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2024 Genesis G80 Review

byChristian WardlawCorrespondent

　　Christian Wardlaw has worked in the automotive industry since 1994. He has written nearly 10,000 car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 2,000 vehicles over the course of his career. Chris is a correspondent at zzdcar and was the first editor-in-chief of zzdcar.com in the 1990s. He has also contributed to Autotrader, CarGurus, J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, NADAguides, New York Daily News Autos and WardsAuto. His mom claims that his first word was “car,” and Chris believes that Miata is always the answer.

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　　Cameron Rogers has worked in the automotive industry since 2013. He has tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Today, he leads the news team in developing cutting-edge news articles, opinion pieces and sneak peeks at upcoming vehicles. Favorite cars that he's driven during his tenure at zzdcar include the 991-era Porsche 911 Turbo S, Rolls-Royce Ghost and several generations of Honda Odyssey (really).

　　Genesis might be one of the newest premium brands in America, but it understands what some buyers seek in a luxury car: opulence. From its distinctive and flashy grille to its tapered and tidy tail, the G80 displays a sense of style and elegance that some rivals lack. The interior is equally appealing: inviting, warm, cozy, and outfitted with quality materials. The G80 splits the difference between the smaller G70 sport sedan and the larger G90 flagship four-door, offering a midsize Genesis with flavors of each of its siblings. And in 2024, the G80 comes only with all-wheel drive.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2024 Genesis G80 2.5T 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$185/mo  for G80 2.5T

　　G80 2.5T

　　2.5T 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A) - $54,400 MSRP3.5T Sport 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 8A) (Most Popular) - $64,250 MSRP

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　　$198/mo

　　Avg. Large Car

　　

zzdcar spotlight: Ownership perks

Genesis also knows that it must entice customers more than established luxury brands. So, when you buy one, you get a long list of ownership perks, starting with the concierge service that helps you find the ideal G80 in the first place. Then, after you own the car, you receive complimentary scheduled service for three years or 36,000 miles, and a service valet from the dealership comes to get your G80 and brings you a loaner vehicle. Genesis also provides complimentary connected services with no expiration date, roadside assistance for five years with no mileage restriction, and an impressive warranty.

　　

Competitors to consider

The Genesis G80 counts other midsize luxury cars as its rivals, including the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, Cadillac CT5, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Volvo S90. The Cadillac is the only one with a lower base price, and the Volvo offers substantially more interior room. The BMW and Mercedes are all-new for 2024, undoubtedly improved over their already appealing predecessors. Still intrigued by the G80? Be sure to read our test team's Expert Review to learn more.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Good

　　8.0

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

8.0/10

　　How does the G80 drive? The G80 is a solid performer all around. The turbocharged V6, which is what we tested, has plenty of power whether you're hoofing it from a stop or need a squeeze of power on the highway. At our test track, our V6-equipped G80 test vehicle accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds. That's a bit slower than six-cylinder German rivals but right in the running with the Cadillac CT5 V-Series. Other highlights include smooth and quick transmission shifts and an unobtrusive engine stop-start system.

　　The G80 3.5T comes standard with an adaptive suspension. (It's otherwise optional on the 2.5T.) Put the car in its Sport mode and the suspension firms up and does a good job of reducing body roll when you drive around turns.

　　

Comfort

8.0/10

　　How comfortable is the G80? The G80 is sport sedan adjacent, so it should be exceedingly comfortable, right? Yes. Mostly. The plush seats are wonderfully supportive and wide without making you feel like you're being swallowed by them. Other highlights include nicely sculpted rear outboard seats and quick heating for the seats and steering wheel.

　　Now for the "mostly" part. We expected more from the G80's trick road-scanning adaptive suspension. Overall tuning is on the soft side when you put the car in Normal mode. Pleasingly, there's no residual bounciness after traveling over bigger bumps. However, the ride can get overly brittle over cracked pavement. There's also some noticeable road noise, though wind and engine noise is sufficiently muted.

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