SPYSHOTS: The next generation of the Genesis G80 is here

[Beefer]

I’m a big fan of the sport back look. I still remember the day the A7 was released...fell in love. Until that RS7 bitch came out

 

[Glaz]

Still think those rims are my favourite design on any new car.

 

[Speeder]

Is that brake dust on the front wheels? Pushing it a bit hard!

 

[EdP]

The real exhaust has a surrounding to prevent heat and vibration transferring to the bumper. You can see the exhaust pipe inside.View attachment 22151

The shape is non-traditional and can take getting used to. Certainly would not be a deal breaker, at least for me.

 

[Glaz]

Is that brake dust on the front wheels? Pushing it a bit hard!

Yes that’s a lot of break dust. Worst thing about cleaning cars is right there.

 

[Billyblonco1]

The real exhaust has a surrounding to prevent heat and vibration transferring to the bumper. You can see the exhaust pipe inside.View attachment 22151

From the comparison video between the current G80 and the new one it sure looked fake to me. I thought they were going the Acura route with the exhaust but I hope they keep the functional exhaust outlets

 

[TurtleBoy]

I thought they were going the Acura route with the exhaust but I hope they keep the functional exhaust outlets

What I found really disappointing last year was when the new Audi models (A6,A7,Q8) came out they had the fake exhaust outlets. What was really bad was that you could see the real exhaust pipe peaking out below them.

 

[Glaz]

From the comparison video between the current G80 and the new one it sure looked fake to me. I thought they were going the Acura route with the exhaust but I hope they keep the functional exhaust outlets

Reason why these newer vehicles are coming with this type of style is because to reduce the vibration in the bumper area. A lot of manufacturers are doing this now.

 

[Aura]

From the comparison video between the current G80 and the new one it sure looked fake to me. I thought they were going the Acura route with the exhaust but I hope they keep the functional exhaust outlets

One of the trim levels appears to have fake: trim piece covering rather than leading to a hole. Another has real, the exhaust hole leads out of the surrounding and you can see in.

 

[Aura]

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[Zingerman]

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Older prototypes with Hyundai side mirrors. Nice to see them in a row though.

Wonder if there will be a prominent, visual difference between the G80 2.5t and the 3.5t. hoping that we see quad exhausts on the 3.5t and some fins on the front bumper.

 

[Aura]

 

[Mr. Incredible]

oh god it has the same ugly wheels the G90 got.

 

[TurtleBoy]

oh god it has the same ugly wheels the G90 got.

I would hope those are an option, probably one that will not be a popular one.

 

[YEH]

Interior shots (from TKCB):

Seems like the gear selector is a rotating knob (not sure how I feel about that, but probably prefer it to the button-type that's in the Palisade).

Difficult to tell simply from low quality pics, but seems like the tactile feel of the switchgear (in partiular, the knobs w/ the metal trim) should be better (hopefully, they have the proper weight to the feel).

 

[Glaz]

Interior shots (from TKCB):

Seems like the gear selector is a rotating knob (not sure how I feel about that, but probably prefer it to the button-type that's in the Palisade).

Difficult to tell simply from low quality pics, but seems like the tactile feel of the switchgear (in partiular, the knobs w/ the metal trim) should be better (hopefully, they have the proper weight to the feel).

I remember mentioning awhile back that the G80/GV80 was going to have a rotary gear selector all the way behind the scroll wheel for the infotainment system. Seems like that came true. But odd how Genesis really applies it here. Why is it so far back when it should be where the Infotainment switch wheel should be. Looks really awkward when you put yourself behind the wheel. Also kind of seems like the infotainment system might not be touchscreen because of how far back it is in other spy photos.

 

[Aura]

I’m wondering if no touchscreen is better? Because it eliminates fingerprints and smudges. I’m sure they’ve found a good solution.

 

[Glaz]

I’m wondering if no touchscreen is better? Because it eliminates fingerprints and smudges. I’m sure they’ve found a good solution.

It won’t really remove smudges because if you have someone come into the car they would think it is a touchscreen.

 

[Aura]

It won’t really remove smudges because if you have someone come into the car they would think it is a touchscreen.

You just tell them before or when you get in?

 

[Billyblonco1]

I think genesis is going with a more Korean styling with the new vehicles. Now that they have their foot in the door they don’t have the follow the Japanese or German designs.