The 2018 G80 comes powered by three engine choices that include the standard 3.8L V6 a 5.0L V8 or Sport version 3.3L turbocharged V6. The 3.8L V6 is rated at 311 horsepower while the 5.0L V8 makes 420hp. The newly added 3.3L Turbo V6 makes 365 horsepower and 376 foot pounds of torque. All three engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox while all-wheel drive remains an option adding $2500 to the price of the Genesis.
The 2018 Genesis G80 is available in three distinct trim levels. Being a luxury car, the G80, even in the Standard 3.8 trim is packed full of equipment that is typically optional in lesser vehicles. Standard equipment includes heated mirrors, rain-sensing wipers and leather-covered 12-way power adjustable heated front seats. Buyers get a choice of wood or metal paneling on the interior, standard automatic climate control, a leather wrapped steering wheel, Bluetooth and voice command control interfaces, LED interior lighting, a proximity-based entry system and an auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink. The audio system includes an 8-inch touchscreen, a 7-speaker sound system with SiriusXM and HD radio compatibility and a navigation system that includes traffic updates.
The "Ultimate" trim equipped vehicles are even more opulent and include an audiophile Lexicon 17-speaker premium stereo, a 9.2-inch LCD display in the instrument panel, panoramic sunroof, a power rear sunshade, ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, a seat memory system, a rearview camera, front and rear parking assist and fog lamps.
This vehicle is equipped with a number of advanced safety features including anti-lock brakes, a backup-camera, electronic stability, traction control, a pedestrian-detecting automatic emergency braking system, Driver Attention Alert, blind spot detection, rear cross-traffic alert, lane keep assist and lane departure warning. Adaptive cruise control, high beam assist, a rear view camera, a haptic steering wheel, side curtain and driver knee protection round out the safety features of the G80.
Luxurious And Spacious Interior
Clean And Sophisticated Styling
Competitive Pricing
Powerful Engine Choices
Originally named the Hyundai Genesis the Genesis G80 now stands as the entry-level model of Hyundai's new luxury vehicle brand just behind the larger G90 flagship model. For 2018 it receives a more substantial refresh that includes a "Sport" trim level adding a new 3.3L turbocharged V6 engine, an updated 8-speed automatic transmission, bigger brakes, adaptive sport suspension and unique interior styling which includes a 9.2-inch navigation system, chrome trim with copper-colored accents. The remaining G80 trims also receive revised cosmetic exterior and interior styling, LED headlights, a new standard 18-inch wheel design, new instrument cluster and dash with improved interior noise levels utilizing better sound deadening materials. Additionally, Genesis added advanced safety capabilities like Pedestrian Detection and Driver Attention Alert as standard safety features.
In terms of size and features, the G80 competes with midsized luxury sedans such as the BMW 5-Series and the Mercedes E-Class. While very well-equipped, the Hyundai comes in price closer to entry-level luxury cars such as the BMW 3-Series and the Mercedes C-Class. The Genesis represents an excellent luxury value, offering an excellent luxury and performance value ratio than just about anything in its segment.
