Test Vehicle's MSRP: $81,525 (Base Model): $75,500
Seating Capacity: 5
Standard Safety
Features: ABS; airbags; a vehicle stability system; a hill-start
assist control system; a forward collision assist system; a lane following
assist system; a lane keep assist system; an electronic blind spot system; a
blind spot view monitor; a rear cross traffic avoidance system; a high beam
assist system; a driver warning attention system; an automatic brake hold
feature; a hill start assist control system; a rear camera; and a tire pressure
monitoring system
Standard Equipment Test Model: 19-inch wheels; power front seats; power driver’s seats with power
cushion extension, power bolster and a massaging seat; heated and ventilated
front seats; heated power tilt/telescopic
steering wheel; power rear and manual
sunshade; a three zone automatic climate control system; a heads up display
system; power door closure; power hands free trunk; power outside mirrors with
Genesis logo puddle lamps; Nappa leather seats; Matte wood trim; microfiber suede
headliner; a wireless device charging system; a remote parking steering assist
system; and a vehicle to load charging
system
Other Trim Levels: Only 2 trims
Standard Audio On Test
Vehicle: a Lexicon 12-speaker AM/FM/HD
with SiriusXM
Bluetooth Connectivity: Standard
USB Connectivity: Standard
Apple/Android
Connectivity: Standard
Bumper-to-Bumper
Warranty: 5 years or 60,000
miles
Electric Vehicle System
Warranty: 10 years or 100,000
miles
Motor/Horsepower: 272 kW (Front: 136 kW/Rear): 136 kW)/365-hp
MPGe:105 city/89
highway
Standard Driving Range: 339 miles
What’s New: With the exception of adding a lower price trim for the 2024 model year, the Electrified G80 is essentially a carryover model.
All-Electric
An ability to charge
electric vehicles, electric appliances and the like
A great road/travel vehicle
An EV driving range upwards
of 339 miles
Sophisticated design
with bold grille and sloping roof line
Besides the grille and
the lack of exhaust pipes, its an inconspicuous EV
A variety of driving
ranges
AWD standard
High-quality Nappa
leather seating available
Host of standard
features, including a navigation system
A long list of safety
driving aids
A well-executed design
and layout of the instrument cluster and infotainment center (doesn’t look like
its designed for gaming)
One of the best new car
warranties in the segment
Easy-to-use new 15-inch infotainment
screen
Easy-to-use 12-inch
digital cluster
Easy-to-read
electrification data screen
Wireless charging
available, but not for smartphone enclosed in a case
Upscale quilted Nappa
leather seating area
Luxurious appointed
interior
Comfortable and
supportive front seats
Ergonomically designed contoured
front seats with the center armrest and infotainment system controls
Massaging driver’s seat
A Heads-Up Display (HUD)
system available
A peppy motor
Roomy rear heated seats available in a variety of setting
A crystal-clear audio system
Manual rear side window shades
Power rear sunshade
A high level of safety driving aids
An optional remote parking assist system, which is great for squeezing
in an out of tight parking spaces
Seemingly great fit and finish
A co-pilot steering assist system
Offers one pedal driving (it takes a moment to figure out how to
activate)
Eligible for any state or dealer lease incentives available
But:
Smartphones enclosed in
a case will not charge without a connecting cord
Sloping rear trunk
reduces cargo space
No sunroof available
No traditional knobs to
control the audio system
No rear wheel drive only
configuration
The gear selector has
been relocated to the center console, using a circular dial (drivers will have
to adjust to this non traditional configuration and location)
Verdict: Until the brand’s stately flagship G90 goes electric, the incognito
Genesis Electrified G80 will serve as the Korean brand premiere electric vehicle.
While Mercedes and BMW have pushed forward with electrifying their luxury fleet, many of the critics have been either the German makes grilles are over styled and/or they look like a jellybean on steroids. In fact, we hear that Mercedes-Benz’s design team are making plans to create a more prominent grille in its vehicles, restoring it signature fascia. As of now, Mercedes-Benz EVs look like they were generated by AI.
Unlike some of its EV segment competitors, the Electrified G80 maintains the Korean brand's prominent bold grille.
Outside of the gray matted grille and the removal of the tailpipes, the Genesis Electrified G80 mirrors the G80 with the gasoline powertrain. In fact, there are no exterior badges indicating the Electrified G80 is a green vehicle.
The midsize Electrified G80, which is available in two trims, is only accessible in select markets. The luxurious EV can achieve up to 339 miles on a full charge. Thus, this type of range virtually eliminates anxiety until one decides to make an out-of-town road trip. And that we did.
The well-equipped Electrified G80 we tested driving range exceeded that of the EPA, although it fell short of newcomer’s Lucid 400-plus driving range.
Like with the gasoline powered G80, the Electrified G80 was outfitted with such features as a 12-inch digital instrument cluster, an easy-to-use 15-inch infotainment system, quilted leather pattern seats, a chauffeur-like operated front passenger seat and a 21-speaker crystal-clear audio system. In short, the interior design team created a cabin space that exudes luxury without being to techy or gimmicky.
Furthermore, the Electrified G80 we reviewed was also equipped with the latest safety diving aids too, ranging from a highway driving assist system, which is pushing the vehicle closer to being a hands-free vehicle, to an optional forward attention warning system, which helps with parking and the like. The Electrified G80 was an effortless drive, especially when using the co-pilot radar activated cruise control system in our 400-mile plus road trip. The vehicle literally drove itself.
Lastly, the only issues we faced were finding Level 3 chargers, which charges the vehicle up to 80 percent capacity in 20 to 30 minutes. And the Level 2 chargers were extremely limited at our point of destination. There were only three EV chargers available. Two were being utilized and the other was being blocked by a gasoline powered vehicle. In the EV world, we refer to this as EV etiquette, when drivers don't reserve the charging parking spaces open for EVs.
Other than those hiccups, once we arrived at our destination, we spent approximately $22 charging up on our road trip.
Competition: BMW i5; Lucid Air Pure; Mercedes-Benz EQE; and Tesla Model S
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