Not The EV For Me - All Electric 2023 Genesis G80 Electrified First Look

[@FriedChairs]

There’s so much empty space under the hood. It was kinda thrown together instead of optimized to give the owner usable space.

[@olemissjim]

Desperately converting gas to EV. The Cadillac Lyriq is super ridiculous, an XT4 or XT6 conversion with a HUGE front cap and zero frunk. They could have packaged it for a couple carry ons

[@olemissjim]

@angryGTS it’s lazy tho. They could have, in the Lyriq case, just packaged it tighter and left room for a couple carry ons. The Bolt EV, also GM, is a ICE conversion, but the hood and front cap are tiny, the Lyriq could land a helicopter it’s so huge.

[@cjh6678]

I just returned this car back to Budget. Amazing car and it rode sooo smooth. I can't justify waiting on slow EV charging. It gave me a range of 300 miles on a full charge. The white looks soooo sleek as well. I live in Seattle but when i move back to Texas i'll be driving more so that doesn't bode well for driving long drives in Texas and along the I-10 corridor. Super smooth ride tho.

[@godofdun]

5:25 I like having the dial as an option to use the infotainment system, but your right about the shifter that could just be a stalk.

[@tumbleweed1976]

Gas version Genesis sedan was a pleasure to drive. Waiting to drive EV version. Thank you Brandon.

[@gelu88]

On thr subject of v2l, while ré there are some dealers selling them for $500, especially early on when there were supply issues. It more commonly goes for $250 or so, with 3rd party versions going for half that price.

[@Bzzap83]

Now I know where to send all my old cables (Hyundai Ioniq 5 & Genesis EV owners) 😂

[@dosomething6776]

Have you driven the GV70?

[@mikesevgarage]

So crazy the space under the hood and that you have to put it in I-pedal each time you get in the car 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@MarsPLAYStudio]

IMO the Genesis has some nice features which could easily added to Teslas by an OTA update. Like closing the windows and acitvating recirculation when entering a tunnel, manual battery precondition etc.

[@brandenflasch]

This doesn’t have manual battery preconditioning unfortunately

[@MarsPLAYStudio]

@@brandenflasch ok seems like I mixed something up, but the newer Hyundais, afai the Kona ev or Kia Ev7. FunFact: the closing windows when entering a tunnel and activating HVAC recirculation was also added by Hyundai with a update a few months ago. Nice feature!

[@brandenflasch]

@@MarsPLAYStudio EV9 has manual preconditioning

[@MarsPLAYStudio]

@@brandenflasch Sorry in meant the ev9 lmao. And the new Kona ev

[@pk-76]

Isn’t there a small storage space under frunk’s EV cover like the Ionic 5?

[@brandenflasch]

Nope

[@mjmherts]

Branden Genisis G80 or Tesla model S ?

[@brandenflasch]

They’re very different cars, but Model 3 for me.

[@Wasabi9111]

Interesting that you said it wasn’t quiet. I would expect this to be exceptionally quiet. And for $80k, I think I would choose the model s instead.

[@brandenflasch]

I was happy to be back in my Model Y when I got home

[@MarsPLAYStudio]

5:16 Tbh, the inspiration comes from the BMW iDrive system/controller. I own both a Model Y and an i3, and I like them. I appreciate the touchscreen in the Model Y and the iDrive controller in the i3. However, when driving, the iDrive controller demands far less attention than the Model Y's touchscreen. I'm not sure how to describe it, but in my opinion, the iDrive controller is one of the best infotainment controllers I've ever used in a vehicle. It's easy to use and understand, causing minimal distraction while driving. I'm not inclined to compare the Model Y's touchscreen with the i3's iDrive to determine which is superior. Still, in my opinion, adjusting settings with the iDrive in situations that require focus is easier than using the Model Y's touchscreen. This is particularly true because the voice control in my Model Y is incredibly poor for such a high-tech car.

[@brandenflasch]

This style of controller is certainly better than the touch screens used on cars (aside from Tesla) 10 years ago, but a touch screen is easier to use.

[@MarsPLAYStudio]

@@brandenflasch it depends if the system is designed for touch use or controller use. Until BMW system was controller use only the system was optimized for controller use, now it’s a mix out of touch screen and controller which I don’t like. Rather having a perfect working touch like in my Model Y or a perfect working controller system like the i3. Still, the voice control in my i3 is better than in my model y which needs to be fixed asap.

[@brandenflasch]

@MarsPLAYStudio It’s clumsy for the controller and for a touch screen.

[@petehelme7714]

Mazda has something similar to the iDrive and also puts the screen at a distance (though I think they are changing that for 2025 in some models???). I like the dial interface myself; you get used to it pretty quickly.

[@MarsPLAYStudio]

9:35 lol what do you expect how it works? Works like this on 120k BMW the same way

[@brandenflasch]

Still feels cheap

[@MarsPLAYStudio]

@@brandenflasch idk how they should make it different

[@MarsPLAYStudio]

@@brandenflasch not as cheap as removing the USS on my model y

[@johnpoldo8817]

Not my cup of tea for $80K

[@edmondfrancis2340]

👏 promo sm