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Is the 2026 Genesis G80 a good car?

No.

3 of 7checks

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20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.

G80 -10%-49%+150%Price vs predicted
Price vs predicted, 57 sedans (2026). Orange: this car.
Checks for the 2026 Genesis G80
CheckResultNumber
Family carYes3 of 4 parts
First carNo2 of 5 parts
CommuterNo$121 vs $99 a month
SeniorsYes3 of 3 parts
Off-roadNo5.5 in, top 99%
Worth the moneyYes10% below predicted
Good buyNo2 beat it on all four

Is the G80 a good family car?

Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.

Family car check, 2026 Genesis G80
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Seats5 seats5 or moreN/AYes
Rear legroom38.7 inMedian 37.2 in67Yes
Rear headroom39.0 inMedian 37.6 in67Yes
Cargo behind the last row13.1 cu ftMedian 15.4 cu ft61No

Is the G80 a good first car?

No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.

First car check, 2026 Genesis G80
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Price$58,450Median $51,79569No
Horsepower300 hp167 hp to 418 hp71Yes
Length197.0 inMedian 193.4 in68No
Turning circle38.1 ftMedian 38.4 ft67Yes
Fuel cost per mile13.9 centsMedian 11.4 cents69No

Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.

Is the G80 a good commuter car?

No. $121 a month to commute. Class median $99.

Miles a month
867
This car
$121
Median of 69 sedans
$99
Highway mpg
29 mpg, top 59% of 56

Is the G80 a good car for seniors?

Yes. Passes 3 of 3 parts.

Seniors check, 2026 Genesis G80
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Step-in height5.5 in clearance, 57.7 in tall5.1 to 5.5 in clearance, 56.2 to 58.9 in tall47Yes
Front headroom40.9 inMedian 39.0 in66Yes
Turning circle38.1 ftMedian 38.4 ft67Yes

Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.

Is the G80 a good off-road vehicle?

No. 5.5 in clearance. Top 99% of 173 trucks and SUVs.

AWD or 4WD
Yes
Best trim for clearance
2.5T AWD, 5.5 in
Cohort
173 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims

Is the G80 worth the money?

Yes. Priced 10% below cars like it.

Price, 2.5T AWD
$58,450
Predicted price
$65,041
Gap
-$6,591 (-10%)
Model error
13% median, 275 cars

Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2026 cars.

Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.

Is the G80 a good buy?

No. 2 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.

Rivals that cost less and beat the G80 on all four
CarPriceFuel cost per mileMax cargoPower
G80 2.5T AWD$58,45013.9 cents13.1 cu ft300 hp
Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD$47,4904.5 cents23.0 cu ft425 hp
Toyota Crown Platinum AWD$54,99010.7 cents15.2 cu ft340 hp

Compared with 245 trims of other makes, sedans, 2026.

What this cannot tell you

No safety, reliability or insurance data.

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