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Tom’s Guide
Technology
John Velasco

I drove the Genesis G80 and Hyundai Sonata Hybrid for a week — and here’s where I’m putting my money

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid vs Genesis G80.

One of the things I struggle with is convincing myself where to put my hard-earned money when it comes to buying a new vehicle. I could exhaust my budget on a luxury model, or perhaps look into a full-size value one that could get me far more features than the base trim.

That’s why I drove the 2026 Genesis G80 and 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid for a week to really understand what kind of value each of these sedans offers. While the Genesis G80 is your typical poster child for a luxury vehicle, the Sonata Hybrid, on the other hand, is priced way more modestly.

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