Review and specifications
2025 Genesis G80
The redesigned 2021 Genesis G80 is based on a new rear-drive platform, with the latest infotainment features, and innovative advanced safety features. It competes with the Mercedes E-Class and BMW 5-Series. Beneath the sleek shape is an all-new structure shared with the GV80 SUV. The standard engine is a turbocharged 300-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder and the uplevel engine is 375-hp, 3.5-liter V6 turbo that provides effortless acceleration. All-wheel drive was optional until the 2024 model year when it became standard. Ride comfort is impressive and handling is responsive. Fit and finish is top notch. However, the infotainment system is very tricky to use. Standard safety features include forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and blind spot and rear cross traffic warning. The G80 was refreshed for 2025. Among significant changes were a large 27-inch single screen that replaced the previously separate infotainment and gauge cluster displays, revised front and rear fascia, and touch climate controls.
- Market value
- $45,450
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic, 8-speed
- Category
- Luxury midsized cars
- Generation began
- 2021
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $45,450
- Retail value range
- $38,875 - $52,900
- Original MSRP range
- $57,100 - $77,000
- Trade-in range
- $36,915 - $50,330
Ratings
- Road test score
- 87/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 76%
- Reliability
- 3/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 20 MPG
- EPA highway
- 29 MPG
- EPA combined
- 24 MPG
- Tested city
- 16 MPG
- Tested highway
- 34 MPG
- Tested overall
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,055
- Cruising range
- 455 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.9 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.8 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 128 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 55.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 197 in
- Width
- 76 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 119 in
- Weight
- 4,245 lb
- Maximum load
- 880 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4 in
- Front leg room
- 42 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 29 in
- Luggage
- 2+2+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Driving
- 5/5
- Styling
- 5/5
- Value
- 2/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Brand context
About Genesis
Genesis, Hyundai Motor Group’s upscale brand, competes with well-established luxury automakers, but its vehicles often cost less than European equivalents. The brand sells a variety of sedans and SUVs, including several EVs. In Consumer Reports’ tests, Genesis models have impressed. Their ride and handling are balanced, fit and finish is excellent, and meaningful driver assistance systems are usually standard. Unfortunately, the once easy-to-use controls in earlier models have become more complicated. Reliability varies: some models have dropped to below average reliability ratings, while others achieved average reliability, enough to earn Consumer Reports’ recommendations.
Vehicle ID: 32983 First published: December 5, 2024 Updated: December 4, 2025
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