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Genesis G80 vs Holden Spark

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Genesis G80
Genesis G80

2024 price

Holden Spark
Holden Spark

$5,950 - $14,990

2016 price

Summary

2024 Genesis G80
2016 Holden Spark
Safety Rating

Engine Type
0.0L

Inline 4, 1.4L
Fuel Type
Electric

Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
0.0L/100km (combined)

5.8L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Smaller boot space than it should be
  • Multiple media systems can get convoluted for parents
  • Front passenger seat misses out on some features

  • Not cheap for its segment
  • Lacks niceties for backseat passengers
2024 Genesis G80 Summary

The Genesis Electrified G80 is a large electric sedan that’s managed to slide in under the radar compared to its competition; the Audi e-tron GT, BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz EQE.

In fact, on first glance, many people assumed I was driving some sort of Bentley (it’s the winged badge!) and some were surprised that Genesis was even a brand. Genesis – take note here! Which is unfortunate because this stately-looking beast gives it’s rivals a run for their luxury and handling money.

I’ve been driving it for the last week with my family of three to find out how competitive this sedan is.

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2016 Holden Spark Summary

Andrew Chesterton road tests and reviews the updated Holden Spark LT with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

The micro-car segment in Australia has driven off a cliff. We are shunning our smallest cars in a way we never have before, and nobody seems to be entirely sure why.

The strength of the second-hand market is one suspected culprit, while another is the tempting price point of vehicles that are one size bigger, with city-car shoppers able to upsize for relative peanuts.

Whatever the reason, the segment is stuck in neutral and halfway along Struggle Street. It needs a spark. And Holden's hoping theirs is just the ticket.

Now you might recognise it as a Barina, but Holden dropped that part of the moniker when this new model launched in March. It is now simply known as the Holden Spark, tested here in top-spec LT guise and wearing a sticker price of $18,990. It sits above only the entry-level, bargain-basement LS ($13,990 manual, $15,690 automatic) in the two-model Spark range.

Designed and built in Korea, the Spark seems to have little to do with our unique marketplace, but Holden promises us this new model couldn't be more dinky-di if it ran on vegemite. Australia had crucial input into its design in Korea, while Holden's Aussie engineers put the new model though its paces on the company's proving ground, tweaking the suspension and steering for Australia's road surfaces.

So the question now is, is the Spark bright enough to lure buyers back to the micro-car segment?

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