The Genesis G80 is relatively unknown in the luxury sedan world. This vehicle really impressed me and the sky is the limit for this luxury brand from Korea.
I really like what Hyundai/Kia/Genesis have been doing lately. I feel like they left Acura and Infiniti behind. And now they're knocking on Lexus doors. Their motors are very powerful.
You asked for someone to comment on the Lexicon stereo, so here goes: Lexicon is a brand sold under the Harman International Industries ("Harman") umbrella. Harman is a manufacturer of in-home stereo systems and, now, automobile stereos. In terms of automobile stereos, Harman makes brands such as Lexicon (used in Rolls Royce, Genesis, Kia, and Hyundai), Harman/Kardon (used in BMW, Kia, Volvo, Mercedes, Buick, Chrysler, Dodge, and many others), JBL (used primarily in Toyotas), Bang & Olufsen (used in Audi, BMW, Aston Martin, and others), Infinity (used primarily in Hyundai, Kia, and Chrysler/Dodge) Mark Levinson (exclusive to Lexus), and Revel (exclusive to Lincoln). Lexicon started out making in-home theater/stereo equipment and has an outstanding reputation for quality and clarity. The first vehicle to offer a Lexicon brand stereo was the Rolls Royce Phantom. In 2009, Hyundai released the then-new Hyundai Genesis sedan which offered a 528 watt 17 speaker Lexicon stereo, becoming the second car to offer a Lexicon stereo. I personally owned a 2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 and was BLOWN AWAY at how phenomenal the stereo sounded. It was one of the best stock stereos I had ever heard. I later bought a 2013 Hyundai Genesis 5.0L Rspec model which also offered the exact same stereo. Upon purchase, I could immediately tell that it did not sound as clear or as enveloping as my 2009. After conducting some research, I found out that Hyundai/Lexicon "dumbed down" the system starting in model year 2012 due to a high number of amp failure rates. Eventually, the same 17 speaker Lexicon stereo made its way into the Hyundai Equus and Kia K900 luxury sedans. It now offers 900 watts of power. I now drive a 2018 Genesis G90 5.0 with the 17 speaker Lexicon stereo. In 2017, Lexicon added Harman's patented "Clari-Fi Music Restoration" feature and "QuantumLogic Surround Sound." I can tell you that the Lexicon stereo in my G90 is OUTSTANDING and even better than the original version in my 2009 Hyundai Genesis. It's also miles ahead of the version in my 2013. I have listened to countless in-car stereos and, in my opinion, the current 17 speaker Lexicon setup in the G90 is one of the best, if not the best, in-car stock stereos I have EVER heard. That same exact stereo is now offered in the Genesis G80 (the car you tested here) and the newly-redesigned Kia K900. The Genesis G70 has a lesser 15 speaker Lexicon stereo and it sounds pretty darn good. I hope this information helped! Thanks for the review. Genesis vehicles are exceptional.
Eric D. You’re welcome. And this is absolutely crazy: my name is also Eric D.!!! My first name is Eric and my last name starts with the letter D! What are the odds?!
@@regalgs51 And we both appreciate good cars and sound systems! Hoping that I'll soon have a G80 or G90 so that I can indulge. Still might fall back to a LS460 with Mark Levinson though!
I have this car. Before it, I had a 15 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 (kept for 3 years) and before that I had a 14 Lexus IS350 F-Sport (Kept for 2 years). Outside of Lexus' superior service, I have not looked back once. Genesis has made me a believer of their brand.
I have never heard of Lexus having anything other than excellent service. Congratulations on your excellent g80! Maybe one day Lexus will lure you back 😉
@@KirkKreifels Thanks Kirk. When I decided to trade out of my IS, I was looking for something larger and when I compared the GS and Hyundai Genesis at the time, the Genesis seemed like a steal (aside from downgrade in brand recognition). However, the experience in that car was incredible which lead to me getting it. I have been following Lexus updates to see if they introduce a new GS because I do love the direction that Lexus has gone in with the LS. I think a smaller/sportier RWD option like the GS is necessary to legitimize a luxury brand, even if it isn't high volume. I also miss Lexus service. I think if Genesis improves their dealer setup and service, they will be a real threat to other luxury automakers.
All great points. If a new GS comes out with the 3.5 TT in the LS 500 the industry would be shaken up. Instead, lexus has pulled out of the performance rat race due to the lack of sales in the segment. I honestly thing that they will enlarge the IS and put the 3.5L TT v6 from the LS in the next IS F and possibly have a single turbo v6 in the IS 400....who knows really, but lexus is playing it very safe for some reason.
@@KirkKreifels Yep that's what I have been reading as well. The IS will move upmarket. That saddens me because I am still very much a Lexus fan too. I'll be crossing my fingers. Now, the 3.5TT going in the IS and other models will be great! I am excited for that!
Anthony Colbert I traded my 2014 Lexus GS 350 F Sport for a 2015 Genesis 3.8 Ultimate. I also miss the Lexus service. However, my friends and co-workers like the Genesis better. If Lexus had this vehicle, the vehicle would be a best seller.
Great review, and I love the genesis g80sport, but for now my 2 gs are all I need. After owning them the only car I want over them is the GS F to solve my need 4 speed. Gs is a great all around mid size sedan just needs more power. Gs forever over the new ES, ES is dope but I feel the Gs needs to stick around and get its update to properly compete!
I would LOVE to see a new GS. The sad reality that it is very unlikely that we will see a new remodel. Instead we will see the IS get a little bigger (my belief) with the multiple power options that current GS owners wish they had (performance hybrid, ttv6, etc).
Hyundai makes some really nice cars under the Genesis brand. I can't wait to see the crossover SUV GV80 based on the chassis of the G80. Should be able to bring more people to Genesis brand. Overall they seem to be ahead of Acura and Infiniti just the lack of dealerships and a lack of crossover SUV is holding them back. If I was buying new though still would probably go with Lexus dealer support , reliability and resale value win. It is a bit difficult to get a Genesis in Canada with so few dealerships
For those considering a Lexus...there cars offer much more value. I don't think a German car buyer would be interested in one of these. This bodystyle has been around since 2015 when it was still called the Hyundai Genesis. Those cars represent a very good used car value and reliability has been impressive. I have owned an Equus for 4 years( purchased 3 years old) and never had one issue with anything other than maintenance I would like to see him do a review comparing the Genesis G90 and Lexus LS500. I think that is a real choice that a buyer might make and there is a about a $15-20K difference in their pricing comparably equipped
@@chigasaki06 I test drove a G90 this past weekend and the sales person told me that a new G80 , a new SUV, and a certified pre owned program were just around the corner for the Genesis brand
There's a comparison out there that includes the G90 and LS500. I was surprised by the results! www.motortrend.com/cars/genesis/g90/2018/bmw-740e-vs-lexus-ls-500-vs-genesis-g90-33t-vs-lincoln-continental-30/
@@KirkKreifels I thinking mentioned before but I think the next step for your channel and a way to expand your channel big time would be to cross compare the Lexus models in similar classes across the board vs its competitors instead of only solo car reviews. it may be hard but you will pull in people who follow these other brands and most likely swing some to Lexus because of its superior quality in build reliability and Lexus service. great channel bro. look forward to each vid
These cars are really nice. Great warranty and they supposedly offer a to your door buyers experience. Problem with genesis there dealership network is a total mess. They initially sold them at Hyundai which was horrible to say the least. Then changed there mind and supposedly are coming with stand alone dealerships who knows when. I am still looking for a new vehicle and the Hyundai salesmen knew almost nothing about these. No loaners because a dealer might only have 4 total genesis available. If they ever get the dealership issue ironed out genesis would be amazing. G70 car of the year. But because there dealerships are so bad they do not sell and genesis doesn't even ship hardly any of them out.
Great review! I agree with you that they should put that kind of engine in the GS F-sport. I’ve been doing research too about the Genesis G80 and they offer I believe 3 or 5 year maintenance free to get the buyers.
@@G5xGang Reliability and the GS is a pretty solid offering. For me, I prefer the design over the G80. My experience with Lexus has been great, really no complains with both of the IS’s I’ve owned.
great review, i sold Hyundai&Genesis and i have nothing bad to say about them, LOOVE Lexus, sooo, quick question, do you still work at lexus because...strong selling points here against gs/es for a competitior. Loved the objective review, my Q is just curiosity. Keep up th great work
Lexus is my #1. But they are NOT perfect (nor is any brand). I will be reviewing all luxury brands in the future and use Lexus as the baseline. Thanks for watching and commenting, Ed!
In Singapore,this car is priced slightly lower than a GS. Problem is that it will depreciate more and the value of the car will drop very fast after the 4th year on. That's why it's not doing well here. People rather get a Lexus or a Merc as they hold better value in the long run. Nice and informative video,as usual.
This is a really nice car, but it's far from new. It's been around since 2013. In fact, the all new G80 will be out this summer, and it will be a true 5 Series, E Class fighter. People will know a lot more about Genesis when they release the GV80 later this year, their first SUV.
@@johnholst This 2018 G80 is the same model of the 2015 Hyundai Genesis.. its only been 4 years.. I had the car myself and can tell you from experience..
@@Resarchaic Sorry Garner. sometimes, I forget that we get different model years over here. This car has been available in this exact same form since 2013 here in Korea. That's why we always get the new models first too, I guess. In any case, the new model will be completely different. Can't wait!
not true. when you drive over the bay bridge and take an exit into San Francisco you better be moving. as son as a light goes green in the City it is petal to the metal full throttle. stop light to stop light. it's not like NYC where it looks like a parking lot. in the Bay its love it or lose it. no joke. I've even raced a ton of cabby's out there. they push them crown vics to the limits and you get the feeling its a race every time streets or freeway out there. they don't like to be passed or beat to the next light. but all in all driving SF is like a frickin formula one race
Kirk, the capital letters in your RUclips name Spell LEXUS. Will you now switch to other makes without making or giving an explanation or announcement? We follow you..what can we expect?
I will be covering all luxury brands in the future. That is my goal. I'm very fortunate to have such a depth of Lexus knowledge and experience. In 2019, the Lexurious Fleet will get to see many many luxury vehicles and not just Lexus.
You picked a quality automobile to start with...curious how you will review a Range Rover, Jaguar, or other luxury maker known for extreme quality issues. It’s always a trade-off to receive the cars for review yet give honest reviews. This was not an issue with Lexus. Good luck in maintaining integrity.
hopefully genesis will not add anything more that are stupid fwd to there line up. so many really really great iconic rwd sedan/crossovers that were gone in the past 4,5 years or will be discontinued by 2019, like infiniti qx70(''poor people's'' better looking more reliable x6), cadillac cts/ats, qx50 is also replaced w fwd from rwd, infiniti q70 might discontinue as well (hopefully they dont replace it w a upbadged fking maxima), chevrolet ss (the more practical version of camaro). like why there like only 5% of the cars sold in canada is rwd which is almost as same as percentage of cars that are standard being sold. the only rwd lexus they have in canada rn is the rcf/lc500f(with a price tag that no one will ever ever buy) and is200t.
why not? I want to know what some one with his lexus insight feels about other brands and how they stack up. he works for lexus and people are trading in other top model brands for a new lexus which leads to a great opprotunity. I'm sure he appreciates the clicks tho
Did you watch the review above? It wasn't biased. He said that he likes the car very much and would consider owning it himself. His criticisms of this car were all minor. He also has minor criticisms of Lexus.
wayne...you're right, this car has been out a long time. Not 10 years, since 2013. Just wait til this summer and you see the new G80. Whole different beast.
If they can get the reliability and price points right then they'll be up their with lexus in about a decade. These don't really hold their value that much.
Genesis doesn't have a problem with reliability. In fact, this car has been out 2008 (as Hyundai) and since 2015 (as a Genesis model), and ranks well with regard to reliability. It's also significant cheaper than the competition, so I'm not sure what you mean about getting the price point right. BMW's don't hold on to their value. German cars in general don't hold on to their value.
Big up from jamaica bro.hmmm toyota lexus .toyota over all making bigger grills which to me looks great.ppl bash but look now bro new bmw 7 ser... big grill and others r copying too even this car.hmmm toyota always set a standard that all other autos follow.r more like copy.small cars like vitz name was different b4 dat.all autos copy to stay in d game wen gas was going up.honda fit didnt start making till 2000.start making in u.s.a in between 2005 2006.toyota in d business of making everything b4 all other auto.they nust copy trying to compete with the king.nice reveiw .but its not a toyota so am not intrested.
Larry as a current owner of this vehicle, I can assure you that it isn't a wannabe Lexus. Genesis benchmarks the Germans as well as the Japanese luxury companies and their cars offer a much different experience than Lexus cars. Yes there are similarities. Also before and when Genesis ran into issues with it's dealer strategy, this car outsold the GS and several other midsize luxury cars. www.goodcarbadcar.net/2018/12/small-and-midsize-luxury-car-sales-in-america-november-2018/ I had to drive 3 hours to get my hands on my car in the spec that I wanted if that tells you how hard it was to get one. Dealers were suing to have rights to sell them versus their standalone model. Now that the dealer issues have been sorted through and they are getting inventory, I think we will see a change in numbers.
Anthony Colbert ..Yes I know there was a dealer problem. As Kirk said; let's see long term reliability.. Kia has a long long way to go to be the marquee[ brand] that Lexus reputation has. The Equus ..g80 was a super nice car with super depreciation. Lexus.. goes without saying. Resale value ..dependability..best dealer experience and customer service and auto technicians in the auto industry REPUTATION A Lexus wannabe
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I really like what Hyundai/Kia/Genesis have been doing lately. I feel like they left Acura and Infiniti behind. And now they're knocking on Lexus doors. Their motors are very powerful.
You asked for someone to comment on the Lexicon stereo, so here goes:
Lexicon is a brand sold under the Harman International Industries ("Harman") umbrella. Harman is a manufacturer of in-home stereo systems and, now, automobile stereos. In terms of automobile stereos, Harman makes brands such as Lexicon (used in Rolls Royce, Genesis, Kia, and Hyundai), Harman/Kardon (used in BMW, Kia, Volvo, Mercedes, Buick, Chrysler, Dodge, and many others), JBL (used primarily in Toyotas), Bang & Olufsen (used in Audi, BMW, Aston Martin, and others), Infinity (used primarily in Hyundai, Kia, and Chrysler/Dodge) Mark Levinson (exclusive to Lexus), and Revel (exclusive to Lincoln).
Lexicon started out making in-home theater/stereo equipment and has an outstanding reputation for quality and clarity. The first vehicle to offer a Lexicon brand stereo was the Rolls Royce Phantom. In 2009, Hyundai released the then-new Hyundai Genesis sedan which offered a 528 watt 17 speaker Lexicon stereo, becoming the second car to offer a Lexicon stereo. I personally owned a 2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 and was BLOWN AWAY at how phenomenal the stereo sounded. It was one of the best stock stereos I had ever heard. I later bought a 2013 Hyundai Genesis 5.0L Rspec model which also offered the exact same stereo. Upon purchase, I could immediately tell that it did not sound as clear or as enveloping as my 2009. After conducting some research, I found out that Hyundai/Lexicon "dumbed down" the system starting in model year 2012 due to a high number of amp failure rates. Eventually, the same 17 speaker Lexicon stereo made its way into the Hyundai Equus and Kia K900 luxury sedans. It now offers 900 watts of power.
I now drive a 2018 Genesis G90 5.0 with the 17 speaker Lexicon stereo. In 2017, Lexicon added Harman's patented "Clari-Fi Music Restoration" feature and "QuantumLogic Surround Sound." I can tell you that the Lexicon stereo in my G90 is OUTSTANDING and even better than the original version in my 2009 Hyundai Genesis. It's also miles ahead of the version in my 2013. I have listened to countless in-car stereos and, in my opinion, the current 17 speaker Lexicon setup in the G90 is one of the best, if not the best, in-car stock stereos I have EVER heard. That same exact stereo is now offered in the Genesis G80 (the car you tested here) and the newly-redesigned Kia K900. The Genesis G70 has a lesser 15 speaker Lexicon stereo and it sounds pretty darn good. I hope this information helped! Thanks for the review. Genesis vehicles are exceptional.
Samsung owns all of those audio systems!! Samsung (korean) bought them all out. Probably why they are in a lot of korean cars
Wow, that is a great explanation. Thank you so much. This car, also G90's are on my radar screen and I love outstanding audio quality in my cars.
Eric D. You’re welcome. And this is absolutely crazy: my name is also Eric D.!!! My first name is Eric and my last name starts with the letter D! What are the odds?!
@@regalgs51 And we both appreciate good cars and sound systems! Hoping that I'll soon have a G80 or G90 so that I can indulge. Still might fall back to a LS460 with Mark Levinson though!
I have this car. Before it, I had a 15 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 (kept for 3 years) and before that I had a 14 Lexus IS350 F-Sport (Kept for 2 years). Outside of Lexus' superior service, I have not looked back once. Genesis has made me a believer of their brand.
I have never heard of Lexus having anything other than excellent service. Congratulations on your excellent g80! Maybe one day Lexus will lure you back 😉
@@KirkKreifels Thanks Kirk. When I decided to trade out of my IS, I was looking for something larger and when I compared the GS and Hyundai Genesis at the time, the Genesis seemed like a steal (aside from downgrade in brand recognition). However, the experience in that car was incredible which lead to me getting it.
I have been following Lexus updates to see if they introduce a new GS because I do love the direction that Lexus has gone in with the LS. I think a smaller/sportier RWD option like the GS is necessary to legitimize a luxury brand, even if it isn't high volume. I also miss Lexus service. I think if Genesis improves their dealer setup and service, they will be a real threat to other luxury automakers.
All great points. If a new GS comes out with the 3.5 TT in the LS 500 the industry would be shaken up. Instead, lexus has pulled out of the performance rat race due to the lack of sales in the segment. I honestly thing that they will enlarge the IS and put the 3.5L TT v6 from the LS in the next IS F and possibly have a single turbo v6 in the IS 400....who knows really, but lexus is playing it very safe for some reason.
@@KirkKreifels Yep that's what I have been reading as well. The IS will move upmarket. That saddens me because I am still very much a Lexus fan too. I'll be crossing my fingers. Now, the 3.5TT going in the IS and other models will be great! I am excited for that!
Anthony Colbert I traded my 2014 Lexus GS 350 F Sport for a 2015 Genesis 3.8 Ultimate. I also miss the Lexus service. However, my friends and co-workers like the Genesis better. If Lexus had this vehicle, the vehicle would be a best seller.
I have a loaded Genesis Htrac on lease going back soon.
It’s a great car often overlooked by Toyota/Nissan/Honda buyers.
Bigtrucks....That's because people shopping for a mainstream vehicle don't tend to cross shop luxury cars.
this car is beautiful
I own this very car (same model/color). Absolutely love it! I don't love the delays with the rebranding of dealerships, but it's a small gripe.
Congratulations on your Genesis, it's a fine machine.
Great review, and I love the genesis g80sport, but for now my 2 gs are all I need. After owning them the only car I want over them is the GS F to solve my need 4 speed. Gs is a great all around mid size sedan just needs more power. Gs forever over the new ES, ES is dope but I feel the Gs needs to stick around and get its update to properly compete!
I would LOVE to see a new GS. The sad reality that it is very unlikely that we will see a new remodel.
Instead we will see the IS get a little bigger (my belief) with the multiple power options that current GS owners wish they had (performance hybrid, ttv6, etc).
Hyundai makes some really nice cars under the Genesis brand. I can't wait to see the crossover SUV GV80 based on the chassis of the G80. Should be able to bring more people to Genesis brand. Overall they seem to be ahead of Acura and Infiniti just the lack of dealerships and a lack of crossover SUV is holding them back. If I was buying new though still would probably go with Lexus dealer support , reliability and resale value win. It is a bit difficult to get a Genesis in Canada with so few dealerships
Me too. Excited to see the Genesis SUV.
At last you did a review on genesis.
Clicked so fast to see your thoughts on this car!! Awesome awesome review!
Thanks! Good to see you again!
2 uploads in one day, smooooth.
I’m a Lexus fan, but Lexus needs to step up their game specially with the 2021 g80.
Lexus needs to redo their infotainment system that track pad in the center console is ancient and doesn't work.
I love this car
For those considering a Lexus...there cars offer much more value. I don't think a German car buyer would be interested in one of these. This bodystyle has been around since 2015 when it was still called the Hyundai Genesis. Those cars represent a very good used car value and reliability has been impressive.
I have owned an Equus for 4 years( purchased 3 years old) and never had one issue with anything other than maintenance
I would like to see him do a review comparing the Genesis G90 and Lexus LS500. I think that is a real choice that a buyer might make and there is a about a $15-20K difference in their pricing comparably equipped
The remodeled version is just around the corner. It should be revealed soon.
@@chigasaki06
I test drove a G90 this past weekend and the sales person told me that a new G80 , a new SUV, and a certified pre owned program were just around the corner for the Genesis brand
I'll review a g90 eventually. It's on my to-do list!
There's a comparison out there that includes the G90 and LS500. I was surprised by the results!
www.motortrend.com/cars/genesis/g90/2018/bmw-740e-vs-lexus-ls-500-vs-genesis-g90-33t-vs-lincoln-continental-30/
@@KirkKreifels I thinking mentioned before but I think the next step for your channel and a way to expand your channel big time would be to cross compare the Lexus models in similar classes across the board vs its competitors instead of only solo car reviews. it may be hard but you will pull in people who follow these other brands and most likely swing some to Lexus because of its superior quality in build reliability and Lexus service. great channel bro. look forward to each vid
Fair review, despite being a lexus guy.
Thanks!
Is this Mark Wigfall from CO OH
@@californialove4316 it is...we know each other?
@@ljc1821 small world. This is Dan Jins friend. Haha how have u been🙏🏻
@@californialove4316 wow! Great man...I should have known it was you with the car being driven :) what have u been up too?
Great looking car
I think they’re super good-looking cars. People who own them, seem to love them. I don’t know much about their dependability.
These cars are really nice. Great warranty and they supposedly offer a to your door buyers experience. Problem with genesis there dealership network is a total mess. They initially sold them at Hyundai which was horrible to say the least. Then changed there mind and supposedly are coming with stand alone dealerships who knows when. I am still looking for a new vehicle and the Hyundai salesmen knew almost nothing about these. No loaners because a dealer might only have 4 total genesis available. If they ever get the dealership issue ironed out genesis would be amazing. G70 car of the year. But because there dealerships are so bad they do not sell and genesis doesn't even ship hardly any of them out.
Good review man!
Thanks Reggie!
Great review! I agree with you that they should put that kind of engine in the GS F-sport. I’ve been doing research too about the Genesis G80 and they offer I believe 3 or 5 year maintenance free to get the buyers.
Yes, it's an incredible value! Thanks for watching man
LEXUriouS Kirk thanks for sharing!
If the g70 had the g80 front end I’d be sold
I agree the g80 looks better!
This car looks so good people look uglier standing next to it.
Not a bad vehicle but I’d still pick the GS. ❤️
Would would be your main reason behind why ? I’m in the market and I’m torn between both
@@G5xGang Reliability and the GS is a pretty solid offering. For me, I prefer the design over the G80. My experience with Lexus has been great, really no complains with both of the IS’s I’ve owned.
great review, i sold Hyundai&Genesis and i have nothing bad to say about them, LOOVE Lexus, sooo, quick question, do you still work at lexus because...strong selling points here against gs/es for a competitior. Loved the objective review, my Q is just curiosity. Keep up th great work
Yes Still work for Lexus :)
Genesis the best!!👌
Comon man your a Lexus man! To many other people doing all the other cars. You do good with Lexus.
Lexus is my #1. But they are NOT perfect (nor is any brand). I will be reviewing all luxury brands in the future and use Lexus as the baseline. Thanks for watching and commenting, Ed!
I will not be reviewing non-luxury Btw 😉 for the majority of my content.
Love it love it can i have that one, and lol everyone tell me that my car looks like a Bentley from far away has well wow that's cool
FYI my 16 gs350 has heated rear seats. It’s not just the LS.
Also why did the first owner trade this in? any idea what Lexus they bought?
He got an LC. What part of the world do you live in? I've never seen heated rear seats in the GS in my region.
LEXUriouS Kirk I live outside/near Philadelphia. Quite the upgrade to the LC from a G80.
Josh Fogel The AWD Models have heated rear seats.
@@corpnupe85 Our AWD GS models don't have heated rear seats in our region :(
Aaron Rodgers started a car review channel? 🤔
Haha I get that all the time.
lol, the lexus double check
In Singapore,this car is priced slightly lower than a GS. Problem is that it will depreciate more and the value of the car will drop very fast after the 4th year on. That's why it's not doing well here. People rather get a Lexus or a Merc as they hold better value in the long run. Nice and informative video,as usual.
Thanks for sharing! I'd love to visit your country one day 😊
@@KirkKreifels Please do and I will bring you to Lexus showroom in Singapore.
First!
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Lol. The skin needs to go. I agree.
This is a really nice car, but it's far from new. It's been around since 2013. In fact, the all new G80 will be out this summer, and it will be a true 5 Series, E Class fighter. People will know a lot more about Genesis when they release the GV80 later this year, their first SUV.
Awesome news! I'm looking forward to both :)
Lies... 2013 genesis doesn't look anything like this.. stick to what you know.
@@Resarchaic Except for the wheels and a bit of trim, the 2013 looks just like this! Perhaps you're thinking of the old 2012 model?
@@johnholst This 2018 G80 is the same model of the 2015 Hyundai Genesis.. its only been 4 years.. I had the car myself and can tell you from experience..
@@Resarchaic Sorry Garner. sometimes, I forget that we get different model years over here. This car has been available in this exact same form since 2013 here in Korea. That's why we always get the new models first too, I guess. In any case, the new model will be completely different. Can't wait!
Great vehicle, bad timing! Where’s the Genesis suv? Gv80 please!
Hopefully soon!
the award winning lexicon is a great system, second only to burmeister system..imho..and much cheaper at that..
Thanks for the info!
Genesis beautiful car and what's with American people power power do all American people race because if you drive in the city power it's worthless
not true. when you drive over the bay bridge and take an exit into San Francisco you better be moving. as son as a light goes green in the City it is petal to the metal full throttle. stop light to stop light. it's not like NYC where it looks like a parking lot. in the Bay its love it or lose it. no joke. I've even raced a ton of cabby's out there. they push them crown vics to the limits and you get the feeling its a race every time streets or freeway out there. they don't like to be passed or beat to the next light. but all in all driving SF is like a frickin formula one race
dinosaur skin present since the 80s. Where is the asteroid?
Well, "almost as good" as Lexus sounds like "almost as good as Hertz", which means second best.
Kirk, the capital letters in your RUclips name Spell LEXUS. Will you now switch to other makes without making or giving an explanation or announcement? We follow you..what can we expect?
I will be covering all luxury brands in the future. That is my goal. I'm very fortunate to have such a depth of Lexus knowledge and experience. In 2019, the Lexurious Fleet will get to see many many luxury vehicles and not just Lexus.
@@KirkKreifels I'm glad to hear that. Now I can watch your content and opinion on other brands as well!
You picked a quality automobile to start with...curious how you will review a Range Rover, Jaguar, or other luxury maker known for extreme quality issues. It’s always a trade-off to receive the cars for review yet give honest reviews. This was not an issue with Lexus. Good luck in maintaining integrity.
@@sdarryl10 integrity will be maintained as much as humanly possible 😉 I have reviewed a couple of range rovers already if you look through my channel
@@sdarryl10 look thru his vids bro. he has done reviews on other brands. it is great to hear how they compare to the Lexus .
hopefully genesis will not add anything more that are stupid fwd to there line up. so many really really great iconic rwd sedan/crossovers that were gone in the past 4,5 years or will be discontinued by 2019, like infiniti qx70(''poor people's'' better looking more reliable x6), cadillac cts/ats, qx50 is also replaced w fwd from rwd, infiniti q70 might discontinue as well (hopefully they dont replace it w a upbadged fking maxima), chevrolet ss (the more practical version of camaro).
like why there like only 5% of the cars sold in canada is rwd which is almost as same as percentage of cars that are standard being sold. the only rwd lexus they have in canada rn is the rcf/lc500f(with a price tag that no one will ever ever buy) and is200t.
Sean QU....All Genesis cars are RWD with AWD option.
I wonder what Lexus they dumped this car for on trade in lol
: T. I was wondering the same thing too!😂😂
The gentleman bought an LC 500
@@KirkKreifels sweet
What are you doing that’s not a Lexus. Lol😂😂😂
Wow bronze, what the heck is Lexicon?
Okay buttweet
Why review other vehicles when you're obvious extremely bias? I don't understand.
why not? I want to know what some one with his lexus insight feels about other brands and how they stack up. he works for lexus and people are trading in other top model brands for a new lexus which leads to a great opprotunity. I'm sure he appreciates the clicks tho
Did you watch the review above? It wasn't biased. He said that he likes the car very much and would consider owning it himself. His criticisms of this car were all minor. He also has minor criticisms of Lexus.
Wow that looks like ah ah Hyundai to me. Come on this car has been out for 10 years! It looks like what it is a Hyundai Genesis
wayne...you're right, this car has been out a long time. Not 10 years, since 2013. Just wait til this summer and you see the new G80. Whole different beast.
Againg toyota lexus.they copy some inside.look at d clock its d same as the lexus.so u c bro.they need toyota to inspr....them in auto making
Dumb ass comment from Jamaica, go figures lol. Like Lexus didn't copy?
If they can get the reliability and price points right then they'll be up their with lexus in about a decade.
These don't really hold their value that much.
Genesis doesn't have a problem with reliability. In fact, this car has been out 2008 (as Hyundai) and since 2015 (as a Genesis model), and ranks well with regard to reliability. It's also significant cheaper than the competition, so I'm not sure what you mean about getting the price point right. BMW's don't hold on to their value. German cars in general don't hold on to their value.
Good points 👍
@@chigasaki06 lol yeah it isn't as reliable as Toyota or lexus or Acura or Honda.
They have a long way to go.
@@ashishpatel350 agreed. I have owned both the 2009 and 2015 models. I loved them both, but they both had their issues.
Looks frozen
Brrrrr!
Big up from jamaica bro.hmmm toyota lexus .toyota over all making bigger grills which to me looks great.ppl bash but look now bro new bmw 7 ser... big grill and others r copying too even this car.hmmm toyota always set a standard that all other autos follow.r more like copy.small cars like vitz name was different b4 dat.all autos copy to stay in d game wen gas was going up.honda fit didnt start making till 2000.start making in u.s.a in between 2005 2006.toyota in d business of making everything b4 all other auto.they nust copy trying to compete with the king.nice reveiw .but its not a toyota so am not intrested.
Lexus wannabe
I saw Doug's review.
He mentioned Genesis is not selling VERY well as of now.
The emblem reminds me of the Chrysler badge .......
damn leave him alone, he's trying out new stuff.
No need to defend me. Larry wasn't referring to me as the wannabe, rather the g80.
Larry as a current owner of this vehicle, I can assure you that it isn't a wannabe Lexus. Genesis benchmarks the Germans as well as the Japanese luxury companies and their cars offer a much different experience than Lexus cars. Yes there are similarities. Also before and when Genesis ran into issues with it's dealer strategy, this car outsold the GS and several other midsize luxury cars.
www.goodcarbadcar.net/2018/12/small-and-midsize-luxury-car-sales-in-america-november-2018/
I had to drive 3 hours to get my hands on my car in the spec that I wanted if that tells you how hard it was to get one. Dealers were suing to have rights to sell them versus their standalone model. Now that the dealer issues have been sorted through and they are getting inventory, I think we will see a change in numbers.
LEXUriouS Kirk ...Thank you Kirk !
Of course I was referring to the G80 ..Why you???? Lol...
Anthony Colbert ..Yes I know there was a dealer problem. As Kirk said; let's see long term reliability..
Kia has a long long way to go to be the marquee[ brand] that Lexus reputation has. The Equus ..g80 was a super nice car with super depreciation.
Lexus.. goes without saying.
Resale value ..dependability..best dealer experience and customer service and auto technicians in the auto industry REPUTATION
A Lexus wannabe