- G80 ranked top of its segment in initial quality
- G80 improves from 2nd place in segment in 2020 to 1st in 2021 study
Frankfurt, Germany: Genesis G80 has been named Best Upper Midsize Premium Car in the U.S. J.D. Power 2021 Initial Quality Study. This ranking marks an improvement for the model, having been ranked second in its segment in the prior 2020 study.
“At Genesis, we put the customer at the core of everything we do,” said Tedros Mengiste, Executive Director of Sales Operations at Genesis Motor America. “We design and engineer our products with the utmost care for how they will suit the needs of our customers’ lifestyles. We are pleased that consumers surveyed in the United States continue to respond positively to the exceptional quality and craftsmanship of our latest models, including the all-new 2021 Genesis G80.”
G80 is at the core of the Genesis sedan lineup and offers a perfect balance of comfort and refined performance.
The annual study ranks auto manufacturers and their products by problems per one hundred vehicles (PP100). The brand and car with the lowest level of problems wins the respective category.
Genesis was ranked first in initial quality among premium brands from 2017 – 2020, and continued its strong performance in 2021, ranking second.
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About Genesis
Following its launch in 2015, Genesis has established itself as a true alternative within the premium segment. With a commitment to hospitality and great service, Genesis strives to build sincere relationships with customers and above all, to respect the greatest luxury of all – their time. The brand was launched first in South Korea and following success in the U.S., Canada, Russia, the Middle East and Australia, Genesis has set its sights on Europe and China. Embodying its unique design language ‘Athletic Elegance’, the brand continues to strengthen its range of vehicles and services to appeal to a broader range of consumers. The first electric car, the Genesis G80, will launch this year, with more to follow. Genesis is one of the highest-ranked brands in the automotive industry by respected third-party experts including North American Car of the Year, Consumer Reports and J.D. Power. Genesis is the only brand with a full product range to achieve IIHS Top Safety Pick+.
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