It may not be as audaciously technological as the Mercedes E-Class inside, but the way the screens and tech are integrated into the luxurious confines of the cabin is arguably a more elegant treatment.

There is leather seat trim standard, while part-leather elements adorn the doors and dashboard. The steering wheel is beautiful to hold, if not to behold, and the way it's all brought together by real open pore wood makes this car stand out as something properly plush.

There is a Luxury Pack available for the G80, and it adds things like rear seat entertainment screens to keep those in the back occupied. Don't expect too many other options, other than matte paint.

The 0-100km/h claimed speed for the acceleration of the 2.5T version of the Genesis G80 is 6.0 seconds. It has a top speed of 240km/h, according to the brand.

The 3.5T - which adds AWD and plenty of extra power and torque - can do the 0-100 sprint in a claimed 5.1sec, on its way to a V-Max of 250km/h.

There are five seats in the Genesis G80, but you wouldn't want to draw the short straw and be the one in the middle in the back. It's uncomfortable. All four outboard seats are great though, and you can have them with heating and cooling as well. There's leather trim standard, and Nappa leather seat trim optional.