Josh Sadlier

Los Angeles

Content Strategy Director at Edmunds

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The 2025 Genesis G80 V6 costs way more than it should

2 months ago | motordonkey.com | Josh Sadlier

Key Takeaways As Hyundai's luxury brand, Genesis has made value a key focus since launching about a decade ago. You're in for some sticker shock, though, if you want the desirable turbo V6 in your 2025 G80 midsize luxury sedan. When Genesis launched its stateside presence in 2016, it felt like we'd seen this movie before, at least those of us who remember how Lexus did it.
Driven: Lucid's entry-level sedan dominates Porsche, Benz and BMW

2 months ago | motordonkey.com | Josh Sadlier

Key Takeaways I drove the entry-level 2025 Lucid Air Pure, which starts at $69,900. The excellence of Lucid's most affordable EV highlights the company's incredible engineering — and underscores the deficit that Germany's top automakers face. If there were any justice in the world of electric luxury cars, the single-motor, rear-drive 2025 Lucid Air Pure wouldn't need to exist.
The 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid fails to fix an obvious problem

2 months ago | motordonkey.com | Josh Sadlier

Key Takeaways The new 2025 Forester Hybrid aims to disrupt the current crop of compact hybrid SUVs. The bar is high, however, and the Forester Hybrid unfortunately doesn't improve upon the standard Forester's lackluster power delivery. The 2025 Subaru Forester received one of the least impactful redesigns in recent memory, which is why it ranks a distant sixth among compact SUVs despite the overhaul.
Lucid Gravity SUV confirms Saudi-backed automaker's fatal flaw

2 months ago | motordonkey.com | Josh Sadlier

Key Takeaways The new 2026 Lucid Gravity SUV delivers the exceptional capabilities you'd expect from the company that builds the Air sedan. Unfortunately, the Gravity, starting around $95k for now, also shares the Air's acute lack of gotta-have-it styling. What if I told you about an upstart car company that's going to change the way everyone thinks about EVs. I'm talking easy 400-mile or even 500-mile electric driving range.
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz is one tweak away from greatness

2 months ago | motordonkey.com | Josh Sadlier

Key Takeaways The Santa Cruz's refresh for 2025 almost vaults it into first place among compact trucks, but the standard engine holds it back. The rival Ford Maverick's cheap turbo power should be giving Hyundai a big hint. The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz's midcycle refresh was so close to being a home run.
The 2025 Genesis GV80 V6 isn't a great value anymore

2 months ago | motordonkey.com | Josh Sadlier

Key Takeaways The midsize GV80 has long been hailed for its value, but that changes with the 2025 refresh. If you want the V6, and you do, the GV80 now costs more to start than its rivals from Audi, BMW, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz. The Genesis GV80 has been synonymous with value since it debuted for the 2021 model year.
The two-door Ford Bronco V6 got way more expensive for 2025

Mar 22, 2025 | motordonkey.com | Josh Sadlier

Key Takeaways The new Ford Bronco Stroppe Edition features the excellent twin-turbo 2.7-liter V6 but fails to deliver on value. There used to be a variety of two-door Bronco V6 models, but that comes to an end for 2025. Want to buy a two-door Ford Bronco with the 330-horsepower turbo V6? Of course you do. It's the raddest Bronco configuration there is — the Mustang GT of 4x4s.
2025 Kia EV9 review: Is the hype justified? That depends.

Mar 3, 2025 | motordonkey.com | Josh Sadlier

Key Takeaways I drove an EV9 GT-Line AWD, which had $3,035 in options for a total MSRP of $76,935. The EV9 AWD delivers swift acceleration and decent range to go with its head-turning design. The rear-wheel-drive EV9 variants are a different story, and it's important to understand why. The Kia EV9 made a splash when it debuted last year, to put it mildly.
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe review: Is this 3-row tweener a Goldilocks SUV?

Feb 28, 2025 | motordonkey.com | Josh Sadlier

Key Takeaways I drove a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT, which has a suggested retail price of $40,950. The off-road-flavored XRT comes standard with all-terrain tires, but otherwise it's just a nicely equipped Santa Fe. Neither compact nor midsize, the three-row Santa Fe makes a compelling case for the middle way. I've always had a hard time calling typical three-row SUVs "midsize" with a straight face, even though that's the convention.
Driven: The 2025 Genesis GV80 is still relevant, but it's overrated by experts

Feb 8, 2025 | motordonkey.com | Josh Sadlier

Key Takeaways I drove a 2025 Genesis GV80 3.5T Prestige. The 3.5T Prestige starts at $79,300 and is now the only way to get a two-row GV80 with the V6. Entering its fifth year of production, the current GV80 remains a contender, but its chart-topping rankings need a reassessment. You could forgive us automotive journalists for a touch of overexcitement when the Genesis GV80 debuted for the 2021 model year.