2018 Genesis G80 Sport Earns Five-Star Overall Safety Rating
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has awarded the 2018 Genesis G80 Sport with a five-star overall safety rating.
The luxury sports sedan earned the highest possible safety rating from NHTSA after receiving top marks in several crash tests including frontal crash, side crash, and rollover scenarios. In order for a vehicle to earn a NHTSA five-star overall safety rating, it must earn top marks in front driver-side and passenger-side protection, side barrier and pole impact, and rollover mitigation tests.
In prior testing, the standard Genesis G80 sedan also received a five-star overall safety rating, while both the Genesis G80 and G90 models have earned Top Safety Pick+ awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in 2017.
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The 2018 Genesis G80 Sport features a 3.3-liter turbocharged V6 engine with 365 horsepower and 376 pound-feet of torque, paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The model offers a comprehensive suite of segment-leading safety features designed to minimize risk and maximize protection for the driver, passengers, fellow drivers, and pedestrians. Some of those advanced safety features include automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, smart blind spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert, lane keep assist, driver attention alert, and dynamic bending light with high beam assist.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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