The 2021 Genesis G80 2.5T is a New Korean Luxury Sedan That Punches Above Its Weight

[@ronaldk.wileyjr.5476]

Taste is definitely subjective because those wheels are BANGIN! I LOVE them... TOTALLY!

[@travisstrickland7270]

Ikr

[@Jasonboyee]

Cleaning nightmare though.

[@SubieandFriends]

@@Jasonboyee I agree they will be hard to clean!!

[@ericd.4460]

Yep, I'm right there with you, those wheels are gorgeous. I have always, always been a fan of the classic five spoke design that is on the 6 cylinder, but I don't like the fact that they are 20 inch. 19 inches is my max because I want substantial tires on my vehicle. I feel like they created 20 and 21 inch wheels just for stupid people.

[@dannylopezcalderon7825]

Agreed!

[@Mistadontplay89]

Those wheels aren't terrible. They look dope actually.

[@luism8612]

I like them too they kinda look like fancy steelys lol

[@Kyle-er3ov]

They look like snowflakes. I love them

[@edwardhoffmaniii3190]

I like those wheels. Better than the non 5 spoke wheels on the 22 and newer models.those are hideous.

[@R3putaytion13]

For those of you wondering the 2.5T RWD gets 23 city 32 Hwy Add AWD that drops to 22 city 30 Hwy 3.5TT RWD is 19 city 27 Hwy Add AWD and that drops 1 on both sides

[@Kwaminho]

Great! Thanks for sharing Kellan! 👍🏾

[@R3putaytion13]

@@Kwaminho for a pretty hefty sedan, it's relatively efficient. With a light foot, ecomode, and easy driving, you can easy surpass that hwy rating. So I think Hyundai did a fantastic job on the new G80. May not be a car segment for me yet, but this will fit the bill for those looking for luxury without a European price tag

[@792bnz]

@@R3putaytion13 most cars with a 4 or 6 cylinder can do 30+ mpg. No surprise here. I have a 2016 accord v6 and if I didn't have a heavy foot, I'm sure my mpg would be at least 30. I'm averaging 25 with a heavy foot

[@IReahpZz]

@@792bnz lmao that's pitiful that thing Weghs hundreds less and has cylinder deactivation. You should be seeing 30 with a lead foot my kid got 43 on mixed trips in the coupe v6

[@mikexcanxjerk]

@@IReahpZz no that sounds about right he cant get in deactivation mode when he’s constantly mashing on the pedal. You have to be cruising at constant speed. So 25 mpg for the way he drives is pretty good .

[@elcanbu5610]

Amazing!! Love how you’ve changed your perspective of Hyundai products in the last 10-7 years, like most of us!

[@dark6c159]

I will never buy another Kia. Period. We contacted the Kia Corporate office to help with an issue we had after our car broke down on the side of the interstate 2 times after being serviced at 2 different Kia dealerships, Langdale Kia in Valdosta and Crown Kia in Saint Petersburg. Kia Corporate gave us the run around, telling us they would send our service request upper management to have it approved. After 3 weeks, they finally told us that no our car wasn’t under warranty! What?! It’s like they didn’t even read what we submitted. Kia doesn’t know how to fix their own vehicles and doesn’t care if they break down multiple times. This has been a horrible

[@elcanbu5610]

@@dark6c159 that’s sad to read...

[@devn3813]

@@dark6c159 yeah Kia’s service and dealership network is about as bad as it gets.

[@abdullah7792]

@@dark6c159 kia is not genesis

[@97I30T]

I think those wheels are awesome. There's nothing else out there that's like them. They remind me of looking through a kaleidoscope.

[@bryanbell3362]

They look great with the fastback-ish profile

[@JuanGarcia-98]

Omg he was listening to WAP LMAO 🤣😂

[@santileonsteinberg1441]

we stan

[@kirbo1249]

@@santileonsteinberg1441 yes

[@andrewweldon4007]

You caught that too 🤣🤣

[@stephonjohnson5393]

Right 🤯🥴😂 spit my drink out when i seen it.

[@timlisha4516]

Time stamp?

[@zephead843]

The wheels look amazing. They work well with the body lines and grille.

[@ericd.4460]

Exactly, a great deal of thought went into those wheels, and they nailed it. They contrast brilliantly with all of the other visuals on the exterior.

[@NileshR12]

When WAP came up in CarPlay 😂! I'm guessing that they chose that song for a bass test

[@craigadams4143]

😅😂🤣....me , too!

[@J-W.-]

I was hollering!

[@norvellharris1792]

I hope this line destroys the sales figures in this segment, tired of all the junk and overinflated platforms this market harbors...

[@kromahj]

Why will you be hoping, do you own stocks genesis, people buy what they like . You might not even buy it

[@norvellharris1792]

@@kromahj what is your problem, get off my feed...

[@kromahj]

@@norvellharris1792 it not your feel when you comment on this video . You hoping for genesis to destroy other cars, not every one want genesis, because you like it. Dumbest comment ever. You don't even own stocks in them .

[@kromahj]

@@norvellharris1792 you calling other cars junk, you think genesis reliable then Lexus or accura, tech don't me it not junk too

[@HOTPLATEGAMING]

Lol. Shit is gonna lose half its value in 6 months

[@imaldon1]

Excellent review. With the 4-cylinder engine and RWD will improve efficiency and maybe quicker acceleration due to less weight. Genesis is unstoppable!

[@shizzy_Snorlax]

I actually like these wheels versus the other ones. It makes the car look more expensive honestly. Also I see we are a WAP fan. We gotta stan on that one.

[@dlewful]

I just bought a 2016 genesis. Great great for the money.

[@ericbanks327]

Lexus, Infiniti and Acura, I hope you’re taking notes.

[@ihatehandles3]

Acura ?? Infinity ??!!!

[@ericbanks327]

@@ihatehandles3 it’s Infiniti, not Infinity. And yes. All three dropped their mid sized luxury cars. The Acura RL, Infiniti Q70 and Lexus GS. Instead of making the their cars more modern they let their cars age and eventually dropped them. The Genesis G80 would be their direct competitors but they don’t exist anymore. So it’s only right that they’ll take notice of the kid on the block.

[@ihatehandles3]

@@ericbanks327 i dont think its gonna happen Lexus went all in on suv-s and really need to refresh their line up because its old af and expensive And honda/infiniti are just weird ugly looking

[@ericbanks327]

@@ihatehandles3 I thought you were needing clarity but it’s clear you know something about the auto industry. In my opinion, Lexus has outdated and underpowered SUVS. It’s beyond me why the RX sells so well. Reliability only goes so far. Acura is doing a good job at attracting younger buyers and making their cars more fun to drive. But they waited so long to do it. I don’t think that Genesis will overtake Lexus but I do think they will steal a lot of their car and SUV sales. I think the GV80 will be their best seller. All Lexus, Acura, and Infiniti’s crossover SUVs are FWD based. Boring soccer mom vehicles. Infiniti still insists on using a CVT in its crossovers. It’s unreliable and boring to drive. The only real competition the GV80 will have from Japan is the upcoming Acura MDX Type S with SHAWD.

[@ericbanks327]

@@ihatehandles3 if Lexus starts using their turbocharged 3.5 liter V6 in its vehicles then it’ll be a competition but so far it’s only reserved for the LS.

[@JamesRussoMillas]

10% of the comments: about the car 90% of the comments: WAP

[@johnhunt4634]

Amazing

[@jacobreed47]

8:00 mark W.A.P.

[@kpopkpop5235]

because this car is just fake Chinese bentley.

[@biglee13m]

I had the new G80 as loaner while my G70's concierge service. It was a loaded 2.5T. It's a really really smooth car... Yea it wasn't as violent as my 3.3T but damn... it still hustled and... my back was happy.

[@michaelgrayson1859]

Great review. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the wheels.

[@swiizzie5220]

i like the wheels tho, car looks amazing

[@powerofpinesol8002]

I chuckled when I saw the song when he pulled up the CarPlay

[@NileshR12]

Same 😂😂

[@jstnnn1]

Me too lol. Shows how good the song is lol

[@ericd.4460]

But he was like "Oh shite, make it go away FAST!"

[@ericguy5269]

Can't wait to see the Stinger with this engine. I'm hoping that the new 4 cylinder Stinger gets more features than in previous years.

[@dextersmithbsee]

This is a very thorough review. I appreciate the honesty that percolates from start to finish. Genesis proves that you can provide the unexpected if you put the time and effort in.

[@volsman1987]

Man, you crazy!! those wheels are sweet!!

[@Playb0ymari]

That’s a very sexy car! Glad Genesis worked on their fuel economy numbers. I hope I get to test drive one

[@DesuVR]

I actually really like the wheels, and everything else for that matter. Very impressive car!

[@mybro727]

It’s really not that impressive. What is so impressive about it?

[@sv52308]

@@mybro727 because how Hyundai used to be and now their making good cars

[@D-whitepeopleareedomites]

@@mybro727 stop being salty. Even Cadillac failed at being luxurious.

[@Slim1986]

He was listening to "WAP" 🤣🤣🤣. LOVE IT LLS

[@philsalley3278]

Don't think that is 'his' song.

[@Slim1986]

@@philsalley3278 I was being funny

[@D-whitepeopleareedomites]

@@Slim1986 you get all hype over that cringe song

[@starskyhutch6011]

Beautiful car inside and out. HyunKia/Kiadai are really killing it in the style and value department!

[@nafisahmed8097]

Great review of a vehicle as always. I’m wishing you all the best....

[@peacems]

Love the wheels!!!! Look like a modern day BBS.

[@yeralvidal2360]

Those wheels are spectacular

[@ASVP5]

Anyone else catch him say smart park like in the commercial? Smaaatpark

[@swanblake]

Love the unique wheels as on this! Such a great car

[@ehut12]

Genesis is what Lexus should be.

[@alwaysiyi272]

Eh, i don't think so, i think in these next few years coming, Lexus is going to blow our minds, they just cant let everyone have all the fun lol

[@megaxboxx]

@@alwaysiyi272 why are blacks and indians obsessed over lexus? cuz its the closest affordable thing you guys can have to luxury (mercedes bmw) keep telling urself the bs about reliability for justifying beeing broke and not beeing able to afford a new car. oh btw, theres a thing called warranty!

[@smath5841]

hmm hmm what if I plan to keep my car beyond a warranty?

[@MrCarGuy]

@@megaxboxx You are why children shouldn't be allowed on social media.

[@MrCarGuy]

No thanks. Lexus is very well differentiated now that most competition has gone to forced induction. Their NA engines are great and will support them until they switch over.

[@bobahlvr4417]

he was listening to what😂😂😂😂

[@jamesnardini]

I love the wheels! They fit on this luxury car.

[@chappy2121]

Nice motor that. Those wheels look amazing

[@MrDsacks]

I actually love those wheels!

[@ch6inre6ction11]

Now get a bucket and a mop Sofyan! 🤣🤣🤣

[@anthonyfashona7990]

Get a bucket...and a mop!🤣

[@Shinn_S]

The wheels look like so many three-pointed stars crossing each other, might be a good option for Mercedes.😂

[@greg.anywhere]

@Doug Parker imo they look soooo much better than the 3.5T wheels

[@97I30T]

@@greg.anywhere The 3.5T wheels are so goddamn boring and don't fit the styling of the car in any way whatsoever.

[@greg.anywhere]

@@97I30T I absolutely agree. I would literally buy the wheels from the 2.5T and change them out. I hate the wheels on the 3.5T. A chrome split spoke design would've been better.

[@travisstrickland7270]

Wheels look great to me idk what he talking about 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@bighomietank3384]

Im sorry Sofyan but these wheels are beautiful 💯

[@kd-bc1lz]

Reminds me of the old Trans Am wheels. I think they're cool.

[@WikiPeoples]

I think the wheels look great. Also - wow, you really gotta go for the prestige model. Too much missing without it.

[@bo3adsa.]

I like the wheels they go perfectly with the grille...….

[@ericd.4460]

Exactly, and that's not an accident.

[@zachthecarguy6549]

I’m sorry but this review style is so much than what he has been doing lately!! Back to basics with a focus on seeing the car, great review!

[@STAK_22]

Those wheels look GREAT! 👌🏾

[@TheShootersBay]

As soon as he said start stop I was immediately turned off I absolutely hate start stop technology.

[@ericd.4460]

100% correct answer. You know how the invention of some things were so incredible, and ended up being life changingly positive? Well, start-stop is the exact opposite of those things. It needlessly tears up your car quickly. If there isn't the ability to turn it off in a car, then I won't buy that car.

[@nk.1431]

You can just turn it off

[@tonyw2167]

The wheels look great!!!

[@cm6gaming259]

They’ve always had the some of the best driver assistance tech since 2015.

[@hacklaurent9412]

Those wheels are cool 😎

[@allenNYinfiniti]

How do you not like those wheels?! They are so nice

[@Jack31063]

Love your vids....My go-to guy for car reviews

[@elmorej13]

All right now Sofyan! Bumpin that WAP!

[@joecool9739]

Call me crazy but I love those rims But then again I always thought that the 1977 Trans-Am, 1989 M3 and 1987 Buick GNX also had great rims...

[@kaox44]

FUN FACTS: Apple does NOT make their own screen...the Korean/Chinese make it for them.

[@kaox44]

@@myungjaebang2048 ...@ 8:34

[@kaox44]

@@myungjaebang2048 ...WHAT? Fun?

[@kaox44]

@@myungjaebang2048...English is not your strong point is it? ROFL!

[@youtoobe169]

The whees are FANTASTIC

[@wsong4508]

I have seen the new G80 (pre-production) in person at the local dealer special event. I am a proud owner of 2009 Genesis Sedan V6 as well as 2015 Genesis V8. I can say the new one is a major step up from the inside. I am looking forward to test driving a new G80 when it is available.

[@jerryr3652]

This is my 3d G80and I've had it for almost 5 months. Up till now the G80s have been a reasonable substitute for a Jaguar XJ at a lower price. I say up till now because my prior two G80s had a much better build quality then my new 2021 G80 prestige does. It's interior beauty is only skin deep. It's cheaply made with recycled plastic parts that go snap, crackle and pop like a bowl of rice crispiest on steroids. The drivetrain is far inferior to the prior car and the car shakes and shudders like a tractor when the engine starts and shuts down. The car hit's the brakes on it's own when uncalled for and the car gets unstable because of it. It can be scary at times. I have a coupe of female friends who wont ride in the car after it did some wacky things, which is a shame because it should be a babe magnet. The worst part is that the dealership is clueless on how to fix it, and Genesis corporate is not providing any assistance. In fact I have been trying for 5 weeks now to get a meeting with a factory Engineer with the car at the same time. Customer support is unable to make that happen, in fact their policies seem to be oriented towards delaying customer satisfaction over facilitation. There seems to be no concern over the fact that this car is unsafe. It's sad because I adored my 2 prior G80s and was a huge advocate for the brand. Now I'm just bitter at how badly they treat a high end customer because their overall frame of reference is a $21K Tuscon.

[@Michigan_Fan]

Audi calls the sloping C-Pillar a “sport back”. After recruiting the guys from Audi, I can see some A7 styling cues. Also, the gauge cluster shape reminds me of 2015-2017 A4/Q5/SQ5, etc.

[@flyguy1359]

Great review, love the interior on this car. Cool shades too, which model are they?

[@paulwoo804]

What a beauty.

[@deebee0712]

I decided to look at this video because I am on Cloud 9 right now because I bought this vehicle LAST NIGHT in Himalaya Gray!!

[@jefffawcett1626]

Soften, I understand people's taste in aesthetics differs and everyone's entitled to their own opinion, but ...IMHO those wheels actually look really good on the car. The only knock I'd have is that they'll likely be difficult to clean. Maybe you should just acknowledge that the look of certain design elements like a wheel set may not have universal appeal. It comes off a bit offensive otherwise.

[@dylanw890]

Man if there every was a car that is wish had a V-8, it would be this one... I think Genesis really should bring back the 5.0

[@travisstrickland7270]

Wheels look great. Idk what he talking about. 😁Lol and looking at the comments I see I'm not alone

[@brybrysofly4093]

Great review. Super dope interior.

[@dwaynejacobs8411]

I agree with then AST 2 posts from the last 2 brothers. I like the wheels on the car. I actually like the car itself. I’m pleased with the car on a whole. Hyundai did a food job rebranding this car and putting the G80 in a class of its own. Good size, good amenities, nicely styled for the price tag.

[@barrygoldwasser5449]

Hyundai/Kia group keeps knocking it out of the park... Lexus: pay attention. Acura: trouble ahead. America: eating dust.

[@greeneggslamb9336]

Will the seats go up high⬆️ enough to accommodate a short person (4'11")?

[@luxurreview]

This is a Full-Size sedan, it’s got more than 120 Cubic FT of interior volume. What’s not a full-size sedan in the Lexus LS and never has been, it’s always been about 5-10 CBFT short.

[@kims6079]

Great review! It is indeed a beautiful car! I am surprised it did not have the Smart Park feature for a luxury car.

[@MrTblackmon]

He has WAP on his Apple Music by Cardi B 8:00 😂😂😂😂

[@jake-yg4ej]

I just got this car in the 2.5 amazing, test drove BMW 5, Mercedes e and the Lexus ES. This was so much nicer and bonus 10 grand cheaper. Love my spider web rims

[@Funexpected]

Do you still own the car, any issues with it?

[@raymahannah4336]

So... This is the engine we will see in the new Kia K5 GT? That won't weigh as much either, so it should be noticibly quicker... Great review! Thanks! 👍

[@johnholst]

Ray...It will be the base engine in the new Stinger too. I test drove that. It was just right!!

[@JT-fq2bl]

That 2.5t engine in the Sonata/K5 will be a beast. I just finished reading C & D review on the Genesis G80 2.5t, and it steamrolled the Acura TLX almost in all metrics despite being larger than that car.

[@stephenhendricks103]

In addition to the G80 and the N-Line Sonata, the 2.5L turbo is also found in the GV80, the KIA K5 GT, and is the optional higher performance engine in the 2021 Sorento. With a family of three, a big dog who nearly always occupies the back seat and a daughter who's off to college in a couple of years I won't be rushing out to buy a new Genesis. But the fact that the Hyundai/Kia/Genesis conglomerate is prepared to stand behind the durability of the 2.5L turbo 4 with the best warranty in the business even in a couple of midsize crossovers says a lot.

[@pascutia]

I absolutely love the design direction for the new Genesis models. It's so clean and attractive.

[@portknoxxa]

Wow!!!! That interior!!!!!

[@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?

[@hammertimeyes5641]

Good review apart from his wheel opinion. Genesis deserves his praise.

[@2dostone2]

It reminds me so much of an audi a7 but kinda looks more classy

[@carlwinslow4175]

Would buy the 4CYL with plastique seats and feel smug I got a good deal !

[@Cesar-kj2sc]

Beautiful car, amazing interior!

[@xxlalbatross3287]

Korean perfection in every single detail.

[@aritruths1452]

Those wheels reminds me of my old days when i was in the back seat of my JOHNS BUICKS!!

[@Cameronnp]

I am Korean, Genesys is luxury sedan, very good, expensive for me even in korea, instead I owns Azera ig 3.0

[@PK-eo8kp]

Personally, the design and tech is the best in its class, setting the benchmark. Genesis is quickly rising up the ranks. I currently own a BMW 4 series, which doesn't feel that special, and falling in love with Genesis cars!

[@SULFURIOUS]

I like the wheels. Tho standard 19' dish type (EU-standard) are imo the best -> classic, conservative and elegant.

[@360milliondollars]

I actually like the wheels but they do look like they will take a lot of time to clean...for those of us that clean our own cars.

[@scottwozniak3988]

The wheels look fine. I suppose Sofyan had to complain about something...

[@charbelh.boutros4971]

Looking forward for the coupe version 👍

[@jstnnn1]

The wheels remind me of the Chrysler 300’s wheel, but the 300s still looked better

[@devn3813]

I thought that same thing

[@hbm_54]

Beautiful car! This should be the base engine for the KIA Telluride/Hyundai Palisade -- come on, Hyunday/KIA!!!

[@D-whitepeopleareedomites]

no

[@iportnoy]

Does the 2.5 Prestige come with Napa leather? Head up display? Full LCD dashboard (without the 3D)?

[@RomaneMaticaliseGordon]

This is going to be the volume seller

[@mybro727]

It won’t.

[@greg.anywhere]

When the GV70 arrives, high chances it will be the top selling Genesis model✨

[@RomaneMaticaliseGordon]

Ok let me rephrase, this trim will be the volume seller for this genesis model as in more people will buy this trim over the 3.5t. That’s how it always is with vehicles, people buy the base model more than the higher trim level.

[@D-whitepeopleareedomites]

@@mybro727 Cadillac failed and will get bankrupt.

[@D-whitepeopleareedomites]

@@mybro727 no that's a fact and i love how you liked your comments with your alt accounts. mywetpanties727

[@Theoneandonlyearthhuman]

This reviewer got bad taste, the rims look amazing, just needs to be power coated gloss black

[@ihatehandles3]

I would leave some polished lines on the front

[@BIG_TOE]

*Apple don't make screens.*

[@philipclock]

Would you buy it over a Lexus ES or LS?

[@kristians2704]

Lexus LS costs twice as much.

[@ydkoo4193]

Genesis design seems crazy these days.

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

Korean power

[@tingokuman]

1976 Pontiac is calling. They want their snowflake wheels back.

[@josephdlonewolf9155]

Gosh those wheels are pain to clean. These are even worse than cleaning Lexus multi-spoke wheels

[@havok3344]

All they needed was the awesome gold color. The g90 has retro wheels, too.

[@kennethsmith6899]

It’s really not that bad

[@D-whitepeopleareedomites]

troll

[@vanceforrest4085]

Good review but let’s just say your taste is way different than mine. Traded my 2022 GV70 3.5t Brunswick green/vanilla beige after 31k FLAWLESS miles in on a 2023 G80 awd 2.5t sport prestige Makalu gray/Seville red. Didn’t do the GV70 Prestige for the same reason I didn’t do the G80 3.5t…I couldn’t stand those hideous waffle five spoke wheels 🤮 And I wasn’t going to have grandpas rugby ball steering wheel, that you like, on something so contemporary in design as what Genesis has going on. But I’m with you, Genesis really has the mojo going on and they listen to their buyers each time they facelift a model.

[@errolthompsonsr.3307]

He dont like the wheels bro you missed it. Its great. Again this car is better than most in its class overall

[@doug_velasquez007]

Keeps, my friend.

[@hardyk2010]

I, for one, loved the wheels!!

[@97I30T]

They actually fit the styling of the car. On the other hand the 3.5T wheels are boring and don't match the styling of the car.

[@kr00zn]

At 09:23, looking inside the armrest, you can see the key fob label (it's updside down) for the 2021 Honda Odyssey van from a recent video.