Video Summary
- The 2025 Genesis G80 had a mild refresh.- All trims have a reworked crest grille and integrate quad LED headlights and daytime running lights.
- A signature touch is kept with the design of the headlights.
- The lower gets the honeycomb and the sport design going to the 3.5 twin turbo, which is more aggressive.
- Under the hood there is a 2.5-liter turbo charged inline four-cylinder producing 300 horsepower with 311 pound feet of torque.
- Paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, achieving 20 MPG for the city, 29 MPG for the highway, standard all-wheel drive.
- One con is going into the 2.5 turbo, you cannot get the electronically controlled suspension with the road preview.
- The electronic road preview is for the 3.5-liter twin turbo, using the front camera to read the roads for imperfections to keep the suspension more settled going over speed bumps.
- The 2.5 turbo retains most features.
- All trims get by LED turn signals integrated on the fenders.
- A panoramic moonroof is optional.
- Has quad LED taillights and front and rear parking sensors with reverse camera.
- There should be a standard 360 degree reverse camera which is an option with a 3D view.
- Compared to competition, the Genesis offers more power and a base trim.
- Genesis is the best variant and pricing even against Audi.
- There is no option for a hatchback; only BMW and Audi offer that feature.
- The price increased.
- The increase has made the car include more standard amenities with the styling elements.
- The 3.5 twin turbo option adds power.
- 13.1 cubic feet trunk is available with storage on both sides.
- Standard is 12-way power seat adjustment, heated seats, and leatherette seating with leather as an option with ventilated Ergo Motion seats with more power seat adjustment for the driver and memory.
- All vehicles will be standard with the 27-inch OLED touchscreen with navigation, wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, Sirius XM, AM, FM, streaming, Bluetooth audio, and Genesis Connect.
- Quiet mode reduces the audio in the rear for children or infants.
- You get the same materials on the door and the storage a bit smaller.
- The leather wrap steering wheel is heated and equipped with paddle shifts.
- Wireless charging is an option and it has a medium size storage pocket, two USBs and a 12v, and ambient lighting, as well as underneath that piano black.
- Interior is mostly dashboard, the center steering wheel and the seat design.
- Unique vehicle combining luxury with some performance with 300 horsepower.
- Sound deadening makes it very quiet.
- On the 18-inch wheels it runs very smooth.
- It feels a little wide but that is wanted in something longer than the G70.
- Most standard luxury amenities are included in the 2.5 turbo engine trim.
- It's not as fast as the 3.5 twin turbo, but how much power is needed?
