Taking Genesis To The Next Level | The All New Genesis G80

[@kashsattar2066]

I really like how this guy has his channel organised and that hi is the only car reviewer who show an actual chart with the vehicle he is reviewing and where it sits in comparison to others in that segment. He does a clear job of dissecting the differences between them too and I think he deserves more recognition.

[@khoaphan8490]

Exactly! I love Doug but his scores literally makes no sense. The same “cool quirk” in one car is a gimmick in another car for some reason.

[@ChosenMJ]

@@khoaphan8490 This is not Doug Demuro. This is Alex on Autos.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@ChosenMJ Thank god for that.

[@Huub1e]

If you want to know the details Alex is the go to review. He's not entertainment like most of the other channels but I do appreciate some of his attempts at humor such as his often appropriate choice of song on the media system.

[@thelarry383]

@@khoaphan8490 doug is for entertainment. Alex is for education

[@sshah2545]

I think genesis is killing it. I would have 0 concerns in buying one of these over a German vehicle. If Genesis keeps doing a good job, I think my next vehicle might be a G70 is 2-4 years

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

For the money and that 10 year powertrain warranty and 5 years bumper to bumper,I'll be buying a GENESIS G90 in the near future...

[@sshah2545]

@Der Schwindel lol, people like what they like. Tbh I was thinking the same thing as I watched this video, but I also think the G80 is “complete”. This is going to be the model they move forward with, mostly unchanged for 5-7 years until they release the next generation. The G90 and G70 were “draft models”. The G70 is being dramatically refreshed after just 2 years. It’s going to be way better, and I think they will do the same with the G90. The first iterations were just to make sure they got the overall formula right, before they went all-in and released models. Let’s wait and see.

[@greg.anywhere]

@Der Schwindel welll, the G90 will undergo an extensive redesign next year. It is due to receive all the technologies of the G80 and GV80, and many more. If the g80 redesign looks and Is this good, imagine how the flagship g90 will be when it gets redesigned. Reportedly the next gen g90 will receive air suspension and a multi LiDAR system to support level 3 autonomous driving. I would wait for the 2022 G90, it will likely be the best vehicle Genesis will ever make.

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

@Der Schwindel The reason is I'm a luxury car guy,see now your probably more sporty...The G70 and G80 are nice also,that is if your into more of a sporty look and feel...

[@mrsj1417]

Until Hyundai/Kia can fix their engine issues, I can think of one very big concern in buying one over ANY other vehicle: I don't need a Genesis Pinto that's going to catch on fire.

[@ronniejaye1]

I prefer this car over the euro models simply because they don't nickel and dime you to death on the option sheet .

[@chiemekaa]

Preach! You want the LED lights? $$$ package Premium leather? $$ package but it comes with massaging seats so add'l $$ And the optional sound system? $$$ Oh, that one on the showroom floor? It's fully loaded.

[@iHasCaek]

@@chiemekaa even worse, charging for "software" upgrades to unlock stuff already built into your car looking at you tesla...

[@trogman43988]

Agreed. I’m in the market for an entry level luxury sedan and i really like how genesis just gives you all the good features...refreshing

[@williamlambert5610]

It's been a long time since a car has literally made me ache because of how gorgeous it is. Genesis' G80 and GV80 makes my heart pound whenever I look at them. It's hard to beat the Genesis combo of reliability AND luxury AND beauty.

[@Mean_Bean279]

The Genesis lineup is starting to really drop luxury. Their really going with an older approach to design and beauty on the outside, and on the inside it look absolutely phenomenal. The materials choice is great and the “omission” of the passenger seat having the same range is nothing new. My 15 CLS63S was 120k new and the passenger seat doesn’t have the same range. My car also has plastics on the side even though it has stitched leather and carbon fiber everywhere. I think Genesis is doing a great job of luring away customers from other traditional luxury brands.

[@СруликРизиньшнюфцельбобеноф]

I had a choice, BMW M340i or Genesis G70. I've got G70 3.3TT AWD top Prestige package. For the same options I would pay $12K-$15K more if I decide to buy BMW. I don't care what beige is on the hood. I would like to drive high performance and comfortable car for reasonable money Genesis gave me that pleasure. Even if in some fields BMW is on top of Genesis, I don't believe that small superiority cost more then $10K.

[@williamlong2682]

Thank you Genesis for being one of the only automakers other than Tesla that actually wants to be creative and original (albeit in a different way than Tesla). Would easily take this over all of the German entries in this segment for that reason alone. Easily one of my top 3 favorites in this segment.

[@williamlong2682]

@Der Schwindel True but I was thinking more in just the luxury space. Genesis and Volvo are probably my two favorite luxury automakers right now since they went in different directions than the German players.

[@williamlong2682]

@Der Schwindel Yes, I completely agree. Lincoln’s another great, unique player in the luxury space. Love that they’re giving us a modern interpretation of traditional American luxury. Handle well enough but sportiness be damned! Comfort first! And I’ve heard about the Mazda developments, and I actually think they’ll be in more of a tweener, luxury-but-not-quite-tier-one kind of position in the market. That’s a historically difficult place for automakers to put themselves, but I actually think Mazda will be able to pull it off if they do it right. We’ll see, though.

[@omgitsme435]

@@williamlong2682 If you're talking Luxury then Tesla definitely isn't it.. pricewise sure but quality wise it's similar to entry level Ford..

[@williamlong2682]

@@omgitsme435 Oh, they have a lonnnnnnnnnng way to go on build quality for sure. But they do target their products at the luxury segment.

[@madpistol]

That interior is just gorgeous. This looks like a $100k+ car on the inside.

[@singingLeaf123]

not even close

[@CrazyWeeMonkey]

100k+ cars from 5+ years ago I'd agree but not current ones

[@devn3813]

It’s not far off from $100,000

[@CrazyWeeMonkey]

@@devn3813 It starts at $48K that's absolutely far off from $100K

[@CrazyWeeMonkey]

@@devn3813 I disagree. what makes a car a luxury car is it's tech and build quality. Even the cheapest G80 has that luxury car build quality, and I've heard good things about how quiet it is as well as how it rides. You don't need to max out a car for it to be a luxury car either, and doing so in the G80 is mostly just getting you more tech + a better engine. I should also add that this car is much cheaper than it's rivals, especially when equipped with tech. This is absolutely a luxury car, as was the first gen Hyundai Genesis Sedan (I drove and almost bought one).

[@inomad]

I like, unlike the European brands, Genesis gives a choice of rear wheel drive and all wheel drive on nearly every trim. Choice is good.

[@TheSpectre2300]

I gotta admit: I really like what Genesis is doing with their product line!

[@asko2677]

My 2015 Genesis (G80's predecessor) has the same features, minus the fancy dash screen (like heated/cooled front seats, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, fancy sound system, power rear window shade, manual rear side windows shades, panoramic moonroof, power adjustable steering wheel, memory seats, and all the safety features as well). I can see that they made it look fancier now, it has been over 5 years since then, but the prices crept up proportionately as well. I'll wait a couple of years and get one of these coming off of a lease, if not the G70. Genesis is doing great things (an EV is coming after 2023 as well), which will be tempting as well! Also, Alex's reviews are the most comprehensive and informative, keep it up!

[@jlarm3]

I own a 2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6. It has 205,000 miles on it, and still feels tight and very quiet. I have had only 1 (ONE !!!) warranty issue with this car and would not hesitate taking it on a long cross country trip. I believe Hyundai build a great car, and I am looking forward to getting this new 2021 2.5 RWD. I am not a teenager and really love doing long road trips. At the 70-85mph speed I normally cruise, I believe the smaller engine will work well for me. I have no need, nor do I want to go around in Sports mode, looking to drag race with anyone

[@vetteboy1024]

Good looking car. My favorite part is the matte wood that won’t reflect the sun into your eyes, and doesn’t have the piano black which hopefully will be a thing of the past soon.

[@MrNemo721]

That's it. I'm convinced this is my next car. Can't afford new but I'll wait 3 years for an off-lease CPO

[@nx2528]

Great overview! Also new drinking game: take a drink every time Alex says "European competition."

[@mogradme8535]

Now to convince my family to ditch the German's

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

They won't, lol...

[@yes8032]

Don’t convince them

[@Carfan678]

Audi A6 sexier 😍

[@adilsagadiyev5090]

@@Carfan678 save 20k and have a better car, i take that as a win

[@Carfan678]

@@adilsagadiyev5090 nah get a premium plus a6 and it’s like maybe $5k more and I’d rather get that. Mind you I’m comparing both 6 cylinder variants and their actually only about a $2k difference

[@dearbulls]

The single most interesting feature on the new G80 and GV80 is the AR Navigation. Seen them on the Korean model. But NONE of the US journalists show any of it. Is there an agreement with Genesis or something? How could everyone miss this key feature?

[@soonyong221]

wow both g80 and gv80 looks stunning especially with that navy? dark blue colour. kudos to genesis brand

[@martinmartin5904]

Big medieval-style grille for the front paired with the arrowslits headlight are a bit too much . It would be more digestible without the big lower ''V'' .

[@slowanddeliberate6893]

I would never feel like I missed out on front passenger seat memory or quad zone climate control. Great review as always!

[@СруликРизиньшнюфцельбобеноф]

I couldn't sleep if I missed passenger seat memory, having plastic inserts on the sides of the front panel and with only 2 memory positions for driver seat ☺ Can u imagine how scary it is to have only 2 memory positions???

[@Jluislive]

Great looking sedan, would look better with a smaller grille though. Good job on your review, great quality as always.

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

Lil smaller yeah I agree...

[@yes8032]

The big grill is good on genesis

[@Jluislive]

@Mr.Tweezy007 only if you're insecure about your masculinity. To people with taste, it's vulgar and tacky.

[@Jluislive]

@Mr.Tweezy007 you can have presence and not be intimidated and still not have a tacky fake grille up front. Audis have huge grilles and it looks tame.

[@Jluislive]

@hiroshima thompson that isn't much of a compliment, now, isn't it?

[@MichaelSmith-fh4rn]

Love your work. I watch often. Add me to the list of folks who absolutely will not buy an automobile with a computer screen stuck onto the top of the dash. A deal breaker.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Alex, I am shedding tears after you mentioned the dear, departed Slant 6.

[@stephenhendricks103]

A Dodge Dart with the slant 6 got me through college.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@stephenhendricks103 We are finally in agreement on something. I have owned/regularly driven a Slant 6 equipped 73 Duster, 75 Fury sedan and a 1980 Dodge Diplomat. As a bonus, my driver's ed course car was a 1980 Dodge Aspen coupe with a Slant 6.

[@stephenhendricks103]

@@rightlanehog3151 I can top that, my friend. My car in college was a '63 Dodge Dart. Of course, a few years ago I happened to drive a later Chrysler product with the same engine and was shocked how little power it had compared to more modern vehicles. Nevertheless, it's a famous engine for its time.

[@moathdalaeen]

Lexus GS RIP 🙏 😢 😪 💔 😔

[@naveenthemachine]

Forget the GS. Genesis could end up ending Lexus entirely Most automotive journalists including Alex have said they prefer genesis over Lexus by far in all ways. As if Lexus IS now irrelevant

[@attentionr1409]

I want to buy g80....

[@trbodzl]

Beautiful car

[@DarkWireWave]

Great video! I like that you key into the nuances of why the Genesis costs less than its competitors and why we should appreciate that value. Personally, I agree with you that Genesis cuts the right corners. Unless you are a pretentious rich guy who somehow can’t lift up a sunshade for himself... lol then you might disagree 😂

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Love it.

[@WadeSmart]

Talking about the power seat option vs cost - I think many forget that like all things, to compete cant have it all so the lack of a powered passenger seat isnt that big of a deal or the saving in the hidden side panel when the door is closed 99% of the time of that car being owned - isnt a loss. I like how you pointed it all out though.

[@cyberhard]

Looking forward to the GV80 video!

[@EchoSigma6]

A bit off topic but the revised G70 is beautiful, maybe we’ll get it as a 2022 year model. This current G80 hopefully looks better in person, not sure what to think about the front end design.

[@1013VS]

Asides from the controller love the interior. The simplicity and the use of tech and physical buttons.

[@asko2677]

This is my next car (the same color, in and out, RWD and Prestige pack)!

[@thisismagacountry1318]

Nice, but I'm holding out for a 2022 GV80 3.5 TT after a 2 year 1-owner lease with low miles. Never buy a first year model.

[@thisismagacountry1318]

@@samctm Got the idea from The Millionaire Next Door.

[@truthtruth3717]

I got the 2018 G80 sport 365 hp All weel drive. Had it for 2 yrs today. I am trading it in in one yr from now only because I'm doing other things not car related. So nex yr Nov I will be in a 2021 G80 sport V6 all will drive 375 hp. I drove GS Lexus since 2000. Let me honest the G80 knocked the GS into Lexus not even making them anymore. The GS is discontinued. Believe me I went for a GS in 2018. They tried to get me in a LS that has the same engine as my G80. Negative. My dealer whom I've been dealing with since 2000 told me man go buy that G80. So there. Lexus is a great car. With my opinion like I said I was driving GS. I had 5 of them in almost 20 yrs. G80 is that car or I may go for that GV80. They jus need dealers. I had my problems dealing with these hyundia showroom dealers. Lexus is still number one in my opinion with customer satisfaction. I have family members who drive Mercedes n Beamers n jags etc. They say brother Lexus is number 1 in Customer Satisfaction. Genisis rocks. GV80 is tempting. Time will tell. Life happens..

[@TejanoScrewHead956]

Yes thank you! Everybody has been reviewing the 3.5 version i wanna see how the 2.5 has enough power

[@ryandb2043]

g80 2.5 gv80 3.5 good!

[@genes8871]

Genesis is making beautiful vehicles. Thank for detail review.

[@assizetech9059]

The king of auto reviewers.

[@swanblake]

Absolutely love this car and the direction Genesis styling went. So elegant inside and out. The 3.5TT is impressive as well. This would be my pick in the segment.

[@joec.5009]

please please make an N version of this and throw in a super awesome lease deals. i'll sign up in a heart beat.

[@marlonmonsegue1435]

Different is good in my book Genesis as a luxury brand is a refreshing alternative to other more expensive luxury vehicles

[@TS_Esquire]

They did everything right on this one. They made the "sacrifices" in all the right areas (who needs a 3rd memory seat?) The looks are great. The materials and the interior are fantastic. I think that is the best infotainment center on the market.

[@isaac198428]

I’d go with Genesis based on price alone. Then when you add the value/standard features and warranty we have a winner. That being said, my fav is the Genesis G70.

[@TheAdventureAuto]

This 8-speed transmission has been around for about 8 years now. Do you have any info on what updates they have possibly done to it? It was always the weak point, as this 8-speed was extremely prone to failure. Just curious if they beefed it up a bit. Thanks.

[@InvestBetter.]

Geneiss has been the #1 car maker in JD Power's Initial Quality Index for the last 4 years

[@barbecuetechtips6024]

JD pOwa doesn't mean shit

[@danielsheykhsofla5631]

it looks good inside and out,it drives very nice,RWD Architecture,Great value,consider me a buyer

[@sshah2545]

I really do love the new intro Alex

[@alliejr]

Alex, you nailed it in terms of compromises and value proposition. Who needs passenger seat memory or powered window shades? But I avoid cars with no spare. Genesis made a perfect set of compromises. I’ll take premium materials and build quality over “features” all day. And this car delivers better than all the competitors.

[@exparrot9074]

The reduced level of adjustability, massage seats, and seat memory on the front passenger seat is unfortunate. I can understand that omission on lower to mid spec packages, but on the Prestige package, it should be included - the front passenger should essentially get every function as the driver seat.

[@jorgecolucci5198]

I really don’t care about my passengers I care about myself so good for Genesis

[@henrybrar]

Everyone in youtube comment section love Genesis but sales figures tells a different story. 5 series is still the king.

[@Playb0ymari]

Sales figures are actually rising. A lot of us were waiting for the new cars. Look harder at the sales figures since you know so much😂

[@henrybrar]

@@Playb0ymari 13 years in market and still managed to sell only 21,233 units in 2019. Joke on you buddy.

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

No folding rear sears = NO SALE! Major, major, let down -- this car WAS on my shortlist, but without a folding rear seat I can't justify it. Sedans really need the folding-rear-seat utility. This is a MAJOR oversight on their end -- the last generation G80 was missing the folding rear seat as well. I thought they would SURELY fix this in the new design, but I GUESS NOT!!!

[@sugarkang]

Almost no cars in this class size have fold down seats. Usually just coupes and small sedans. I believe the G70 has fold down seats.

[@nunayobiznass]

@@sugarkang not true. Audi a6 and thr Mercedes and BMW equivalent have them as optional s.

[@fireteam_]

@@sugarkang The 5 series and E class both have (at least optional) fold down rear seats, which are the two segment leaders for luxury mid-size sedans

[@gasstation405]

The G80 doesn't offer rear folding seats because in other markets like Korea, that space is designed for electrically adjustable rear seats, which the Germans don't even offer in this class. It's the same reason with the Lexus ES. G80 is also a much bigger car than the A6/5-Series/E-Class, the wheelbase alone is the same length as an 8 Series Gran Coupe. The cabin space is also the largest in the segment. It needs more structural rigidity to maintain that large size, which helps if the seats don't fold down.

[@fireteam_]

@@gasstation405 You can make excuses for the car all you want, but Alex said specifically in this video that the car competes with those two German offerings (E class/5 series), and if it doesn't offer this feature, it will definitely hurt sales. And I'm not biased against Hyundai or anything, we've had 3 in our family.

[@rajeshcb100]

Great reviews. A suggestion is to show the overall shot of the dash sitting in the middle of back seat to get an overall idea about how the front dash layout looks.

[@DavekayBSC]

Quite interesting that Lexus, Acura, and Infiniti have been trying to tackle the 5, E, and A6 for 20-30 years, never managed to do so, and have all quit and abandoned the segment. Genesis has done a better job in two generations of cars than Lexus managed with four generations.

[@kenedtsu]

This is the least selling luxury car in America by a larger margin. "Genesis has done a better job..." - You need to sell the cars you make in order to do a good job.

[@gasstation405]

@@kenedtsu Least-selling? The G80 outsold the GS, RLX, XF, S90, Q70, CTS, etc in the years that it's been sold. Now half the cars on this list are straight up dead lol. The G80 straight up spanked out every other car in this segment that isn't German. And it did it without a dealer network.

[@alanhorn8253]

A business that others are abandoning is often the easiest kind to enter with some success, as long as you do not expect much profit in your definition of success. Luxury sedans are a shrinking segment in many markets, so you need to be among the strongest incumbents, be leveraging products for another large market where you have an advantage or show up with something seen as having a "shiny new toy" factor.

[@Playb0ymari]

@Der Schwindel They failed just give up. Acura, Infinit, And Lexus took too long in this segment

[@DavekayBSC]

@Der Schwindel If you're selling in the ~$50K+ range with a car that's about 195" long, you're competing in this class. The RL\RLX was never very good, but it was an attempt to try and compete in the same way that the Volvo S80 was. Their transverse/FWD setup doesn't put them in a different class of car. The ES and GS were targeted at different customers. The ES competes with cars like the now defunct Lincoln MKZ, and the Infiniti I35 when it still existed. The ES is a luxury package Camry, same as the MKZ and Infiniti. The Germans don't make those. The IS is their attempt to compete with what the Germans do make, and I wouldn't be surprised if they ultimately quit that segment as well. The "new" IS is a strong indicator that they do not care about remaining competitive with BMW 3 and M-B C, and are just re-heating an ancient product since all of the tooling is paid for. The fact is that nobody really wants a sports sedan from Lexus. They aren't good at making them, which is why they have given up.

[@가가호호-e2p]

good looking and cabin material is nice. No doubt about it.

[@bam2xl14]

Certainly can not knock Lexus's reliability but I went to drive the ES (now that we no longer have an updated GS) and I felt like I was in my sister's new Camry with a fancy dashboard. I need a lil more performance in my luxury car. I will give the G80 a try. I have high hopes for this car.

[@CasualXCars]

I wonder why are they changing engines so frequently... almost every redesign, every other redesign they come up with an "all-new engine" option... which can explain why the prices of Genesis models are in free fall in the first 3-4 years after released, and 60-70k car becomes 30k car pretty quickly... As always Alex, you knock the review out of the park!!! I feel like I am reading Wikipedia - all info there, clean nice, well done!

[@barbecuetechtips6024]

Engine fires and recalls?

[@fireteam_]

No fold down rear seats in the world that we live in that's dominated by CUVs/SUVs? That feels like a huge omission, I've fit my bike and countless other things in my sedan that would have zero chance without a fold-down rear seat.

[@MillionMileDrive]

It's rare to have a rwd based sedan with fold down seats. You need bracing back there to counteract the twisting forces of the engine torque. Especially when you have near 400ft/lbs

[@michaellim4165]

Try finding another luxury sedan in this price range that folds now. It'll be awhile. I'll be waiting.

[@fireteam_]

@@michaellim4165 "Try finding another luxury sedan in this price range that folds now" Mercedes C Class, BMW 3 Series, Acura products in general

[@barbecuetechtips6024]

Might as well wait the Acura Type S if you need the power.

[@barbecuetechtips6024]

@@MillionMileDrive Bracing seems un-needed since the Lincoln MKZ had 400HP and 400 Lbs of torque with folding rear seats out a transverse twin turbo V6 and Torque vectoring rear dif.

[@samaanalkhaldi2364]

It's gorgeous😍. Great review.

[@rsobrevinas]

Stunning sedan. Really beautiful, much better than the now so boring BMW's and Mercedeses.

[@ruzzelladrian907]

Genesis design is pure luxury. No doubt about it.

[@Mamo878]

Rumor has it Alex is still in the trunk sulking about the lack of a fold-down rear seat.

[@oldsnwbrdr]

Wish list for the G80... mild hybrid power train for torque, economy, start/stop. And a fold down rear seat like the midsize Germans.

[@LearnAboutFlow]

The other advantage is the you NEVER see the dealer, ever, other than picking up the car new. Genesis includes pick up/loaner car/drop off at your home/office as part of the free maintenance package.

[@TearBlood]

The car is gorgeous😍

[@brandongary8234]

Genesis G80 special edition

[@trevorsutherland5263]

That enormous grille is like Wal-Mart "luxury"....make it bigger and flashier and poor people will think its "premium". This is a Hyundai, never forget that.

[@juelzm149]

I am loving the new Genesis design. The only thing I dislike is the lack of fog lights. Which seems to be a trend...not a fan. I get that a good majority of drivers don't use them, but they should lol I'm also impressed with the amount of power out of that 2.5. Overall great job Genesis!

[@barbecuetechtips6024]

From what I've gathered. The Lexus ES 350 has lower NVH than the G80 in all trim levels and engine options. I'd say the material quality on the top spec trim ES and G80 are pretty even. Nothing can beat the ES for ride quality comfort and softness.

[@goma3]

This is my new daily driver for all things family. The G80 blows most BMWs and Mercedes out of the water at a 30% discount.

[@alphabeta8403]

17:55 this is better than both the FWD based TLX and ES.

[@volvotwoseries3384]

I would only want 1 position Memory, I should be the only one driving it and if anyone else did it must have been a terrible emergency.

[@ap4709pk]

Personally, I love this new Genesis.

[@ToryonDavis]

I like the Lexus front grill better but we all have our preferences.

[@JackSmith-qi7dr]

Who in the world needs three memory selections in the drivers seat? Three is not better than two, just one more.

[@markdougherty1636]

Like the Kia Cadenza better, with front wheel drive and smaller/classier grill. Thanks for sharing!

[@barbecuetechtips6024]

Too bad we didn't get the Korean spec.

[@rsk6882]

Someday in the future, I really want to see an index that tells how many kgs of plastics used in a car...

[@franciscocarrera6188]

What set up do you use to test cabin noise decibels? I noticed all your decibel readings are higher than what the manufacturers and even other reviewers claim. This seems to be across the board, so I'm just a little puzzled. Thank you for the great work and great reviews!!

[@barbecuetechtips6024]

I never got how he gets his decibel measurements? A iphone or a dedicated measuring tool. I just use his measurement pool as a reference. Seems the 2020 K900 is the quietest car he's measured. Seems like all new cars/cuv/truck/suv with new models with focus on NVH at any price point come in around 68.5DB to 72DB at 50mph.

[@matthewdvorsky2264]

Genesis is on another level. Mercedes and BMW don't even come close them.

[@jlolment]

I'd definitely pick the G80 over an e class or 5 series, and certainly over a discontinued/abandoned GS, but I'm disappointed that they shifted their entire engine lineup downmarket. Infotainment and UX in general - minus the admittedly attractive rotary shifter - seems much better thought out than Lexus and most if not all of the German designs. The "basic" cluster is alright but certainly shows the failings of any LCD cluster in comparison to a physical dial. Power figures are well and good, but torque to weight and the torque range are more important. And for $56,600 I'd strongly consider a smaller, lighter, spec'd out refresh Giulia i4 or an even-more-spec'd-out RAM with even more torque and air suspension.

[@ggeiser3]

Nice job. I drive a 2016 Genesis which is the same as a G80. Awesome car!

[@Rick9482]

Very thorough review, it takes a lot of talking to cover all these features. It's this or the E Class and I think I prefer the G80. I simply don't like the option list exceptions on the MB even though I would be spending less on options with an MB. List price difference would only be 3 or 4 grand equipped with similar options with a few exceptions. For most, the MB would be the preferred choice with that great name recognition and they're willing to deal. However, I've never been much of a follower. Being a brand new vehicle that has to be ordered, I'm a bit concerned about the deal. It's going to depend on the dealer as to how much they want to get G80's out on the road.

[@swanblake]

Alex when you talk about curb weight, can you either list it in the drive review section or say the actual weight out loud so we can know what it is? Apologies if I missed it somewhere

[@stever41g]

Love the car. Way to go Genesis.

[@michaelflinn7784]

Does that grille double up as a BBQ grid?

[@havok3344]

I can’t wait to see what they’ve done with the GV70, too.

[@asko2677]

Check out Asian Petrolhead on KZbin, he has an introductory video on G70.

[@havok3344]

@@asko2677 Waiting for GV70 crossover. :)

[@asko2677]

@@havok3344 it will be basically the same, just an SUV. But I too am excited to see it when it does come out!

[@barbecuetechtips6024]

Only if they make the G70 wagon and bring it to north america.

[@havok3344]

@@barbecuetechtips6024 it would be sweet if they made a G80 wagon to compete with the Benz e-wagon and a6 Avant. Those have gotten too expensive.

[@mikealanzo]

Great !!! Another sucking up to Genesis "review"!!! Way to go Alex!

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

Considering the sport sedan head of development for Kia/Hyundai is from BMW, it is not surprising that Alex found that the engine is tilted just like at BMW. He just brought over his trade secrets from BMW and has instituted many of them at Kia and Hyundai. Appreciate this review, for my next car in a few years maybe this is the one I will get.

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

Did I understand this right, the digital gauges with the sideview camera that are even offered on a Hyundai Sonata are NOT available for the 4-cylinder G80 but only for the 6-cylinder???

[@shopwithaaron]

Beautiful!!! All around!

[@cong6417]

Excellent review! Thanks.

[@-Munditimum-]

HI Alex, Great review as always. Any news as to when you'll be reviewing the G80 3.5T? I wasn't able to find it on KZbin, so I'm guessing it hasn't happened yet?? Thanks, MM

[@coffeeauthority]

Looks better than an E class.

[@patricksutfin9374]

You should review the 2022 g80 sport prestige AWD AWS 4.7 0-60

[@nfrancis11]

Alex, would you take this new Genesis over the T6 S90? If so, why?

[@barbecuetechtips6024]

Exactly, Since they are worth nothing with depreciation. Just get a Carmax warranty.

[@BradleyEdwardAnderso]

I don't know if I have ever seen a car or even driven one with a tachometer that rotates counter-clockwise @12:38. It just stuck me as "odd" at first, but I am sure it doesn't matter.

[@arniebea]

ok the ultimate question, does the north American version come with soft closing doors?

[@dxcheong]

The color palette thing is actually a bit ridiculous. In Korea they have a massive color palette for the exterior and interior. I get the need to keep it limited but the US choices seem pretty limited.

[@ShahnewazYT]

So what is making the G80 an extra 500lbs heavier?

[@ch6inre6ction11]

It's much bigger than the 5 series and E class. It's closer in size to the long wheelbase versions of those cars which are not sold in North America.

[@freed14760]

Did u cover airbags?

[@GaryBoyd02]

I thought 67 Firebird when I saw those taillights.Nice look. Kwaysi you say. Never heard quasi pronounced like that! LOL

[@muhammadfirdausrosli5961]

Although i cannot effort that car or nearly all the car your review , but i enjoy most your video