Genesis Accessories: A Practical Guide to G70, G80, GV70 and GV80
CarMoods TeamGenesis has been selling cars in Australia since 2019, but the brand still doesn't have the kind of broad aftermarket support that Toyota or Hyundai owners take for granted. Walk into most accessory shops, or search a generic marketplace, and you'll find plenty of parts cut for a G70, G80 or GV70's badge-engineered Hyundai cousins, but almost nothing shaped around the actual Genesis cabin — the steering wheel boss, the quilted Nappa leather trim, the fob shape on the newer electronic key. CarMoods carries a dedicated Genesis accessory range, and this guide runs through what's genuinely worth fitting across the G70, G80, G90, GV60, GV70, GV80 and the Electrified and Shooting Brake variants.
Jump to: Steering Wheel Covers · Comfort on Long Drives · Small Luxury Touches · Pairing in Universal Extras · What to Check Before You Buy · FAQ
Steering Wheel Covers: Matching Material to a Genesis Interior
Genesis built its reputation on cabin finish rather than badge prestige, which makes the steering wheel one of the few places a mismatched aftermarket cover actually stands out. The factory wheel on most Genesis models sits close to 38 centimetres across the rim — measure around the rim itself, not the full wheel including the spokes, since that's what every cover here is sized to. A cover cut too short won't seat properly over the stitching and airbag join; one too generous bunches at the back and becomes the first thing you notice on every drive.
Material is where the real decision sits. A genuine Nappa leather cover is the closest match to the factory trim on a G80 or GV80, with the same grippy hand-feel and a finish that ages with a light sheen rather than the cracking you get from bonded leather. It also runs warmer to the touch after a car has sat in direct sun — a wheel left on black Nappa leather in a Brisbane or Perth car park can get uncomfortably hot within twenty minutes.
Genesis Nappa Leather Steering Wheel Cover
Carbon-fibre-pattern leather trades some of that warmth management for a sportier look and an easier wipe-down — it suits the GV70 and GV80's more performance-leaning trims and shrugs off hand cream and spills without staining. Suede is the opposite trade: the best grip of the three in a hot, sweaty-palm Australian summer, since the texture bites into skin the way a driving glove does, but it marks more easily and needs an occasional brush to stay looking fresh.
Genesis Carbon Fibre Snap-On Steering Wheel Cover
Genesis Suede Steering Wheel Cover
Genesis Microfibre Steering Wheel Cover
Microfibre sits between the two as a genuine all-rounder: it holds grip reasonably well when damp, resists UV fading better than dyed leather, and costs less to replace. For anyone unsure which rim diameter and fitting method suits their car, our guide to measuring a steering wheel cover correctly covers the full method before you buy.
Two more finishes round out the Genesis-specific range. An ultrasuede cover spans the widest model range here — cut to fit the G70 through to the GV80, the Electrified G80 and the GV70 Shooting Brake — which makes it the safest pick if you're not entirely sure which rim profile your car uses. A round-cut leather cover suits the G80 and GV70 specifically, where the factory wheel has a more circular profile than the slightly flattened base many European brands use.
Genesis Ultrasuede Steering Wheel Cover — Full Range Fit
Genesis Round Leather Steering Wheel Cover — G80, GV70
If your priority is keeping the factory wheel as slim as possible rather than adding bulk, an ultra-thin Nappa leather cover adds grip and a layer of UV protection without changing how the wheel feels in your hands — worth it if you've previously found covers make a thick wheel feel unwieldy.
Genesis Ultra-Thin Nappa Leather Steering Wheel Cover
Comfort on Long Interstate Drives
A lot of Genesis buyers in Australia use these cars for genuine distance — a G80 or GV80 doing the Sydney-to-Melbourne run, or a GV70 covering regional NSW or Queensland for work. The factory seats are already well padded, but a neck pillow and lumbar support set earns its keep on anything past a couple of hours, particularly for anyone sitting slightly reclined in a GV-series SUV's more upright driving position. Foam density is the detail that actually matters here: a low-density fill compresses flat within the first hour and stops supporting anything, where a firmer core wrapped in a softer outer layer holds its shape under the ongoing weight of a head leaning to one side on a long stretch of highway.
The suede finish on Genesis's own neck pillow and lumbar set matches the brand's cabin materials rather than looking like an aftermarket add-on, and it runs cooler against the back of the neck than a fully leather-wrapped equivalent would — a genuine consideration on a hot drive north through inland New South Wales or Queensland. For a broader look at foam types, shapes and correct positioning if your seating setup is a little different, our guide to choosing a car neck pillow goes into more depth, and the full neck pillow and lumbar support range covers everything from budget cotton through to memory foam if you want to compare options beyond the Genesis-branded set.
Small Luxury Touches Worth Adding
A couple of smaller, brand-matched accessories round out a Genesis cabin without looking out of place next to the factory trim. A Genesis-branded automatic folding umbrella is worth keeping in the boot specifically because it opens and closes with one button — useful when you're stepping out of a GV80 in a car park during a Melbourne downpour with your hands full. It's a small thing, but a cheap umbrella that fights you to open properly undoes a lot of the polish a premium car is meant to project.
Genesis Branded Fully Automatic Umbrella
A Genesis smart thermos is the other small addition worth considering — a double-wall vacuum-insulated stainless steel body sized to sit properly in a standard Australian cup holder, rather than a bulkier flask that rattles around or won't fit under the centre console lid at all. It keeps a drink genuinely hot or cold for hours rather than the twenty minutes you get from a disposable cup, which matters more on a long regional drive than it sounds.
Genesis Smart Thermos — 500ml Stainless Steel
Pairing in Universal Extras
Because Genesis's own accessory range is still fairly narrow compared with higher-volume brands, there's no shame in pairing a few genuinely well-made universal pieces alongside the brand-specific ones — provided they're chosen on fit and finish rather than grabbed as a generic afterthought. An auto-clamping wireless charging mount is worth the upgrade over a basic cup-style holder if your Genesis doesn't have factory wireless charging built in, or if you want faster charging and a firmer grip over rough regional roads than the factory tray offers; look for one with 360-degree rotation so it clears the climate vents properly rather than blocking airflow.
Foldable Wireless Charging Mount — Auto-Clamp, 360° Rotation
Braided Leather Keychain Loop — Metal Ring
Multi-Pocket Visor Organiser — Cards and Glasses
A braided leather keychain loop is a similarly safe universal pick for a Genesis electronic key — simple, genuinely leather rather than a printed finish, and understated enough that it doesn't clash with a key fob that already looks and feels premium out of the box. A multi-pocket visor organiser is the third worthwhile addition if your glovebox is already cluttered with registration paperwork and parking tickets; it keeps cards, sunglasses and a toll tag within reach without resorting to the centre console tray, which in most Genesis models is better used for the factory wireless charging pad or storage bin.
What to Check Before You Buy
The single biggest mistake with any brand-specific cover is buying on badge alone without checking the stated model range. Genesis shares some underpinnings with Hyundai and Kia, but the wheel diameter and boss shape differ enough across the G70, G80, G90 and GV-series that a cover listed for one won't necessarily seat properly on another — check the model list on the product page rather than assuming "Genesis" alone is specific enough. The same logic applies to anyone cross-shopping between a Genesis and a related Hyundai or Kia model; our Hyundai and Kia accessories guide is a useful comparison if you're deciding between a Genesis-specific part and a cheaper shared-platform equivalent.
Leather and suede covers need a little more care in the Australian climate than most buyers expect. UV exposure through a windscreen is more intense here than in most markets these products are designed for, and a wheel left under cheap vinyl in direct sun for a few summers will fade and stiffen noticeably faster than one protected early. If you park outdoors regularly, pairing a cover with a windscreen sunshade is worth considering — it protects the dash and wheel together rather than the wheel alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What size steering wheel cover fits a Genesis?
Most Genesis models — the G70, G80, G90, GV60, GV70 and GV80 — use a wheel close to 38 centimetres across the rim, which is what the covers in this guide are cut to. Always measure your own wheel across the rim rather than the full diameter including the spokes, and check the specific model list on the product page before buying.
2. Will a Hyundai or Kia steering wheel cover fit my Genesis?
Not reliably. Genesis shares some platform engineering with Hyundai and Kia, but the wheel boss shape and rim profile differ enough across the ranges that a cover built for one brand won't necessarily seat correctly on the other. Stick to a cover listed specifically for your Genesis model.
3. What's the difference between the Nappa leather and ultrasuede steering wheel covers?
Nappa leather most closely matches the factory cabin trim and ages with a light sheen rather than cracking, but runs warmer in direct sun. Ultrasuede grips better in hot, sweaty conditions and covers the widest range of Genesis models, from the G70 through to the GV70 Shooting Brake, but needs an occasional brush to stay looking fresh.
4. Does a Genesis come with wireless phone charging as standard?
Most current Genesis models include a factory wireless charging pad, but a dedicated auto-clamping mount is still worth adding for a firmer grip on rough regional roads or faster charging than the factory tray provides.
Genesis is still a small-volume brand in Australia, which means most of what's sold for it generically wasn't built with the actual car in mind. Starting with a correctly sized steering wheel cover in a material that matches your cabin, adding a comfort set for longer drives, and rounding it out with a couple of genuinely well-chosen universal extras gets you most of the way to a properly finished interior without guessing. Browse the full Genesis accessory range, or see the complete CarMoods catalogue for everything else worth adding.
