2019 Genesis G80

CarBuzz (opens in a new tab) reports a new Sport Package on the 3.8-liter G80, with copper-accented wheel center cap surrounds, more aggressive bumpers and side sills, dark chrome detailing, dual exhaust tips, unique 19-inch wheels, sport pedals and a sport steering wheel, and an upgraded 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto across the lineup. It adds an optional 9.2-inch navigation screen and a starting price of $42,050 before destination. Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) also lists the 9.2-inch screen with the Ultimate package.

Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) puts used 2019 G80 prices at $20,200 for the 3.8 sedan to $22,700 for the 5.0 Ultimate at a dealership, and rates fuel economy at 16/24 to 18/26 mpg city and highway. EPA rates the 2019 G80 at 18 to 21 mpg combined and $2,950 to $4,300 a year in fuel, with rear- or all-wheel drive.

NHTSA lists three recall campaigns for the 2019 G80. 21V160000 covers an Anti-Lock Brake System module that could short circuit, and owners are told to park outside until the dealer replaces the module fuse. 24V107000 covers water entering the starter solenoid, which can cause an electrical short and an engine compartment fire, with owners advised to park outside until a relay kit is installed, and 24V191000 covers a left turbocharger oil feed pipe on the 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 that may deteriorate and leak oil.

Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA: electrical system and unknown or other with 8 each, engine and service brakes with 5 each, and vehicle speed control and forward collision avoidance with 2 each. ProblemsByVin (opens in a new tab) names electrical as the most-reported issue, and Consumer Reports (opens in a new tab) rates the 2019 G80 less reliable than other cars from the same model year.

EPA rates the 2019 G80 at 18 to 21 mpg combined and $2,950 to $4,300 a year in fuel. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class lists 18 to 25 at $3,100 to $4,300, the Lexus LS 21 to 28 at $2,750 to $3,700, the BMW 5 Series 24 to 29 at $2,650 to $3,250, and the Audi A6 25 to 27 at $2,850 to $3,100. The G80 is at or below the bottom of every comparison range on efficiency.