Author Topic: 2021 GENESIS G80 (Read 28432 times)

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #40 on:** March 30, 2020, 05:55:48 pm »

Quote from: Jaeger on March 30, 2020, 05:05:58 pm

That interior looks freaking fantastic.

agreed...and while i'm not a fan of displays "on" the dash (prefer them "in" the dash), the display itself looks to be a very good quality and the rest of the interior looks sooooo good...i really like the brown/black mix...i'd love a used LS as my next car, but this wouldn't be too shabby either (although, this is likely going to still be out of my budget in a couple of years).

quadzilla · « **Reply #41 on:** March 31, 2020, 02:54:17 pm »

Video (almost 8 mins) from Genesis. Notice how bad a driver that woman is. Almost pulled out into a car, almost drove up the ass of a cyclist, left lane hog, can't get in behind the suv. Yikes. Good thing for all the electronic nannies.

I'm starting to warm up to the looks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGbxQTK8QGI

EV Dan · « **Reply #42 on:** March 31, 2020, 03:36:19 pm »

^^^ Oh, so and the valet is good looking too?

Railton · « **Reply #43 on:** March 31, 2020, 03:40:53 pm »

Quote from: quadzilla on March 31, 2020, 02:54:17 pm

I'm starting to warm up to the looks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGbxQTK8QGI

The front 1/2 from the side view is kind's MB 550SLC and the back half Audi A7. Certainly not with a style of it's own.
It will make a great used car buy I suspect. That is, as long as it ends up being dependable.
Railton

Great_Big_Abyss · « **Reply #44 on:** March 31, 2020, 03:45:37 pm »

I like the connectivity to your phone. Not only can you start and control the car via your phone (or Google Home), but you can also look through the SurroundView cameras. That's cool.

I wonder if it has recording functionality like the Model 3, in the event that something happens to your car while you're not watching it?

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #45 on:** March 31, 2020, 03:47:01 pm »

Quote from: quadzilla on March 31, 2020, 02:54:17 pm

Video (almost 8 mins) from Genesis. Notice how bad a driver that woman is. Almost pulled out into a car, almost drove up the ass of a cyclist, left lane hog, can't get in behind the suv. Yikes. Good thing for all the electronic nannies.

I'm starting to warm up to the looks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGbxQTK8QGI

ok, i just watched that whole video, and holy crap...the tech in that car is incredible...i especially thought the smart LED lighting was cool (night time driving scene).

Great_Big_Abyss · « **Reply #46 on:** March 31, 2020, 03:50:15 pm »

Quote from: dirtyjeffer on March 31, 2020, 03:47:01 pm

Quote from: quadzilla on March 31, 2020, 02:54:17 pm
Video (almost 8 mins) from Genesis. Notice how bad a driver that woman is. Almost pulled out into a car, almost drove up the ass of a cyclist, left lane hog, can't get in behind the suv. Yikes. Good thing for all the electronic nannies.

I'm starting to warm up to the looks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGbxQTK8QGI
ok, i just watched that whole video, and holy crap...the tech in that car is incredible...i especially thought the smart LED lighting was cool (night time driving scene).

I wanna know where these empty city roads and highways exist, devoid of any cars.

But yeah, it's a great looking car, and it seems to have ALL the latest tech that could be found on, well, anything. Doug Demuro is going to have a great time reviewing all the quirks and features of the latest G80.

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #47 on:** March 31, 2020, 03:51:55 pm »

Quote from: Great_Big_Abyss on March 31, 2020, 03:50:15 pm

Quote from: dirtyjeffer on March 31, 2020, 03:47:01 pm
Quote from: quadzilla on March 31, 2020, 02:54:17 pm
Video (almost 8 mins) from Genesis. Notice how bad a driver that woman is. Almost pulled out into a car, almost drove up the ass of a cyclist, left lane hog, can't get in behind the suv. Yikes. Good thing for all the electronic nannies.

I'm starting to warm up to the looks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGbxQTK8QGI
ok, i just watched that whole video, and holy crap...the tech in that car is incredible...i especially thought the smart LED lighting was cool (night time driving scene).

I wanna know where these empty city roads and highways exist, devoid of any cars.

But yeah, it's a great looking car, and it seems to have ALL the latest tech that could be found on, well, anything. Doug Demuro is going to have a great time reviewing all the quirks and features of the latest G80.

obviously, a closed course (they all do it), but the nice thing is, the lights illuminate areas around the cars, so some cars or no cars won't matter...it's effin sweet.

quadzilla · « **Reply #48 on:** March 31, 2020, 04:11:06 pm »

Quote from: Great_Big_Abyss on March 31, 2020, 03:50:15 pm

I wanna know where these empty city roads and highways exist, devoid of any cars.

Have you been outside lately

EV Dan · « **Reply #49 on:** March 31, 2020, 10:30:19 pm »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c7iJCN3eeM

- fresh review by Asian Petrolhead.

Jaeger · « **Reply #50 on:** April 01, 2020, 09:27:37 am »

This car fills me with so much want. Might just hang onto mine for another three years then try to grab one of these gently used.

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #51 on:** April 01, 2020, 09:56:14 am »

i also like the side lights (in the front fenders)...at first, i thought it was just exterior garnish, but they are functional lights...cool.

Jaeger · « **Reply #52 on:** April 01, 2020, 03:23:21 pm »

According to Redline, the new car may have shed ~ 500 lbs, which may be the most significant aspect of this model that nearly nobody is talking about.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIlh9ZerkZg

Also, wheelbase and overall length remain the same. But it is slightly wider and sits lower.

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #53 on:** April 01, 2020, 03:42:54 pm »

Quote from: Jaeger on April 01, 2020, 03:23:21 pm

According to Redline, the new car may have shed ~ 500 lbs, which may be the most significant aspect of this model that nearly nobody is talking about.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIlh9ZerkZg

Also, wheelbase and overall length remain the same. But it is slightly wider and sits lower.

i think he said it shed about 250 lbs, but later guesses the weight around 4000 lbs vs 4500 lbs (where the 500 lbs comes from)...i think he had a bit of an error in there...either way, shaving of 250 (or 500, not sure which is correct) is still a good thing.

rrocket · « **Reply #54 on:** April 01, 2020, 07:37:24 pm »

Quote from: Jaeger on April 01, 2020, 03:23:21 pm

According to Redline, the new car may have shed ~ 500 lbs, which may be the most significant aspect of this model that nearly nobody is talking about.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIlh9ZerkZg

Also, wheelbase and overall length remain the same. But it is slightly wider and sits lower.

The most significant aspect is no more glorious V8!

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #55 on:** April 01, 2020, 11:38:32 pm »

Quote from: rrocket on April 01, 2020, 07:37:24 pm

Quote from: Jaeger on April 01, 2020, 03:23:21 pm
According to Redline, the new car may have shed ~ 500 lbs, which may be the most significant aspect of this model that nearly nobody is talking about.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIlh9ZerkZg

Also, wheelbase and overall length remain the same. But it is slightly wider and sits lower.

The most significant aspect is no more glorious V8!

not sure if it's that big of a loss...i thought there were some issues with a few of those V8s anyway, weren't there??...as well, the TTV6 likely pulls harder in regular daily driving and is probably lighter.

rrocket · « **Reply #56 on:** April 01, 2020, 11:42:30 pm »

^^Early ones had issues.

And there's nothing like a V8. The V6 TT in the LS makes 400+HP...but I still preferred it with the V8.

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #57 on:** April 02, 2020, 12:08:39 am »

Quote from: rrocket on April 01, 2020, 11:42:30 pm

^^Early ones had issues.

And there's nothing like a V8. The V6 TT in the LS makes 400+HP...but I still preferred it with the V8.

don't get me wrong, i like a V8 too...i'm just saying, i'm sure if you drove the 3.5T in the new Genesis, you'd still be pretty happy.

rrocket · « **Reply #58 on:** April 02, 2020, 12:13:17 am »

Quote from: dirtyjeffer on April 02, 2020, 12:08:39 am

don't get me wrong, i like a V8 too...i'm just saying, i'm sure if you drove the 3.5T in the new Genesis, you'd still be pretty happy.

No, I would be disappointed...at least compared to a V8.

And I didn't like the much more potent Lexus V6 TT..so why would I like the less powerful Hyundai mill??

Jaeger · « **Reply #59 on:** April 02, 2020, 06:03:12 am »

Quote from: dirtyjeffer on April 02, 2020, 12:08:39 am

Quote from: rrocket on April 01, 2020, 11:42:30 pm
^^Early ones had issues.

And there's nothing like a V8. The V6 TT in the LS makes 400+HP...but I still preferred it with the V8.
don't get me wrong, i like a V8 too...i'm just saying, i'm sure if you drove the 3.5T in the new Genesis, you'd still be pretty happy.

I'm quite certain I'd be happy with the 3.5t. Having driven in the original G90 with the old 3.3t - that thing pulled. Bigger motor here in a smaller, lighter car? Yeah. That'll do, pig. That'll do.

As for the V8 - I can say that I found it to have a lot more personality in the original Hyundai Genesis RSpec than in my generation Genesis / G80. In the former it had a bit of a dual personality and could shed its gentleman's demeanor and become a bit of a hooligan when you stomped on it. You heard it and felt it in that car. In the existing G80 it is all creamy goodness / effortless wafting / silent swiftness - which all makes sense in a luxury sedan but also diminishes some of the character of a V8 that makes gearheads go all doey-eyed and wax nostalgic.

It's one of the reasons (apart from price gap, which was the biggest reason) that I chose the V6 instead of the V8 at the time of purchase. Drove both back to back at least 2 or 3 times. The V8 was quicker and smoother but the seat of the pants perception of the difference was much smaller than the price gap.

All that said, it won't be long until normally aspirated motors become "exotic" just due to their rarity.

All the more reason for me to hang onto my car for a good while.

(Oh, and it was the first year of the RSpec V8 that had issues - so dating back a decade since those issues were issues.)