“IS THAT a new Aston Martin?” a neighbour asked, admiring the car parked across the road from my house. “No, it’s a saloon from a fairly new marque to the UK, called Genesis, and this is their G80 model,” I replied.Studying it further, as I showed him the cabin, he added: “It also has a touch of Bentley about it – the quality of this is amazing.” The neighbour in question is a retired gentleman who has enjoyed some fine cars over the years – so that’s real praise indeed.
Moreover, the upmarket Korean marque has been able to launch some sumptuous machines at competitive prices when compared with other premium or luxury-class rivals.
My G80 came in the higher of two specs, Luxury Line, with a powertrain consisting of a 2.5-litre petrol engine, eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel-drive capability.It was superb to drive and I couldn’t believe it cost from just £47,950 on the road, given the quality, although some decent option packs pushed the test car price to north of £61,000.But starting with the kerb appeal, my home office overlooks the road and the fact everyone stopped to gawp at the G80 really made me smile.A striking, bold, front grille featuring swooping, wing-like lines is framed by a large lower air intake area and a pair of slimline double front light clusters up top.The latter light design is mirrored by double side wing strakes towards the back of the bonnet (which has some elegant creases) and mirroring rear light clusters.Adding to the sleek looks in profile is a flowing line just below window level connecting the front light clusters to the rear.
The lower half of the car has a contrasting athletic design accentuated by chrome detailing – and it sits on bright 20in alloy wheels.There’s a coupe
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