Test Drive the 2026 Genesis G80 at Genesis of Schererville

Genesis of Schererville is the NWI Best of the Region 2026 Genesis dealer — the right starting point for anyone in Lake or Porter County evaluating the 2026 G80 against a BMW 5 Series, Mercedes E-Class, Audi A6, or Lexus ES. The test drive experience at 1000 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410 is designed to reflect the G80’s character accurately, not just impressively.

Getting to Genesis of Schererville

From Schererville: US-41 north to 81st Ave, then east. Genesis of Schererville is on 81st Ave, a short drive from the US-41/81st Ave intersection. From Crown Point: US-30 west to Merrillville, then north on Broadway to 81st Ave. From Valparaiso: US-30 west directly into Merrillville — follow US-30 to the I-65 interchange area and north on Broadway to 81st Ave. From Hammond or Munster: I-80/94 east to US-41 south, or I-65 south to the US-30 exit and east to Merrillville.

The G80 Test Drive Route

The 81st Ave and US-30 corridor in Merrillville provides a practical test drive environment: surface street driving at city speeds through controlled commercial zones, and access to I-65 for a highway evaluation segment. A complete G80 test drive covers both — low-speed infotainment interaction (wireless CarPlay connection, climate controls, seat adjustment) and highway behavior (ride isolation, NVH levels at speed, and Highway Driving Assist II if equipped).

What to Experience on the Drive

Before leaving the lot: ask the Genesis of Schererville team to demonstrate the Integrated Memory System Display, the digital key pairing process, and the Bang & Olufsen audio system if the test vehicle is a Prestige-trim G80. These features are more apparent in a stationary walkthrough than at highway speed. During the drive: pay attention to the cabin insulation at highway speed — the G80’s NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) isolation is one of its strongest attributes relative to European competitors in the same price range. For 3.5T Sport test drives: request a brief Sport+ mode activation on the highway on-ramp to experience the exhaust note and throttle response in their sharpest configuration.

Scheduling Your Test Drive

Walk-in test drives are welcome at Genesis of Schererville. Calling ahead at (219) 352-0001 allows the team to confirm the specific G80 variant — 2.5T, 3.5T Sport, G80 Electrified — you want to drive is confirmed available and staged for your visit. As the NWI Best of the Region dealer, Genesis of Schererville staffs to provide an unhurried, non-pressured evaluation experience appropriate for a vehicle in this price category.

After the Test Drive: Genesis Care and Next Steps

After the test drive, ask the Genesis of Schererville team to walk through the complete Genesis Care benefit package, current inventory across all G80 configurations, and Genesis’s current incentive programs. Understanding the full ownership value — warranty, complimentary maintenance, Genesis-to-You valet service — is as important as the driving impression when evaluating the G80 against European alternatives.