Bitche Original Theoretically, when a pattern has been formed for a long time, any The emergence of new things has the possibility of subverting the original pattern, and the premise of the question is whether you are brave or not. After all, there is no old saying that a cook who does not want to be a general is not a good doctor. The key to the problem is whether it is strong enough. After all, the original structure will definitely be very picky about it.
It is an indisputable fact that BBA firmly occupies the top position in the luxury brand market. Following closely behind, there is Lexus, the first echelon that is eyeing this position. In fact, it has a chance, but when it comes to the last step, the departure of LX and the decline of LS have not allowed it to hold up its momentum. . After that, Volvo, Cadillac, Jaguar, Land Rover, etc. in the second echelon have their own problems.
The Lexus ES’s successful hit marketing case really shouldn’t be too good. Genesis's early publicity, channel layout, and sales model have all left a deep impression on consumers. But no matter how strong the east wind is, you still need a straw boat. Among its products, GV80 is undoubtedly a spiritual leader, while G70 is a niche choice. G80 is perfect as a "straw boat". Today we got the flagship version of G80 to see if it has the ability to become a hit.
1. Appearance: unique elegance
All relationships that are not for the purpose of marriage They are all rogues, and all the advantages and disadvantages separated from the price are also rogues. The Genesis G80 price range is 362,800-453,800 yuan, but in fact there are only two configurations in the whole series. The flagship version is 71,000 yuan more expensive than the luxury version, and the four-wheel drive version of each configuration is 20,000 yuan more expensive than the two-wheel drive version.
Why should we talk about the price first? Because many people say that the design of the G80 is still very fresh, but that’s all. In fact, looking at the current situation of other luxury brands with long histories, everyone is trying to make their cars younger. On the contrary, Genesis, as a new brand, has no such concerns. The entire appearance of the G80 creates a classic and elegant look. Feel.
The appearance of the Genesis G80 was jointly designed by Lee Il-hwan, who once created the previous generation of Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and Lee Sang-yeop, who once led the design of the Bentley Bentayga. The two men who can be called great masters naturally have a top-notch understanding of luxury. Therefore, in addition to bucking the trend, the luxurious appearance and visual effects of the Genesis G80 far exceed this price point.
Specifically, the LOGO with its wings spread out slides over the two ribs left behind the front cover. This detail is really very design-conscious. The large shield-shaped air intake grille on the front face is really strong and highly recognizable. It is paired with a mesh that exudes metallic luster inside.The filling is also very refined.
The "Parallel Double Shine" LED headlight design is the symbol of the Genesis brand. This design is really something you will never tire of. , while creating a dignified and atmospheric visual experience, coupled with the chrome trim inside the through-type lower half of the air intake grille, the sense of layering is also excellent.
The length, width and height of the Genesis G80 reach 4995/1925/1465mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 3010mm. The overall proportions of the car side are very coordinated. The headlights, the chrome decoration on the rear of the front fenders, and the rear taillights also embellish the side with many shadows of the "parallel double shine" design.
The tail on the side is the most beautiful part of the entire car. The fastback design is similar to a coupe model with smooth lines, simple and capable. The Genesis G80, which is nearly five meters long, does not feel like its tail is too big to fall off.
Personally, although the Genesis G80 has many styles of rims to choose from, the one installed on the test car is really the best-looking. It is also the most imposing one. The 19-inch size is the standard size of the flagship version. If you feel that it is not big enough, you can also choose 20-inch wheels, which are 18 inches on the luxury version. Paired with four Michelin PS4 tires that focus on performance and road holding, it also makes people feel that this car is not a character to be trifled with.
Coming to the rear, to be honest, the design of Korean cars never disappoints. The design of the rear curved surface is very elegant, and the taillights The stable design reveals this kind of classical beauty, and there are also genuine bilateral dual exhausts. The G80 also has many choices in terms of body color. Although the main recommended Tasman Blue is also very textured, the original matte paint Verbier White is absolutely YYDS!
2. Interior: the materials are exquisite and Unique
When you enter the Genesis G80, you can feel the luxurious atmosphere. The double interior in brown and gray is truly superior in creating a sense of high-end and luxury. In terms of overall design, the interior of the G80 undoubtedly has a retro aesthetic, which is simple to a certain extent and at the same time quite three-dimensional.
In terms of materials, our test car is already the flagship version and comes with optional packages. A large area of the car is wrapped in fine-touch genuine leather, which looks and feels very luxurious. A through-type solid wood veneer is embellished in the center of the center console, which greatly improves the quality of the entire interior design. And in terms of workmanship, there is no looseness or abnormal sound in all material joints and buttons. This is also a huge plus.
The overall design of the four-spoke steering wheel is also dignified and elegant, and the clamshell-style airbag cover is really the finishing touch.. It also has an excellent grip. Perhaps the main market is in Europe and the United States. In order to suit the "lying" sitting position preferred by European and American people who are tall and have long arms, the sitting position of the main driver is on the high side.
The 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel with naked-eye 3D effect behind the steering wheel is definitely a cool black technology. It actively detects the distance of the driver’s eyeballs and detects the distance between them. Afterwards, the 2D effect will be automatically switched. But unfortunately, although the instrument itself has three theme styles, the design does not break away from the framework of the traditional dial, and there is no way to project a map.
The size of the central control car screen reaches 14.5 inches, and both the smoothness and page design are satisfactory. In terms of car functions, the Internet of Vehicles function caters to the current car demand in the domestic market. Online music and online maps are also very practical functions, but it is estimated that the Apple CarPlay mobile phone mapping function installed on the car is the most commonly used Internet connection. Way.
In the lower half of the center console, colleagues with LCD screens also retain a large number of physical buttons. The sense of technology and operational safety are well guaranteed, especially for each The damping and texture of the buttons are also particularly good. In addition, the knob-type shift mechanism can be considered an ancestral design of the Genesis brand.
Although the front row is already equipped to the best, the functions of the back row are also dazzling. First of all, the rear seats are very supportive and soft, and they also support electric adjustment, which is way ahead of competing products of the same level. What's more, seat heating, seat ventilation and other configurations are also available. But because of this, the rear seats cannot be folded down, which can be considered a forced compromise.
In addition to these comfort configurations, the technological configurations in the rear row are also It is very sufficient. The rear entertainment system is not a useless decoration. It can control the music, air conditioning, navigation and other functions of the entire vehicle and is very practical.
In terms of space, the G80 is different from most domestic rivals. The imported Genesis G80 did not choose to lengthen it after entering the country. Of course, this also This means that it won’t have much advantage in rear legroom, but it’s still enough. In terms of privacy in the car, the manual sunshades for the rear side windows and the electric sunshade for the rear windshield are sufficient. What’s interesting is that the G80’s sunroof sunshade is still separated from the middle part. The sense of ritual when opening and closing is quite good.
3. Dynamics: Calmness and high-end are the eternal themes
The entire Genesis G80 series is equipped with a 2.5T engine with a maximum power of 304 horsepower and a maximum torque of 422 N· rice. I believe many people will have great expectations for this "weird" engine displacement, but to be honest, thisThe acceleration feeling brought by this engine is not the low-speed torque explosion like that of German cars, but it is definitely a soft and very confident experience. This feeling is like the acceleration of a large-displacement self-priming car. Calmness of time.
Even if the driving mode of the G80 is adjusted to the sports mode, its acceleration feeling is still really smooth, step by step and deep. As you go on, you can feel your power gradually being released. , plus its engine has excellent noise and vibration performance from idling. Even when accelerating hard and stepping on the accelerator, there is no feeling of exhaustion. The isolation of engine noise is definitely first-class in its class. level.
The performance of the 8AT gearbox equipped on this car will be picky about working conditions. In comfort mode and when there is no large power demand, its performance is excellent enough. The presence is extremely low and the gear shifting is very gentle. The smoothness at this time is still very guaranteed. But even in the sport mode, its performance is a bit uneasy during rapid acceleration, the downshift speed is not so sharp, and after the large power demand is over, the upshift is also a bit hesitant. In addition, when there is a traffic jam or frequent switching of low gears, the gearbox also feels a little frustrated
In terms of chassis, the Genesis G80 uses a front double-wishbone type and a rear multi-link independent suspension with variable soft and hard shock absorbers. This is a system that uses the front camera and navigation data to detect environmental factors that affect vehicle driving such as speed bumps in advance, and thereby controls the suspension damping in real time.
The G80 brand, its positioning and its price make it difficult not to compare it with the Lexus ES. I think that apart from the power, , the suspension is also the part where this car is better than the ES. In addition to the high-end feeling that this level should have, the G80 does not pursue comfort. Because of the variable damping suspension, it is tough enough to handle large bumps on the road, and it is also quite good at filtering small vibrations and retaining road feel.
As for the steering, the steering feel of the Genesis G80 will change according to different driving modes, but the steering speed gain is indeed a part that should be improved, because almost every The degree of heavy hand in each mode almost does not increase as the speed increases. But this does not affect the sensitivity of the Genesis G80's front response when turning or emergency merging.
Summary:
In short, as a brand new brand, Genesis G80 does not follow the trend in pursuing youthfulness in design. Instead, it shows its unique and luxurious attributes, and the most important thing is that this design beauty is recognized by many people. And its more advantage is that it does not launch a dazzling variety of configuration models, but adoptsCustomized options are used that are more in line with user psychology.
In terms of dynamics, to be honest, this car shows its multiple personalities. In terms of power, it is still suitable for Buddhist driving. But in terms of chassis control, it also has good sports attributes, and the tire grip limit is also very high. From the perspective of suspension vibration filtering and sound insulation, it also has good comfort. It can be said that it has almost every character you want.
Finally, for Genesis, what is more urgent is the establishment of sales channels. From the announcement of its entry into China on April 2, to today there are only a handful of directly operated stores, even in Beijing and Guangzhou. In such first-tier cities, it is extremely inconvenient to buy a car.