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Comfortable, Quiet Luxury Sedan
Gerry Preston, 08/01/2017
2018 Genesis G80 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
63 of 64 people found this review helpful
If you're looking for a comfortable and quiet luxury sedan but don't want to pay the price of a new Lexus LS 460, take a test drive in this vehicle. Mine's a rear-wheel drive 3.8L V-6, and a single test drive was enough to convince us that we'd be much better of with this car than the 2017 LS 460, which we also test drove. We were replacing a low-mileage 2003 LS 430, and we also own a 2014 ES 300H, so we're very familiar with the Lexus sedans. I feel that Lexus hasn't kept up with the safety and technology features. Perhaps the 2018 Lexus LS will offer them, but it won't be out for at least another 6 or 7 months, and rumor has it that price will increase significantly over the 2017 LS. Things I really like about this car are, first, the large nav screen, which has touch-screen control, making it significantly better than the Lexus infotainment system, with its very awkward interface. I also love the fact that the G80 has four cameras, allowing a birds-eye view around your car when entering or leaving a parking space. Also a plus factor is the recommendation for regular gas. Really, I love too many things to list them all. What I don't love is the relatively poor gas mileage for a car of this type. They need to make it better!
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BMW/Mercedes/Lexus Watch Out!
RJ Derr, 06/30/2018
2018 Genesis G80 3.3T Sport 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
25 of 25 people found this review helpful
This sport sedan covers so many features that it will have wide appeal to many different drivers. Sporty--like to accelerate a bit, like to handle on curves and twisty roads? This is a great car (should get AWD though). Beauty of styling exceptional without much gaudiness or bling. Standard features for the price--a very good deal--they do not miss anything and zap you with expensive options like Merc/BMW, etc. The little things work well: air-conditioned front seats? Yes and it's quiet and it really cools! Safety features as to traffic, obstructions, blindspot pedestrians, etc.--exceptional. The acceleration on this turbo-charged model is outstanding and no lag (had a Merc 750iL and I know what "lag" is). I am a fairly experienced luxury car owner (I know, brag, brag--sorry) and I am comparing this to: 2012 Audi A7; 2010 BMW 750iL; 2014 Audi S6; 2015 Audi A8 and a 2014 BMW 550i--all of which I mostly enjoyed EXCEPT for the high prices! Give this car a drive and you most likely will have a candidate to save you $25-$30K from the bloated "bling-look at me cattle herd".
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Great looking and driving car
Dr. Abe, 01/05/2018
2018 Genesis G80 3.3T Sport 4dr Sedan AWD (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
I tried a lot of cars when the lease on my 2015 Genesis was up. This car rode and felt better than many of the others. And the price was great. Compared to the '15 Genesis, this one looks even nicer, particularly the front end. It is quieter, more powerful and feels solid and well poised on the road. My only complaint at this time is that the back seats do not go down to extend the vey large trunk and that you still can't find an address with the navigation system using a zip code.
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A LOT Better Than My Last One!
DanC, 01/08/2018
2018 Genesis G80 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
51 of 55 people found this review helpful
Because I wrote such a critical review of my previous 2016 Genesis on Edmunds.com, I thought it only fair that I should rate the 2018 Genesis G80 that I purchased in October 2017. For some reason, Hyundai refused to fix a transmission problem that caused an irritating whining sound when decelerating in my 2016 G80. I had to open a Lemon Law case against them and go through the arbitration process in order to have them refund my entire purchase price. Thankfully I was successful and won the case. It's a shame Hyundai wouldn't invest whatever a new transmission costs in order to fix a defect rather than put a long time customer through this long and tiring process instead of losing the case and having to buy the car back...but, it was their choice! I liked that car so much, except for the transmission problem, that I thoroughly test drove and ended up buying a 2018 G80 Sedan. The 2018 base G80 comes with most of the safety features that were "options" on the 2016 and of course, absolutely quiet with no transmission whine! The safety features on this car are above and beyond what I expected and took a little getting used to, especially the lane assist feature. It seems that while driving, the radar sees the white lines on the highway and it does it's job quite well at keeping you in your lane; however, when you approach an exit and the line on the right disappears, the car wants to nudge you into the exit lane and unless you grab the wheel to stay in the lane, it could take you towards the exit. The Adaptive Speed Control works great, keeping a set and safe distance between you and car in front of you and will slow you and speed up according to actions of the car in front of you. Neat feature that will probably save lives or at lease prevent someone from rear ending the car in front of them because it will stop you! The Blind Spot Monitoring feature has been around for some time but this is my first experience with it. This feature saves a lot of head turning to check the blind spot but some habits are hard to break because I still find myself turning to check the blind spot regardless of the indication on the mirror. The Cross Traffic Monitor has already saved me from getting hit by, well, by someone that was in more of a hurry that me! There are so many safety features on even the base model that it would take me far too long to critique each. Suffice it to say, they are all there for a reason and so far, all work as designed. Kudos to Genesis for making them "standard" instead of "options." The exterior of the car has not changed appreciably from the 2016 and it is an "eye catcher." Mine is Casablanca White and looks fantastic. Lots of favorable comments on the paint and car design. Performance? What can I say except I have the base 6 cylinder and don't see the need for the 8 or turbo. The 6 has more than enough power unless you intend to drag race the car. The only little complaints are the gas mileage and the suspension. Hopefully the gas mileage will increase after engine break in and it's still a little stiffer riding than you'd expect for a luxury car. If I could, I would soften the ride appreciably. The interior is on par with more expensive luxury cars: seats are comfortable; the sound system is great; 8" display is a must have item; dash layout is excellent; all controls are easily reachable by the driver and positioned correctly. The A/C works as designed. I'm 6'2" and have no problem getting into or out of the car...the automatic drive seat adjustment works well. A final word of caution if you purchase a Genesis. I was told by the selling dealer that some of the electronics/sensors in and on the car are NOT covered by the full Genesis warranty. I do not understand why some items contained in/on the car are not covered for the full term warranty but they now offer different specific length extended warranties (for example a two year or five year warranty) to cover these items. I'm glad I decided to give Genesis another chance; this one's a keeper!
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Only want one thing
RonS, 01/22/2018
2018 Genesis G80 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful
This is my first luxury car, not sure if this is available anyplace, but would really like it. When climate is on auto - it chooses to set most of the airflow to defrost, and a bit to floor. I would REALLY like to be able to program the auto temp control, to use air distribution of my choice
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My Best sport sedan Yet
George Lewin MD, 09/01/2017
updated 09/10/2018
2018 Genesis G80 3.3T Sport 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
25 of 27 people found this review helpful
This is the best equipped, most fun and safest luxury sedan I have driven . A similarly equipped benz, BMW, or caddy list for $30-50,000 more and I find the overall driving experience to be thrilling, especially on the exhilarating roads of the Aspen , Colorado area. This vehicle has the best 1. Heated seats- that work all the way to your shoulders 2 Cooled Seats- the only ones I have experienced that are so efficient you can keep the air conditioning toned down and thus cut cabin noise 3 stereo system 17 speakers beautifully engineered to lull one with classic bass or blast your favorite rock , that contribute to a wonderfully spoiled yet remarkably safe driving experience. Of note, my wife, who in general does not well tolerate auto travel primarily due to troublesome arthritis, exclaims that she truly ENJOYS driving the G80 Sport and has NEVER felt so safe in any of our prior benz or Cadillacs . Seats are comfortable and easily adjusted: the controls and navigation system are well placed , much more intuitive than BMW, benz, or caddy, and very well thought out featuring the dual controls on the screen and between the front seat passengers. Back seats are firm, comfortable,and very well heated . The overall comfort level is enhanced by the dark shades on three sides of the rear cabin. Finally, every electronic , safety, or comfort gadget- trunk that opens by itself as you approach - seems to have been appreciated in the competition and included often in an improved version- the ventilated seats , traction control , steering adjustment ,and paddle shifters on the steering wheel . All in all , at $56,000 I strongly feel this is A STEEL. And not to be missed before the $$$ approach a true supply- demand equilibrium
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Watch out BMW 5 Series and Audi A6
G80SOwner, 04/30/2018
updated 05/01/2020
2018 Genesis G80 3.3T Sport 4dr Sedan AWD (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
28 of 31 people found this review helpful
After driving used certified low mileage Audi A6 Premium Plus and BMW 535i XDrive, both priced at $47K, I felt pretty dejected. There was no way I was willing to pay $72K for a properly optioned new car. Enter the 2018 G80 Sport which I bought new for $55.1K. It lacks no option I could dream up. Adaptive cruise - check. All known forms of safety technology - check. AWD - check. Killer audio system - check. Plus plenty of other options that are extra charge on the German machines. So one might ask: what good are any of these things if the car isn't a pleasure to be in and drive? Check. The G80 Sport rides and handles most like the BMW 535i XDrive which is to say it is not a sports car but a very useful and pleasant hybrid cross between sport and luxury. It is very quiet inside, even at highway speeds. Handling is quite competent and feels well planted. Ride is sufficiently isolated, but not out-of-touch or floaty. The cabin is wonderfully laid out and comfortable. Controls have a satisfying tactile feel and are well placed. The infotainment and nav systems are works of art. Incredibly logical, aesthetically pleasing, comprehensive, and also includes the Lexicon audio system which is the best I've ever listened to in a car (Harman Kardon, JBL, Bose, Mark Levinson, B&O, etc.). Am I happy? Check. Watch out BMW and Audi. If you are *only* looking for one of these nameplates, your eyes are off the ball.
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A PLEASURE TO DRIVE
Mark H, 03/28/2018
updated 10/06/2020
2018 Genesis G80 3.3T Sport 4dr Sedan AWD (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
I have owned a 2018 G80 3.3T (AWD) for 8 months now. It has been an absolute pleasure to own and drive. The acceleration is smooth and impressive. The interior is beautiful and comfortable. The climate control is consistent no matter how hot or cold it is outside. It's beautiful from the exterior and the interior. The gas mileage is, frankly, poor (about 16) - but I'd trade the gas mileage for the amazing acceleration every time. I drove a friends Prius the other day and wondered if they forgot the connect the gas pedal to the engine. So far, it has been a ton of fun to drive, and a fantastic value. Oh, the sound system is spectacular - including surround sound. My home sound system cost about $25k, and the Lexicon in this car sounds better. Hat's off to the folks at Hyundai. Luxury without breaking the bank. I've now had it for more than a year, and still love to drive it. I could not be more pleased. **UPDATE I have now owned the car for 3 years. I still love it and continue to be impressed at how much car it is for the money. Reliability has also been stellar. Still very pleased, and it remains a pleasure to drive.
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LOVE THIS CAR but one complaint
Armen212, 05/22/2017
2018 Genesis G80 3.3T Sport 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
27 of 33 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for about a week now and i cant believe the difference. 2017 the genesis brand came along with a hyundai genesis for 2017. 2018 is the real first g80 made by genesis because the quality and feel are just too different. Im saying this because i had a 2016 hyundai genesis signature package. when I was testing the car, i think it might be underrated. It says 365hp/376lb-ft but im getting around 5 and sub 5 0-60 runs so i want to go dyno the car for curiosity's sake. BUT my only complaint on this care is that there's no AMBIENT LIGHTING.WHY. just look at the e classes interior and how beautiful it is(however cheap feeling it may be). also beware for those who will be driving in the city... on the highway i can get 30 mpg being careful on eco and realistically 25 mpg driving normally but i drove about 150 miles so far of city only after filling up and I have been getting around 10 mpg.. you guys have been warned.
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Quiet and Luxurious
Artie, 05/25/2018
2018 Genesis G80 3.8 4dr Sedan AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
39 of 49 people found this review helpful
I purchased the G80 with premium package. If you want a beautifully styled car that performs well, is extremely comfortable and is incredibly quiet when you are enveloped in the luxurious cabin while costing thousands less than competitor's equivalent vehicles, this car is for you. If the nameplate of the brand is what drives your decision, Genesis is not for you. I say forget the shallow thinking since Lexus is a Toyota, Audi is a Volkswagen, Infiniti is a Nissan and Acura is a Honda. I also test drove the Audi A6 and Lexus GS 350. But, first I'll tell you about the Genesis G80. Since this is a pretty heavy car I was concerned about the power and pick up. So, I first test drove the G80 sport. The car weighs almost 4,700 pounds. With the 6 cylinder twin turbo and 365 horses this car is a beast. You hit the gas and it takes off. I was strongly considering it even though it was about $8,000 more than the G80 with premium package. Besides the bigger engine and sport suspension, the sport model includes the premium and ultra packages. My complaint was that I did not like the two tone seats and there is no option in the sport model to have a solid colored seat. I didn't feel I needed the Ultra package anyway which adds about $5,000 to the price. I then went out for a drive with the sales person in the G80 with premium package which also is a 6 cylinder 3.8 with a respectable 311 horses. This car weighs about 4,300 pounds (about 400 less than the sport). We only drove on local roads so I did not feel I got a good sense for what I was trying to find out and I had no more time. The sales person suggested I come back another day and take the car out on my own for a couple of hours which I did. I got onto the highway to test the pick up. While not matching up to the sport or that of the A6 or GS350, I found it more than acceptable with good passing ability. After all, I was not planning on racing the car. Next, I drove on some bumpy roads with pot holes. The G80 was magnificent. With some other cars I would feel every bump and jarring from the uneven pavement. The G80 took every bump in its stride. All the time I was driving I also could not believe how quiet the cabin was. You barely hear road noise or wind. Even the engine is so quiet at times I wasn't sure it was running. I found slightly more body lean taking curves at higher speeds than the A6 or GS350 but nothing appreciable. Also, if you put the car into "sport" mode it tightens up the steering and suspension which helps. It does come at a cost of a little poorer gas mileage however. Overall, I found this car a pleasure to drive with a very roomy and luxurious cabin. It also has loads of technology safety features included that some other brands charge additional for. The slight differences in performance between this and its competitors was not significant enough for me to rule out the G80. When the sales manager worked up the price for me and I saw it was $4,000 - $10,000 less than the competition, that clinched it. Genesis is doing everything right to make this a viable luxury brand. Even the 3 year concierge service. If your car needs servicing which by the way is included for the first 3 years, you don't have to bring your car in. They will bring you a loaner and take your car. When the service is finished they will return your car and take the loaner back.
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Love the car - hate the service
M Ferrara, 01/13/2019
2018 Genesis G80 3.3T Sport 4dr Sedan AWD (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
I love my 2018 g80 sport with AWD. Unfortunately my dealer was closed about 6 months after I bought the car. No dealer within 60 miles. While I have valet pick up service, I’m given Hyundai’s as loaners by nearest service dealer, which has no Genesis cars. They also don’t know how to service the G80 - my tire pressure light was on when they drove it back to me after an oil change. The tech didn’t know the correct tire pressure! I’ve also been waiting over 4 weeks now to hear back from Genesis re the issues. Definitely Hyundai level service and nowhere near equal to any middle class sedan, never mind Mercedes or BMW.
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Comfortable luxury Sedan
Gatl, 04/25/2020
2018 Genesis G80 3.3T Sport 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Upgraded from original Hyundai Genesis with 3.8 to 2018 3.3t 2 years ago. The cars interior are similar with the exception of nicer leather alcantera headliner and carbon fiber inserts. Exterior adds the nicer IMO front end and wheel package. But the real difference is the engine and the handling, which takes this car a few notches above my 2015 Genesis. I have owned this car for 2 years trouble free. It is fun adult car, with good power without the attention seeking noise of most sport sedans. If you are in the market for a 4-5 seater for business, this will be a bargain on the used market. Regularly maintain this car, and you will be dollars ahead of your Pals with MB, Audi and BMW’s. Good bye Germans. The Koreans have arrived.
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Overall, a Fantastic car
Astronomy, 11/27/2020
updated 12/07/2021
2018 Genesis G80 3.3T Sport 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I used to love my G80 sport until a recent problem with engine ticking. Here are my comments prior to this issue... The car is quiet, fast if I want to have a bit of fun, and looks great inside (I have the two tone black and white leather) and out, and has just about every option anyone could want. I get much better gas mileage than the EPA rating. City is about 20 MPG. Highway is about 29 MPG. Combined is about 22 MPG. Having said that, it's not a perfect car. The exterior chrome can discolor. There was a creak around the driver and passenger side grab handles. On the driver side it was right near my ear, and that can be annoying since the car is otherwise so quiet. The dealer had difficulty tracking down the issue and has since replaced the grab handles. That has largely addressed the problem, though I sometimes still hear the creaking. But it's much better. There's an occasional rattle from somewhere in the rear related to the rear sunshade. The dealer couldn't duplicate it, but this is not that big a deal. It doesn't happen often. I can tell it's the sunshade because if I raise the sunshade when I hear the rattle, the rattle goes away. There is/was also a minor electrical problem with the entertainment system. Occasionally, if I shut off the entertainment system while driving, when I get to my destination and turn off the car, the entertainment system will come on when I open the door to leave the car. Though I haven't had this problem for many months. The sunroof used to strain while closing - eventually getting to the point that it wouldn't close unless I helped it with my hand. The dealer has subsequently corrected the problem. During the most recent visit to the dealer to swap out the grab handles, they also did an update to the computer software. The car used to be a bit jittery at low throttle, but that problem seems to have been corrected as a result. It's also possible the update corrected the electrical problem with the entertainment system. I also had a problem with the driver seat moving ever-so-slightly during corners. It was just something you could feel in your butt, rather than any major movement of the seat. This was a known problem and was corrected by the dealer under warranty. I happen to be a bit old-fashioned and will open the car door for my wife. Periodically, if I start the car remotely and open the door for my wife, when I close the passenger-side door the driver seat and steering wheel will position themselves in the pre-programmed driver's position as if I had sat in the seat. Makes for a bit of a squeeze when I go to sit. It's not a big deal because it doesn't happen often. The dealer could not duplicate. The sport model has staggered tires, so they cannot be rotated front to rear. Tires will therefore need to be replaced more frequently. Most of the issues above were/are minor annoyances. The car is otherwise fantastic. Very comfortable and quiet. Fantastic sounding entertainment system. UPDATED COMMENTS BELOW... At about 42,000 miles the high pressure fuel pump ticking on cold-start (which is considered normal for this engine, and I didn't really worry about) got much louder. And then rather than ticking going away after about 20 seconds, I can now hear ticking from inside the cabin pretty much all the time. This bothers me a great deal. Previously the car was pretty much silent. I took the car into the dealer and they said the sound is normal, but I'm not buying it. This continuous ticking that can be heard from inside the cabin never happened before. Also, on a prior oil change I sent the used oil to Blackstone lab for analysis. Everything was good except for elevated levels of silver, which *could* reflect bearing wear, or possibly from solder connections. It was recommended to not worry about it until a subsequent analysis. These elevated silver readings may or may not have anything to do with the increase ticking volume. The car is still under warranty for a couple more years, so I'll ride out this current problem for the time being. If it worsens I'll bring it back to the dealer for possible warranty work.
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Noisey ride still bothers me.
Francis David Moore, 10/13/2018
updated 10/15/2020
2018 Genesis G80 3.3T Sport 4dr Sedan AWD (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
14 of 18 people found this review helpful
I owned a 2015 G80 before this 2018 and I'd like my 2015 back. I find this car to be very noisey for a luxury car. There is road noise and under car noise. I took it back to the dealer after the first week and he came with me for a road test. He agreed it was pretty noisy. Also the continental tires were developing bubbles in the sidewalls and also blowouts. Both Genesis and the dealer gave me no satisfaction. I changed out the tires to Michelin at my cost of $1100. for my own piece of mind. It is still a lot noisier than my 2015 so I now play the radio at a higher volume to drown out the noise. I guess I got the lemon as most people like the ride and quiet. I like everything else about the car. I'm 80 years old so unfortunately this will be my last car!
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95% there towards aa perefct luxury car!
Jim, 03/28/2019
2018 Genesis G80 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've only put appr 8,000 mi on car, so I'll go to good stuff first: Myself, neighbors, friends are all extremely impressed w/ design, fit , comfort, just about everything!! one really awkward item is remote start needing to access app from your smart phone. Here's my MAIN complaint: on the open road doing 70+ MPH {that's mainly why I need a luxury car}, the road noise is much, much worse than my '15 E350! I have Hyperacusis , a sensitivity to high pitch noise. I'm now using my Bose noise reduction headphones. I was determined to buy this out @ end of lease, but now may go back to Lexus...
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Amazing vehicle!
Jeff in Wisconsin, 08/07/2019
2018 Genesis G80 5.0 Ultimate 4dr Sedan AWD (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Do your homework and get the model and equipment you want. Don't settle for anything less, especially if you're purchasing new. I was looking at a 3.8 V-6 Ultimate and after some research ended up with a 5.0 AWD Ultimate and LOVE it. Fast, Responsive, and many safety features. I really can't think of a thing I don't like on this vehicle.
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Get ready for luxury for driver and passengers.
EDJMAC369, 01/13/2021
2018 Genesis G80 5.0 Ultimate 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I'm 76 years young; this is the best cars I've ever driven.
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Beware of original vehicle purchase location
Mark, 01/24/2022
2018 Genesis G80 5.0 Ultimate 4dr Sedan AWD (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2018 Genesis G80 used with 25k miles on it. After purchasing I found out that I don't get the remainder of the warranty because this car was originally sold in Canada. Then I found out none of the remote features such as starting work because of the way it was made with 3G. No one in the US will help me because it was originally sold in Canada. No one in Canada will help me because I am in the US.
G80 Sport - Not great for northern states.
Steve Roberts, 05/11/2019
2018 Genesis G80 3.3T Sport 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
This was my second Genesis /g80,. Actually first was Hyundai Genesis. Loved loved loved it so I got a new one. Wanted something different, maybe better since I had been driving essentially the same car for 3 years. I decided on the G80 Sport for obvious reasons. I live in Illinois mind you where we have harsh winters and many pot holes. My first G80 had no issues, handled great in I climate weather and the pot holes were just a bump in the road LOL. They somehow talked me into the tire and wheel package when I financed this car for about $1,000. I never buy those warrantys. Bought my car in October and all was great until January when I had a blow out from hitting a pot home. Thank heaven I had the warranty as the tire was about $375. Needless to say, by the end of the winter I had 4 more blow outs and 3 additional tire bubbles, all by the way were covered by the warranty. I ended up complaining to Genesis directly as this was really bothering my that the Continental tires they chose for this car were so fragile. I California not a problem at all. By the way, the Continenlals drove amazing, just as they should on a car like this. Genesis did an amazing thing. They understood why I was upset and easily agreed to replace all 4 tires with Michelins. I was blown away. What customer service. Okay, so how did the Michelins do the next winter. From a perspective of blow outs, no issues at all. These tires were amazon only in that they could take almost any punishment at all. From a oerformans perspective, not so great. On a dry open road they were fine. Very comfortable as they should be. Around a corner when the pavement is a little wet, terrible. So mushy and would slide. So not what I wanted my G80 Sport experience to be. By the way, there were no other tire choices other then the Continenlals or Michelins. Next problem, tire choice and expensive often replacement. So I have this awesome looking and cinfirtavle car and it does not perform at all like a Sport version of a luxury car should. Being a Sport version, the tires are staggered. Meaning the back tires are wider 275s and the fronts are 245s. This why we couldn't find a tire company who had both sizes I needed. So a problem. With staggered tires in any sport car mind you is that they can't be rotated only moved from side to side. What this means is that a 45,000 mile tire might only get you 21,500 miles. So for me it means replacing these expensive, terrible performing tires every 13 or 14 months. If it was a Corvette, I would know this going on and would hope I wouldn't have 8 tires replaced the first year. But I guess replacing the tires is just part of the deal when you buy a sports car or even a sport version of a luxury car. Would have been better, a lot better if the Michelins performed better. I guess my advice is never get staggered wheels on a car without knowing that you have to replace in half the tire rating milage. When buying a car with low profile, performance tires, never buy the Continenlals. Again, the regular Continenlals may be just fine but the low profile tires, in the northern states are not a good value. So so frustrating to have an awesome car that suckered at $60k mind you (not what I paid) and have the frustration of flat tires every 3 weeks and the inconvenience of it (thank G-D I took the warranty). And then have a car that performs terribly on squishy tires that have to be replaced every 13 or 14 months. Tobtell you how much I love this brand, I am work G with the sales manager to take what equity I have and roll it into a new G80 3.8 AWD Ultimate with matching tires. My paymwnt will be just a little higher and I would start payments over at 60 months. I am however getting 36, 000 more miles of free maintenence, fresh brakes which would be replaced in 8 - 10 more months, fresh set of 60,000 mile rated tires that can be rotated. Yes the whole ordeal cost me some money. I however learned a few valuable lessons which I wanted to share here in cars.com
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Cold weather problems
William L Bandy, 01/31/2018
updated 02/05/2019
2018 Genesis G80 3.3T Sport 4dr Sedan AWD (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
12 of 16 people found this review helpful
When I encountered snow and ice on a drive to south Georgia, all the electronics sensors on the front of the car were disabled due to dirty road ice building up on the front end, causing cruise control, automatic braking, lane sensors, and other electronics to quit working. It was like this vehicle was not tested in cold icy/snow conditions. Snow/ice buildup in the wheel wells was also a problem. All in all, this is a great vehicle that gives good performance and driveability except during snow/ice conditions.
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Disappointed in my 2018 Genesis
Eva, 11/01/2018
2018 Genesis G80 5.0 Ultimate 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
15 of 21 people found this review helpful
The car has all of the bells and whistles and looks very nice and sporty. But I have had nothing but trouble with the front dash making noise and the inside cabin noise being too loud for me. I don't want to have to have the radio on to drown out the noise.. Numerous trips to the dealer have not accomplished a fix either. The service at my local dealer is not that great and definitely does not measure up to what I had with my previous Lexus car dealer. Genesis has a ways to go if they want to compete with the other luxury cars. You get more bells and whistles for the money, but the plastic dash has a noise issue and is not up to a luxury car standard. The seat piping that looks so attractive sticks up so it does not make for a comfortable seat ride. I paid 58k for this car and I wish I could go back to last October and keep my Lexus GS350.
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look out b.m.w./ mercedes
David Paparian, 11/30/2018
updated 12/04/2020
2018 Genesis G80 3.3T Sport 4dr Sedan AWD (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
This car is far superior to anything in its class. As more Genesis dealerships become available this car will make its mark. This is my second Genesis and this car gets more compliments than any car I have ever owned. I can,t tell you how many people having been in my car rave about its style, its ride , and performance I went from a 2017 to a 2018 and I might consider a 2019 . The g80 sport is the way to go . David P South Windsor Ct.
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My second Genesis
David, 11/13/2017
2018 Genesis G80 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought my first 2014 Genesis and loved it. I just leased a 2018 G80 with the premium package and it's a great improvement over the 2014. This car is the best value for luxury sedans and I highly recommend anybody looking in the $45,000 to $55,000 price range to test drive a G80.
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Do not test drive the G80
James Parsons, 12/01/2018
updated 06/04/2020
2018 Genesis G80 5.0 Ultimate 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
I found after about 20 feet of driving the G80 that I knew I was buying the car, even though I had not yet got on the street.. I wanted to take the test drive... I love the car.... one silly feature that no one would notice that I really LOVE is the hanger in the trunk, it supports my grocery bag on the way home from the store, no longer are my cat food cans all over the trunk, they stay right in the bag... WONDERFUL.... After a year of owning the car, I can not fault anything about the car... It gives me between 16 and 17 MPG strictly city driving, this on Octane 87 pump gas regular...... The car is of the highest build quality, after a year of owning it I am amazed at how cheaply and poorly made much more expensive cars are... ! ! If I win Powerball or Mega Millions, I would just build a nicer more roomy garage for my Genesis, I would not be replacing it PERIOD ! !!
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G80 for my 70’s
Randall Alsabrook, 04/29/2018
2018 Genesis G80 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have driven some preaty cool cars but this one puts the rest to shame. Acura-Infinity FX35- Chrysler 300 - GMC Envoy & 2013 Geneis V6. I drove this car for a couple of years and that sold me on the brand. The over all functionality was superior in every category. Then in 2018 I had a chance to get in on the launch of the new Brand Geneis that competes with Lexus- Infinity- Acura- BMW - Mercedes at a much better price and the same quality. I wish I had waited on the G80 & now the G70. I plan to drive it for 10-25 years. Thanks South Korea
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WOW!!
Ho Kulig, 05/13/2018
2018 Genesis G80 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Hi. At first I owned a Hyundai Genesis and was overly thrilled with the car. The only thing that ever went wrong was the power Adjustment for the steering wheel. I had it back to dealership a few times before they fixed it. Now the Genesis G80 I purchased last August is an ABSOLUTE DREAM. Maybe the only thing they should think about is dedicated Genesis Dealerships? With Espresso, a bakery, cupcakes and candy bars! I'M KIDDING! Who needs all of that when what you bought in the first place, is a very reliable car!? Perhaps some tuning in the looks department, but overall, I'd buy another one!
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HIgh end sporty sedan at a very good price
Phil, 02/28/2018
2018 Genesis G80 3.8 4dr Sedan AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I had a 2015 Genesis ( when it was still part of Hyundai ) and the dealer network treated the car as a Hundai. Now that Genesis is a separate company, the dealers are upscale, comparable to BMW, Lexus etc while the value of the car ( quality vs cost of ownership / lease ) is far better. This vehicle rides and handles as good as any 5 series BMW, better than Lexus, comparable to an S-90 Volvo. Only shortfall is gas mileage is not great, but considering all Genesis cars are AWD, there is some sacrifice for driving all the wheels. I live in the northeast, so in this area AWD is a reasonable cost. Lease price comparisons for the G-80 to the Volvo S-90, Lexus ES350 and BMW 530- Genesis beat them all by over $ 100 per month. Very satisfied with quality, ride, appearance, features and cost.
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Spoiled by a G80 sport and then some
Peter W, 05/22/2018
2018 Genesis G80 3.3T Sport 4dr Sedan AWD (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
Cross shopped against Audi and BMW, purchased a 2018 G80 Sport and a 3.8, and after a month, purchased another G80 Sport for second home. Extremely well designed and engineered cars. On the Sports, switched out problematic continental tires for Michelin sport A3
Love this car!
Carolyn, 11/01/2021
2018 Genesis G80 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is the second G80 I’ve owned. As I tell everyone that asks - I will never buy anything else. The Genesis is amazing to drive - smooth handling and the brakes are incredible. I’ve owned a BMW5 and I did enjoy that car but my Genesis’ ease of driving, incredible brakes and comfortable interior win in every category.
G80 is outstanding
Ken G, 06/20/2020
2018 Genesis G80 3.3T Sport 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Owned& drove cars for over 50 years and my G80 Sport is the best car ever !
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Love my "Love"
Satified!, 02/21/2021
2018 Genesis G80 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
If you love a smooth, quiet ride, then you will love the 2018 Genesis G80 Ultimate. The car has lots of technology, so let it warm up to you, for about 2 minutes before taking it for a ride. It loves to be driven for a tranquil ride, but thoroughly enjoys using the paddles to drive hard and fast. Everything about this car screams pleasure and enjoyment!
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Best car I've ever owned.
JeffreyB, 12/25/2020
2018 Genesis G80 3.3T Sport 4dr Sedan AWD (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Fantastic overall vehicle just make sure you are aware of the extra valve cleaning due to the GDI engine.
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Better than E-class, A7, A8, S90 (all 2018)
Chris, 11/15/2018
2018 Genesis G80 3.8 4dr Sedan AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am a serious buyer and drove E-class, A7, A8, S90 (all 2018). My conclusion is that G80 is better than all of these. G80 is tighter, smoother, sporty bur comfortable, safer, reliable. The drive feeling is much better than those. Lane keeping can be tighter though. I recommend you to test drive before you buy Benz E-class or S90 at least. You will surely find out what I wrote here.
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So many things I hate about this G80
Kent, 06/29/2018
2018 Genesis G80 3.8 4dr Sedan AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
18 of 33 people found this review helpful
Where to start. When we first got this car the dealer couldn't get the tires balanced and had the car for over a week deciding what to do with it. Finally they replaced 3 tires claiming the road force too high on 3 of 4 tires. Why they didn't replace all 4 is beyond me. The tires have always flat spotted badly so the first 15 miles Or so in lower temps were miserable. The flat spotting I believe has caused the Michelins to wear poorly which means a lot of road noise. I've had the tires rotated at each oil service but they have cupped badly. The rear end whines from 45 mph down to about 25 when slowing down. The speed control loses 2-3 mph on a slight grade before catching a gear or two to get back up to speed. The adaptive cruise won't let you get within a couple hundred feet of the car in front which means cars are constantly cutting in front and slowing the car. There's no sensitivity setting for the adaptive cruise and you can't shut it off so you live with it or in my case I don't use it. The front parking sensors work about every 10th time you drive the car, no rhyme or reason as to why or when they will work. The technology on this car would be fine if you wanted some Korean dude telling you how to drive but if you don't like it your stuck with it. The G80 is a great looking car but It is the most annoying car that I have ever owned. Blows me away that there are so many 5 star ratings. Guess I just ended up with a turd. The dealer acted somewhat put out when we had the tire issue early on so with all the other problems I figured it was a waste of time trying to get them fixed. I received a couple quality surveys after I got the car and when I addressed the issues I was having the surveys stopped. Might explain so manY 5 stars. Cant wait to unload this pig.
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Quick as a "Cat" but twice as heavy.
Bill Bosworth, 04/04/2019
2018 Genesis G80 3.3T Sport 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
The Genesis G80 Twin Turbo 3.3 Litre is as agile ... as a Big Cat and twice as nasty. The acceleration is phenomenal ... 0 to 60 fast, 60 to 100 fast, o to any speed fast and the sound when in "Sport" Mode is a Sport Car Enthusiast's Dream! Rated at 365 HP and 295 Lbs of torque at the rear wheels it is simple put as "Raw Power!" I will take on most everything on the highway and beat them ... unless of course their pushing 600 HP or better. It rides and handles like a Dream ... no pulling either way at any speed. The suspension is great ... it has to stiffen at higher speeds, yet put in in "Econo" it rides better than any previous Cadillac owned! I call it "My Luxury Rocket" ... and will Dino it someday because it's Pumping Out over 500HP ... if it's pumping any amount at all! Fantastic Automobile for the $$$$ nobody can beat it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OH, the blacked out wheels and mirrors and copper grille make it look as bad as it is!!!!!
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Best Car Ever
Michael, 11/05/2018
2018 Genesis G80 3.3T Sport 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have owned most luxury cars in the market and this car is the best by far - design, performance, appearance, detail, service, warranty and cost - the best car for the money of any car made.
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VALUE AND QUALITY-
Doug, 02/05/2018
2018 Genesis G80 3.8 4dr Sedan AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is the third Genesis I have had- godd value and has excellent handling. First one was rear wheel drive only, gearing on 8 speed transmission made it difficult in winter driving. Subsequent h track models much better in snow conditions. Car is full size and is good for taller drivers.
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G80 Sport
John F, 03/31/2018
2018 Genesis G80 3.3T Sport 4dr Sedan AWD (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
Overall great experience from purchase to follow ups by Genesis. The car itself is everything I wanted. You get a lot for your money as compared to other luxury.
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Finally, My Boss Lady Car
Beyond Satisfied Customer , 09/25/2021
2018 Genesis G80 3.3T Sport 4dr Sedan AWD (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I still can’t believe it’s mine yet! I have always been the person who says, “let’s save money,” “I don’t need that upgrade,” or “I’ll live it up later.” NOT TODAY! I finally bought the car if my dreams! This car has everything I could want and more! I has the bells and whistles! It has the upgrades! I leaned to splurge a little for myself and wow, am I glad I did it. Great quality, beyond fair price for the mileage, year and make/model. I’m a very happy customer! I still have to tell myself that this luxurious car belongs to ME!
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Three year old
me, 01/28/2018
updated 08/02/2021
2018 Genesis G80 3.3T Sport 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Super car. Excellent suport from dealer and manufacturer
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Genesis G80 purchase was one of the best in my 40
John Kennedy, 01/23/2018
updated 07/24/2018
2018 Genesis G80 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
4 of 9 people found this review helpful
Be ready for a host of high tech safety and comfort features - it is loaded. Good trade-in by dealer reduced price by $5900. This vehicle has premium AND ultimate trim.
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Great car!
JB, 10/04/2017
2018 Genesis G80 3.8 4dr Sedan AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
only owned it for a month so far great car exceeding expectations
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Brown Beauty
Charles, 10/21/2020
updated 04/21/2021
2018 Genesis G80 3.8 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have the 3.8 Ultimate version with rear wheel drive. I have owned Cadillac’s since 1974 and replaced my 2016 XT-4 with the Genesis. Could not be happier. Controls, tech, ride overall quality far exceeded the Caddy. Plus dependability is far more comforting. The ultimate interior is far superior to the top Cadillac trim line. Will be getting the 2021 G-80 next year. Love the changes for 2021
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Wings of power
The Cat , 04/20/2024
2018 Genesis G80 3.3T Sport 4dr Sedan AWD (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I owned a 2018 G80 3.3T and I loved it, I’ve never owned a car like the G80. Unfortunately, the driver door didn’t open, the sunroof started having problems opening & closing. to top it off, the driver side turbo and water lines started leaking. There was a recall for that specific failure on those cars. I was lucky that Genesis fixed the turbos free of charge. But I gave up on my precious G80 3.3T and I miss it terribly. How can I convince myself and wife to look for another one, maybe a 3.8 non turbo in hopes that this time around all is better. Like I said, I loved my wings of power, the name I gave it as it was fast, really fast. And I miss my Genesis G80 3.3T so very much
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Love my G80 so Far!
John B, 05/21/2018
2018 Genesis G80 3.8 4dr Sedan AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2018 G80 in Jan 2018 and so far I'm very happy with my decision.
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Technology is terrible
Jay, 01/04/2018
2018 Genesis G80 3.8 4dr Sedan AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
16 of 61 people found this review helpful
Door locks are unbelievably annoying. When you open the door you can’t push the lock door button unless you are entirely out of the car. If you get out of the car and lock the door by pushing the lock door button inside the car, the remote start won’t work and the automatic trunk opener won’t work. Garage door opener won’t work if car is turned off. Door opener must be pushed twice to open garage door after starting car in closed garage. Navigation system is very difficult to use. Cameras aren’t calibrated correctly. Front and rear cameras are about 2 feet off. I can get within 2 feet without cameras. Looks & rides great.
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Genesis improved for the future
Atrackor2, 05/16/2018
2018 Genesis G80 5.0 Ultimate 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
3 of 13 people found this review helpful
Do your research
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no title
no, 10/13/2017
2018 Genesis G80 3.3T Sport 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 20 people found this review helpful
beware of tech. support
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Europeans Watchout
Steven Rubin, 01/15/2019
2018 Genesis G80 3.8 4dr Sedan AWD (3.8L 6cyl 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Price wise, no manufacturer can touch this car. Feature wise, has the same optional items as the rest of the car companies, just less expensive. Dealer wise, never been treated better. Reliability wise, check back!
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2018 Genesis G80 3.3T Sport
Don , 12/09/2019
2018 Genesis G80 3.3T Sport 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had my G80 for 18 months and love the vehicle. Comfortable and quiet, with all the power you need. I have had no issues with the vehicle and the Valet Service at Checkered Flag Genesis in Virginia Beach has been great.
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