Genesis had been building momentum in Australia and the G80 was meant to be the car that proved the brand could go properly upmarket. The second-generation G80 was a significant redesign, not an update, and it arrived with both petrol and electrified variants on the menu.
Amelia covers the design changes, the interior quality jump, the expected powertrain lineup, and where Genesis was positioning it against the established German mid-size competition. The G80 was aiming squarely at the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
The G80 delivered on most of what this first look promised. For buyers who wanted to step away from the usual luxury brands without stepping down in quality, it made a compelling argument.
The full review is on the CarTell.tv YouTube channel above.
