2023 Genesis G80 Review

The 2023 Genesis G80 is a midsize luxury sedan. With an attractive base price, lots of available features and an excellent warranty, the G80 is an impressive if not class-leading luxury car, and for 2023 it gets a significant update that few can match right now: an available all-electric powertrain. Dubbed the Electrified G80, this new electric car wasn't designed from the ground up to be an EV like its new sibling, the Genesis GV60. But it's still a compelling offering thanks to excellent real-world range and strong performance, in addition to the standard G80's already solid foundation.

The Electrified G80, like the GV60, is capable of some very quick charging times. Genesis says that when connected to a high-power 350-kW DC fast charger, you can charge the battery pack from 10% to 80% capacity in just 22 minutes (assuming optimal conditions). The Electrified G80 performed well in our real-world range testing, driving more than 300 miles on a full charge. We found it to be quiet and comfortable on the road, with plenty of power and an excellent array of tech.

While there has been a shift away from sedans toward SUVs, the G80 — both electric and not — has a sizable and tough group of competitors to deal with. Midsize luxury car stalwarts like the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Audi A6 and BMW 5 Series are all starting to show a bit of age, though the trio remain strong (if more expensive) competition for the G80. Genesis also has the G70 and G90 sedans, which are smaller and larger, respectively, than the G80.

Finding competition for the Electrified G80 is a little more difficult. It's more expensive and larger than an EV like the Tesla Model 3 but isn't nearly as powerful or as pricey as the Tesla Model S, Mercedes-Benz EQS or Porsche Taycan. Range, both real-world and EPA, is very good for the Electrified G80 but not headline-worthy for an EV these days. The Electrified G80 has a comfortable and handsome interior, solid range and loads of standard tech. That's a good combination in our books. Check out our full rating for the Genesis G80 below.

The 2023 Genesis G80 is available in four variants: 2.5T RWD, 2.5T AWD, 3.5T Sport and Electrified. The 2.5T models use a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine (300 horsepower, 311 lb-ft) paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and either rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. The 3.5T Sport uses a turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 (375 hp, 391 lb-ft) and comes standard with all-wheel drive. The Electrified G80 swaps that entire powertrain out for an 87.2-kWh battery pack and an electric motor mounted at each axle (365 hp, 516 lb-ft), giving the all-electric G80 all-wheel drive.