2020 Genesis G80 Review

Going head to head with BMW's 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz's E-Class is no easy feat, but the 2020 G80 sedan easily holds its own. The G80's roots date back to when the Genesis sedan was a model in the Hyundai lineup, before Genesis was its own brand. Now serving as the middle ground between the sportier G70 and the flagship G90, the G80 offers an appealing blend of comfort and power.

As a fully redesigned G80 model is likely coming out in the next year or two, the 2020 model gets only a few changes, including an improved blind-spot warning system and a slightly upgraded infotainment screen. But, as before, the G80 sells itself on the promise of value. To get a comparable level of features from a rival European sedan you'll typically pay thousands more. You also get significantly more power from the G80's standard V6 engine than the base four-cylinder engines in rival sedans.

There are a few minor downsides, such as a ride quality that isn't quite as plush as what rival sedans offer. It's also fair to say the G80 lacks the visual presence and brand cachet often expected from this class of car. But none of this should keep you from giving the G80 a close look.

Three trims are available across the G80 line: 3.8, 3.3T Sport and 5.0. The different numbers represent the type of engine in each car. Every G80 uses an eight-speed automatic transmission and can be configured with either rear-wheel or all-wheel drive.