(Image credit: Tom's Guide / John Velasco) There’s a long-standing stereotype that large luxury SUVs are like the gold watches of the automotive world. While they put comfort and convenience above everything else, you could say that they often come off as uninspired — but not the Genesis GV80 Coupe . Genesis has taken the sophisticated DNA of the standard GV80 I tested earlier this year and transformed it into something that actually feels fun and youthful. That’s because its striking, sleek design, combined with its performance tuning, makes it feel a lot like I’m driving a sports car rather than a suburban people mover. After driving the 2026 Genesis GV80 Coupe 3.5T AWD for a week, it’s clear that it makes driving a luxury vehicle fun again. Here’s why. (Image credit: Tom's Guide / John Velasco) 2026 Genesis GV80 Coupe: Testing summary (Image credit: Tom's Guide / John Velasco) I drove a total of 144.4 miles during my week with the Genesis GV80 Coupe, averaging 20.9 mpg.…