2026 Genesis G80

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While other luxury midsize sedans offer a modicum of sportiness, the G80 is comfortable staying in its lane as an effortless cruiser. It has a cushy ride, super smooth transmission, and an abundance of advanced driving systems to reduce the fatigue of driving. With the G80, what you see is what you get.

That also means the G80 doesn't really offer any surprises when you tackle your favorite mountain road. The twin-turbocharged V6 engine is punchy enough, but the car isn't as quick as competitors, and you'll feel plenty of body roll if you really push it. Despite the Sport trim name on the window sticker, it doesn't offer the handling or steering feel of a true sport sedan. Adjust your expectations accordingly.

On the plus side, the G80 offers an incredible number of advanced driving aids, and many are standard. The Highway Driving Assist II suite doesn't allow for hands-free driving, but it incorporates many assistance features, including automated lane changes. The adaptive cruise system works well, but the lane centering function is a little too active — it constantly makes minor steering corrections.

A midsize luxury sedan with a powerful turbocharged V6 and all-wheel drive isn't a winning combination if you're looking for ultimate efficiency. The G80 gets an EPA-estimated 18 mpg combined, and we found that figure achievable in our own real-world testing.

While the estimates are replicable, they are far lower than the estimates for similar cars in the class. The Mercedes E 450 4Matic produces the same horsepower and is rated at 25 mpg combined, while the BMW 540i xDrive has more torque and returns 28 mpg combined.

The G80's interior is spacious and comfortable. The front seats offer a ton of adjustments and are wide, ready to accept a range of body types. The outboard rear seats have pronounced side bolsters, which gives plenty of lateral support if the driver decides to tackle mountain roads at a high speed. While the front seats offer a lot of legroom and a good amount of headroom, the sloping roofline and a panoramic sunroof reduce rear headroom for tall passengers.

The climate system is controlled via a haptic touch panel, which requires extra attention to press the buttons accurately. On hot days, the engine stop-start system will kick the engine off and reduce A/C power, which can result in a swampy cabin until the car restarts.

But the biggest thing holding the G80's interior back is the new infotainment controller. It's now a dial that's shaped similarly to the transmission selector, so it's easy to get them mixed up if you aren't looking down. The top of the pad is also sensitive to movement, so you might accidentally move the cursor as you're pressing down to make a selection.

Family sedans typically have big cabooses that are perfect for road trip luggage or soccer practice gear, and the G80 is no exception. The trunk is impressively deep, with little sunken pockets behind the rear wheels where you can store smaller items without them sliding around. Measuring 13.1 cubic feet of storage, it's roughly the same amount as other midsize sedans provide, though the BMW 5 Series offers a cavernous 18.4 cubes. There's a decent amount of storage space inside, with large bins under the front and rear armrests.

One of the biggest changes to the G80's interior for its 2025 refresh is the large and bright 27-inch OLED screen that encompasses the driver information display and central touchscreen. The touchscreen's menu structure is intuitive, thanks in part to large virtual tiles that are forgiving if you don't require too much attention to press accurately. I found no real faults with the navigation system, though the route it recommended took more time than the same destination input into Google Maps. Standard phone integration features include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless charging pad, four USB-C ports and digital key functionality.

"Value" might be a four-letter word to some luxury buyers, but you won't need to justify purchasing a G80 over the default German competitors. Materials quality is high, with lots of leather, soft-touch plastics and — in our Sport Prestige test vehicle — carbon fiber and synthetic suede. Every G80 comes with a nearly full set of advanced driver assist systems, including some that are optional on rivals. As usual, Genesis' warranty coverage is far lengthier than the competition.

The only blemish to the G80's value proposition is the high price tag of our top-trim test vehicle. A similarly equipped Mercedes E 450 or BMW 540i wouldn't cost much more, and both vehicles are quicker and exciting to drive.