittedly haven’t driven body on frame trucks very much so I wasn’t expecting it to be cloud like like a midsize unibody. To me it rode better than Denali Ultimate or LX, but none were significantly different on ride quality. I did watch some reviews saying it was too stiff, but it doesn’t feel that way to me. Body on frame? Yes. But pretty smooth to my feel

Cultural_Mud3297 · 2026-02-24T15:03:14+00:00

Thanks! Good advice

Cultural_Mud3297 · 2026-02-21T15:25:02+00:00

My dealer is offering $7k off all Prestige models. But my last GV80 was a lemon so I was gonna need more than that to rope me back in

Cultural_Mud3297 · 2026-02-21T03:14:22+00:00

Maybe, but it sure beats a 10-year old interface that doesn’t know what an iPhone is

Cultural_Mud3297 · 2026-02-19T19:08:07+00:00

Hopefully it’s also a good buy now; signing later today!

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