10 Biggest News Stories of the Week: Genesis GV80 Coupe Climbs, Lexus LS 500h Follows
So-called coupe SUVs present some confounding contradictions. They’re allegedly “coupes,” but they have four doors instead of two. Their characteristic fastback body style means less of the “U” (for utility) in SUV, as the slick styling compromises occupant headspace and cargo room, and you typically pay more for less metal. Then again, their sleek, swoopy, sporty look amps up the sex appeal in the sea of samey-samey shapes you see on the roads these days, and they often offer amped-up performance. Such is the case with the 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe, as you’ll find in Cars.com’s most popular article of the past week — a rapid-fire roundup of the well-regarded luxury mid-size five-seater’s fastback variant.
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The 2025 GV80 Coupe delights with adequate-to-excellent power from both its base twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 and its model-exclusive supercharged version that ups horsepower and torque substantially; a variety of selectable driving modes calibrating for comfort, sportiness or loud ’n’ lively; a sumptuously appointed cabin that aims to indulge occupants’ senses of sight, hearing, touch and even smell; a massive, user-friendly 27-inch digital display that comprises infotainment and configurable digital gauges; and a generous complement of standard safety and convenience features. It’s also an all-around value prop, outshining chief rivals from BMW and Mercedes-Benz. On the other hand, the GV80 Coupe disappoints with style-over-function reductions in space for both passengers and cargo, as well as with persistent frustrations connecting the Android Auto smartphone mirroring function.
For full details on our compliments and complaints for the 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe, follow the link below to the No. 1 news story on this week’s countdown of most read stories.
But perhaps you’re not interested in running with the SUV pack or the style-first ethos of coupe SUVs and prefer the pampered, if less style-conscious, prospects of an old-school full-size luxury sedan. Then you’ll want to check out this week’s third-place finisher, another roundup of what we like and dislike, this time about the 2025 Lexus LS 500h — discontinued for the 2026 model year and ripe for a deal to clear dealer lots of old inventory. Working in the hybrid sedan’s favor are its all-around roomy, comfortable and high-quality interior appointments; simple-to-use multimedia system with clear graphics plus the benefit of physical knobs and buttons for audio and climate functions; a 3.5-liter V-6 engine paired with a battery-electric hybrid system that provides refined and robust acceleration while remaining frugal on fuel; standard all-wheel drive; and the retro cool of a big, cushy, cocoon-like car versus the American SUV default. Working against it are its dated seven-year-old style that’s starting to give unc energy; $116,000 starting price; and subpar self-driving system.
For the fully fleshed-out version of what we love and loathe about the 2025 Lexus LS 500h, follow the link below to the No. 3 news story of the week.
Beyond all that, we’ve got headlines on the Ram 1500, Volvo XC40, cheap new cars, cheap SUVs, cheap electric vehicles 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 week:
1. Is the 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe a Good SUV? 5 Pros, 3 Cons
2. Here Are the 10 Cheapest New Cars You Can Buy Right Now
3. Is the 2025 Lexus LS 500h a Good Car? 4 Pros, 3 Cons
4. The Ram 1500 TRX Is Back and Even More Bonkers Than Before
5. How Much Is the 2026 Volvo XC40?
6. How Do I Get a Free Vehicle History Report?
7. Here Are the 10 Cheapest New SUVs You Can Buy Right Now
8. What’s the Best New-Car Deal for the End of 2025?
9. Here Are the 11 Cheapest Electric Vehicles You Can Buy
10. Electric Cars With the Longest Range
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