Genesis G80 Review, Specs & Performance
Accomplished executive saloon will impress. A contender for best in class
While you may not have heard of the Genesis brand, the G80 car lease is worth considering because it's an accomplished and well-made offering. It's not only a great car to drive, but the quality is excellent.
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Overview of the Genesis G80
ENGINES AND PERFORMANCE FOR THE GENESIS G80
The contract hire Genesis G80 offers a turbocharged 2.5-litre petrol engine delivering 300 bhp to deliver a 0 to 62 mph sprint time of six seconds. Genesis also offers the G80 with a 2.2-litre diesel unit producing a sprint time of eight seconds.
There's an all-electric version planned for the future, but the diesel unit delivers the best fuel economy of 45 mpg and decent performance on motorways. The power is delivered using an eight-speed automatic transmission and the diesel unit has emissions of 205g/km, while the petrol engine offers 164g/km.
Its top speed is 155 mph, and the well-designed cabin means that journeys remain quiet.
Genesis G80 in a nutshell
EQUIPMENT AND HANDLING FOR THE GENESIS G80
The first thing to note about the Genesis G80 car lease model is how close it comes to matching the best in class from a manufacturer that is new to the segment. Genesis is an offshoot of Hyundai, and the car has been designed for driving on European roads and was also partly developed at Germany's Nurburgring.
The car is only available in two trims, Luxury Line and Premium Line. The Premium Line model offers folding door mirrors, LED headlights, a 14.5-inch infotainment system and leatherette upholstery. There's also a premium sound system with nine speakers.
The Luxury Line offers more luxury with leather upholstery, a real wood trim, triple-zone climate control, a powered tailgate and a heated steering wheel. There are various extras and technology packs that will include items such as an electronic sunroof. The 'innovation pack' is also worth considering with extra safety technology, a head-up display and a 12.3-inch digital instrument display.
The Luxury Line trim also has a pack that adds laminated glass, rear window curtains, soft closing doors and laminated rear glass - which helps to make the cabin even quieter.
This is a spacious car with a boot size of 424 litres, and it comes with a five-year warranty, roadside assistance and servicing. It also scored five stars for crash safety with Euro NCAP and there's a lot of safety equipment to help prevent collisions.
Despite the G80's size, it delivers a nice ride around town with good steering feedback. The engines are powerful and responsive to help make a good impression.
Essentially, the Genesis G80 car lease offers a stylish executive saloon that deserves to be shortlisted - it's a great looking car packed with equipment and is fun to drive.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE GENESIS G80
Why not have a look at the G80 on the official Genesis company website? Or why not look at some of these similar car lease deals from First Vehicle Leasing: the Mercedes E-Class, or the BMW 5 Series.