2022 Genesis G80

　　

2022 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.

　　It is officially time to stop wondering if Hyundai and its Genesis luxury brand can build world-class vehicles. The answer is yes, and the 2022 Genesis G80 is but one example of the proof. Korean designers, engineers, assemblers and marketers can take on the best luxury marques on the planet. Full stop.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Genesis G80 2.5T 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 02/22 (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

　　$175/mo  for G80 2.5T

　　G80 2.5T

　　2.5T 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 02/22 (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A) (Most Popular) - $48,250 MSRP2.5T 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A) - $48,250 MSRP2.5T 4dr Sedan AWD w/Prod. End 02/22 (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A) - $51,400 MSRP2.5T 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A) - $51,400 MSRP3.5T Sport 4dr Sedan AWD w/Prod. End 02/22 (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 8A) - $63,700 MSRP3.5T Sport 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 8A) - $63,700 MSRP

　　vs

　　$198/mo

　　Avg. Large Car

　　Redesigned last year, the G80 midsize luxury sedan was the first Genesis built from the ground up to reflect the company's distinctive new design language, inside and out. The result is a car that oozes class and sophistication and contains the engineering and technological foundation to make it more than just a styling exercise. From its turbocharged four-cylinder and V6 engines and rear- and all-wheel-drive layouts to its sumptuous interior materials and generous ownership perks, the 2022 Genesis G80 demands consideration.

　　With that said, the leaders in the midsize luxury sedan remain compelling alternatives. Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz have been perfecting this recipe for decades, while the Genesis brand didn't exist seven years ago. So, while the company has come a long way in a short time, it still has a few details to hone. Be sure to see our full Expert Rating for more in-depth info about the 2022 G80.

　　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 redesigned 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 on point 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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