Text by Tom Appel
2025 Genesis G80 Sport Prestige
Specs
Class: Premium Midsize Sedan
Color: Vatna Gray
Seating Capacity: 5
Miles driven: 158
Real-world fuel economy: 24.7 mpg
| CG Report Card | |
|---|---|
| Room and Comfort | A- |
| Power and Performance | B |
| Fit and Finish | A- |
| Fuel Economy | B+ |
| Value | A- |
| Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus other vehicles in the same class. Value grade is for specific trim level evaluated, and may not reflect Consumer Guide’s impressions of the entire model lineup. | |
| Big & Tall Comfort | |
| Big Guy | B |
| Tall Guy | B+ |
| Big & Tall comfort ratings are for front seats only. “Big” rating based on male tester weighing approximately 350 pounds, “Tall” rating based on 6’6″-tall male tester. | |
| Drivetrain | |
| Engine Specs | 375-hp 3.5L |
| Engine Type | Twin-turbo V6 |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drive Wheels | All-wheel drive |
Driving mix: 55% city, 45% highway
EPA-estimated fuel economy: 16/24/19 (city, highway, combined)
Fuel type: Premium gas
Base price: $77,000 (not including $1250 destination charge)
Options on test vehicle: None
Price as tested: $78,250
Pros and Cons
The great: Premium cabin appointments, room and comfort
The good: Power, ride and handling
The not so good: Requires premium gas
Review
The G80 has not been a particularly strong seller for Genesis. This is no indictment of the car itself, which even before this year’s freshening was a delightful ride—but a sad statement on America’s abandonment of sedans for crossovers and SUVs. This is a shame, as the G80 represents everything luxury shoppers once found endearing in a premium automobile, and for 2025 it even got a little nicer.
What’s New
For 2025 the midsize G80 received front- and rear-fascia updates, but the big news comes from the interior. New for ’25 is a single-piece 27-inch LED screen which spans—and includes—but the instrument panel and center console. This single unit looks both modern and clean, and integrates well with the G80’s over-the-top luxury cabin décor.
Connectivity
With the display update comes a new infotainment system, which feels similar to the previously employed system, but takes a little while to get used to. We’re not convinced the new menus represent an improvement over the old arrangement, but they’re not worse in any way, either. They do look good, though, which in a car of this price, is important. That said, the console screen icons are bright, clear, and easy to locate at a glance.
Engines
Otherwise, the G80 remains pretty much the same car we’ve come to appreciate. Power again comes from either a 300-horsepower turbocharged 2.5-liter four, or a 375-horse 3.5-liter V6. To keep things simple, AWD is standard on all G80 models. Note than an all-electric GV80 Electrified is also available. You can read more about the G80 EV here.
Prices and Trim Levels
For 2025 the G80 is offered in five trim levels: 2.5T ($58,350), 2.5T Advanced ($63,1350), 2.5T Sport Prestige ($69,600), 3.5T Sport Advanced ($70,850), and 3.5T Sport Prestige ($78,250). And for those looking for a larger ride, remember than Genesis still offers the full-size G90 sedan, which is no less stylish than the G80, though is considerably more expensive.
Consumer Guide recently spend a week behind the wheel of a 2025 G80 3.5T Sport Prestige in Vatna Gray. Including destination charge, our test car came to $78,250.
Though the list of things we appreciate about the G80 is long, here we’d like to focus on five key attributes we think are especially compelling:
2025 Genesis G80 Sport Prestige: Five Cool Things
Premium Cabin
We’ve said this before, but it bears repeating: This Genesis cabin would not disappoint in a Bentley. Everything that can be seen or touched is hewn of top-notch stuff, and assembly quality is similarly impressive. Adding to the interior’s premium feel are noise levels that rival the industry’s best. Looking for a refined highway conveyance? The G80 is your car.
Premium Ride
For more than a decade now, the trend towards larger wheels has taken a toll on ride quality. While a firmer ride may appeal to drivers seeking a greater sense of control, ride quality generally suffers. Genesis engineers have dialed into the G80 suspension a near-perfect balance of ride and handling, resulting in a on-road experience somewhere between BMW and Lexus—a sweet spot for most luxury-car owners.
Ample Power
We’ve driven examples of the G80 powered by the “base” 4-cylinder engine, and found them plenty quick. Equipped with the V6, the G80 becomes a serious road car, we ample power for any need. In truth, the most important benefit of the V6 maybe the additional refinement it brings to the party. The six is both smoother and quieter than the four, though the four is quite refined as well.
Special Indulgences
Most luxury cars come equipped with premium features, though they are not always standard. Here are a few items found standard on the 3.5T Sport Prestige that we find pretty cool:
Most luxury cars come equipped with premium features, though they are not always standard. Here are a few items found standard on the 3.5T Sport Prestige that we find pretty cool:
- Power lumbar-adjustable seats
- Bang & Olufsen-brand audio (which is excellent)
- Heated rear seats
- Genesis Digital Key (unlock the car using your phone)
- Power door closers
- Remote Smart Park
Refined Sportiness
The G80 isn’t as overtly sporty as a BMW 5-Series, or even an Audi A6, it is however, engaging in all the right ways. Throttle response is excellent, and the strong, firm brakes add to the sense of driver control. Steering feel is also good, and is handling in general. Additionally, the burly V6 makes just enough noise to remind drivers of all the power hiding under the hood.
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