2018 Genesis G80

Sporty, stylish and luxurious, the new Genesis G80 is back with some great upgrades for the new model year! This midsize sport sedan from Hyundai's luxury vehicle brand is fast, fun to drive and amazingly comfortable. Buyers will be impressed by the Genesis' assortment of premium tech and safety features, and the sophisticated cabin offers a quiet, vibration-free ride. Are you in the market for a new luxury sedan, and has the new G80 made your short list of options? The G80 was a rising star on the auto market last year, and it's on pace to do the same this year as well. Read on to learn more about the new Genesis G80 and its best options.

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  1. What is new in the 2018 Genesis G80?
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    The most notable new feature of the 2018 Genesis G80 is the new 3.3T Sport trim, which adds more punch to the car's overall package. The G80 also gets optional wireless device charging and adaptive LED headlights, along with a few other new optional upgrades. Comparable to the Genesis G80's sport trim engine is the 2018 Audi A7 with its standard 3.0-liter V6 that generates 340 horsepower. It also comes with more standard features like a sunroof, quad-zone climate control 14-speaker audio and more. On the other hand, the Audi A7 will easily cost you about 30K more.

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  2. Which features are included in the 3.8 trim?
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    The 3.8 is the Genesis G80's base trim. Standard equipment includes xenon headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic high beams, a rearview camera, adaptive cruise control, keyless ignition and entry, dual-zone automatic climate control, LED daytime running lights and more. The vehicle also comes loaded with other safety features like lane change alert, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot monitoring, pedestrian detection and more. The only other vehicle that comes close to offering such a large amount of standard features for the price is the 2018 Volvo S90 which also offers features like traffic sign recognition and parking sensors. The base model is priced at around 48K. 

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  3. Which features are included in the 5.0 trim?
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    The range-topping 5.0 Ultimate trim is geared up almost identically to the 3.3T. The one difference is this trim gets a bigger engine. That engine, however, is nearly just as powerful as the 2018 BMW 4-Series performance vehicle, the M4 which generates a whopping 425 horsepower.

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  4. What are the trim levels for the 2018 Genesis G80?
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    This year's G80 is available in three trim levels: The base 3.8, the 3.3T Sport and the 5.0. The number in front of each trim is a reference to each version's engine. Another popular sedan is the 2018 Acura TLX that offers a similar number of trim levels including a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine trim, a 3.5-liter V6, and an A-Spec sport trim that offers lower horsepower than the Genesis G80's sport but superior handling.

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  5. Which features are included in the 3.3T trim?
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    Want a more thrilling driving experience? If so, check out the new 3.3T trim. This trim includes almost everything found in the Ultimate package while also adding in a turbocharged engine, an adaptive suspension, sporty bucket seats, special interior and exterior trims and more. All versions of the G80 can be upgraded with all-wheel drive. If you are looking for something that really packs a punch you'll want to consider something in a higher price range like the SR 7 trim of the 2018 Audi A7 that generates a whopping 605 horsepower. But this Genesis G80 isn't really aiming to be that kind of car.

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  6. Does the 2018 Genesis G80 get the latest safety features?
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    The new G80 gets numerous high-tech safety features even on its basic equipment list. Standard safety features include blind-spot monitoring, lane departure warnings with intervention, rear cross-traffic alerts, and automatic emergency braking. These are the same features are also included in higher-priced models like the 2018 Volvo S90 and are available at a similar price.

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  7. Which packages are available for the 3.8 trim?
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    A pair of optional upgrade packages adds numerous features to the base trim. The Premium package adds LED fog lights, a panoramic sunroof, heated rear seats, front and rear parking sensors, a premium Lexicon audio system and more. The Ultimate package adds LED headlights that move with turns, upgraded leather upholstery, a heads-up display, special interior trim and more. of course, you could always get a lower-priced car like the 2018 Hyundai Elantra and purchase safety packages, comfort packages that include leather seating and even improved tech features and still get a car under 30K. You won't, however, get the same performance, so it's definitely a trade-off. But regardless, the Genesis G80 can give you the best of both worlds: luxury features and powerful performance - all in one.

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  8. What are the G80's engine options?
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    The 2018 Genesis G80 3.8 comes with a 3.8-liter V6 engine that pumps out 311 horsepower and 293 pound-feet of torque. The 3.3T comes with a 3.3-liter V6 that gets 365 horsepower and 376 pound-feet of torque. The G80's best trim gets a 5.0-liter V8 that makes 420 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque. Most similarly priced luxury options like the 2018 Acura RDX only even offer one trim level, but on the other hand that usually means you won't feel the need to upgrade.

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