2018 Genesis G80 Sport Car Review by Lauren Fix, The Car Coach®

2018 Genesis G80 Sport

The 2018 Genesis G80 Sport offers aggressive styling, with twin turbo performance and pure Genesis refinement in newest mid sized luxury sedan.

A smooth, responsive, 3.3-liter, 365-horsepower twin turbo rewards you when you put your foot down. The CDC sport suspension gives you the stability to handle whatever the road lays in front of you. High-performance sport brakes provide you the stopping power to rein it all in.

SPORT CDC SUSPENSION
During normal driving, the Continuous Damping Control system automatically adjusts damping force ensuring you superior ride comfort. Damping force is increased during aggressive driving for enhanced precision, stability and control.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE SPORT BRAKES WITH “GENESIS” CALIPERS
Exceptional acceleration calls for equally impressive deceleration. High-performance sport brakes make sure you stop as effortlessly as you move forward.

From outside in, the G80 Sport gets your blood pumping long before you put the alloy sport pedal to the metal. Aggressive new body styling announces an interior with an energetic vibe to match. With exhilarating details revealed from every angle, you wear it as much as drive it.

COPPER ACCENTS AND DARK CHROME SPORT TRIM
The G80 Sport’s athletic look reaches another level with a striking combination of signature copper accents and dark chrome exterior trim.

2018 Genesis G80 Sport Standard features:
Blind Spot Monitoring
Post-collision safety system
Pre-collision safety system
Upgraded Headlights
Leather Seats
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Bluetooth
Electronic Folding Mirrors
Power Driver Seat
Heated seats
Keyless Entry/Start
Apple Carplay/Android Auto
Back-up camera
Tire Pressure Warning
Rear Bench Seats
Multi-Zone Climate Control
Trip Computer
Lane Departure Warning
Aux Audio Inputs
USB Inputs

Pros:
Costs less than comparable luxury sedans in its class
Roomy interior stays very quiet at highway speeds
Impressive blend of power, performance and refinement

Cons:
Rear-seat headroom is a little tight for this class

2018 Genesis G80 Sedan MSRP: $41,750
Based on the 3.8 Auto RWD 5-passenger 4-dr Sedan with typically equipped options.

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