Test Vehicle's MSRP: $ 78,930 (Base Model): $58,430
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 back
up camera; a rear cross traffic avoidance system; a high beam assist system; a
driver warning attention system; an automatic brake hold feature; a parking distance
warning system; a rear camera; and a tire pressure monitoring system
Standard Equipment Test Model (3.5-liter): AWD; 20-inch wheels; 375-hp; AWD; Nappa leather seating
surfaces; a navigation system; carbon fiber trim; a power hands free trunk with
automatic open; a panoramic moonroof; a sport appearance package; a Bang & Olusfen
premium audio system; a three zone ventilation system; power cushion extension with
massaging feature (driver only); wireless charging; ventilated front seats; rear
wheel steering; rear electronic-limited slip differential; a SPORT+ drive mode;
a micro-suede headliner and pillars; heated front center console armrest; power
door closure; a surround view monitor and blind spot view monitor; a head-up display;
a remote smart parking assist 2; and parking collision avoidance assist; and a
power rear sunshade
Options: premium exterior paint
Other Trim Levels:
Electrified
Bluetooth Connectivity: Standard
USB Connectivity: Standard
Apple/Android
Connectivity: Standard
Bumper-to-Bumper
Warranty: 5 years or 60,000
miles
Powertrain Warranty: 10 years or 100,000 miles
Motor/Horsepower: 6-cylinder/375-hp (test model)
MPG :16-city/24-highway (test model)
Pros:
A great road/travel
vehicle
Sophisticated design
with bold grille and sloping roof line
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
A newly revised driver
information center and infotainment system
One of the best new car
warranties in the segment
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
Rear wheel steering available
But:
Sloping rear trunk
reduces cargo space
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)
Moreover, the G80, with its balanced ride, is available with a variety of powertrains. And like the BMW 5-Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the stylish G80 is available in a fully electrified configuration.
Furthermore, the rear-wheel drive platform sedan goes toe-to-toe with many of its segment competitors. Depending upon the trim, one can equip the well-equipped Genesis with such features as heated and ventilated front seats to rear-wheel steering.
The starting price for a Genesis G80 out the gate is a hare under $59,000.
Competition: Audi A6; BMW 5-Series; Cadillac CTS; and Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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