Owner guide · Genesis of Elgin · Bartlett, IL
Genesis GV80 Towing Capacity and Towing Guide
Before you hitch a trailer to a GV80, check the limits and the setup Genesis describes. This guide lays out the 2027 GV80 and GV80 Coupe trailer and tongue weight limits, the driver assistance features that switch off with a trailer connected, and Genesis's rules for hitches, chains, brakes, hills and maintenance. It comes from the 2027 GV80 owner's manual (JX1) and the genesis.com GV80 specifications, both read October 28, 2026. Towing requires additional equipment, and the manual for your vehicle is the final word.
What is the Genesis GV80 towing capacity?
The 2027 GV80 owner's manual lists 6,000 lbs. (2,722 kg) with a trailer brake system for the GV80 and GV80 Coupe, 1,654 lbs. (750 kg) without trailer brakes, and a 600 lbs. (272 kg) maximum tongue weight, with tongue weight between 10% and 15% of the trailer weight. Genesis.com lists 6,000 lbs. maximum towing capacity for every 2027 GV80 trim it shows.
2027 GV80 trailer weight limits
The manual's specifications chapter gives one chart for the GV80 and the GV80 Coupe. The towing chapter repeats the 6,000 lb. figure in a "With trailer package" column and lists no rating in its "Without trailer package" column.
| Item | GV80 | GV80 Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum trailer weight, with brake system | 6,000 lbs. (2,722 kg) | 6,000 lbs. (2,722 kg) |
| Maximum trailer weight, without brake system | 1,654 lbs. (750 kg) | 1,654 lbs. (750 kg) |
| Maximum tongue weight | 600 lbs. (272 kg) | 600 lbs. (272 kg) |
From "Reference Weight And Distance When Towing A Trailer" and "Trailer Towing" in the 2027 GV80 owner's manual (JX1), read October 28, 2026. The manual notes tongue weight should be between 10-15%. Genesis.com 2027 GV80 specifications (October 28, 2026): maximum towing capacity 6,000 lbs. for each trim listed.
The maximum trailer weight includes the trailer, any cargo, and equipment or items attached to it. Genesis adds that any extra weight, cargo or accessories in the GV80 reduce the maximum trailer weight and the matching tongue load limit, and that towing loads beyond these limits can seriously affect steering and performance and may damage the engine and drivetrain. Before towing, make sure the total trailer weight, gross combination weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle weight and tongue load are all within the limits.
Tongue weight and loading
The tongue load matters because it adds to the GV80's gross vehicle weight (GVW). Genesis says the trailer tongue should weigh a minimum of 10% of the total loaded trailer weight, within the maximum of 15%, and never more than the 600 lb. maximum tongue weight in the chart.
Load about 60% of the trailer load in the front and about 40% in the rear, never more in the rear than the front. After loading, weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately; if the numbers are off, you may be able to correct them simply by moving some items around in the trailer. Genesis suggests a commercial scale or a highway patrol office equipped with scales.
Driver assistance features while towing
Keep your eyes on the road: when a trailer is connected, the manual says these functions turn off automatically: the Forward/Side Safety function of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Safe Exit Assist, Lane Following Assist, Highway Driving Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Reverse Parking Distance Warning, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist and Remote Smart Parking Assist.
Genesis also says to disable Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist when towing, because the system will activate when it detects the trailer while reversing, and as a precaution to disable driver assistance systems such as Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist and Smart Cruise Control before towing. Turn off Idle Stop and Go (if equipped), and use a genuine Genesis tow harness; an authorized retailer of Genesis-branded products can advise.
Hitches
| Topic | What the manual says |
|---|---|
| Hitch type | The bumpers are not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches; use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper. |
| Holes in the body | If you make holes in the body to install a hitch, seal them when the hitch is removed, so exhaust carbon monoxide, dirt and water cannot get in. |
| Genesis accessory | A Genesis-branded trailer hitch accessory is available at an authorized retailer of Genesis-branded products. |
| Sway control | Consider using a sway control; you can ask a trailer hitch dealer about it. |
| Towing kit | Consult an authorized retailer of Genesis-branded products about additional requirements such as a towing kit. |
| Hitch carrier | Keep luggage, plastic coolers, camping gear, tarps and other flammable items away from the exhaust pipe, especially when using a cargo hitch carrier. |
From the Trailer Towing section of the 2027 GV80 owner's manual (JX1), read October 28, 2026.
Safety chains, trailer brakes and lights
Always attach safety chains between the GV80 and the trailer, following the hitch or trailer maker's instructions. Leave just enough slack to turn, and never let them drag on the ground.
If the trailer weighs more than the maximum without trailer brakes when loaded, it needs its own braking system, set up to the regulations and installed, adjusted and maintained per its instructions. Do not modify the GV80's brake system, and use an experienced, competent trailer shop for the setup: Genesis says it is not a task for amateurs.
Towing requires a different turn signal flasher and extra wiring. Do not connect trailer lighting directly to the vehicle's lighting system; use an approved trailer wiring harness. The cluster arrows flash for turns even if trailer bulbs are burned out, so check the trailer lights every time you reconnect the wires.
Driving with a trailer
Before you start
Check the hitch and platform, safety chains, electrical connectors, lights, tires and brakes, then recheck the load, lights and trailer brakes now and then during the trip.
Speed limits
No more than 60 mph (100 km/h) or the posted towing limit, whichever is lower, and on a long uphill grade, 45 mph (70 km/h) or the posted towing limit, whichever is lower.
Downhill
Trailer instability is more likely on steep or long downgrades. Slow down, allow more time and distance for braking, avoid sudden braking and downshift to help keep the brakes from overheating.
Uphill
Shift down and slow to around 45 mph (70 km/h). On grades over 6%, watch the coolant temperature gauge; if it moves toward H (HOT), pull over and let the engine idle until it cools. Use the right-hand lane.
Space and turns
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead, allow extra passing distance, make wider turns than normal and signal well in advance.
Parking on hills
Avoid it with a trailer attached. If you must, chock the trailer wheels on the downhill side and follow the manual's step-by-step order before shutting off.
Maintenance when you tow
A GV80 that regularly pulls a trailer needs servicing more often. Genesis names engine oil, transmission fluid, axle lubricant, cooling system fluid and brake condition, says to check transmission fluid more frequently when towing, and suggests reviewing these items before a trip.
Keep the trailer and hitch maintained too, preferably checking them at the start of each day's driving, with every hitch nut and bolt tight. If the coolant gauge shows overheating, switch off the air conditioner, stop in a safe area and keep the engine idling to cool it; do not switch the engine off while the gauge shows overheating.
For brake work before you tow, see our Genesis brake service page, or schedule service online.
Genesis of Elgin service hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Saturday | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
From Genesis of Elgin's website, October 28, 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
Genesis GV80 towing questions
How much can the 2027 Genesis GV80 tow?
The 2027 GV80 owner's manual lists a maximum trailer weight of 6,000 lbs. (2,722 kg) with a trailer brake system for both the GV80 and the GV80 Coupe. Its towing chapter shows that figure in the "With trailer package" column. Genesis.com lists a maximum towing capacity of 6,000 lbs. for every 2027 GV80 trim it shows, from the 2.5T RWD to the 3.5T Prestige Black AWD.
How much can a GV80 tow without trailer brakes?
The manual's specifications chart lists 1,654 lbs. (750 kg) without a brake system. If a loaded trailer weighs more than that, the manual says it needs its own braking system.
What tongue weight does Genesis recommend for the GV80?
The chart lists a maximum tongue weight of 600 lbs. (272 kg). Genesis says the tongue should weigh a minimum of 10% of the total loaded trailer weight, within the maximum of 15%.
Which GV80 driver assistance features turn off when a trailer is connected?
Per the manual: the Forward/Side Safety function of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Safe Exit Assist, Lane Following Assist, Highway Driving Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Reverse Parking Distance Warning, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist and Remote Smart Parking Assist.
How fast can I drive a GV80 with a trailer?
Genesis says not to exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) or the posted towing speed limit, whichever is lower, and on a long uphill grade not to exceed 45 mph (70 km/h) or the posted towing speed limit, whichever is lower.
Can I tow with a brand-new GV80?
Genesis recommends not towing during the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km), so the engine can properly break in.
Getting a GV80 ready to tow?
Visit Genesis of Elgin at 1201 W. Lake St. in Bartlett, IL. Genesis says a Genesis-branded trailer hitch accessory is available at an authorized retailer of Genesis-branded products, and you can schedule service online.
Sources
Weight limits, tongue load, driver assistance, hitch, chain, brake, lighting, driving and maintenance guidance are from the 2027 GV80 owner's manual published on owners.genesis.com, read October 28, 2026. The by-trim towing figures are from the genesis.com GV80 specifications. Towing requires additional equipment, and the manual for your vehicle is the final word. Address and hours are from Genesis of Elgin's own website. Image: Genesis Motor America.
- 2027 GV80 Owner's Manual (JX1): Reference Weight And Distance When Towing A Trailer; Trailer Towing (towing load limits, equipment, driving, maintenance), Genesis Motor America, read October 28, 2026
- 2027 GV80: specifications (maximum towing capacity by trim) and image, Genesis Motor America, October 28, 2026
- Address and service hours (structured data), Genesis of Elgin, October 28, 2026
- Genesis service center at Genesis of Elgin, Genesis of Elgin, October 28, 2026
