2022 Genesis G80 Sport: Time to take Genesis VERY seriously.
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- Believe it or not, one OEM watched our ‘Wish List’, took it seriously and made the exact changes we proposed to create the 2022 Genesis G80 Sport. Surprised, MotoMan drives the 375 HP AWD Genesis G80 3.5T Sport in this combo TECH REVIEW, FIRST DRIVE REVIEW and round of our famous #OptionsGame, and learns a lot of small refinements can amount to enormous change . . .
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I just bought one, replacing the E-Class. I am 100% satisfied with G80 sports. Especailly all the safety features. So quiet and comfortable as well.
Last week I bought a 2018 Genesis G80 3.3T Sport. I’m in love!
This car will be my next!
Let’s all get a Genesis
Spot on. To be a real G80 "Sport" needs:
1. Sport seats with more bolstering
2. Meaner exhaust- exhaust valves like the G70 3.3T - and please quad tips to differentiate
3. Some added power. Can we squeeze 400+ HP? The old 5.0 had 429hp...just saying.
4. Twin piston rear calipers
5. Fly by wire gated shifter
Add these and will have a true Sport package. Doesn't have to be an N but make it a jump.people want to take! I WOULD.
I didn’t know the hyundai 5.0 was so powerful
if you want all that just get the g70 lmao?
The one thing I would add to the wishlist is a more powerful engine tune, which is what this car was rumored to have but that didn't pan out. For a sport model, you would think it would be faster than the original. The G80 is so much larger and heavier than the German rivals that it needs that extra power just to keep up. There's rumors that the next G90 will have a more powerful mild hybrid version of this V6- if that's true, it definitely needs to go in this G80 when it's refreshed.
Just tune it yourself. Bring it to a tuner. Its good to do this locally as it tunes the car to your local in elevation and what not.
At this point though, who really gives a shit about a faster 0-60? A family friend let me test drive her 2.5T G80 and it felt very quick already. Even if the German rival is faster, I would still pick the G80 for the whole package, and it's not even just about the better price.
and better MPG
Sub 5 second 0-60 not good enough? 🤯
As long as Genesis leaves the G90 alone (in terms of a soft, comfortable, cushy ride), then I suppose I'm fine with the G80 being dialed up to a Sport level. I just don't want Genesis to fall into the same trap that Lexus did by tuning their entire car lineup to compete with the Germans just because a few reviewers complained about handling limitations that most people never encounter outside of a slalom or a day at the track - i.e., repetitive hard cornering and braking in high-speed situations.
I'm no old man, but I am past my boy-racer days. I absolutely CHERISH being wafted down the road effortlessly over the potholes and expansion joints - not feeling every single pebble my Michelins run over. As much as some people clamor for tight, responsive handling, there is high value in a soft, luxurious ride too. It may not be everybody's cup of tea, but it will also never go out of style. I just hope Genesis keeps this in mind. We already know that the Germans won't give us that - so we need to be able to get it from someone.
Heck, even Cadillac (the very namesake of the soft, cushy ride) has veered away from what made it a household name.
So so beautiful sedan
Am currently renting a G70. VERY IMPRESSIVE. (Too small for me. Great size for my wife.) Love the quality, get-up-and-go, exterior style, interior features. Car’s a hit. Would love to drive the larger sibling.
Love love love this G80 Sport. And it's the exact color combo I wanted to get when I bought my Stinger GT, but Kia only offered a black interior with the hero red paint in the states. I'm highly considering a trade when the market cools and prices come back to normal...
12:37 I absolutely adore that trim pattern. Fantastic and different yet familiar. Id call it a 90 degree herringbone squared pattern.
I'm so ready to by one in that stunning blue! I drove the all wheel 6 base model and loved it, hated the steering wheel though. Unfortunately no one has any sport models here yet so it's the waiting game for m.
Excellent as always! Thanks George.
I was hoping for a boost in power for the “sport” model. Or same power engine with 50+ hp hybrid assist.
I also loved the wood trims from 2021, and would like option of wood instead of carbon trim. The red leather option is a nice touch
When is it available?
Thanks for the video.
This car is very intriguing. It reminds me of the Infiniti Q70 and Lexus GS. I imagine Infiniti and Lexus would make something similar to this if they hadn’t discontinued the Q70 and GS. I would definitely consider a Genesis G80 against a Mercedes-Benz E-Class or BMW 5-Series if I were in the market for a midsize luxury performance sedan.
Yeah Lexus and Infiniti are essentially dead at this point. Genesis is making them irrelevant now. There is no Lexus or Infiniti anymore
@@naveenthemachine What are you smoking?
@@naveenthemachine This is the funniest comment on this video. Lexus and Infiniti are selling tons of crossovers right now. The Lexus RX is still a top seller and the Infiniti QX60 continues to be a strong seller.
@@gedaman true they are top sellers. But that’s not really a bragging right for Lexus or Infiniti. Sure they are nice cars but there are better cars out there
Oh and things like the gv80 telluride are already very difficult to find even before the chip shortage fiasco
As a q70s owner I can vouch for this but they treated the 70s like a stepson, while they moved more focus on the q50 and the qx60
These are so gorgeous in person, really looks so sleek and futuristic compared to anything else
Can't wait for aftermarket tuning of this car lowering/exhaust/tune gonna be nice
Wow Genesis, you took all of MotoMan’s wishlist and made a stunning sporty luxury sedan. Great work! Now, please oh please give us an exclusive Genesis dealer network like Lexus and you will be taken VERY seriously by luxury car buyers. You’re 80% there, just get those stand alone dealerships up and running and you’ll be unstoppable as a luxury brand.
Dealer experience is probably the least important aspect. Because you buy a car to drive it not to wait it get fixed like a Jaguar or Land Rover
@@naveenthemachine Not true, I lease a 2020 G70 3.3t and I hate the Hyundai dealers. My last car a Lexus IS, was a much nicer dealer experience, many levels above a Hyundai dealer. Ive had brake issues in my car, been to dealer 4 times for brakes, well known issue with Stinger/G70 juddering brakes, the service is not luxury level for a 50k+ car. I made appts online, they’ve canceled, No loaners, last time they couldn’t replicate issue, just crap service. Makes me want to go back to Lexus where I had 0 issues with car.
Building a network of dealerships takes time man you can't do it overnight I wish every Everybody would remember Genesis only started as a car company in 2015 give Them A little time
Excellent video review 👏 👌
yep. 2.5 with sport package. Would seriously consider it!
Genesis is killing it lately!
Nice video. Liked and subscribed
Saw the matte finish on a GV70; it is really cool.
Awesome, thanks!
The dials are garbage. Put a shifter back. Driven one and while it is a good car it could be much better for not much more.
Really love the color combo on this car. 🔥
It's called Cavendish Red and is only available on the sport trim.
My next care WILL BE. A Genesis. Period!!!
Best car I have ever driven great handling very good acceleration and the best highway mile chewer quite comfortable safe stable and I am seeing about 29 mpg on highway
I can't wait for 2023 G90.
I really, *really* like this car. Only issue I have with it is that one can no longer have the satin finish wood with the interior colors I want with the V6-powered G80s. It's enough of an issue for me that I would honestly still consider finding an example of the 2021 V6 model, hideous steering wheel and all.
Oh, and that flat rotary knob. The knob that was basically an iDrive controller worked much better.
Still love my 2019 with the 5.0 V8.
Smooth and quiet power.
I drove a Gen 1 Genesis for a number of years. I had a love hate relationship. The Ultimate edition was smooth, beautiful and endlessly Practical. My only true desire was to have a more responsive (and reliable) transmission as well as the rumored turbo for the V8. The latest Genesis is a marvel. But still want a twin turbo V8.
I have a 2012 R-spec Genesis with a “RoarPedal” (an aftermarket throttle controller) and a custom exhaust. In Sport+ mode (on the controller), there is ZERO issue with response. In fact, I keep that turned off in the mornings around the drive thru!
I'm sure Genesis could get more power and torque from that plant, if they really wanted to.
My G90 has the older 6 with a little less power. Still can peel out and toss the heavier G90 around well.
Thats where aftermarket tuning comes in
Can't wait to see what people are gonna do with this
I have been taking Genesis serious for a little already. I got the 2016 Hyundai Genesis and now upgraded to the GV80 and love the vehicle
Genesis needs to work on two aspects to make them more viable: 1) Higher MPG numbers and 2) their dealerships. Everything else they are doing is a win.
I have the 2020 G90 though not sporty she turns 13s and is the ultimate in luxury. I've only seen 1 other in Colorado & I like this for the benz and beemers appear to be a dime a dozen...
Motoman what is going on her? I see a lot of suspiciously BMW looking suspension components, control arms, 4 wheel steering, front shock strut towers, engine bay braces, vibration dampers, including materials like a lot of aluminium and plastic ducting under the rear control arms.
Did you get a new camera also? Its crazy detailed the picture 👌🏼
I would add the full digital dash to the prestige 2.5T. (I also prefer the open wood grain to the glossy carbon fiber)
Ya know, if just by chance Genesis listened to you some more, if they made a sportback version of the G80 ..
I would choose it over the Stinger ..
I would choose it over the G70 ..
And lo and behold, we now have a serious competitor to the A7/S7 ..
Now if they could make it in the Ascot Green with a saddle interior?
That's just gravy!
I owned a 2019 G70 Sport, loved the comfort and performance, but I sold it. It was just too small. The G80 Sport might be just right.
I know these are two different markets but for the low to mid $40k…would it be the base Genesis or the new VW Golf R? They’re both performance daily drivers with AWD and turbo 4’s that are well appointed with interior comfort.
You’re not going to find a GOLF R at MSRP. Dealers will mark them up significantly. You will have better luck with a G80 4cylinder at MSRP since the 4 cylinder is not sought out in Genesis cars as much as the 3.3t
I'm a 2% hit like Every time!
Only thing I could think of maybe a sport hybrid. Mileage and sporty, probably a thing now. Looks like a nice car. Optional shifters would be good.
The G80 electrified could be yours.
That blue one at the end....
Ooffff ❤️
Picking my silver one Wednesday yes!!!
that is the best looking carbon fiber trim in auto industry
Can they change those waffle iron pattern rims? They need something like a nightfall edition with black rims, and other accents to make it look like a sportier car. Not sure this will sell at all here in the US, especially with very few stand alone Genesis dealerships.
I'd hate to be a manufacturer trying to satisfy all this whining.
Yeah id get a used CLS with warranty for that price (70k) . But this Hyundai is gorgeous
I like this car alot. I feel for me its to late. Im 40, and no longer want a sedan. Im fixed on having a coupe. I already own a Ducati, and track it... I dont know where im going with that. Im also high. Love your vids man. Just well done as always.
Does it have the cheaper speakers they are using now?
Just the 12% stiffness alone would/could be a great improvement in overall handling. IDK, I've never driven one. Still, I like where Genesis is going with their product! So, $71K huh? The M550 looks a bit more attractive now.
The genesis looks better only poor mpg’s
@@manuelnoriega5364 Looks are subjective and I think BMW looks better, but it for sure doesn't drive better than M550 with that rumbling V8
@@ramsimon8045 Yes, It's not exactly the same sound emanating from that glorious drivetrain, yet The times, They are a changing according to some guy's song. I too feel the M550 is a far more attractive package overall. The fuel milage is not all that far from the G80 at the end of the day. A bit more expensive? To be sure! But that is not enough determent of my mindset. The M550 Xdrive will always be my 1st choice in this segment of vehicles.
@@edysinsimon8646 Totally agree, it's my current car, I've almost fully spec'ed 2019 M550(though the lease is due in 2 months ughh...) the pull from the dead stop is surreal with all wheel drive, it gets you every time lol, it's not sports car by any means as it's too heavy to be one bet you can bet it handles better than most everything in this segment(I've test driven the E53, S6, CLS, etc..).
Fuel milage isn't great at all, and if you're someone who likes to gun it all the time terrible MPG is almost guaranteed, but then again... you don't buy/lease this car if that's an issue, with my driving I'm doing 10 MPG with mine.
Though not sure what I'm gonna do when the lease is due... don't want another BMW, Mercedes are way too marked up, never liked Audis that much... considering buying a CPO 17/18 Panamera 4S or 16 Cayenne GTS... not sure, just entertaining some options
I like the looks of the g80 Sport better, however the m550 is on another level of fast.
For a few more dollars, I would really consider the base Lucid Air
Must wear a Lorier watch to match the seats. ;)
Although I'm not a fan of carbon fiber interiors, I love the herringbone patterns. I imagine it would be gorgeous if they did it to a matte wood. Manufacturers need to experiment more with different patterns.
I'm glad they ditched the Crown Vic steering wheel and while I'm not particularly fond of the GV70 steering wheel, it could've been worse lol (see GV60).
Excellent work, M.
If @GenesisUSA sees this, please bring back the 12.3'' 3D gauge cluster, heated rear seats and power trunk lid to the facelift G70!
its already in the current G70, but it's not for the US market (it will be for the late 2022, 2023 models)
@@flatf3057 for real??? Any confirmation?
@@clancep not sure but since ive already seen it happen in other markets it might come to the us in later years, they are doing the same thing with the Kia K5 and thats confirmed
Love the new GV-80, G-80 as well as the 70's series. Pricing still high for an upscale Hyundai.
And yet it’s better than a Lexus, Infiniti and acura, but costs less then a Mercedes Audi or bmw
I also have a request. The GV 80 sport would look great in British Racing Green with a Tan interior
With Sport Seats and a Wooden Steering Wheel . I also despise the gear select rotary knob.
GV80 Sport, you say? Now there's a suggestion.
No thanks. BRG is for British cars, not for this junk.
It’s nice but damn, at that price point and being called sport, I’d hope for better 0-60 times. I miss the V8 here. Maybe they can tweak this engine for a little more power.
Now they need to upgrade the service and dealer network for 70k+ buyers.
They are working on it. I have a GV80 and they will not service at Hyundai stand along dealers. They are working on building a stand along Genesis dealership near me.
Agree, I hate my local Hyundai dealers. I dread going in for work or service on my 2020 G70 3.3t
Genesis has launched this autumn in the UK. I think the cars look fantastic however the UK has a strange obsession with german car brands. So it's a tough sector to break into. Hope they are successful. However they are going to do it without dedicate genesis showrooms which I think is a mistake.
I hit like every time if for no other reason than if I run across it later I know I have watched it. I know it also helps the algorithm so it seems like a good system to me.
Is this better than the Lexus GSF?
The new G90 will look like the G80. Both look nice. 👍
12:50 min - How come you have two different colors for the same car? 🤔 They let you test two?
I've seen this before with other cars in previous episodes.
Love what they’re doing. Love an underdog upstart. Only thing they need to deal with is the lousy fuel economy. I blame the 3.5L whereas the Europeans do 3.0L sixes. I’ve seen 34MPG highway on A6s
This is so much better than Acura TLX!
Here’s my biggest problem with the G80: The back seats don’t fold down for longer cargo space. Please FIX THIS in 2023!!!
They should have added more power.
They changed the steering wheel on this to match the G70
Very nice car, but Hiunday made a HUGE mistake in Europe with it.
They do not offer a diesel with 2.0 or less displacement (they have 2.2L) - this means that the car will be much more expensive, bc of higher tax.
Dear Hiunday, each and every european manufacturer always offer a 2.0 class engine, for a good reason.
We now live in a world where every nuance is pecked to death. Things were so much better 20 years ago
Good review. I'm glad to see someone review this trim. I do wish you had compared it more to the previous 3.3T Sport a bit. That car was a big step forward for the G80 in my books. This seems to be an evolution of the idea, at least. In both generations, the Sport trim solved some issues that people had with the other trims.
This car when it become an ev will be the perfect sedan.Cant wait
Ev version is out in korea already
@@jacobrael9872 i know
Nice automoblie, I wish Chrysler would get to this level.
I miss my '96 Sebring LXi!
It was Polo Green with Roman Brown leather ..
2.5 L V6 Mitsubishi on a Galant chassis ..
Infinity stereo ..
2 door, but a full back seat for 3 adults ..
It was one of kind at that time ..
It was a 3 year lease, and followed that one with a '99 ..
Shark blue with a light gray leather .. (less impressive interior)
Different grill and wheels but pretty much the same from there ..
After 2000, it started going downhill when they made it a 4 door ..
The time for other car manufacturers to take Hyundai/Genesis seriously was 10 years ago, when they took a page from Toyota/Lexus & took what they learned full stream ahead!
👍
Did I hear 4500 lbs? That’s one heavy car. I like it though.
If it’s gonna be Sport at that price then both front seat bolsters need to squeeze you enough to get those Grover Cleveland’s out of your wallet‼️😏
sooooo...does he like it??
Lexus and BMW should be worried at the pace Genesis is developing their product line!
Bmw is still better than genesis. As far as Lexus, wait Lexus, Lexus who? I thought Lexus was dead…
@@naveenthemachine bmw is also unreliable and way more expensive, both in price and maintenance
Like done
why did you not show the features you get with the car ? I have looked at the A6, 540i, E and non of them has the features at the price the Genesis is selling for. this car for price and package I say in the best on the luxury market. We all like what we like but if we are going to put aside biases this car is the best in class...Check it out if you are shopping in this segment. No I am not a promotor are anything like that. I personally own the 2016 g 80 AWD fully loaded which i got in 2019, and listen it's surpassed my 2003 s 500 which I owned for 12 yrs. I was looking to buy another s but after driving the Genesis and seeing the features I got at the price point, yes got the g 80. It's a great car. IJS
I prefer wood over carbon fiber for luxury.
I was looking forward to an upgrade in the Horsepower being a sport, I'm very disappointed......There needs to be a difference in the engine for a sport trim when you are in this luxury class. Everyone else does it, Genesis did it in the last generation for the G80, which I personally have. Having that twin turbo in the sport made a true difference compared to the other trims. Now they are just like Lexus and their stupid F Line. Calling a car sport only because of exterior differences does not make a car a true sports car when comparing to the other trims. Cmon Genesis! I thought you were better than this!? Last but not least Add a upgraded exhaust already!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
100hp down on what such a heavy car requires at that price
Murdered out … means the vehicle is entirely black, inside and out.
A modern day Korean Buick by any other name. Mercedes E Class and M550i are not sweating it. It's the EVs they're worried about, hence their own EV versions of E class and 5 series.
I would call Genesis more of a Korean Infiniti and Acura a Japanese Buick. I doubt the Germans are sweating about Genesis the same way they were concerned about Lexus in the 1990s. Genesis plays in a niche luxury field I believe and they’re doing very well it seems. In ten years when most vehicles will be electric maybe things will be much different for the Genesis brand.
Modern day Korean Buick....lol you dont know what you talking about.....
@@gedaman Genesis may not have those blistering fast V8 engines like their German rivals, but they aren't worried about the Japanese, nor are they pursuing competition with the Japanese. Not to mention comparing Genesis to Infiniti or Buick is quite disrespectful. The G80's interior alone is far nicer than anything either of those manufacturers make, it also looks better on the outside.
Mercedes and BMW should be sweating the fact that they're pumping out garbage You keep these cars past that warranty you have to be certifiably insane
Will this be my new daily? 👀
another loss oportunity, they should have a Sport Version with 420hp from factory to fulfill the abandoned V8 slot, not the same bs 375hp
I agree
Nice car, but😖, where I live. It would cost me $1,700 on roadtax a year and then there’s the fuelprice $9/gal, starting price, including taxes, of this car $100,000.- ( in my country)😵💫 USA, cars in your country are sooooo cheap🤐
I am a huge Genesis fan, however for this being the sport model I do feel they did not change the exterior & interior appearance enough to support it being the “sport” model. Seems like they just changed the wheels.
Genesis needs to branch off full sport models with a specific name similar to AMG or BMW M. For one of the simple reasons that it’s such a popular segment nowadays and shoppers are willing to pay the premium for the top of the line performance model.
❤️❤️❤️🍒❤️❤️❤️
*GENESIS needs to put in a V8 that sounds like a Jaguar V8*
The infotainment flat wheel is not as good as the old Genesis nob.
I get a wish list too: 1: Ditch the G90. Sorry, I did love it. But.....
2. Bring back the V8 but in Twin Turbo or Supercharged form to compete with BMW and Audi.
3. A fully dedicated Sport Lux model .Hyundai needs to G-Force the Genesis. Full on S line like Audi. Quick action steering with luxurious interior.
R.....g70R....g80R.....
540i>g80>e450
Why would I want 20" wheels? Handling?
Agree. It is stupid.
Lexus es????? Right..........
Not loving the waffle-cone wheels.
OMG! 4500 lbs ... what a porker! Car definitely needs 425hp+ for that mass ... but then cornering will sill be hampered with all that weight.
And then you need to face the pathetic dealer network. They have no chance to compete with the likes of Lexus if they don't focus on service.
I happen to know for a fact that Lexus didn't have a network of dealerships up and running when they started that's the truth
Mark my words. Just like Genesis has ended infiniti, genesis will end Lexus entirely and eradicate both of them off the earth
I don't see it happening. Still have different target customers and product lines are different. American car companies will suffer but not Lexus at the moment. I had the chance to get a Genesis G80 in Korea or a Lexus ES300h and went with the Lexus. Better gas milage and more luxurious, quiet drive.
Looks like a vauxhall insignia, junk.