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2026 Genesis G80 Black
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Chris Thompson

Senior Journalist

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Genesis has confirmed pricing and specifications for the updated G80 line-up for 2026, with a new variant topping the range.

The 2026 Genesis G80 line-up now uses the ‘Signature’ naming as other new and updated Genesis models, with a starting price of $104,200 before on-road costs for the 2.5T Signature RWD — the same pricing as before.

A new variant, called simply Black, is also introduced to the line-up and, while Genesis calls it the ‘crown’ of the G80 variants, it’s slightly cheaper than the Signature Sport.

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The G80 Black introduces mostly design changes, and uses the same V6 powertrain as the Signature Sport.

This line-up is separate from the G80 Electrified, which was updated earlier this year.

2026 Genesis G80 price Australia

VariantPrice before on-road costs
2.5T Signature RWD$104,200 (no change)
3.5T Signature Sport AWD$127,200 (+$6000)
3.5T Black AWD$125,200 (new)
2026 Genesis G80 Black
2026 Genesis G80 Black

2026 Genesis G80 engine/powertrain and efficiency

Two drivetrains are available in the G80 line-up, the base model running with a 2.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that drives the rear wheels via an eight-speed torque-converter automatic transmission with 224kW of power at 5800rpm and 422Nm of torque from 1650-4000rpm. Genesis says it uses 9.0L/100km with a 95RON minimum fuel requirement.

The 3.5 variants, Signature Sport and Black, both have a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine, which drives all four wheels via the same transmission and makes 279kW of power at 5800rpm and 530Nm of torque between 1300-4500rpm. Genesis claims 11.0L/100km combined fuel efficiency, with a 95RON minimum.

2026 Genesis G80 Black
2026 Genesis G80 Black

2026 Genesis G80 standard features

Standard for 2.5T Signature RWD:

  • 19-inch alloy wheels
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Micro Lens Array (MLA) LED headlamps with High Beam Assist (HBA)
  • Dynamic welcome light
  • LED taillights + Reverse guide lights
  • Auto folding, heated & electro-chromatic side mirrors
  • Nappa Leather appointed interior
  • Suede headlining, pillar & rear shelf trims
  • Open pore real wood garnish
  • 18-way front seats (driver & passenger)
  • Heated & ventilated rear outboard seats
  • Heated two-tone leather steering wheel
  • Heated Front Console Armrest
  • UV-C Sanitizing Console
  • Power rear outboard seats (40/20/40 split)
  • Power door latch - soft close doors
  • Rear armrest console controls
  • Rear wireless phone charger
  • Active road noise cancelling
2026 Genesis G80 Black
2026 Genesis G80 Black

3.5T Signature Sport AWD adds:

  • 20-inch sport alloy wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres
  • Sport exterior styling
  • Dark chrome exterior garnishes
  • Sport seat quilting
  • Three-spoke sport steering wheel
  • Carbon interior garnish
  • Alloy pedals 
2026 Genesis G80 Black
2026 Genesis G80 Black

3.5T Black AWD adds

  • 20-inch alloy wheels (Black exclusive)
  • Monoblock Black brake callipers
  • Black G-Matrix front grille
  • Dark tinted ‘GENESIS’ emblem and lettering
  • Dark tinted chrome body cladding
  • Dark tinted Genesis emblem on steering wheel
  • Black seat quilting and Nappa leather
  • Black Ash real wood interior trim
  • Black aluminium speaker grille
  • Black garnishing, bezels and switchgear
  • Exclusive welcome & goodbye animation
2026 Genesis G80 Black
2026 Genesis G80 Black

2026 Genesis G80 optional features 

  • Matte paint - $2000

2026 Genesis G80 safety

  • ABS
  • 10 airbags
  • active bonnet lift system
  • Blind-spot collision avoidance-assist-rear/side
  • Blind-spot view monitor
  • Driver attention warning
  • Emergency stop signal
  • Highway driving assist 2
  • Intelligent speed limit assist
  • Forward collision avoidance-assist 2
  • Lane keeping assist-line
  • Lane following assist 2 with hands on detection
  • Manual speed limit assist
  • Pre-active adjustment safe-seat -front passenger
  • Pre-safe seat belt: front seats with front & rear seatbelt pre-tensioners
  • Parking collision-avoidance assist
  • Parking distance warning-forward/side/reverse
  • Rear cross-traffic collision avoidance-assist
  • Rear occupant alert: radar type
  • Smart parking assist - remote smart parking assist 2
  • Safe exit assist
  • Smart cruise control w/ stop & go
  • Machine learning + nav-based smart cruise control
  • Surround view monitor
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Forward attention warning

2026 Genesis G80 warranty and servicing 

Genesis offers five years and unlimited kilometres of warranty for privately owned cars, with complementary servicing (every 12 months or 15,000km) for 5 Years / 75,000km, and roadside assistance for 10 years at unlimited kilometres.

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Chris Thompson

Senior Journalist

Racing video games, car-spotting on road trips, and helping wash the family VL Calais Turbo as a kid were all early indicators that an interest in cars would stay present in Chris’ life, but loading up his 1990 VW Golf GTI Mk2 and moving from hometown Brisbane to work in automotive publishing in Melbourne ensured cars would be a constant. With a few years as MOTOR Magazine’s first digital journalist under his belt, followed by a stint as a staff journalist for Wheels Magazine, Chris’ career already speaks to a passion for anything with four wheels, especially the 1989 Mazda MX-5 he currently owns. From spending entire weeks dissecting the dynamic abilities of sports cars to weighing up the practical options for car buyers from all walks of life, Chris’ love for writing and talking about cars means if you’ve got a motoring question, he can give you an answer.
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