2025 Genesis G80 | MotorWeek Road Test

Talk about bad timing. This second-generation #G80 debuted at the height of a global pandemic. But that hasn’t stopped Genesis or this Bentley-on-a-budget sedan. In fact, since then, #Genesis has unveiled a spectacular all-electric version and now given all G80s a makeover. So, let’s find out what a better and better-timed new G80 is ready to deliver. #GenesisG80

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[Minivan_Man]

I really adore that John Davis still doing his job as he was over 40 years ago + looks healthy, big respect!!

[davyleehoward]

Good to still see you John Davis . Ever since i was a Kid in the 80s my Dad and I watched you every Saturday . My Dad passed away and I miss him so much, but i still watch you here on my phone . .

[howebrad]

Now THAT is an interior!!! I love it with COLOR, not just dour black and grey

[JakeRoot]

Still got that wonderful sing-songy voice, John. Keep it up!

[brooklynknightss]

I always loved watching motor week when i was a kid in the 80s !! Thank you john!!

[itchiee]

Wow, im so glad this dude is still around, hes been there most of my life :)

[ggj]

I prefer the previous dashboards with dials. Looks much better and less cheaped out than a single screen

[sadfacts]

So nice to see John again). You’re the best

[robarch_pdx]

MotorWeek is still one of the most concise and comprehensive and best formatted automotive review programs. I began watching this show when I was in middle-school and I'm in my early 50's now. It's great that John Davis is still narrating.

[ATRcams]

I love you John! Thanks for another great review!

[brianmilam]

Interior is Gorgeous hands down better than the German.

[biggiefitz]

18 speaker Bang - Olufsen should sound really good.

[rayc]

Real knobs for the controls are the correct way.
No touchscreen nonsense for the basic controls.
Good job Hyundai and great to hear John.

[rickhjortsberg]

Beautiful car. Glad to see John still at it. He’s a legend.

[philhenderson]

@2:04 Actually the pre-refresh model had more storage on the center console. And this conjoined screen setup looks awful to my eyes! BTW very healthy performance numbers, this thing is faster than a TLX Type S while weighing 500lbs more. Let that sink in for a minute...

[bradkalman]

They should have kept V8 in it from original Genesis. And have the other engines as options

[lloydzufelt]

I can remember watching this show in West Germany while based at Stuggart Army Airfield and at Wurtburg

[NG-tdyw]

About time it has its own identity!
Nice looking car!

[sketchpv]

Nice car! Thing looks like a boat in the slalom but that’s to be expected.

[The_R-n-I_Guy]

Modern vehicles are disposable appliances. I don't want a giant screen. I want gauges and buttons, knobs, and dials to control the radio and HVAC. I don't want all the unnecessary technology that raises prices and breaks after a few years. I don't want lane keep assist, automatic braking, or any of the other garbage every modern vehicle seems to have.
I know how to drive. I don't need the car to monitor my driving. I need it to start, move where I direct it, and not fall apart after the warranty expires.
It's not a bad looking car. I'm glad it's not a garbage crossover. But I wouldn't buy it. Regardless of price. I've decided to not buy anything made after the early 2000s. My favorite vehicles are from the 60s to 80s. But they're getting harder to find. Especially at an affordable price