2021 Genesis G80 Road Test Review By Larry Nutson
A Curated Driving Experience
Chicago Bureau
The Auto Channel
Ask most any person familiar with the car market to name the premium, medium to large sedan that first comes to mind and they most likely will mention a model from BMW, Mercedes, Lexus or Audi. Few would say Genesis.
Genesis is the luxury vehicle brand from Hyundai Motor Group. They sold a bit over 21,000 vehicles in the U.S. in 2019, their first full year with a decent dealer network.
The current Genesis lineup consists of three sedans and a utility vehicle (UV) G70, G80, G90 and GV80. Additional models are coming.
GENESIS MIDSIZE URBAN SUV ‘GENESIS GV70’ DEBUTS +VIDEO
The brand-new Genesis GV70 is the first athletic urban midsize SUV to feature a uniquely athletic exterior design and a powerful stance while also meeting the practical needs of an SUV
The GV70 also features a driver-oriented interior that is inspired ‘Beauty of White Space’, with careful consideration to balancing state of the art technology and personal space.
Customers have a wide selection of interior/exterior colors to choose from, while the Sport Package enhances the SUV’s sporty sensibility
The first Genesis SUV to apply a Launch Control System for dynamic driving and offer a new level of driving safety with state-of-the-art technologies such as Highway Driving Assist II