Genesis G80 is popular in North America..3 advantages and 2 disadvantages
Jun 05, 2025
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The Genesis brand has already risen to the luxury ranks. Although it does not have as much reputation and influence as German premium BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi, it is well-received by U.S. consumers for its sophisticated design, luxurious interior and cost-effectiveness. In particular, the G80 stands out for its differentiated competitive elements with high-end convenience specifications including various advanced technologies.
The G80 introduced new styles ranging from the 2025 model to a new grille, a redesigned bumper, and an updated wheel design.The dashboard for the interior has been improved in line with the new display. The new rotary gear knob and thermostat have been changed.
The first advantage of the 2025 G80 is that it has two powerful engines.The two-and-a-half-liter turbocharger four-cylinder engine, which is the basic specification, exerts 300 horsepower and 43.6 kg·m of torque. The rival Audi A6 is a 261-horsepower, four-cylinder 2.0 turbo engine.
The G80 also has a 3.5 liter twin turbocharger V6 engine with 375 horsepower and 54.1 kg·m torque.The Audi A6's V6 engine has 335 horsepower and 51kg·m of torque.Regardless of the trim level and power train, the G80 has an eight-speed automatic transmission and a four-wheel drive system.
The second advantage is the luxury interior. The basic type provides front seats and rear heating seats wrapped in artificial leather seats.The heated steering wheel provides a more comfortable driving even in cold weather.
The top instrument panel wrapped in artificial leather and piano black gloss trim perfectly harmonize with adjustable ambient light to complete a luxurious atmosphere.The top trim, the 3.5T Sport Prestige AWD trim, is a Napa leather seat and carbon fiber for a more luxurious specification.
The third advantage of the G80 is its advanced specifications.It has a 27-inch display that takes up most of the dashboard.Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto-compatible features and four USB ports are provided as standard.
The basic model also comes with a 12-speaker premium audio system. The advanced trim is upgraded to the Bang & Olufsen premium audio system.
The mid-size 2.5T Sport Prestige AWD trim adds more convenience equipment, including wireless chargers. Not to mention all the G80's advanced safety systems and convenient hands-free smart trunks.
Despite these advantages, several disadvantages that cannot be overlooked for Genesis G80 are also certain. First, the fuel efficiency is so bad. Whatever power train you choose, the Genesis G80 consumes more fuel than its competitors.
The 2.5 Turbo 4 cylinder engine has a combined city/highway fuel efficiency of 11.7 km/l.The twin-turbo V6 engine is only 8.7 km/l.The Audi A6's four-cylinder engine has a combined fuel efficiency of about 11.7 km/l. The V6 engine model is 11.6 km/l.
The second disadvantage is the narrow loading space. The Genesis G80 is rich in high-end materials that create a luxurious interior space, but the trunk space is different. The G80 trunk is narrow compared to its peers, which is only about 4.8 meters in ³.The BMW 5 Series and Volvo S90 provide more trunk space.
In conclusion, the Genesis G80 does not have as much recognition as competing models such as the three German companies and the Volvo S90, but when looking at the specifications table, it shows an advantage over the same class. Luxurious interior and powerful engine options can be a good option for some drivers. If you want more load space and improved fuel economy, consider the BMW 5 Series, Audi A6, and Volvo S90.
The Genesis G80 is popular in Korea, but its competitors, the Mercedes E-Class and BMW 5 Series, also show strong recognition in imported cars with monthly sales exceeding 2,000 units.
Genesis G80 is currently developing a rear-wheel-drive high-performance hybrid power train. It will be introduced as early as next year. Attention is focused on how to overcome the shortcomings of fuel efficiency mentioned above.
Editor Song Moon-cheol mc.song@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
