Korean vehicles, Genesis, Hyundai & Kia, are doing great design - both in form & function. Interior looks really nice & inviting. Likely that horizontal bar in roof is for structural integrity. Well done review ! Slainte' ! Cheers !
The interior is beautiful very classy at the same time. That screen looks like a high end Samsung tv rather than any other car screen. It's car cool ride overall 👍👍😊
As much as I like Lexuses/Toyotas, I've to admit that the 2021 Genesis G80 is a gorgeous luxury sedan sold at a great price. I love that deep rich emerald green color of the car.
Hello Braeton, i think lexus have a very upmarket suv in the works. They have prestigious suv's now but i think lexus want to go more upmarket to compete with Bentley at a lower price and i think they will find a niche market and do well.
I drive a CLS since 2012 I love the disign of that car and now I have the same feeling with this G80.. I hope soon the will be available in Belgium where I live. And test this car. Nice review
Thanks for this great and helpful review. I am 3 weeks into owning mine and am really happy. I, too, drove an ES before this, a good friend for 12 years, but it was time and I feel I made the right choice for me. I do agree with your comments about bumps handling and the G90 was rather smoother, but I love the look and feel overall of this (I got the Tasman Blue). The review helped identify a couple features I've been trying to figure out. Again, thanks! One thing to mention--the only quieter car I've been in is a Tesla
Only two reservations are the huge grill, will need to see that live. The other is the Genesis dealerships are housed in Hyundai locations. That is a weakness versus other luxury brands. Color is a great shade of blue. The interior is very nice. I have a Lexus GS 350 AWD and may look at this down the road along with the Lexus ES 350 which has been updated. Thanks for an excellent review.
To my 32 year old eyes, the color looks like a deep shade of teal to me. Teal is 50% blue 50% green. Another comparison would be the color "peacock" which is a very lovely color. True tasman blue is a bit lighter than the color on this car so I think that Genesis should just rename this color peacock teal... Or something along those lines!
I am leasing the very same color and configuration of the G80 that was shown in this video. I previously leased a 2018 G90 and while that car was bigger, smoother and quieter than the G80, this car was better styled and sportier. While Genesis has bumped the price for these new models, they are still a good value compared to the Mercedes E Class, BMW 5 Series, Audi A6, or the Lexus ES. That said, Genesis has done a terrible job at marketing all of its cars here in the US. Genesis was the tournament sponsor for the PGA’s Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club (you know the tournament where Tiger Woods had his accident) and during the four day televised event it only had a single commercial that they showed over and over again and it wasn’t that good to start with. Genesis’ new SUV, the GV80 was not advertised at all. Come on Genesis, if you want to successfully compete with the Germans, you need a new marketing department.
Great review Forrest, very detailed without dragging it out. I'm sure this Genesis is loaded with tech but it's not as edgy as the last G80 imo. I'm sure it will grow on me. I hope the refreshed G70 Sport does well also. I'm sold on the IS500 but would consider the G70 Sport
Man you've just really really sealed my deal. I have an 2018 G80 I've drove an ES an had 3 GS's. They've discontinued. The GS. No more. Funny when I went to get another GS in 2018 my dealer was like listen here no more GS but I'm not sopposed to tell you this my son n law has a G80. I'd advise you get that. That car is the real deal. Look they been out since 2008 but still under the Hyundai name. Good dam car too. The ES at the time didn't have all wheel drive and I had one before and the LS is over priced so I went and got a G80..in my opinion I'm telling you this G80 knocks out the GS. Ask urself why it's no more. Done. They don't make GS's anymore if they did I'd probably have one the ones you see today are left overs Lexus is giving them away. But that G80 my man you've helped me make my choice. Either the GV 80 or this. Getting it. It's bigger then the the one I have now. Love it. October I'll have mine. Not even tired of the one I have now. It's a 2018. Beautiful car with double the toys any of my GS's had. Lane stay. Heads up display. I can go on and you know I can. Faster then my old GS 365 HP to 303 and this new one is 375 hp oh yes I've done my home work but the way you did this you made it so easy for me to say ok I'm gonna get the car not the truck. When the G90 Truck comes out because it will I'll get that in another 3 or 4 yrs. Genisis is a very good car I've not had one problem but I keep my cars 3 yrs. I'll never purchase it just a lease in n out. But thank you for helping me make my decision. Dogecoin 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I'm rockin a 2018 G80 too. Had an Infiniti M35x before and the G80 is more refined and quieter. I dropped in a new 8" sub with a monoblock amp and enjoying the sound system.
I also rode the GS430 for 8 years and the LS430 for 4 years. The bottom line is that almost everything on the 2021 my new G80 is much more satisfying than even the LS430.
I have GS as well and looking to replace it with Genesis. But man,,, every single Genesis models coming out are so good that it's hard for me to decide what to choose. I was leaning towards G70 3.3T, but the new GV70 and Genesis X announced.. I might have to wait for Genesis coupe. I am also eyeing Ioniq5 or EV6
Thanks for another great review--I watch your Forrest channel too. I enjoy your style and information--particularly whether audiophiles will like the audio. :-) I would definitely take the G80 over the competition, for its luxury, performance, and value. I have a G90 on order for the same reason--and my 3.3T RWD is only $5K more than your test car. I miss out on the revised twin-turbo six and some interior upgrades, but get more space and a convenient knob on my infotainment controller. Decisions, decisions. ;-)
Someone by my house has one of these. Looks good in the flesh. It looks very low, coupe-like. I don’t usually critique people, but I want this guy to be successful. I’ve watched him for years, but I will say that I notice that he speaks as if he’s the only one that is a enthusiast of automobiles. Genesis has been out for years, no need to insult intelligence. I love cars just like any other man.
xperts have noted that the full massage seats have a tendency to put the drivers to sleep, or at least over relax for the attentiveness needed for safe driving. BUT, as noted by most manufacturers of cars with massive screens in the middle console and full massage seats, they don't really care if you're paying attention to the road, only if you buy their cars, safety is the least of their concerns.
@@cmscms123456 the base price for g80 is $41k so $30k after 2 years is really good comparing to Mercedes, Audi, bmw. I’m very certain that these newer ones will hold their price even better. I would just go for the Audi S5 you can get one 2 years later for half the price and it’s an Audi
I might have missed it but would have mentioned the better warranty that Genesis comes with as being a reason over the Germans. Once the Germans warranty runs out....look out!
The car has a full on massage. The ergo stuff is so you don't sit in the exact same position the whole time. More interestingly, it has a capacitive steering wheel so you don't have to wiggle it like an idiot. It also has "road camera assisted suspension", so the G80 will adapt to shitty roads via a front camera. Maybe focus more on things that make it unique not the casual stuff that any car in that price range has. It's not interesting.
I would never even consider one of these years ago. Now that they have their own design language, and aren't trying to copy everyone else... I still wouldn't buy one. BUT, I like them a lot better. I wouldn't roll my eyes at someone that bought one.
I believe Genesis saw an opening and is taking over the bargain luxury niche Lexus abandoned in its futile quest to out perform the German cars. Lease, dont buy, the German imports if you must have one. Wouldn't be afraid of buying one of these at all. And no, no one cares if they sit next to an Elantra owner while having their oil changed, so give up that tired old trope.
I also had the GS430 for 8 years and the LS430 for 4 years. The bottom line is that almost everything on the my new G80 is much more satisfying than even the LS430.
This is such an interesting car, but driving it left me cold. I would love to see a sport version like the previous generation. The pricing section shows "FWD" this is a RWD or AWD car. No you don't need a S7 or M550i to match or beat the performance of this car. The A7 and 540i will outperform this car with less hp on paper. Germans always underrate hp and over achieve. There really isn't any Japanese competition at this point, the GS, Q70 and RLX are gone. No I wouldn't choose this over a E-Class or 5-Series it isn't quite there yet. Over the ES350 of course, the ES isn't even playing the same game, it's strictly a transportation device.
Maybe But this car will break necks, it looks like at $150,000 sedan. It’s such a refreshing thing to look at on the road. Lexus are nice but no one cares about them
@@EasyFinancialFreedom they are selling rapidly above MSRP literally can’t stay on the lot for more then a week , you’re just a crusty old timer who’s stuck in the 1980s enjoy your old civic 😂
@@yourvault1612 Rapidly for those things are probably 2 a week. This is a car for a wanna be who cant afford a real nice car. I have a Cadillac Blackwing and just ordered a C8 Vette by the way...so you are way off..maybe speaking of yourself.
@@EasyFinancialFreedom lol ya and I ordered a lambo just waiting on the keys 😂 this g80 is worth $60k...litterally as much as a C8 and you’re saying it’s for someone who can’t afford a nice car you know how many nice cars you can buy for 60k. You’re obviously broke since you don’t even know car prices😂
Really????? Why MUST you RU-vid auto reviewers insist on giving "YOUR OPINION" on features?????? "The grill is kind of large. It may be better if it was a little smaller" WE DON'T WANT YOUR OPINION. We can decide if we like the grill. Tech comments are OK!
Oh, get rid of the BIG hair! Maybe different glasses and beard too. You do NOT have a professional appearance. You speak clearly. You are a nice looking guy, use it!
