Not Quite There
We own several German and US vehicles, and I purchased the G80 as my daily driver.
- the car looks good, and the interior and controls feel quality
- the absence of any integration with my mobile phone (beyond calls) hints at Genesis failing to understand the market (no Android Auto or Apple Car Play). They chose instead to base decisions around the implementation of Lexicon as their sound/infotainment/integration platform, a poor choice at best.
- Telephony/screen performance is painfully slow
- Acceleration tip-in is acceptable, but the braking is substandard for the class
- The rearview camera is useless in wet or snowy conditions as it collects snow and dirt
- The dynamic parking components are schizophrenic, suddenly sounding for no reason
- The user fit for the driver's seat is poorly designed. I am 6-0" and struggle to find a combination of comfort, visibility, and driveability
- The use of a 3G modem will render all of the safety features of Connected Care useless. Gone will be the ability to notify someone on air-bag deployment, locate your stolen car, open your doors or start the vehicle remotely.
The short-sighted use of a 3G modem highlights the primary issue with my Genesis. The company appears to have bet on an attractive design and pseudo luxury to lure buyers while overlooking the importance of a strong dealer network, quality/reachable customer service, and wise engineering choices.