2018 Genesis G80

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Rating8.2

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Fullsize Sedan
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$41,750 - $59,500
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Tantalizing interior and exterior build

Less frugal than its competitors

New Sport trim that sports a turbocharged V6 engine

Extensive list of standard features

Rear seat space might not be best suited for taller individuals

Optional wireless charging and adaptive LED headlights included in the features list

Powerful V6 and V8 engine options

Slightly compromised ride quality

Capacious cabin

Specs & Features

$41,750

price

311 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

293 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.8L 6cyl RWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

If German options like BMW, Audi, and Mercedes-Benz are too flamboyant per your liking and seem to dent your budget, the affordable midsize luxury sedan class comes in as a handy choice. It coalesces practicality with luxury and bestows an opulent aura to deliver the best bang for the buck. The Genesis G80 is an embodiment of a similar set of ideologies and builds its place in the market with its luxuriously-appointed interiors, cogent powertrain options, and striking exterior design. While its fuel efficiency seems substandard, there are more advantages to owning the sedan than its flaws.

The 2018 Genesis G80 has been subtly updated in terms of its features, but it does benefit from an all-new Sport trim. The newly added trim vaunts a turbocharged V6 engine for those who want better performance. It is priced at $41,750 for its base variant and carries a sticker of $55,750 for its top-tier option with a V8 engine. In its segment, the 2018 G80 competes with the likes of the Cadillac XTS, the Lincoln Continental, and the Lexus GS 350.

Buying Advice

With high safety scores, impressive warranty coverage, and a good price-to-performance ratio, the 2018 Genesis G80 gets a huge thumbs up from our side. At its price, Genesis’s comprehensive outlook makes it an instant superstar. Additionally, the brand’s relation to Hyundaigives it an advantage in terms of its customer service and reliability. So, there is no better alternative than the 2018 G80, yet if you find its ride quality to be underwhelming, Lexus’s GS 350 can be a viable alternative.

Trims

    Base
    $41,750 onwards
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Navigation system
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    Sport
    $55,250 onwards
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Parking assist
    Ultimate
    $57,000 onwards
    • Engine: 5.0L 8cyl RWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 420 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 383 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.8 sec
    • Top Speed: 183 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 19 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$41,750- $59,500

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.19

Horsepower

420 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

383 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

Capacity

5

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$54,900

Gasoline

7.06

310 hp @ 6500 rpm

272 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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$33,000- $45,750

Gasoline

7.39

206 hp @ 6800 rpm

182 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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$49,700- $61,400

Gasoline

7.27

252 hp @ 5000 rpm

273 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

5

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$69,700- $130,700

Gasoline

8.37

340 hp @ 5300 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

5

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$52,650- $73,900

Gasoline

8.81

248 hp @ 5200 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

5

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$34,895- $49,795

Gasoline

7.54

272 hp @ 5500 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

5

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$54,095- $88,295

Gasoline

7.83

265 hp @ 5500 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

5

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$46,295- $71,095

Gasoline

7.8

268 hp @ 5600 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

5

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$46,295- $72,495

Gasoline

7.63

304 hp @ 6800 rpm

264 lb.-ft. @ 5300 rpm

5

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2018 Genesis G80 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.9 sec--
    4.4 sec14.7 sec143 mph
    5 sec13.6 sec-
    2018 Audi A7

    Ranked #3

    5.2 sec14.1 sec130 mph
    5.3 sec--
    5.5 sec--

    2018 Genesis G80 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      19 mpg27 mpg22 mpg20.3 gal.385.70/548.10 mi.
      25 mpg34 mpg28 mpg19.5 gal.487.5/663 mi.
      2018 Audi A6

      Ranked #1

      25 mpg34 mpg28 mpg19.8 gal.495/673.2 mi.
      24 mpg34 mpg27 mpg18 gal.432/612 mi.
      24 mpg34 mpg27 mpg14.5 gal.348/493 mi.
      24 mpg33 mpg27 mpg17.4 gal.417.6/574.2 mi.

      2018 Genesis G80 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        196.5 in.74.4 in.58.3 in.5.3 in.118.5 in.
        204.9 in.75.4 in.58.9 in.5.1 in.124.4 in.
        204.1 in.74 in.58 in.7 in.122.4 in.
        201.4 in.75.3 in.58.5 in.6 in.117.9 in.
        200.9 in.72.9 in.59.4 in.5 in.111.7 in.
        200.1 in.74.4 in.57.1 in.6 in.120.5 in.

        2018 Genesis G80 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          15.3 cu.ft.107.7 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.
          10.4 cu.ft.91 cu.ft.10.4 cu.ft.
          2018 Audi A7

          Ranked #2

          24.5 cu.ft.127.3 cu.ft.97.1 cu.ft.
          13.7 cu.ft.97 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.
          15.4 cu.ft.96.5 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.
          12.6 cu.ft.88.2 cu.ft.48.9 cu.ft.

          2018 Genesis G80 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            68.3 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.-
            15.7 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.-
            13.2 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.-
            -13.5 cu.ft.--
            2018 Audi A7

            Ranked #5

            97.1 cu.ft.24.5 cu.ft.97.1 cu.ft.-
            14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.-

            2018 Genesis G80 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -1074 lbs.4195 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3373 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3739 lbs.
              -825 lbs.3805 lbs.
              -1050 lbs.3690 lbs.
              -1367 lbs.3792 lbs.

              2018 Genesis G80 Sedan Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

              6

              Recalls

              1

              Investigations

              81

              Complaints
              Overall Safety Rating
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