I was in the US Army stationed in South Korea 1979-1981. The Hyundai Pony was the pride of the nation as it was the first all Korean car. Other cars manufactured in Korea were licensed from other car makers like Peugeot and Ford. The Pony started the trend for owners to drive their own car instead of hiring a driver. I had many opportunities to ride in one as they quickly became ubiquitous as taxis AKA Kimchi Cabs. The Pony seemed rugged. Had to be given the state of the roads back then and what it lacked in comfort it made up in utility. I was pleased to see Hyundai enter the US market in the 80’s, but felt bad for them as the cars were trashmobiles and sales dropped to a trickle. But the Korean mentality is not the guilt free, quarter by quarter, make money now, as in the USA. First the Koreans were shamed by this. Not just Hyundai employees, but the entire nation. The reputation of being lousy cars would not stand or somebody was going to kill themselves. Literally. Second Koreans tend to look 20 or more years down the road. A US company would have simply pulled up stakes or outright collapsed. Instead Hyundai responded with Japanese style QC and backed up their claim of quality with a 100,000 mile warranty. Flash forward to 2019 and finally I was in a position to get myself into something befitting my inflated view of myself and I picked up an unblemished G80 Ultimate, 3.8L HTRAC with 28,000 miles for $26,000. This is my first Hyundai (Genesis more correctly) and it is no Pony car. I actually invent reasons to go places I love driving the car so much. But what else I love doing is having someone else drive while I sit in the chairman’s seat in the back. Lots of space, curtained windows, huge skylight, Lexicon audio set to favor the rear cabin or silence as I choose. And trouble free. Just follow the maintenance schedule and you are golden. Of course the vehicle is self diagnosing and will report when routine maintenance is called for as well as any anomalies needing immediate attention. So far no anomalies. I am certain this third generation car will sell in huge numbers and in short order create a large competitive used car market which is where I plan to buy. Because of Genesis’ initial build quality and rigorous dealer follow up the used cars will be primo like the Genesis I drive now, which shows no sign of being anything less than showroom new. Strangers ask me about the car. I get thumbs up. If you can handle the guilt of driving in cocooned luxurious leather and wood, with every amenity, state of the art technology and bulletproof build quality, then do yourself a favor. Get yourself plushed out in a G80 with a bumper sticker that reads “As A Matter Of Fact I Do Own The Road” (I believe Lexus used to say that.)
Sincere gratitude for your service in Korea. It's kind of overwhelming that it seems you still care and remembers. I will remember that the happy and safe life I am having has been built over your sweat and blood. No Koreans would deny you also has a part in building the car possible.
Thanks for sharing that. Very interesting to hear Pony story from an American. Thank you for your service by the way. Hope you have a great time with your car.
Everyone is comparing the Genesis to everything else so they can justify buying this car. The new G80 has its own design and looks awesome. I’ve been waiting on this car to come out.
It's "own design" that coincidentally contains every single design solution and unique detail from other luxury brands. Nothing about it is unique or new, it's all a mixture of solutions introduced by other brands.
GV80 is good car but.. it has an engine problem which vibrates the car, so the company decided to stop producing gv80 until the problem is resolved. More specifically, gv80's new I6 3.0 diesel enging makes trouble, but it'll be ok soon
This is so, so, so much more stylish than the Audi. It's how to take a pretty much standard shape used in a lot of cars, for sure Audi isn't the first car to use the A7 shape, and make it look tremendously elegant and classy. It seems like Genesis got more out of the European designers than the Europeans are getting out of them.
Thinking about gettin a used g80 or a g70. With the refreshed g80 that means the older ones are gonna drop that much more in price. Id want the 5.0 g80 to make up for the extra weight. Kinda waiting to see what they do with the g70.
@@SAVAGEoLIFE Smart thinking. I bet you could get excellent deals on both. Only reason I've waited for the redesigned GIP is because I'm hoping the chassis is tuned a bit better than that of the current model. (Lots of great back roads here in California.)
@@Michael-sh7yq My father had bought that car in southkorea, so I can give you a true review since my mother's car is 7series and before my father's car is s class. It is a nice car with enough price if we compare with bmw or audi or mercedes in south korea I think its because tax and shipping fee.
Genesis G80's design is exotic. They really emphasized that the G80 is a luxury rear-wheel drive sedan with how far the front wheels are pushed forward.
The design may be exotic but the beauty is only skin deep. I've owned both a 2015 Hyundai Genesis and a 2017 G80 both were the 3.8 normally aspirated V6. My new 2021 Prestige G80 turbocharged 4 is just as potent at the 3.8 in the prior cars EXCEPT, and this is big deal, the engine is very crude when it starts and stops. This tractor engine does not belong in a luxury car. The car shakes and lurches. The worst part is when the auto start and stop is engaged, which is the default setting the car seems to have three bangs that shake the car from head to tail like a wet dog that just got a bath. The worst part is the dealer service manager is clueless what do do, so he has done nothing. I have calls into Genesis customer service but they seem to be waffling also. Then there are all the clicks and pops in the plastic interior.....
😱😱 I have been waiting for this, finally Mat says something about a Korean luxury car. What took you so long??? Full review please.. do me and its fans some justice. I think this Korean brand really has something serious to offer and I love it.
just like how he played it in this video, it proves how he is a typical european... a racist who thinks less of the hard work and dedication of others only on the basis of where the brand came from. yes, on the basis of race. LOL!!! as if europe has the monopoly of everything and anything "luxurious". im not even concerned though... sooner than later, people from european nations will have to inevitably witness how ASIA will rise. today, korea is the best android cellphone maker through samsung ang LG electronics.. second is china through their so many brands... japan is doing very well too in its motor industries and... together with korea, they are making the best brands for our home appliances etc2x...we don't even have to wait that long.. hehehe ;)
Savage. Yes. Because coming out to look at someone's car because someone's close to it is a good use of police time. More bashing of the emergency services, hilarious.
In recent times, in Australia, the police have a tendency to shot first, and ask questions after!! Iam told. The deaths from police shootings has increased a lot. Apparently??
@@ianthomas7863 Is it? I don't think it's that much. Any police shooting or random shooting makes news all over the country because it's still uncommon.
@@toncheky no that's because there's evidence of an offense. If a car has been stolen then there's nothing there is there? What are the police going to do? Look at a space where the car was? A report is made but officers don't attend because there's nothing there. Besides I can't remember the last time someone actually got a sentence for some mean tweets, think you might be exaggerating a tad.
I am so glad you mentioned the guy who designed G80 also designed Bentley. Many people don't know about that, so they keep leaving comments like "It looks like Bentley" Yeah it looks like Bentley because HE DESIGNED IT!!!
Mat: 20mpg for the V6, and 40mpg for the diesel 😬 not good Canadians: Thats actually not too bad, but it could be a bit better. Americans: *Now that right there is an eco friendly car! Gonna save the planet in that sob!!*
Genesis has really become a status symbol in Korea. As a Korean, it’s great to see some rolling around the street in US. Hope they have decent sales in Europe too! Thanks for portraying the car!
This is fabulous news! I've been waiting for the Genesis to arrive back in the UK. The cars looking better than the German cars and guaranteed a heck more reliable and stacked with standard features. Now how to buy one when it arrives in the UK.
@@eventusvantos2770 The new E Class has some cheap plastic and its dashboard creeks when you push it. Also Mercedes has become mediocre in terms of reliability. In fact, Hyundai cars are more reliable than anything Germans have right now.
The g80 has already started shipping in Korea!And in Korea, Genesis g80 and g90, g70, gv80 already exist!The vehicle with the highest number is the largest. And if v goes between g and number, it means suv. And I hope you don't tell me you've had a German car without riding it. As a Korean, it really hurts me. It is a really good car. And the 8-speed wet dct version of Veloster n that you reviewed last came out. Personally, I would like you to review it. I'm always watching videos. I would like a good video next time! And watch out for covid 19! (Translated by Google Translator)
I am a fan of the germans, but this thing is just stunning. This is a luxury bargain! And it's beautiful. Just look at the seats of the Genesis and then take a look at these in the e-class. I don't know if it's on the same level as the germans but it's definitely better then the Japanese luxury brands.
That’s surprising given that it was just a couple years ago that practically all Hyundai and Kia engines would blow themselves apart before hitting 100k miles on the odometer lol.
Byron Nasem LOL get over it? tell that to the owners of those cars. Also I don’t recall any other German or Asian manufacturer having such a widespread issue like this on a critical component like an engine or transmission in recent memory. We’re not talking about a 1 out of 100 chance that your car was affected. If you owned any of the Kia and Hyundai vehicles that had those engines in them, you were pretty much guaranteed to have it blow before 100K miles. Such cars included, but not limited to: Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Santa Fe Hyundai Tuscon Kia Forte Kia Sorento It wasn’t just a single model year or a small batch of engines , this was pervasive in all those cars for model years 2011 to 2014 (inclusive).
Biggest reason to consider one of these is that it'll be massively more reliable than anything from Germany or Italy. Maybe not as reliable as something from Japan but close and probably a lot cheaper.
@A real bisexual petrol-head Rusted ev cars not passing emissions? My ass. If you take care of the car, it can last for a good while. If it's just surface rust then it doesn't matter to much either. If my 15yo bmw have little to no rust, modern cars will be okay. Exhaust systems can be replaced too.
How can people hate on Genesis. They're like Lexus back on the day; the new kid on the block that has better quality control than almost everybody else. And you get the newest technologies at a lower price than everybody and the car looks really good. I don't understand why people can not like newer Genesis products
I'm Korean!!!The new G80 is already released in Korea. And it is better then you would think that car would be!!! It is really pretty and big and really smart!!!!
im really interested in this car ... since they showed the new g90 ... honestly the price is great with the same price u can get an 3 year used Mercedes e class full options . and from what i heard reliability is not bad with genesis .
I had a 2015 genesis sedan this car was based on.while it was no sports car ,it was very well made /decent power and no problems during the 3year lease
I drove an early Genesis in South Korea in 2012 and I have to say that it was smoooooooth. I’ve never driven an Audi, Mercedes, or BMW cars but it is a solid well built car, extremely well equipped, very very well finished, and one of the most comfortable cars I’ve ever sat in or driven. These are beautiful cars with plenty of torque.
It's funny how these car enthusiasts love to constantly kick Genesis in the nuts by making Hyundai references all throughout the video instead of giving them their full props for designing a dope ass car and respecting it for what it is.
I personally think their steering wheel is really cool. I'm tired of boring three-spoke wheels. Lots of premium car brands have all been using 3-spoke and they all look the same. (Really, because VW shares the basic wheel to all its brands so they all look quite the same) I want to see some different design now. This one of Genesis is different not only from 3-spoke wheels but also other 4-spoke wheels, they incorporated oval-shape into it. I find it very special looking.
A real bisexual petrol-head Just looked up the S class Steering wheel, no don’t like that either.By the way, how often do people comment about Ugly steering wheels, I thought I was ground breaking with my comment.
I have so much newfound respect for genesis now. They’re becoming what infinity was 20 years ago. The cheaper alternative for mercedes or bmw while not sacrificing features. I hope the cool factor on them go up.
*Korean Flying Spur, but this car is smaller and under powered compared to either of those Bentley sedans to even be considered. Hyundai has not gotten into the ultra luxury yet. The G90 is about the size of the Flying Spur.
I'm sorry but I feel Matt is more of a comedian than a car reviewer. I mean the way he presents the interiors, features etc for every car he reviews, the focus is more on him than the car itself.
Bentley and Audi A7 combo. Good to have foreign manufacturers offering various models. There are alot of model out there which are not available in the UK.
