I had the original Hyundai Genesis Ultimate and loved it. No cost servicing and never an issue other than the fear of some of our untalented drivers damaging it when I was out and about. Other than the steering wheel and the wheel design on this new model (IMO), this is a lovely vehicle and a person would be selling it short if they didn't put it on their shopping list. As a person who drove V8 engined cars for years I just wonder how a 3 litre diesel would change the dynamics.
I love the blind spot cameras. My 4 year old Honda HR-V has it when you indicate\turn left (not right for some reasons..) but one thing that seems to get overlooked now on the newer cars featuring this is that you MUST start the indicator for the camera to turn on. On the HR-V, you can press the button on the end of the indicator stalk to take a quick peek left, BEFORE you then indicate. I like that as if you just blindly indicate without looking first, there might be a car in your blind spot that thinks you're about to blast over into their lane. It would be nice if the car makers putting this feature in, put a small L\R toggle button on the indicator stick, allowing you to flick the camera on and off manually, to check over your shoulders before putting the indicator on. In my HR-V, it certainly saves neck strain, and is very handy, especially on cars with limited vision out the rear windows.
I asked my partner how expensive he thought the genesis would be from the outside only (with him knowing nothing about cars and going completely off a first impression) and he said the car looks to be about $60,000 and it didn't look very nice. BUT, when I showed him the interior he changed his mind completely and said it looked more like a $100,000 car and was impressed.....I found that particularly interesting honestly. I agree that the outside isn't everyone's cup of tea but the interior is very very nice.
Non car people are not a good baseline. I love telling my wife how much expensive cars cost. Me: That Mercedes there is worth $300,000 Her: Really? if you told me it was worth $60,000 I would have believed that.
Love this new intro compared to the one in previous videos! Hopefully positive and balanced reviews like this change the hate against the brand for being Korean.
Hi Victor, I don't think there is much hate for Korean cars at all. For the most part they are a smart persons choice these days. Certainly there are a lot of them on the road here in Australia.
Excellent effort from a company that is really kicking goals these days. For people who cruise regularly on our over patrolled rural roads this would be terrific. Good review thankyou Tom.
Great review Tom.. When you said cosseting I thought yes you're talking my language now.. As someone with severe life long spine issues/chronic pain and 6 feet 6 tall I find so many cars today overly firm which is why I have a WN Caprice.. I had always eyed this car off as a potential next car so it's fantastic to hear you compliment the comfort oriented ride quality.. Keep up the great work mate 👍👍
Its an underrated car, with superb quality . It's only diesel competitors currently are the Audi A8 , (no more MB S Class oiler for Australia ) & BMW have indicated locally that the 7 Series diesel may soon also be leaving our shores , though a final decision is yet to be confirmed.
The Genesis brand have really gone to great lengths to make their products stand out. I think the wheel design is great - perhaps a bear to clean though. As usual a great informative review.
My parents used to own a business and bought Holden Stateman's. Times have changed and I would of convinced them to get this care above all else due to the value, build quality and practicality. They seem to know exactly on what to cut to make it more affordable.
@@chasingcars Thank you for the reply.. Yes its still there, but you have changed the tone a bit.. haven't you? I am a regular viewer of your channel and I feel that..!!!
Great review as always Tom. How is the brand actually performing in Australia? Is it getting the bites they are expecting or we destined to see the same fate as Infiniti?
Can’t believe they’ve dropped the diesel option!! :( This diesel variant with luxury pack needed to go toe to toe with the Lexus ES 300h luxury sport at $90k
Genesis are nailing design at the moment … even if those wheels are a love it or hate it proposition!
Love or hate is a bit extreme. I think lose is the better proposition.
Please review 730le Series
What are you on? The front end is hideous
@@adamfehr1994 A Camry for you then.
I had the original Hyundai Genesis Ultimate and loved it. No cost servicing and never an issue other than the fear of some of our untalented drivers damaging it when I was out and about. Other than the steering wheel and the wheel design on this new model (IMO), this is a lovely vehicle and a person would be selling it short if they didn't put it on their shopping list. As a person who drove V8 engined cars for years I just wonder how a 3 litre diesel would change the dynamics.
I love the blind spot cameras. My 4 year old Honda HR-V has it when you indicate\turn left (not right for some reasons..) but one thing that seems to get overlooked now on the newer cars featuring this is that you MUST start the indicator for the camera to turn on. On the HR-V, you can press the button on the end of the indicator stalk to take a quick peek left, BEFORE you then indicate. I like that as if you just blindly indicate without looking first, there might be a car in your blind spot that thinks you're about to blast over into their lane. It would be nice if the car makers putting this feature in, put a small L\R toggle button on the indicator stick, allowing you to flick the camera on and off manually, to check over your shoulders before putting the indicator on. In my HR-V, it certainly saves neck strain, and is very handy, especially on cars with limited vision out the rear windows.
I asked my partner how expensive he thought the genesis would be from the outside only (with him knowing nothing about cars and going completely off a first impression) and he said the car looks to be about $60,000 and it didn't look very nice. BUT, when I showed him the interior he changed his mind completely and said it looked more like a $100,000 car and was impressed.....I found that particularly interesting honestly. I agree that the outside isn't everyone's cup of tea but the interior is very very nice.
I think the outside has the boring Hyundai look to it but that inside is like a blend of Mercedes S class and Bentley in parts which is gorgeous
Non car people are not a good baseline. I love telling my wife how much expensive cars cost.
Me: That Mercedes there is worth $300,000
Her: Really? if you told me it was worth $60,000 I would have believed that.
Love this new intro compared to the one in previous videos! Hopefully positive and balanced reviews like this change the hate against the brand for being Korean.
Hi Victor, I don't think there is much hate for Korean cars at all. For the most part they are a smart persons choice these days. Certainly there are a lot of them on the road here in Australia.
Excellent effort from a company that is really kicking goals these days. For people who cruise regularly on our over patrolled rural roads this would be terrific. Good review thankyou Tom.
The new approach in making reviews by labeling the categories is better 👍🏻
Wow your reviews are amazing. I think you’re a very fair and thorough reviewer. 👍
Our g80 Diesel coming to us next month, so excited
Great review Tom.. When you said cosseting I thought yes you're talking my language now.. As someone with severe life long spine issues/chronic pain and 6 feet 6 tall I find so many cars today overly firm which is why I have a WN Caprice.. I had always eyed this car off as a potential next car so it's fantastic to hear you compliment the comfort oriented ride quality.. Keep up the great work mate 👍👍
Mal I’ve gone from a WM caprice to a Genesis… you won’t be disappointed in the drivers seat
@@markward2824 Hi Mark, thanks for that mate that's so great to hear.. I'll definitely be test driving when the time comes..Cheers, Mal
Its an underrated car, with superb quality
. It's only diesel competitors currently are the Audi A8 , (no more MB S Class oiler for Australia ) & BMW have indicated locally that the 7 Series diesel may soon also be leaving our shores , though a final decision is yet to be confirmed.
So many great adjectives! Thanks for the review
As always, good honest review Tom. Keep up the good work. I like the way you compared it to the S class.
I love the pre-roll summary. Had me hooked.
Great to hear!
The internal door handle reminds me of the Volkswagen Passat B6.
The Genesis brand have really gone to great lengths to make their products stand out. I think the wheel design is great - perhaps a bear to clean though. As usual a great informative review.
Love the split tail lights at the rear.
Looks cool IMO
Liking the revised format Tom.
Was shocked when I heard 4cyl diesel though, why didn’t they use the 6 pot donk?
My parents used to own a business and bought Holden Stateman's. Times have changed and I would of convinced them to get this care above all else due to the value, build quality and practicality. They seem to know exactly on what to cut to make it more affordable.
Feels like the G80 would fill that void nicely
Nice review thoroughly enjoyed it
I love everything about this car but I am not a huge fan of those wheels. Wonder could you change them for something with spokes ?
Still love the wheels. Bummed you guys don’t seem to get the big G90 there in Australia
The G 80 is na homerun, Killer looks, stunning luxury. The Lexicon sound system is on one other luxury car brand - the Rolls Royce! Need I say more?
Does it really need 275 rear tyres for a 154kw td? My G80 3.8 has 245 and if it had a LSD it wouldn't need any wider!
I like your old style of starting.. Hai I am Tom... This is Chasing Cars....
That’s still in there!
@@chasingcars Thank you for the reply.. Yes its still there, but you have changed the tone a bit.. haven't you? I am a regular viewer of your channel and I feel that..!!!
Full Size Sedan From G80
Great review as always Tom. How is the brand actually performing in Australia? Is it getting the bites they are expecting or we destined to see the same fate as Infiniti?
Lucky guy. Nice car
I like the Nappa leather seats-take note Volvo!
I've got a diesel Stinger with the same engine and it's not too bad.
I'd guess that you would be in the UK with that variant, as kia didn't consider that one for Australia
@@Coastmac2001 You would be right.
Better highlight reel on this one than ponch's
Cool, we’re improving then
That's a much better tone of your opening. A bit more spirited.
Can’t believe they’ve dropped the diesel option!! :(
This diesel variant with luxury pack needed to go toe to toe with the Lexus ES 300h luxury sport at $90k
Yeah, it's a shame. The diesel was actually the best fit for the G80.
8L/100? That's quite a lot...
I'm all a bit bored with the German offerings. Love the G80.
next G80 Electric
WTF, a $100K luxury sedan and still no wireless android auto and Apple car play… 🤯🤯🤯
They have some feud with apple and google atm, even the G90 which is 135K aslo doesnt get it. Legal issues.
@@shubhamgoswami5221 interesting… I just spent $125 AUD on a crowdfunded dongle that achieves wireless android auto…
the only thing i don't like is the wheels
How can this car not have the 6 cylinder diesel engine, that for me, is a huge letdown? ☹
Likely weight & compliance issues, & the car would need some re engineering to fit a 6 pot oiler
That 2.2d engine is under-rated … don’t write it off, you’ll be surprised
@@markward2824 I've had two Sportages, one a diesel that was much better than the petrol one. I'm a diesel stalwart, I've had at least ten of them.
G80 is much better than e class.
Yes, yes, yes, but please as electric.
The electric eG80 is coming
That steering wheel is absolutely hideous! But thank goodness there is a sports model that fixes that problem. Otherwise I totally love this car!
Perfect for a caprice on original genesis replacement for the hire car operators
Spot on
@@gregsullivan7408 Good to know Greg
@@gregsullivan7408 I'm interested to know what the majority of the hire car work you have? Airplane pilots ;)?
1st comment
Hate the design
Bloody kimchi car
Not sure if that’s supposed to be an insult, especially because kimchi is good
@@chasingcars Lol...I'm hungry now! :D
@@chasingcars Koreans passing by find it funny.🤣