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Tuesday, January 7, 2025

2025 Genesis G80 3.5 T Sport Prestige AWD: The Brand’s Luxurious Midsize Sedan

 

Highlight: A fully electrified G80 is available. The vehicle is known as the Electrified G80.

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  (2.5-liter): AWD; 300-horsepower engine; an 8-speed automatic transmission; 18-inch wheels; a hands free trunk with automatic opening; power folding exterior lamps; leather-like seating surfaces; power front seats; heated seats throughout the cabin; heated steering wheel; a power tilt/telescopic steering wheel; a radar activated cruise control system; a co-pilot assist steering system; a 27-inch driver’s and infotainment screen cluster; and a biometric authentication 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)


What’s New: The G80 gains a newly redesigned high-tech driver and infotainment center.

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)


Verdict:  The midsize third-generation luxurious G80 receives an updated combined 27-inch digital dash and infotainment screen for 2025.

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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