Genesis G80 Revealed

In a recent interview, Genesis chief executive officer Jim Hall explained the brand’s approach to customer service. Personal Assistants – people recruited from retail and hospitality backgrounds – will oversee the customer experience. The UK market is notoriously hard on new brands, and while Mercedes, Audi and BMW have managed to thrive here for years, DS has struggled since it split from Citroen. In the past, Hyundai had failed to make a splash in the UK by introducing the Genesis brand.

Genesis’ G90 sedan gets a big glow-up

Hyundai’s luxury subsidiary Genesis Motor has gotten a major makeover. It is adding modern styling and a more upscale cabin to its flagship G90 sedan. In addition to adding a new E-supercharged V6 engine, the G90 also will get a redesigned exterior. The revamped look will help promote the Korean automaker’s luxury pedigree and raise its public profile.

Genesis’ G80 sedan gets a posher cabin

The second-generation Genesis G80 luxury sedan is on par with Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs, and its cabin design and materials are just as on point. The overall driving experience has been refined too, and it bypasses the Japanese and American competition to compete with German leaders in this segment. However, the G80 is not without faults. Let’s take a look at some of its main advantages and weaknesses.

Genesis’ G80 Electric is a fully battery-powered variant

The fully-electric variant of the Genesis G80 will make 364 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. The new model will also sprint to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds. The Electrified G80 will have a range of 311 miles, according to NEDC estimates. While there is no word on battery capacity, the G80 will likely have a shorter range than the gas-powered version.

Genesis cars are manufactured in Germany, United States, and South Korea

Unlike other luxury automakers, Genesis has not focused on the Asian market in its development of new models. Instead, the automaker has focused on the United States, Middle East, and China. It is aiming to deliver six new models before 2020. The G90 and G80 have already been launched, and the G70 is due to follow. These cars are slated to bring modern luxury to the masses. Schreyer discusses the concept of modern luxury and the importance of creating a car that appeals to younger drivers.

Genesis cars depreciate rapidly

Hyundai Genesis cars depreciate the most of all new cars. The 2016 Genesis, for example, will drop 31% in value over the next five years, from $21,900 to $15,111. For this model year, you can use the following car depreciation calculator. Enter the purchase price and miles driven annually to determine the value of your new car. The calculator also provides a historical table of depreciation data.