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Genesis G80

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Photo: Dominic Boucher

The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 76% Detailed ratings

Price $70,000 – $105,000 Payments

Fuel consumption < 14.8 L/100km

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At a time when luxury sedans all seem to be obsessed with speed and performance, the Genesis G80 prefers to focus on comfort. Beyond the classy exterior is a quiet sanctuary that takes on another dimension in the fully electric variant (365 horsepower, 454 km of range). A pair of turbocharged gasoline engines are also available, namely a 2.5-litre four-cylinder (300 horsepower) and a 3.5-litre V6 (375 horsepower). For even more opulence, turn to the G90.

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2023 Electrified Genesis G80: Smooth Current

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2021 Genesis G80: A Slap in the Face

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Recalled Hyundai, Kia, Genesis EVs Need Fixing Again

Back in March of this year, a problem involving the charging system and the 12V battery on several electric vehicles from Hyundai, Kia and Genesis forced the Korean automakers to recall a very large number of units . In fact, it was believed that up to 600,000 could be affected …November 22, 2024

Hyundai, Genesis EV Batteries to Be Recycled in Quebec by Lithion

Hyundai Canada has officially announced a partnership with Quebec-based Lithion for the collection of electric vehicle batteries and modules for recycling. This new, multi-year agreement follows an initial agreement between the two companies signed in 2021 , which was aimed at validating Lithion’s unique extraction solution technology that recovers as …October 11, 2024

Hyundai, Kia, Genesis EVs Hit by Major Global Recall

A problem involving the charging system and the 12V battery on several electric vehicles from Hyundai, Kia and Genesis is now forcing the automaker to recall a large number of units. Possibly up to 600,000 vehicles could be affected globally, including 170,000 in South Korea, 147,000 in the U.S. and …March 21, 2024

Genesis Reportedly Considering Hybrids Amid Uncertain EV Demand

Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid

Genesis had this big plan to launch only pure electric vehicles starting in 2025 and stop selling vehicles with an internal combustion engine by 2030, but that may not be what’s going to happen, after all. According to a report by Korea Economic Daily , the same media outlet that …February 23, 2024

2024 Canadian Car and SUV of the Year Awards Announced by AJAC

The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) crowned its top vehicles of the year during a special ceremony at the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto this morning. All 2024 model year vehicles were eligible for the awards including those newly designed, recently refreshed, and carried over from last year. However, …February 15, 2024

Genesis G80 Follows Big Brother’s Lead for 2025

Hot on the heels of the refreshed and updated 2025 GV80 midsize SUV comes a series of changes to the Genesis G80 midsize sedan, also for 2025. The current generation, remember, dates back to 2021. Styling revisions are quite subtle. In fact, you have to put the car next to …December 14, 2023

2022 Genesis G80 Sport Announced With Some Canadian Flavour

Genesis has released the first pictures of the redesigned G80 Sport, which is returning to the lineup with an extra dose of attitude and once again more athletic looks than other versions of the G80 midsize luxury sedan. It all starts with a new exclusive body colour called Cavendish Red, …July 5, 2021

Future Hyundai, Genesis Models Confirmed in Leaked Presentation

In a recent presentation to investors that leaked online, Hyundai provides a bit more information and clarity on its new model offensive for 2021-2022 including its Genesis luxury brand. Let’s start with Genesis, which plans to unveil a brand new electric crossover later this year (the name has yet to …May 11, 2021

Genesis Electrified G80 Gets Full EV Treatment

Genesis officially introduced its first electric vehicle, the Electrified G80 (not called eG80 as previously rumoured) during a world premiere at Auto Shanghai 2021. “The Electrified G80, the perfect balance of athleticism and elegance, marks the beginning of our journey into the EV market, representing Genesis in the era of …April 19, 2021

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AJAC Crowns 2021 Best Cars, SUVs, Truck of the Year

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The finalists for the 2021 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) awards have just been announced by the jury as the second-to-last step in the year-long evaluation process. That means it’s time to compare the choices with The Car Guide’s own vehicles of the year …December 17, 2020

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[TEST DRIVE] 2023 Electrified Genesis G80

The Car Guide rating 76%

Pros

Impeccable comfort and finish
More than sufficient performance
Frugality of the Electrified variant

Cons

Below average cargo volume
Not for those looking for sportiness

Fuel economy	7/10
Reliability	N/A
Safety	9/10
Infotainment	8/10
Driving	7/10
Overall	7/10

What's new in 2024

No major change.

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