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The alternative luxury sedan from Genesis is a hire car driver’s favourite.
The G80 straddles the line between your BMW 5 Series and Audi A6 executives and the ultra-lux S-Class and 7 Series with plenty of interior space and leather at a reasonable price.
A fully-electric version, known as the G80 Electrified, is offered with a quirky solar panel roof to minimise charge loss when parked.
The line-up currently starts at $104,200 for the G80 2.5T LUX and ranges through to $145,058 for the range-topping G80 Electrified LUX.
The interior of the Genesis Electrified G80 Luxury is sumptuously appointed with Nappa leather trims, recycled forged wood inserts and recycled suede-like material for the headliner.
It's as eco conscious in its build as it is with its ongoing emissions!
The dashboard is headlined by a 14.5-inch multimedia system, as well as a 6.0-inch touchpad control panel for the climate control. The driver enjoys a 12-inch coloured head-up display, as well as, a 3D 12.3-inch digital instrument panel.
Standard equipment in the Genesis Electrified G80 includes keyless entry, push-button start, 19-inch alloy wheels, leather steering wheel, steering wheel mounted controls, electric tilt and telescopic steering wheel, heated steering wheel, heated front seats, ventilated front seats, heated rear outboard seats, solar panels on roof, wired Apple CarPlay, wired Android Auto, Bluetooth, 14.5-inch touchscreen multimedia system, satellite navigation, 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, 6.0-inch touchpad climate control panel, two 9.2-inch touchscreens in rear, digital radio, three USB-A ports, a 12-volt port, a 220-volt port, four cupholders, four drink bottle holders, LED exterior lights, a hands-free powered tailgate and carpet floor mats.
The Electrified G80 has a fully electric powertrain and a big lithium-ion battery with an 87.2kWh capacity. There are two electric motors – one on each axle. It’s an all-wheel-drive with a combined power output of 272kW and 700Nm.
The official 0-100km/h sprint time was tested at 4.9 seconds. The top speed is 250km/h.
The G80 has a great driving range of up to 520km. The official combined power consumption is 19.1kWh
The Electrified G80 comes with five seats in a 2/3 configuration.
Seats are finished in quilted Nappa leather that uses natural dyes for their four colour choices: 'Obsidian Black', 'Havana Brown', 'Forest Blue Mono-tone', and 'Glacier White'.
On the back row, the middle armrest doubles as the 'cockpit' for amenities and includes a rotary dial just like the front media system.
The boot is an interesting one as it’s small for this class at 354L. To accommodate for the electrics, the shape is stepped and it makes for an awkward space for bigger items like luggage. It features a handsfree powered tailgate with proximity opening feature.