2018 Genesis G80

Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the standard G80 receives a refreshed front grille, bumper and headlamps and a new 18-inch wheel design, with a 9.2-inch touchscreen replacing the standard 8.0-inch unit on the Ultimate package, and a new Sport model with a rowdy twin-turbocharged V6 and performance suspension. Carsoid (opens in a new tab) lists the 365-hp 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 from the larger G90 as the new engine in the lineup.

Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) lists ratings of 16/24 to 19/27 mpg, and its price page puts used 2018 G80s at $16,000 for the 3.8 up to $21,200 for the 3.3T Sport at a dealer.

NHTSA lists six recall campaigns for the 2018 G80. 18V305000 covers a windshield and rear window installed with incorrect primer, and 18V496000 covers an occupant classification system that may wrongly detect an adult in an empty passenger seat. 19V538000 covers a turbocharger oil supply pipe on 3.3-liter turbo cars, with 24V191000 covering the left turbocharger oil line, and owners are advised to park outside until repaired. 21V160000 covers an ABS module that could short circuit and 24V107000 covers water entering the starter solenoid.

Owners have filed 95 complaints: electrical system with 22, unknown or other with 17, steering with 15, engine with 11, and air bags and wheels with 9 each. ProblemsByVin (opens in a new tab) and CarFactBase (opens in a new tab) break these down, and Consumer Reports (opens in a new tab) rates the 2018 G80 less reliable than other cars from its model year.

EPA rates the 2018 G80 at 18 to 22 mpg combined and $2,850 to $4,300 a year in fuel. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class lists 18 to 25 at $3,100 to $4,300 and the BMW 5 Series 23 to 30 at $2,650 to $3,350. The G80 matches the E-Class at the bottom and trails the 5 Series.