2024 Best of the Bay: Vehicles Showcase Tech and Comfort

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2024 Best of the Bay is an annual awards event judged by members of the Western Automotive Journalists (WAJ), a non-profit association of automotive writers and content creators based in the Bay Area.

I had the unique opportunity to personally test drive each of the vehicles featured in the 2024 Best of the Bay awards.

In order of vehicles driven, these are the 2024 Best of the Bay contestants.

2024 Hyundai Elantra N

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2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe 3.5T

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2025 Genesis GV80 3.5T

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2025 Genesis G80 3.5T Sport Prestige

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This year’s judges, all members of the Western Automotive Journalists (WAJ), praised the Lucid Air Pure for its blend of luxury, efficiency, and performance.

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2024 Best of the Bay: Vehicles Showcase Tech and Comfort

2024 Best of the Bay is an annual awards event judged by members of the Western Automotive Journalists (WAJ), a non-profit association of automotive writers and content creators based in the Bay Area.

I had the unique opportunity to personally test drive each of the vehicles featured in the 2024 Best of the Bay awards.

In order of vehicles driven, these are the 2024 Best of the Bay contestants.

2024 Hyundai Elantra N

The 2024 Hyundai Elantra N is a performance-oriented sedan with a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine that delivers 276 horsepower and 289 lb-ft of torque.

2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe 3.5T

The 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe 3.5T adds a sporty flair to the luxury SUV market. Powered by a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 engine producing 375 horsepower, with 18 MPG in city and 22 MPG on the highway.

2025 Genesis GV80 3.5T

Similar to its coupe counterpart, the 2025 Genesis GV80 3.5T boasts the same 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine with 375 horsepower, offering 16 MPG in city and 22 MPG on the highway.

2025 Genesis G80 3.5T Sport Prestige

The 2025 Genesis G80 3.5T Sport Prestige blends luxury and athleticism. With a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 engine pushing 375 horsepower, it offers a smooth yet sporty drive, with 16 MPG in city and 24 MPG on the highway.

This year’s judges, all members of the Western Automotive Journalists (WAJ), praised the Lucid Air Pure for its blend of luxury, efficiency, and performance.

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