This full-size SUV splits into two distinct stories. The first-generation trucks with the 4.6L V8 were unkillable, owners routinely hit 400k-500k miles with nothing but oil changes, but rust ate the bodies and air suspension failures totaled otherwise healthy trucks. The current generation (2018-2024) offers serious space, strong towing, and genuine family comfort, but the 10R80 transmission is a documented weak point: multiple owners report rebuilds or replacements before 100k miles at $7k-10k out of pocket. If you're buying used in the 60k-100k mile range, budget for transmission work or get an extended warranty that covers it. The 2025-2026 redesign brings a polarizing oblong steering wheel and touch-heavy controls that owners either adapt to or never stop resenting. Buy this if you need the space and towing capacity, can afford the warranty, and don't mind that it drives more like a truck than a luxury cruiser. Walk if you're stretching the budget or buying high-mileage without coverage.
Genesis's first dedicated EV is a beautifully finished, quick-charging crossover that undercuts German rivals by $15k while matching their interior quality and beating most on charging speed. The crystal shifter and faceted cabin details feel special, the rear-biased AWD makes it more engaging than a Model Y, and CPO deals in the high $20ks are genuinely compelling. But there's a specific problem you need to know about: the 12V battery and ICCU module fail at rates high enough that multiple independent owners report being stranded, some repeatedly, before the module gets replaced under warranty. It's not universal, but it's common enough to plan for. If you're buying used, confirm the ICCU has been addressed or budget for the likelihood. Beyond that, expect infotainment quirks and a real Genesis dealer matters, Hyundai shops wearing Genesis badges often fumble the service. For buyers who can live with those risks and have proper dealer access, this is a sharp, well-priced EV that delivers on the luxury promise.