Test‑Driving The Genesis Electrified G80: Comfort, Power, CompromiseForbesMatthew MacConnell, ContributorUpdatedFri, September 25, 2026 at 12:36 PM UTCAdd us on GoogleGenesis G80GenesisGenesis is Hyundai's luxury offshoot — long established in Korea and the U.S., and now making a determined push into the UK and Europe to challenge traditional premium players.In America, electric Genesis buyers have only the GV60 and GV70 to choose from, while Europe gets an additional model: the Electrified G80.What is the Genesis Electrified G80?The electrified G80 is a luxurious executive saloon that's designed to pry credit cards from those considering a Mercedes-Benz EQE, BMW i5, or Volvo ES90.AdvertisementAdvertisementIt's also big, measuring almost 5m in length, putting it more in line with a Mercedes S-Class, and that means it has far more presence than a Lexus ES, Audi A6 and BMW 5 Series.Buy a car registered after mid 2025, and you'll get a 130mm longer wheelbase and a larger 27-inch touchscreen.What trims and powertrains are available with the Genesis Electrified G80?Two trims are available: Dynamic and Luxury, the latter being the one tested here.Dynamic is priced from £76,515 and comes with a whole host of equipment as standard, including a heated steering wheel, ambient lighting, 19-inch alloys, LED headlights, acoustic glazing, a heads-up display, Bang & Olufsen audio, wireless phone charging, a heat pump and more.Genesis G80For an additional £7,700, you can upgrade to Luxury, which, as the name suggests, adds some cosseting touches, including electrically operated rear doors, soft-closing front and rear doors, window blinds, Nappa leather, massaging seat functionality, front and rear ventilated seats, and more.AdvertisementAdvertisementThere's only one powertrain available, an AWD dual motor with 365bhp and 700Nm.What's the Genesis Electrified G80 like inside?Like most Genesis products, the Electrified G80 benefits from heaps of soft-touch materials, tough plastics, and clicky switches. But this is an executive saloon after all that carries a mighty price tag, so you'd expect such Luxury.The large touchscreen, which now integrates the gauge cluster with infotainment, is crisp and easy to use. Below is a row of hard keys for ventilation.Genesis G80Everything is well laid out; the natural wood veneers, smooth leather, and carefully chosen materials suggest it sits well north of £100k.AdvertisementAdvertisementThere's plenty of rear legroom and headroom; taller passengers certainly won't struggle here. However, boot space stops it from being a true chauffeur limo. Pop the trunk, and you'll find a huge battery housing and a charging cable bag. There's no frunk here, either. The boot offers a measly 334 litres — that's almost on par with a Renault 5.What's the Genesis Electrified G80 like to drive?The Electrified G80 scoops back points on the road. Like other powerful AWD Genesis cars, the G80's powertrain is mighty impressive: 0-62 mph arrives in 5.1 seconds, and it'll hit 139 mph flat out. It also offers several driving modes, including Snow, Eco, and Sport. It also has a Chauffeur setting that aims to improve rear-seat comfort.At speed, the G80 is refined and quiet, thanks to the double glazing and active noise-cancelling system. It's one of the quietest cars on sale today.Genesis Electrified G80Ride comfort is also among the best. Genesis's camera-guided Road Preview suspension adapts damping to suit what's ahead, just like that of a Rolls-Royce.AdvertisementAdvertisementIt's remarkably composed. That said, it can be a little too floaty at times, even with Sport mode engaged. We'd recommend the optional rear-wheel steering, as this transforms the car's low-speed turning circle.During testing, the luxury electric barge returned a 3.0mi/kWh average over a 123-mile run, which equates to around 270 miles of real-world range versus Genesis's 354-mile WLTP figure.Genesis Electrified G80 verdictThe Electrified G80 is perfect for those who run a chauffeur company that want to go electric without spending over £100k.It's posh, unique, turns heads, drives smoothly and offers an incredible amount of luxury, especially in the top trim.Genesis G80 bootHowever, its minuscule boot lets it down massively, and that could ultimately be a deal breaker for those who regularly transport clients to and from the airport. Indeed, your client will look on as you attempt to squeeze their large suitcase into the Genesis's rear awkwardly.AdvertisementAdvertisementThis article was originally published on Forbes.com
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