2024 Genesis G80

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The Genesis G80 boasts a classy interior, pleasing performance and appealing value. It largely bypasses the American and Japanese competition to truly go toe-to-toe with the German leaders in this class. However, a few missteps don't quite meet the standards set by top-tier rivals.

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2024 Genesis G80 Review

byChristian Wardlaw^{Correspondent
Christian Wardlaw has worked in the automotive industry since 1994. He has written nearly 10,000 car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 2,000 vehicles over the course of his career. Chris is a correspondent at Edmunds and was the first editor-in-chief of Edmunds.com in the 1990s. He has also contributed to Autotrader, CarGurus, J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, NADAguides, New York Daily News Autos and WardsAuto. His mom claims that his first word was “car,” and Chris believes that Miata is always the answer.},

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Pros

Costs less than comparable luxury sedans in its class
Clean, attractive exterior design
Roomy interior features premium design cues and materials
Comfortable front seats

Cons

Not as smooth-riding as some competitors
Counterclockwise tachometer may be counterintuitive to some drivers
Cargo space is limited by a rear seat that won't fold flat

What's new

All-wheel drive is now standard
Additional connectivity technology features are also standard
New Sport Advanced package for lower-priced 3.5T AWD version
Part of the second G80 generation introduced for 2021

Overview

Genesis might be one of the newest premium brands in America, but it understands what some buyers seek in a luxury car: opulence. From its distinctive and flashy grille to its tapered and tidy tail, the G80 displays a sense of style and elegance that some rivals lack. The interior is equally appealing: inviting, warm, cozy, and outfitted with quality materials. The G80 splits the difference between the smaller G70 sport sedan and the larger G90 flagship four-door, offering a midsize Genesis with flavors of each of its siblings. And in 2024, the G80 comes only with all-wheel drive.

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$224/mo

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Edmunds spotlight: Ownership perks

Genesis also knows that it must entice customers more than established luxury brands. So, when you buy one, you get a long list of ownership perks, starting with the concierge service that helps you find the ideal G80 in the first place. Then, after you own the car, you receive complimentary scheduled service for three years or 36,000 miles, and a service valet from the dealership comes to get your G80 and brings you a loaner vehicle. Genesis also provides complimentary connected services with no expiration date, roadside assistance for five years with no mileage restriction, and an impressive warranty.

Competitors to consider

The Genesis G80 counts other midsize luxury cars as its rivals, including the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, Cadillac CT5, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Volvo S90. The Cadillac is the only one with a lower base price, and the Volvo offers substantially more interior room. The BMW and Mercedes are all-new for 2024, undoubtedly improved over their already appealing predecessors. Still intrigued by the G80? Be sure to read our test team's Expert Review to learn more.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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8.0

out of 10

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Performance

8.0/10

How does the G80 drive? The G80 is a solid performer all around. The turbocharged V6, which is what we tested, has plenty of power whether you're hoofing it from a stop or need a squeeze of power on the highway. At our test track, our V6-equipped G80 test vehicle accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds. That's a bit slower than six-cylinder German rivals but right in the running with the Cadillac CT5 V-Series. Other highlights include smooth and quick transmission shifts and an unobtrusive engine stop-start system.

The G80 3.5T comes standard with an adaptive suspension. (It's otherwise optional on the 2.5T.) Put the car in its Sport mode and the suspension firms up and does a good job of reducing body roll when you drive around turns.

Comfort

8.0/10

How comfortable is the G80? The G80 is sport sedan adjacent, so it should be exceedingly comfortable, right? Yes. Mostly. The plush seats are wonderfully supportive and wide without making you feel like you're being swallowed by them. Other highlights include nicely sculpted rear outboard seats and quick heating for the seats and steering wheel.

Now for the "mostly" part. We expected more from the G80's trick road-scanning adaptive suspension. Overall tuning is on the soft side when you put the car in Normal mode. Pleasingly, there's no residual bounciness after traveling over bigger bumps. However, the ride can get overly brittle over cracked pavement. There's also some noticeable road noise, though wind and engine noise is sufficiently muted.

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Interior

8.0/10

How’s the interior? An agreeable ride height and narrow doorsills make it easy to get in and out of the G80. The driver literally has the best seat in the house, with additional adjustments (including massage) that aren't available on the front passenger seat. The view outward, though not bunker-like, is hampered slightly by thick front and rear pillars and a tall decklid. Certain features included on our test vehicle — including surround-view and blind-spot cameras — definitely help.

Once inside, tall folks might notice their hair brushing against the headliner in either row. Sub-6-footers should have no problem, however, and you can always slouch a little and take advantage of the prodigious amount of legroom.

The dashboard layout and design are attractive, with a pleasing selection of physical buttons for controls that you might use frequently. The touchpad/wheel infotainment controller presents an initial learning curve. Some of our drivers found it became second nature after some practice, but others never warmed up to it. The display is a short but ultra-wide touchscreen. Touching the right side of it from the driver's seat can be a stretch.

Technology

8.0/10

How’s the tech? The available 21-speaker Lexicon audio system is mind-blowing. Throw on some hip-hop or electronica, and you'll feel the bass in your bones. Even at higher volumes, the speakers did not distort or get muddy. We've experienced inferior systems in Bentleys. The navigation system offers multiple input methods for easy destination search, and the maps display is bright and free of clutter. Using the touchpad/wheel can be distracting, and the voice recognition system returns hits as often as misses. Audi's MMI and Mercedes' MBUX are much better.

In testing, we found the G80's adaptive cruise control worked well but the lane centering feature would sometimes ping-pong the vehicle to either side of the lane. Rival sedans typically have more refinement in the way their advanced driver aids work.

Storage

7.5/10

How’s the storage? The G80's trunk is average in size. Interior storage space is more impressive, with numerous large bins and trays sprinkled throughout the cabin. Got kids? It can be initially difficult to install a child safety seat because the lower car seat anchors are not as easily accessible as those in other luxury sedans. But once you've got that done, the large rear doors and expansive rear legroom make it easy to get infants in and out.

Fuel Economy

7.5/10

How’s the fuel economy? We tested the G80 with the V6 engine. The EPA estimates it should get 19 mpg in combined city/highway driving, which is below average for a midsize luxury sedan. That said, we achieved 24.1 mpg on our real-world evaluation route, illustrating that the EPA's numbers should be easy to achieve in real-world driving.

Value

8.0/10

Is the G80 a good value? Value has always been a Genesis strong suit, and the G80 starts off thousands of dollars less than its German competition. Interior materials are a pleasant mix of leather, synthetic leather, open-pore wood and aluminum. The overall effect is simply stunning. That said, our test vehicle exhibited a popping noise after hitting a bump or turning the wheel full lock at low speeds, which really marred the luxury experience.

Genesis' warranty coverage can't be beat: five years/60,000 miles bumper-to-bumper and 10 years/100,000 miles for the powertrain. Three years/unlimited miles for roadside assistance is a little stingy, but three years of complimentary maintenance is among the segment's best.

Wildcard

8.5/10

The G80 is supremely comfortable in most situations, whether you're stuck in traffic, puttering around town, or cruising on the highway. It's a little slower and less fun to toss around than Germany's best, but the G80 gives you 95% of what you'd expect from a midsize luxury sedan.

Genesis' shield-like grille is an acquired taste, but you have to admit the G80 won't get lost in a parking lot anymore. The new cabin design is also hugely impressive compared to the previous model. While the first-generation G80 did a great job differentiating itself from its Hyundai roots, the second-gen model allows Genesis to forge its own distinct identity.

Which G80 does Edmunds recommend?

Though it's less powerful, we recommend the G80 2.5T instead of the substantially more expensive 3.5T. For the money you'd spend to get the 3.5T Sport's 75 added horsepower and 80 lb-ft more torque, you can instead upgrade the 2.5T with the Sport Prestige package to enjoy a luxurious, technologically advanced sedan with plenty of spirit.

Genesis G80 models

The 2024 Genesis G80 is a midsize luxury sedan available in 2.5T and 3.5T Sport trim levels. The G80 2.5T has a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (300 horsepower, 311 lb-ft), and the G80 3.5T Sport uses a turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 (375 hp, 391 lb-ft). Every 2024 G80 has an eight-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive. An Electrified G80 is also available with a purely electric drivetrain, but we review that model separately.

G80 2.5T
The 2.5T trim includes the following standard features:

18-inch alloy wheels
Ambient interior lighting
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Power-adjustable steering column
Synthetic leather seating surfaces
Power-adjustable and heated front seats
Heated rear seats and steering wheel
14.5-inch infotainment touchscreen
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
Navigation system
Genesis Connected Services
12-speaker audio system
Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

Standard driver assist features on the 2.5T include:

Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Genesis and the car in front)
Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
Lane centering system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
Evasive steering assistance (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)

Genesis offers two option packages for the G80 2.5T:

Advanced package

19-inch wheels
Hands-free power-closing trunk
Ventilated front seats
Panoramic sunroof
Power rear window sunshade (manual rear side window)
Three-zone automatic climate control
21-speaker Lexicon audio system

Sport Prestige package

Sport appearance bumpers, grille and trim
Sport-design 19-inch wheels
Upgraded front brakes
Road-scanning suspension (uses sensors to scan the road ahead and preemptively adjust the suspension for greater comfort)
12.3-inch digital instrumentation panel
Sport steering wheel
Leather upholstery
Additional power adjustments for the driver's seat
Wireless smartphone charger
Digital key capability (allows you to use your smartphone as a key to enter and drive the vehicle)
Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the G80 and its surroundings in tight parking situations)
Blind-spot camera (displays an image of the vehicle's blind spot in the instrument panel when you activate a turn signal)
Rear automatic braking (applies the brakes automatically to avoid an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)
Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)

G80 3.5T Sport
In addition to more power and performance than the 2.5T, the 3.5T Sport gives you:

Selected contents of the 2.5T Advanced package

Hands-free trunk closer
Panoramic sunroof
Ventilated front seats

Selected contents of the 2.5T Sport Prestige package

Sport appearance bumpers, grille and trim
Sport-design 19-inch wheels
Upgraded front brakes
Road-scanning suspension
Sport steering wheel
Leather upholstery
Heated rear seats and steering wheel

Two option packages are available for the G80 3.5T Sport:

Sport Advanced package

Three-zone automatic climate control
Additional power adjustments for the driver's seat
Power rear window sunshade (manual rear side window)
Wireless smartphone charger
21-speaker Lexicon audio system
Digital key
Surround-view camera system
Blind-spot camera

Sport Prestige package

20-inch alloy wheels
Summer performance tires
Sport-tuned adaptive suspension
Rear-wheel steering (improves high-speed stability and makes parking easier)
12.3-inch digital instrumentation panel
Upgraded leather upholstery
Microfiber suede headliner
Carbon-fiber interior trim
Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
Rear automatic braking
Automated parking system

Genesis G80 Reviews

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

poor service with continued issue with car

Tunaman, 11/18/2021

2021 Genesis G80 2.5T 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

I purchased a new 2021 black Genesis G80 in February 2021. I put a very small amount of mileage on vehicle as at the mid-November I have 5200 miles. I had an issue while driving on the highway at 65 MPH and the emergency braking came on, locked the steering wheel and started to swerve on its own. I immediately took it into the local Genesis dealer where I had purchased and, they kept …

Decent vehicle, terrible service

Eileen M. , 12/05/2022

2022 Genesis G80 3.5T Sport 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 8A)

Purchased a new 2022 G80 in April. The Genesis G80 is a decent vehicle but mine had a few issues. I live in the desert and the biggest problem happened when running the navigation. It caused the back of the display (facing the front windshield) to get very hot. So hot I could burn my hand by touching it. I'm guessing that was what caused the display to shut off. I had to pull off of the …

Better with each mile

Brian U, 04/06/2022

2022 Genesis G80 2.5T 4dr Sedan AWD w/Prod. End 02/22 (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

Compared a ton before buying. Perfect amount of room for my 6’ 3 frame. I measured noise and ride quality of 7 cars. This was third best behind G90 and BMW 7. Haven’t had a stiff or sore back since driving this for 3 weeks. I’m surpassing mpg estimates (29.5) in the 2100 mi so far. The 4 cyl feels like a V6. Only complaint is no ergo motion seat for passenger.

Love this car

Jake, 04/08/2021

2021 Genesis G80 2.5T 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

The new2021 Genesis G80 is a work of art. Styling awesome, features exceptional, ride quiet, comfortable, good handling and acceleration. While early in ownership, this car is exceptional for price. Warranty is better than competitors, service included, list goes on. This is impressive.

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2024 Genesis G80 Features Specs

Trim:

2.5T

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$54,400
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	25 MPG
Cost to Drive	$224/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	13.1 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts’ favorite G80 safety features:

Highway Driving Assist II: Combines adaptive cruise control, the lane centering system and a lane-change assistance system to make long-distance highway travel easier.
Blind Spot View Monitor: Shows a camera-based view of what's on either side of the car when using the turn signal, displaying a video feed within the digital gauges.
Rear Occupant Alert: Uses sensors to detect the presence of rear passengers and can alert drivers both before and after they exit the vehicle.

NHTSA Overall Rating 5 out of 5 stars

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Driver	4 / 5
Passenger	5 / 5
Side Crash Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Driver	5 / 5
Passenger	5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings	Rating
Front Seat	5 / 5
Back Seat	5 / 5
Rollover	Rating
Rollover	5 / 5
Dynamic Test Result	No Tip
Risk Of Rollover	10.1%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test	Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test	Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original	Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated	Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original	Good
Side Impact Test – Updated	Not Tested
Roof Strength Test	Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint	Good

FAQ

Is the Genesis G80 a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2024 G80 both on the road and at the track, giving it a 8.0 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2024 G80 gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 24 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the G80 has 13.1 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Genesis G80. Learn more

What's new in the 2024 Genesis G80?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2024 Genesis G80:

All-wheel drive is now standard
Additional connectivity technology features are also standard
New Sport Advanced package for lower-priced 3.5T AWD version
Part of the second G80 generation introduced for 2021

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Is the Genesis G80 reliable?

To determine whether the Genesis G80 is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the G80. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the G80's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2024 Genesis G80 a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2024 Genesis G80 is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2024 G80 and gave it a 8.0 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2024 G80 gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 24 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2024 G80 is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2024 Genesis G80?

The least-expensive 2024 Genesis G80 is the 2024 Genesis G80 2.5T 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $54,400.

Other versions include:

2.5T 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $54,400
3.5T Sport 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $64,250

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What are the different models of Genesis G80?

If you're interested in the Genesis G80, the next question is, which G80 model is right for you? G80 variants include 2.5T 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A), and 3.5T Sport 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 8A). For a full list of G80 models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

2024 Genesis G80

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NHTSA Overall Rating 5 out of 5 stars

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