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Collision with box obstacles in 60km/h and 80km/h tests… Genesis also warns of possible recognition limitations in user manual
A video showing the Genesis G80, Hyundai Motor’s premium brand, failing to avoid obstacles during a cruise control test has been released. The vehicle passes through a structure made of stacked boxes, drawing attention to the limitations of the driving assistance function’s ability to detect stationary objects.
According to an online community on June 6, a post titled ‘Genesis G80 Cruise Control Collision Test’ was posted at 11:58 a.m. on the same day.
In a 42-second video, a vehicle resembling the G80 passes through box arrangements of 2×5 and 4×5 at 60km/h, and 6×4 at 80km/h, with boxes scattering. However, it is unclear whether the displayed speed is the actual measured value at the moment of collision.
Comments were divided on the role of the driving assistance function. One user pointed out, ‘The problem is using it without knowing the proper operating conditions,’ while another questioned the manufacturer’s marketing approach, saying, ‘The HDA2 advertisement made it seem like autonomous driving, so it was sold as an option.’ Some also suggested that the driver should monitor the front and apply the brakes manually.
■ Genesis also warns of recognition limits… Differences in safety ratings by target in the US
The official user manual of the Genesis G80 states that the smart cruise control uses front cameras and radar to adjust the distance from the vehicle ahead, but may not function properly depending on the shape, speed, or sensor condition of the target vehicle. It specifically mentions that if the front vehicle is detected late or if the vehicle is made of a material that does not reflect radar well, driver attention is required.
In the 2025 model G80 evaluation by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the collision avoidance performance varied depending on the target. In tests at approximately 50-69km/h using passenger car models, collisions were avoided, but in a test at approximately 69km/h using a motorcycle model placed in the center, the vehicle failed to slow down. The IIHS rated the front collision avoidance performance as ‘Acceptable.’ However, this test evaluated the front collision avoidance assistance function, which is different from the cruise control test in the video.
The initial shooting time, creator, model year of the vehicle, and actual operating status of the cruise control and front collision avoidance assistance in this video have not been confirmed. There is also a possibility that the box structure has different detection characteristics from regular vehicles, making it difficult to definitively conclude a functional defect in the Genesis G80 based solely on the video.