So how is the 8 speed Hyundai transmission holding up?

[SuperKing]

Yup. Out of curiosity, I priced out a Volvo S90 Hybrid because I saw it as a possible replacement for my 5.0 in 2021 and the Volvo came to almost $100k in Canada. I do quite like it, a full size 400hp hybrid sedan. I'm renting one from Hertz in California in October thought it's probably the weaksauce version.

Back on topic, in my 5.0 I do notice a thunk if I give it some throttle while I'm cruising. I'm guessing it's the AWD kicking in?

 

[ThoughtfulOne]

The transmission seems to be pretty smooth right now.

It doesn't shift very quickly like a sports car, but it is very smooth. I think that the Kia Stinger has this model, but shifts more like a sports car.

Yup. Out of curiosity, I priced out a Volvo S90 Hybrid because I saw it as a possible replacement for my 5.0 in 2021 and the Volvo came to almost $100k in Canada. I do quite like it, a full size 400hp hybrid sedan. I'm renting one from Hertz in California in October thought it's probably the weaksauce version.

Back on topic, in my 5.0 I do notice a thunk if I give it some throttle while I'm cruising. I'm guessing it's the AWD kicking in?

It's possible that some time in the early 2020s, Hyundai/Genesis will update the DH/G80 into a new generation. Perhaps they will offer a hybrid? They have been pushing plugin hybrids at their concept shows lately.

 

[OUsig]

I had the fluid drain/fill at the dealership 1 time so far. The 8 speed transmission seems to be near perfect still after over 100,000 miles.