2021 Genesis G80
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Its OK - the giant grill and weird steering wheel are big turn offs.
If they establish a dealer network which is a big IF especially with current climate - they may have some success. The new SUV will help.
They need to do better with Marketing - average luxury shopper has no idea about Genesis or that its a car brand.
If they establish a dealer network which is a big IF especially with current climate - they may have some success. The new SUV will help.
They need to do better with Marketing - average luxury shopper has no idea about Genesis or that its a car brand.
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Abbreviated version of the Motortrend presentation:
Price will start a hair under $50K- that's right in line with the now defunct GS. A bit of a price increase over the old G80 which started at $43K.
Price will start a hair under $50K- that's right in line with the now defunct GS. A bit of a price increase over the old G80 which started at $43K.
Interesting to hear about the 6 vehicle lineup for 2021, including that new SUV and EV. We already know about the GV80 and GV70, so will that SUV be the rumored GV90?
So 6 is 3 sedans, 2 suv's and an ev.
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I like what I'm seeing so far but I wish they stuck with a standard gear **** instead of that wheel. Just seems unnatural and unintuitive to operate.
Also the grille just seems too loud and in your face.
After my experience with the GS450h, I wish there is a performance hybrid version of the G80. There is nothing like immediate torque at zero revs, instant overtaking ability but at the same time, no range anxiety of pure EVs.
Also the grille just seems too loud and in your face.
After my experience with the GS450h, I wish there is a performance hybrid version of the G80. There is nothing like immediate torque at zero revs, instant overtaking ability but at the same time, no range anxiety of pure EVs.
Last edited by natnut; May 1, 2020 at 01:16 AM.
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he was awful in the Q&A. Didn't really answer a single question, just brought every answer back to his fawning talking points. I know the PR game but the lack of information/transparency made me want to barf.
He mentioned the GV80 so the other suv is the GV70.
So 6 is 3 sedans, 2 suv's and an ev.
He mentioned the GV80 so the other suv is the GV70.
So 6 is 3 sedans, 2 suv's and an ev.
Agree, Del Rosso's response and statement delivery was fairly cringe-worthy, especially with his constant repeating of each question to give himself more time to rethink his cookie cutter response. He's been in the industry a long time, but just so awkward in front of the camera.
In any case, hope they can do somethign like this again and actually show the vehicle, instead of just b-roll and exterior shots of Mark talking about it.
After my experience with the GS450h, I wish there is a performance hybrid version of the G80. There is nothing like immediate torque at zero revs, instant overtaking ability but at the same time, no range anxiety of pure EVs.
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Front looks pretty good, still don't like the rear end treatment, it makes the side profile look odd, I think the side profile and rear end of the current G80 looks better but I will have to see the new one on the road.
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https://tech.hyundaimotorgroup.com/a...n-genesis-g80/
A good read on the mechanical and NVH improvements compared to the previous gen. Don't understand too much of it but some gearheads here might find something of value.
A good read on the mechanical and NVH improvements compared to the previous gen. Don't understand too much of it but some gearheads here might find something of value.
Last edited by Motorola; May 9, 2020 at 05:24 AM.
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They did not hold back on the safety front. Nearly every safety intervention you can think of is on the new G80
https://tech.hyundaimotorgroup.com/a...e-genesis-g80/
https://tech.hyundaimotorgroup.com/a...e-genesis-g80/