A long-running trend in the segment has been prioritizing performance over comfort. A lot of the credit for this can be laid at the tires of and , or at least those that followed their lead, especially in the mid- to late-2000s. As driving enthusiasts, we generally have appreciated the fruits of this trend (Cadillac builds , good enough for ).
But it does mean that a more traditional, comfort-focused luxury car is harder to find. , though, has such a car in its , and when it’s in its element, it’s sublime. Really, the is basically as good as this current generation has ever been, since the 2025 refresh isn’t that much different from the car that debuted for 2021.
Genesis updated the bumpers, added “Micro Lens Array” headlights, and created unique versions of both for its Sport trim levels. Those Sport models also have exposed exhaust tips and dark chrome trim. Mechanically, changes are sparse, with the most significant one being the application of four-piston front calipers to the whole range, rather than just the Sport trims.
The biggest change is ultimately inside, where a 27-inch OLED screen replaces the old separate instrument cluster and infotainment display. Some accompanying tweaks to the dash are made to accommodate the new display, along with some touch-sensitive buttons in the center stack. We only had the opportunity to drive the top-spec 3.
5T Sport Prestige. All models with its 3.5-liter turbo V6 make 375 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque; all mode.