The 2025 Genesis G80 3.5T Sport Is A Distinctively Styled Korean Luxury Sport Sedan

[@morebarsmoreplaces24]

The fact that it has a full size spare tire and not a dumb fix a flat kit is a severely underrated feature.

[@BrettLegree]

True, but tell me what person who owns one of these will be changing a tire on the side of the road. Really.

[@cbotten106]

@@BrettLegree Still but when help arrives you've got a full sized spare that they can put on there for you. That's worths something, could save you a tow.

[@BrettLegree]

@@cbotten106 true, good point 👍

[@FacuGonz3]

@@BrettLegree oh now that it has one people say oh who is going to change a tyre ............. AT LEAST IT HAS IT

[@lions208436]

I drove the 2022 3.3 for about a week, it's a fantastic car and super comfortable

[@Demoxx1]

It’s a steal

[@Bash-Toks]

There’s only 2.5t and 3.5t

[@lions208436]

@@Bash-Toks and the G80 electrified

[@Bash-Toks]

@@lions208436yup, that’s what I drive

[@alexhamto3236]

Why only a week

[@조영민-x7s]

I've driven this car before and it runs smoothly no matter how hard you press the pedal. And it's a premium brand made by Hyundai in South Korea 🇰🇷

[@ArchfiendRai]

I hope the exterior stays no matter the model year. i personally think it's the best looking car on the road. Love mine.

[@jamesbrooks7683]

I'm a HUGE fan of Genesis, but the competition at $80k is pretty steep. Great review as always, Sofyan!

[@leadsokolie5154]

OMG!!! The interior is really great and beautiful

[@kfx3907]

Underrated car in my opinion.

[@G-Rated]

but certainly an *overrated* brand

[@kfx3907]

@@G-RatedWhy do you try so hard to be a troll? Just asking...

[@naveenthemachine]

@@G-Rated no its not. Genesis is underrated. Lexus on the other hand is the most overrated overhyped and dishonest brand tbh. Because they overhype everything but severely underwhelm in the real world.

[@mikexcanxjerk]

@@G-Ratedlexus are the true overrated brand and you know that.

[@klasseact6663]

​@@kfx3907🧌

[@Demoxx1]

Gonna be cool to see a g80 magma in the works soon. Wish they didn’t kill off the g70 and made a magma edition for that as well.

[@mackfar27]

Yes.

[@raxzxer1192]

Waitin on the G80 Ligma

[@michaelvau4818]

Test drove Mercedes and BMW’s recently. Used to own a Genesis, then switched to Lincoln, and just last week went back to Genesis.

[@u.k221]

I made a contract to buy G80 3.5, not sports model. I expect riding G80 soon !

[@charlesyoung9980]

The horse neighing at 5:45 was just saying hello to its 375 friends powering the Genesis.

[@bbokdoong]

one of the nicest looking cars in the market.

[@velboone6041]

It's beautiful...I'd buy this in a heartbeat

[@trstnhn]

This is one of my top favorite paints on a car.

[@Playb0ymari]

I love this car, but I think I prefer the pre-refresh infotainment screen layout

[@bossK78]

My ride. 24 sport. Love that car

[@KoreanAmericanLawyer.NewPortBe]

Hyundai Kia are killing it!!!

[@kennethsmith6899]

This is beautiful!!!

[@BellaB2B]

I love genesis brand its so elegant

[@UzitheSaint]

This is such a gorgeous car, I’m actually in the market for one, just don’t know when the 2025 model will release, once that happens the previous models will go down in price. But I hope it keeps on being underrated for some time it’s better for me😂

[@Thebuscommunityleader]

I'm always a fan of cars and I should buy this.

[@cmd_76]

Acura needs to learn from Genesis how a referesh or update is done correctly on a car. Genesis is just an awesome brand

[@jerellebullock8792]

Huge fan of acura meant to add

[@cmd_76]

@jerellebullock8792 So am I, but the latest updates done to the RDX & TLX are pretty lame to be honest. They are not enough to keep them on top & and compatitive. If they don't wake up, I feel the brand will be lost. Ev's won't save them.

[@i.d.6492]

The acura has no answer for genesis at all. Perhaps only one car is TLX Type S rivals with G70 3.3T and G70 is still faster. Other than that Genesis SUV are more luxurious and Acura doesn't have any answer for G80 G90 which more in competition with Germans than Japanese

[@cmd_76]

@i.d.6492 I totally agree. Genesis is on a different level when when compared to some Lexus models. I love Acura, but it seems they have lost their spark. Lazy updates & not giving customers what they want will come & bite them later on

[@filetofish7688]

@@i.d.6492I can see why people would still prefer the Germans especially those with V8s, but Genesis is still producing better vehicles than Acura and Lexus. Lexus at least can claim reliability out of all of these brands listed but there’s really no reason to get an Acura anymore if you’re only looking for sedans.

[@Jericho642]

Just ordered mine yesterday. Super excited for delivery, but also super sorry I have to give my G70 3.3t back; it’s been my favourite ever car, by a wide margin

[@charliesmith8360]

I'm from around lex and watch your videos all the time - you can find some of the best most picturesque driving roads out there. At 23:22 you passed Wallace Station - please tell me you stopped there for lunch; Amazing sandwich place

[@MarcusTurner-b5p]

Nice video keep up the good work RedLine

[@KNRS927]

Always loved the G80 and this is no exception, I’d take this over any of the other Asian luxury brand cars. And even against a 5 series, E class, and A6, it still can hold its own.

[@canadabear72]

Sadly, Lexus stopped making a G80 competitor when it axed the GS. This is the only Asian competitor.

[@KNRS927]

@@canadabear72 Lexus GS was a great car. Infiniti M35/37 was another awesome car and both would be awesome G80/German sedan competitors if on sale and Lexus/Infiniti actually invested resources and time in them. Sadly though, they left. Even then, I’d probably take G80 over GS and M37.

[@gasstation405]

I like the engine and transmission of the new 540i better but you neglect to mention that its interior materials and available features in the US were drastically cut down compared to the prior generation. You can no longer get options on the 540i that are in the G80 such as rear wheel steering or the LSD or massaging seats. Most embarrassingly it doesn't have adaptive suspension, which not only is in the G80 but is also expected of every car in this segment and even available in the Lexus ES. The only reason the BMW appears to be close to the G80 in price is because of all these cuts, yet it's still more expensive. The G80 is just a much more plush and luxurious feeling vehicle - the fact that it has the two screens yet still retains buttons unlike the 5 is just the icing on the cake.

[@MercOne]

Why does a 5-Series need a variable suspension when it already drives better? You guys get lost in "features" on a spec sheet and don't grasp that a car is more than just features. The Lexus ES is a FWD flop mobile for the pensioner set, not even the same class of car.

[@gasstation405]

@@MercOne If you don't care about features then don't buy a luxury car. It does not drive better than any RWD car in this segment - and I've driven them all. Sorry, BMW doesn't have a secret sauce for making a 4500 pound whale on 20 inch tiny rubber band wheels not ride like crap over every pothole or roll on every corner without adaptive suspension. But hey, I'm sure they love suckers like you who buy into badges and can't even discern finer details. Enjoy your crappy rebadged Harmon Kardon 205 Watt sound system, though I doubt you even know what I'm talking about since all you can see is the badge.

[@MercOne]

@@gasstation405 And if you care about features so much and don't have a clue about how they actually affect the overall package then don't buy a luxury car. I've owned them, not just driven them. The Genesis G80 doesn't hold a candle a BMW 5-Series on the road when it comes to actually driving the car. BMW wrote the book on sport sedan dynamics years ago and they did it without any nonsense like adaptive suspension that in a car like a G80 is useless because this car isn't sporty at all. Flipping a button on this car doesn't turn it into a sport sedan in the least, so again what the benefit of the it's "Adaptive" suspension? Going from a soft ride to a sloppier one?

[@gasstation405]

@@MercOne Ah, "BMW wrote the book on sport sedan dynamics" - thanks for confirming your badge sucker status. So you've confirmed you haven't sat or even driven the new one, can't tell the difference between the G30 and G60 generations. You have no idea what the differences are, no knowledge of any details cut or removed, no knowledge of the weight gain, no knowledge of the driving dynamics, and no rebuttal against anything besides showing that you have zero understanding of what adaptive suspension even is. Amazing. By the way, you are aware that BMW still uses adaptive suspension in their lineup? They just didn't include it in the 540i because they were being cheap and knew brainless fanboys like you would defend it.

[@finetaste9567]

@@MercOneI got a 530i as a rental last week and calling that thing sporty is a huge stretch. Felt heavier than my Accord in corners.

[@ralphw1804]

Love the color combination on your test vehicle... I wish Genesis switched the two rotary knob locations ... Shifter should be at the top and the screen controller should be at the bottom.

[@kiwan5425]

I agree

[@Bash-Toks]

I think I agree, the controller is more frequently used and should be closer (not that it’s too far to reach)

[@hell4534]

Such a beautiful car ❤

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

Love your car video

[@duanen2337]

"German's tend to be over-achievers" lmao The best quote ever!!!

[@TreyDarkis]

I know a certain German who overachieved in the early 1930s😂😂 his name started with an H

[@Tbcycoji]

😂 . . . I wonder if some vehicle brands pay to review their cars. Especially when not being noticed.

[@kfx3907]

@@TbcycojiAnd i wonder your 9 months old account is another paid accounts by the JDM or VW.

[@rmyAddison]

Nice review, as usual. I like everything about the 2025 GV80 but I hate the panoramic screen (any vehicle, any brand), it places both the instrument cluster and in infotainment screens at compromised heights, no glare protection, the steering wheel has to be in front of some of the screen, it's not an improvement. The original GV70/GV80 dashboards were much better IMHO, I have a 2022 GV70 3.5 Sport Prestige and love that interior layout.

[@KNRS927]

That panoramic screen is probably a cost cutting measure across the industry since I imagine slapping on one giant screen across the dashboard is cheaper than 2 separate ones in different areas. It’s a way to look cool and save money.

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

​@@KNRS927lol it's 1000% more expensive. Old screens were simple LCDs. The new 27in is OLED and is drastically sharper and nicer to use in darker conditions. Not everything is cost cutting. If they really wanted to cut cost they wouldn't have added more LED ambient lighting or updated the headlights to the micro lense array setup. You can easily find 2 smaller LCD TVs for the price of 1 large OLED TV. Actually you can probably find 4 for the price of 1large nice OLED TV.

[@motormusique]

Very unfortunate that manufacturers replace a well designed, luxurious binnacle with a screen and say it's an upgrade. They look cheap and are most definitely going to be considered very dated in say 5 year times

[@rmyAddison]

@@motormusique I want a car, not a home theater on the road. I will keep my 2022 GV70 3.5 Sport Prestige longer than usual because I have no interest in these stupid panoramic screens. At least they kept the excellent infotainment controller wheel, I rarely need to touch to screen, not a fan of a wall of fingerprints.

[@johnphom1136]

Good looking car. I like the crest grill but they need to tone down lower part a little bit.

[@dsgr6164]

The lack of a hybrid (PHEV/mild) always prevents me from considering Genesis. They excel on interior and exterior but competitors get well above 20mpg with their mild hybrids.

[@greg.anywhere]

Next generation G80 is gonna go crazy

[@ChristopherS-qv8br]

Beautiful car and great interior, two things I don't like is the light colored carpet and I'm not a fan of these large screens, i prefer them to be more integrated into the dash.

[@rmyAddison]

I hate panoramic screens too, any brand, any vehicle..........

[@PsychicMedium4747]

It gorgeous but that’s a lot of money for acreage that does not have the cache like Germans and Japanese

[@DarkKnight-ws3wx]

I love the matte carbon that looks amazing more car manufacturers need to take notes on that the piano black is horrible and outdated

[@Oversight85]

Here in Canada this thing is about $500 less per month on a lease then a comparable bmw or merc. Huge differences.

[@daynevickers1079]

As someone who loves to criticize Auto manufacturers (LOL), I gotta say the only thing I could find was the fact that I think they should have 'rounded off' the top corners of the infotainment/gauge screen. WTG Genesis!

[@anthonybugge5220]

We get duel massage seats in Australia

[@SaltyAntelope63]

Love Genesis, wish the fuel economy didn't suck so bad.

[@matemilinkovic6352]

does the g80 come with the stick shift automatic I dont know if I will like the circle knob.

[@michaelwarner2434]

Saw the owner of Rusnak auto group in So. Cal (Rolls, Bentley, Jaguar, Mercedes and on and on) on Jay Leno and he was gushing on how great Genesis is.

[@gregorriusadolphus2729]

I hate that they changed the dashboard to just one big screen...I miss the fact that they had an elegant hooded binacle over the instruments. I have a 2023 G70 and one of things that l love about the interior (and also the interiors of the pre-refreshed G890 and GV80) was that Genesis had resisted to make the dashboard into a full screen. Looks like they caved unfortunately.

[@SanthoshKumar-ye3sh]

Without a second thought, I will choose this over the ...........

[@mackfar27]

The Honda you drive.

[@KevLEXodus]

Pretty much everything outside of the BMW 5 series. I would say Lexus too, but the GS has been gone for four years now. Sad times.

[@Playb0ymari]

A6, 5 series

[@nissanhonda25]

@@KevLEXodusused GS F over this

[@devn3813]

@@Playb0ymarithis car is literally over $20,000 more than a brand new A6 is near me

[@jayc526]

I can see the next model having similar screen stretched pillar to pillar like Lincoln and Cadillac

[@HaruHaruman]

This color is absolutely gorgeous.

[@marlonmonsegue4853]

In my view Genesis need to introduce full hybrid to all their models it will improve the fuel economy and top up the power and power delivery

[@ArcadianGenesis]

Does anyone know, is the G70 being discontinued? I heard it was, but the website shows a 2025 model.

[@Bash-Toks]

I think only in select markets.

[@dgfj2b754]

The infotainment screen is much better integrated here then in the GV80. Looks less tacked on.

[@ducanhvutran185]

I like this car as much as the Sonata.

[@justtonee270]

I think my only gripe would be the new digital instrument cluster for the speedometer. It’s looks too much like a video game, I much prefer the previous generation with more realistic dials. The way Mercedes does it or Audi would be fantastic. But other than that the car is amazing

[@Slim1986]

I'll see the New 7 series before I see this on the road!

[@samdavidowicz]

Interestingly enough, the G80 in South Korea is available with a rear seat package that gives you cooling and power reclining. It makes me wonder why Genesis decided not to offer this on US-spec cars.

[@One__Of__One]

because in korea a lot of these cars are chauffeur driven.

[@davidethan4354]

Toyota bag is in trunk that is very inspiring to me lol .

[@amigatommy7]

The g90 has message on all 4 seats and a bigger gas tank. I have an older g90. Not sure which would be better for me.

[@peterniss7328]

I wish it had the facial recognition camera.

[@josecruz1004]

Why is the fuel mileage going down?

[@erch4882]

The timing of that neigh 🐴 lol 😂

[@bigearl8687]

Can you change the screen color? That lavender color looks horrible

[@liamj5091]

A reliable Mercedes👍

[@thomassmith6027]

It's a Kamm tail. Like cars in the 60s, 70s.

[@ricric8348]

My brother's Genesis motor died once it hit 100k, and leather seat worn through , hes only 160 pounds

[@jammallynn7696]

Wat year??

[@i.d.6492]

There's no way Lexus and Acura have cars that are better than Genesis. Their SUV and long sedans are levels above lexus and Acura

[@balmainattitude]

they’re not ❤

[@One__Of__One]

@@balmainattitude they certainly are as every review says.

[@balmainattitude]

@@One__Of__One not really. And even if that was the case, most of these people are paid off or incentivized. They’re not ❤️

[@donwilber1628]

The 540i is significantly quicker than this

[@naveenthemachine]

Yes it’s significantly faster but it’s also significantly more expensive

[@donwilber1628]

@@naveenthemachine $65,200 vs $64,250 - base price for both. Oh, and fully decked out about $75k vs $80k.

[@canadabear72]

@@donwilber1628 I just checked the BMW configurator. This seems to top out at 86K for the 540i.There's no question the German options are notably more expensive and less reliable than the Genesis.

[@donwilber1628]

@@canadabear72 No, I got the figures from the configurations for both vehicles. And you’re simply wrong about the reliability…check JD Power and Consumers Reports

[@ClonewarswarsClone]

@@canadabear72b58 is solid

[@milyundlrsmile]

I rarely see this car on the road.

[@ditto1051]

This car definitely needs a massage feature for the front passenger, and cooled seats for the rear passengers. Not sure why they skimp on those features....consumers will notice these missing.

[@WaheedKhan-mm3pw]

e-class and 5-series dont have cooled seats in the back.

[@gasstation405]

@@WaheedKhan-mm3pw The 5 Series doesn't even have a climate control unit in the back on US models. it's really embarrassing just how much cost-cutting was done with this generation.

[@stonesbones9356]

What do yall think about the gas mileage?

[@mubirudenis809]

Nice car

[@fluffysharkdatazz9460]

Kia- feels cheap, even upper trims and models feel cheap Hyundai- feels like a Kia Genesis- feels absolutely nothing like the other two Meanwhile you can tell an Audi feels like a vw, a Cadillac like a Chevy, a Lexus like a Toyota. They really have done amazing shit with this brand, and I was a doubter, hating on my friends Genesis, until I tested all of them and felt every part of the interior and drive. Now this begs the question, why the fuck they got Hyundais being so expensive when they aren’t really that different than a damn Kia? Idk that does rub me wrong. At least bring us something from Genesis down besides a headliner and couple mid tier leather seats if you gonna start charging Genesis prices on them.

[@balmainattitude]

the switchgear in every Genesis vehicle SCREAMS Hyundai.

[@mackfar27]

@@balmainattitude Nah, you're on your own with that statement.

[@16green]

Thy need to upgrade their engines now with more power and torque !!. Even family suvs these days produce more power

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

TLX Type S: 60K G80: nearly 80K? 😮

[@gasstation405]

The TLX is a G70 competitor.

[@twatchko01]

80k for a hyundai 😮?!?

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

@@gasstation405 I see TLX Type S competes with G80 too, TLX is still considered as mid-sized sedan despite it’s not roomy inside, also, they both have similar engines, both V6 turbo, TLX produces smaller horsepower but is quicker 0-60, also, people say TLX is heavy, but surprisingly this G80 is heavier.

[@gasstation405]

@@blackwhirlwind1245 It's not considered a mid-sized sedan by anyone, even the EPA classifies the TLX as a compact vehicle. The G80 meanwhile is classified as a large car. The TLX isn't half the luxury sedan the G80 is and not as fast as the G70, it's in no-man's land.

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

@@gasstation405 vehicle size classification are determined by exterior length, TLX is 194.6 inches, G80 is 196.7 inches, they are both considered mid-sized, G90 is the one that is considered a full sized sedan. You need to get the facts straight. I get that G80 is bit more luxurious and has touch screen, but it’s not worth nearly 20K luxurious.

[@SimonGonzalOS]

Genesis is killing it with that multi color steering wheel like mazda cx90 but that dash js looking kinda hyundai like...first thing i thought when i saw it. I think all these screens are ultimately going to make everything look samey pretty soon Lexus is prone to this rn with their 14 inch on everything along with chevrolet. Whats even the point of these screens anyway besides backup and bluetooth? I had my fully loaded avalon at one point and i only used screen to backup and set up my bluetooth. Anything else nah not really, too busy driving...already got a phonr and other screens around me. Cadillac with night vision and toyota and ram with multi camera views seem to be very beneficial but everything else just comes off for show...

[@Tallial]

Lacking options that you can get on the South Korean release of the same 2025 G80 which is a pity.

[@runwalkroll]

No massage seats for the passenger is crazier than the Lexus TX not having massage seats.

[@wyaldkingdom]

Disappointed to see the interior screens look like they were just placed there with a kickstand. Other manufacturers do this as well , looking at you BMW. Here’s my issue with that. For any luxury brand, it looks cheap because it is cheap. Luxury is about unnecessary details like stitching in your seats, wrapping your dash in exotic materials. Please stop doing this on luxury vehicles, it shows a lack of creativity and design appeal in addition to cheap.

[@centurionl]

Agreed. A wall of square edged screens isn't luxurious at all

[@mrkastratorr]

beauty is subjective! and based on how cars are selling with the new screen layout, it’s clearly looking upscale and luxurious for a lot of people 😂

[@i.d.6492]

Almost every brand has dual displays like that, apart from Japanese, they still behind with small none touch screen displays

[@MercOne]

It's still a beautiful car, but the styling is trying too hard. Less is sometimes more. The interior however is near perfection. It's a shame Genesis didn't launch this car when sedans were more relevant. The Germans own this segment and the segment above and the Asians are just going to continue to struggle in a dying segment.

[@tonyw2167]

As much as being a big fan of the Korean brands (I have a Kia and Hyundai on my driveway), the low mpg of this gv80 is a deal breaker for me. Get me a HEV/PHEV with a hatchback version. and we will talk.

[@bw0716]

nice

[@mikeharris7261]

Nah maybe a white or silver exterior color would make it look better plus get rid of those wheels

[@pennycopperhatch9315]

Yay!....SuperGlued Screens onto the dash again!......how original.

[@DeVstatrOmga]

Segaaaaaa 🎶🎵

[@GrnPwrRnger]

I really am not a fan of full digital screens…. I don’t mind them at all in race cars and in performance cars BUT on luxury sedans …. There is something timeless about an ELGANT Analog or Elegant Analog/Digital Hybrid Cluster. I miss the trim, accents, the care, and the gentle lights …. It’s just to much at night and frankly I think takes away from the experience.

[@nissanhonda25]

hyundai genesis g80 looks like audi a7

[@kiwan5425]

And A7 looks like CLS. 😂

[@nissanhonda25]

@@kiwan5425 no genesis cooy everyone put in blender and boom genesis. Phil Collins proud

[@markl5156]

Is that an oil leak?

[@pfwww12]

Just think. The new Genesis Suv center console isnt what Jaguar has already done? Remember if Hyundai is jacking Land Rover that means theyre taking from Jaguar too naturally..which all was Ford. Hence the new Sante fe Flex because Ford is the benchmark to reach. But come on. Genesis already stole Infiniti designs early on and they just wont stop smh lol

[@mackfar27]

How’s Infiniti doing these days? Spoiler alert: Not really good.

[@douboy79]

Was considering but this review kinda made me not want the car

[@noahboy6349]

For $80,000 I’d recommend buying a Lexus or a European car.

[@AbdulRahim-cu7y]

Hello! Do you handle editing in-house or remotely? I'm an editor and would be glad to discuss, if you’re interested.

[@ryans7097]

Genesis has really grown on me but I wish they would work on their engine efficiency and for the exterior I am not a fan of their very bland wheels.

[@asclepj]

lmao at that Hyundai interior. It is a FLOP. Wouldn't be surprised at all when it is discountinued.

[@canadianaviator]

G80 is the best selling genesis unfortunately so it ain’t gonna get discontinued soon

[@kevina4140]

Looks like they took their design cues from Audi.

[@제네시스하늘여행자]

Genesis!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@박동석-u7u]

genesis looks so aggressive

[@HJR8581]

The car is beautiful... But I think the wheels don't look good... They look like they have Spiderman's webbing on them

[@yakatoe]

But how reliable is Genesis...

[@avis1978]

My boss has the gv70 sport plus 3.5T . he already did 130k km on it and he had one problem with it with one of the hoses for the radiator. It's a great suv.

[@G-Rated]

Who ever would’ve known that _Bentley’s_ exterior styling was “distinctively South Korean”. 😩🙄

[@kfx3907]

G-rated comments right here. Not even a F.

[@nissanhonda25]

genesis copies the audi a7 and youtuber says distinctly south korean lol

[@rezboyd]

the fact that the gear selector is behind the media control bugs me, we use the media more and it would be nice to use it while resting our arms on the middle console

[@MrKarmapolice97]

I wish they would remodel the engines or create a new engine to where horsepower is at least 450, but still I would consider buying one I really do think this is one of the most beautiful sedans in the world