Genesis G80

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“If you’re looking for a capable and luxurious executive saloon that runs the class leaders close, then the Genesis G80 is a worthy alternative.”
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Model reviewed: 2.5-litre petrol automatic Luxury Line
Score: 8 / 10
“We’re surprised how close to the class-leading BMW 5 Series Genesis has got first time out. The G80 matches its German rival on quality and class, and offers a unique buying and owning experience and some tech that’s yet to filter through to BMW.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 5 / 10
“Stylish, well-made and packed with tech, the Genesis G80 is impressive. But the lack of a plug-in hybrid option will seriously limit its appeal to tax-conscious business buyers and, by the time you add the additional tech, it’s an expensive choice, even in this company.”
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Model reviewed: 2.5-litre petrol automatic AWD Luxury
Score: 8 / 10
“The Genesis G80 seems, in so many ways, like a luxury car for those who’ve had their fill of so many modern premium options; who are ready for something that fits into their life a bit more easily and discreetly than they’re used to, but which defines them a bit less starkly than others might.”
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Model reviewed: 2.5-litre petrol automatic AWD Luxury
Score: 7 / 10
“The Genesis G80 executive saloon aims to trump Audi’s A6 and BMW’s 5 Series.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 6 / 10
“The Genesis G80 is an accomplished proposition with a distinct design, knockout interior, lots of well-integrated tech and a strong customer focus. Unfortunately, that’s the opposite of the engine line-up, with a petrol engine that’s off the pace, a diesel whose time has passed, and no electrification yet.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.8 / 10
“The executive saloon class is full of accomplished, established contenders, so it’s impressive that the Genesis G80 gets so close to the best in class.” (Andy Goodwin)
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Genesis G80 is the South Korean firm’s top-end saloon and comes with a quality finish inside, but it’s not as spacious as top-end options.”
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Model reviewed: 2.2-litre diesel automatic Luxury Line
“Classy, well priced and well kitted, as well as exceptionally refined and understatedly good looking. The Genesis G80 has plenty going for it, allowing for the online-only and haggle-free buying process that could be a complication.”
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Model reviewed: 2.5-litre petrol automatic
“The Genesis G80 is off the pace in a lot of areas, such as tax, ride quality, headroom, boot space and efficiency, compared to established rivals. The exceptions being engine refinement, the interior materials and their construction.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
“There is no doubt that the G80 is a worthy alternative to the class leaders in the sector and its overall package will be good enough to tempt some customers away from the big guns. It is a very capable luxurious executive saloon.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
“Sad to say, the driving experience like the interior, lacks a little bit of character. It’s much better to drive it as its maker intended and you’ll learn the Genesis is consummate mile muncher.”
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Model reviewed: 2.5-litre petrol automatic Luxury Line
Score: 8 / 10
“As a line-in-the-sand car, the Genesis G80 is a good introduction to this new premium brand. It’s got a lot of work ahead to draw people from their BMWs and Mercedes-Benz – to cement itself as a successful alternative (Lexus) rather than a pointless failure (Infiniti). So, if you’re interested, try a G80, to see what’s in store. Chances are, you’ll be nicely surprised.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“New saloon from Genesis faces Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
“I actually preferred the Genesis G80 saloon to the GV80 SUV. It rides better, steered better and just is better. Let’s hope Genesis can make an impression over the next few years and not exit stage left like Infiniti.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“You might never fall in love with it, but nor will you find yourself shaking your fists at it in a moment of Fawlty-esque existential despair.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“The Genesis G80 has its strengths, namely safety and interior quality. It’s worth a look if you’re bored with the big-selling European alternatives. Just bear in mind that, objectively at least, the BMW 5 Series is a considerably better all-rounder.”
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