2025 Genesis G80 3.5T Sport Prestige AWD - A very nice car

 

There is no denying it, the Genesis G80 is a very good-looking car. In my opinion the Makalu Gray Matte paint doesn't do it justice. So many beautiful colors are available it is beyond me why anyone would pick this one. To each their own.

I keep waiting for Genesis to get rid of these twist dials. I cannot count the number of times I grabbed the top one (a multi-function switch) instead of the lower gear shift one. It's not dangerous, just annoying.

Likewise I'd like to get rid of this large screen. I don't need a panoramic view of all the stuff I don't care about.

Thankfully, this bank of controls was fairly logically laid out and easy to use. 

The steering wheel controls were fine. I hardly used the ones on the right; the left side is for the smart cruise control, and lane departure control. I usually turn off the lane departure system. 

One of my granddaughters liked the seat color. I agree; my wife not so much. 

There are two engines available, a 2.5-liter, turbo 4, and a 3.5-liter, twin-turbo V6. Either engine makes enough power to move the over 2 ton G80 nicely but if you're buying such a nice car why not opt for the V6? It produces 375 hp, and 391 lb.-ft. of torque. All models have AWD, and an 8-speed automatic transmission. 

Admittedly the 4-cylinder is more fuel efficient but once again, why buy a luxury car and then worry about economy? The V6 is rated at 16-mpg city, and 24-mpg highway. I was in the ballpark.

I like the G80. It is a very nice sedan. Some folks like the G70 better; it weighs about 500 lbs. less, and a foot shorter. Oddly Genesis uses a slightly small V6 (3.3-liter) with ten less horsepower.

Any Genesis model is worth your consideration. The G80 starts at $57,100 (2.5T) and the 3.5T Sport Prestige AWD starts at $77,000. Two paint colors, Alta White and Vatna Gray standard; all other colors cost extra.

If your in the market for a luxury car you owe it to yourself to check out a Genesis.