The all-new Genesis G80 is here with its amazing design and great performance. The luxury experience provided by this sedan is truly remarkable. With a spacious interior and profound convenience features, the Genesis G80 brings you the best by this brand. After the release of G90, it looks like Genesis is working on creating their own space with their flagship sedans.
Here is a complete review of the new Genesis G80 sedan with a closer look at the engine performance, luxurious interior, brilliant design and safety features.
Also read: 2017 Genesis G90 – First Flagship Luxury Sedan by Genesis
The Brilliant Design of Genesis G80
There is no other way to describe the design of the new Genesis G80 than to simply call it elegant and devastatingly brilliant. The stance of this sedan is very athletic and muscular. It appears to be in motion even when it is standing still.
It all begins with the signature Crest Grille that brings strength and confidence in the whole exterior design of the new G80. The headlights are also a main feature of the exterior. The inset and in-lined headlamps are HID daytime running lights that will bring you great luminance even in dense fog or bad visibility conditions.
The taillights look brilliant with their vertical LED bulbs inside leave a great impression on the people who will follow behind this car on the road. With the side mirrors that have Genesis logo on it, you will always enter and exit your car in style.
The interior of the Genesis G80 has the best of luxury that the brand can provide. The premium leather seats and genuine matte-finish wood trim makes sure that the interior engages your senses from the moment you set foot inside the cabin of the car.
The mid-size luxury sedan has an intuitive interior space that creates a very relaxing, entertaining and efficient experience for the driver. From the very beginning you will notice that the interior features some big and bold technological aspects.
With a 7-inch LCD multi-information display and another 9.2-inch HD display allows the driver to conveniently check every information that he needs with just a touch of his fingertip. The dash also features an analog clock that brings a timeless quality to the whole interior.
To make the interior even better, Genesis G80 features an overhead console that makes the cabin more convenient for everyone. The console will control the panoramic sunroof, room lamps and a lot more. The panoramic sunroof itself is generous in size and brings you the best views with just a touch of a button. With power tilt-and-slide feature, the panoramic roof can bring you the best views from the Mother Nature with just a touch of a button.
The interior also includes heated and ventilated front and rear seats, Lexicon 7.1 Discrete Surround Sound Audio System with 17 speakers, SiriusXM Radio, HomeLink Integrated Transceiver, Bluetooth connect and many other controls including climate control, navigation system control and much more.
The Powerful Performance of Genesis G80
The new Genesis G80 brings luxury back into driving experience. First of all, you will have the option of an all-wheel drive or rear wheel drive as a standard. Other than that, you will have two engine options:
- 3.8 litre GDI V6 engine with 311 horsepower and 293 lb-ft of torque.
- 5.0 litre GDI V8 engine with 420 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque.
Both of these engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters and SHIFTRONIC technology. The paddle shifters are mounted on the steering wheel for the convenience of the driver and make him more comfortable.
These engines are powered by features such as Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing, Iridium-tipped spark plugs, Variable Intake System and Anti-knock Control. With electric power steering and five intelligent driving modes, the G80 has everything that you could wish to have in your sedan.
It has fuel efficiency of 18 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway with rear-wheel drive. With all-wheel drive, the G80 sedan has a fuel efficiency of 16 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.
Safety Features
No Genesis sedan is not complete without some state-of-the-art safety features. These safety features will make you feel as if you are one with the sedan. The safety features include:
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Smart Cruise Control
- Blind Spot Detection
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- High Beam Assist
- Seatbelt Pretensioners
- Advanced High Strength Steel Frame
- 9 Airbag Systems
- Rearview Camera With Parking Guidelines
- Electronic Parking Brake
- Full Colour Heads-up Display
Also read: 5 Advanced Vehicle Safety Technologies
Price of Genesis G80 in the UAE
The price of Genesis G80 has not been announced for the UAE, however, it is expected that Genesis will announce it soon. However, international price of the new 2017 Genesis G80 starts at $41,400 and can go as high as $54,550 with optional packages.
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