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Genesis G80

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2021
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VERDICT

The passenger compartment of the G80 remained stable in the frontal offset test. Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of the driver and passenger. Genesis showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to the upper legs of occupants of different sizes and to those sitting in different positions. Protection of the driver's chest was rated as marginal, based on dummy readings of chest compression. Analysis of the deceleration of the impact trolley during the test, and of the deformation of the barrier afterwards, revealed that the G80 would be a fairly benign crash partner to other vehicles. The G80 has automatic door-locking and this did not release during the offset frontal impact with the EV variant only, although the doors could be opened from inside the car. The star rating of the car is unaffected. Genesis has a solution and will re-work existing cars.  In the full width rigid barrier test, protection of the chest of the small female driver was also rated as marginal but, otherwise, protection of both dummies was good or adequate. In the side barrier test, representing an impact by another car, protection of all critical body areas was good and the G80 scored maximum points. In the more severe side pole test, protection of the chest was adequate and that of other body areas was good. Limitation of occupant excursion - the extent to which the occupant is flung to the other side of the vehicle in a side impact - was rated as adequate. The G80 is equipped with a centre airbag to protect against occupant to occupant injuries in side impacts. The airbag performed well in Euro NCAP's tests, with good protection of the dummies' heads. Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated good protection against whiplash injures in the event of a rear-end collision. A geometric assessment of the rear seats indicated marginal whiplash protection. The G80 has an advanced eCall system which automatically alerts the emergency services in the event of a collision, and multi-collision braking to prevent secondary impacts.

Tested modelGenesis G80 2.2CRDi GLS, LHD
Body typeSedan
Kerb weight1910 kg
Adult Occupant

Adult Occupant

91%
Child Occupant

Child Occupant

87%
Vulnerable Road Users

Vulnerable Road Users

77%
Safety Assist

Safety Assist

91%

Safety equipment

Note: other equipment may be available on the vehicle but was not considered in the test year

  • Fitted to the vehicle as standard
    Fitted to the vehicle as standard
  • Fitted to the vehicle as part of the safety pack
    Fitted to the vehicle as part of the safety pack
  • Not fitted to the test vehicle but available as option or as part of the safety pack
    Not fitted to the test vehicle but available as option or as part of the safety pack
  • Not available
    Not available
  • Not applicable
    Not applicable

Rating validity

Additional information

Euro NCAP | Genesis G80