Genesis G80 News

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.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.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.Standard for 2.5T Signature RWD:19-inch alloy wheelsPanoramic sunroofMicro Lens Array (MLA) LED headlamps with High Beam Assist (HBA)Dynamic welcome lightLED taillights + Reverse guide lightsAuto folding, heated & electro-chromatic side mirrorsNappa Leather appointed interiorSuede headlining, pillar & rear shelf trimsOpen pore real wood garnish18-way front seats (driver & passenger)Heated & ventilated rear outboard seatsHeated two-tone leather steering wheelHeated Front Console ArmrestUV-C Sanitizing ConsolePower rear outboard seats (40/20/40 split)Power door latch - soft close doorsRear armrest console controlsRear wireless phone chargerActive road noise cancelling3.5T Signature Sport AWD adds:20-inch sport alloy wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyresSport exterior stylingDark chrome exterior garnishesSport seat quiltingThree-spoke sport steering wheelCarbon interior garnishAlloy pedals 3.5T Black AWD adds20-inch alloy wheels (Black exclusive)Monoblock Black brake callipersBlack G-Matrix front grilleDark tinted ‘GENESIS’ emblem and letteringDark tinted chrome body claddingDark tinted Genesis emblem on steering wheelBlack seat quilting and Nappa leatherBlack Ash real wood interior trimBlack aluminium speaker grilleBlack garnishing, bezels and switchgearExclusive welcome & goodbye animationMatte paint - $2000ABS10 airbagsactive bonnet lift systemBlind-spot collision avoidance-assist-rear/sideBlind-spot view monitorDriver attention warningEmergency stop signalHighway driving assist 2Intelligent speed limit assistForward collision avoidance-assist 2Lane keeping assist-lineLane following assist 2 with hands on detectionManual speed limit assistPre-active adjustment safe-seat -front passengerPre-safe seat belt: front seats with front & rear seatbelt pre-tensionersParking collision-avoidance assistParking distance warning-forward/side/reverseRear cross-traffic collision avoidance-assistRear occupant alert: radar typeSmart parking assist - remote smart parking assist 2Safe exit assistSmart cruise control w/ stop & goMachine learning + nav-based smart cruise controlSurround view monitorTyre pressure monitoring systemForward attention warningGenesis 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.

Genesis has detailed the local pricing and specifications for its updated Electrified G80 electric sedan.

People hate change. It’s just a fact of life, once we get accustomed to doing things a certain way, we’re happy to keep doing them even if a better alternative emerges.And if you want proof, look no further than the mixed results brands such as Genesis, Tesla and others have had with trying to make the buying experience better by doing away with the conventional new car showroom.But as Hyundai’s luxury brand has discovered, people actually prefer a conventional buying experience rather than the seemingly superior option Genesis is providing.The marque eschewed the traditional dealership model and opted for boutique-style retail spaces in Sydney and Melbourne CBDs which would arrange for a brand representative to bring a car directly to the would-be customer at their convenience. However, the brand has since added ‘Test Drive Centres’ in more conventional locations and recently announced plans to expand dramatically, with new showrooms on the Gold Coast and Sydney as well as introducing ‘agents’ that will be positioned at existing dealerships (most likely Hyundai dealers).Genesis Australia Chief Justin Douglass said the brand has tried multiple methods of reaching customers, but the preference is clearly towards the traditional.“So both sites do have the opportunity to test drive on site,” Douglass explained. “We do Genesis-to-you as well, so if a customer lives in that area and doesn't want to travel, to Parramatta, for example, or in Prahran in Melbourne, then our staff from those studios will take a car to them. So we certainly do sell cars from those sites, but certainly not at the level that we sell through our established showcases.” While Douglass made it clear the inner-city retail ‘studios’ will stay, he acknowledged they have some limitations.“I guess the opportunity for us is, when you look at the way the studios are structured, they're really brand experience centres. So we don't have the capability of showcasing our full range of vehicles at the sites," he said.“But, as I mentioned before, some customers are certainly happy to purchase through that type of environment, that type of experience, but you're right, there's still customers that prefer the traditional method, but we just happen to be conveniently located for those customers as well.”Genesis is by no means alone in this new trend of trying to make buying a car more convenient for buyers in recent years. It has been a period of upheaval in the car industry, with both Mercedes-Benz and Honda moving to the so-called ‘agency model’ that sees all sales handled directly by the brands, with the previous dealerships now only responsible for customer handovers. This has seen both brands endure a sales decline as seemingly both customers and dealers have come to terms with this new way of doing business.But that won’t deter new brands from trying to do things differently, General Motors Australia recently opened its first Cadillac Experience Centre in Sydney, with plans for more as it tries to compete with more established luxury rivals.Those who prefer to drive to a showroom, look at different vehicles, test drive and buy will likely be able to continue to do that for years to come though, as it will take a long time for people to accept such dramatic change.

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Genesis has confirmed a price increase for its luxury large sedan, the G80, to accompany a specification upgrade and model range streamline for the 2023 model year.