The Genesis G80 is the latest model from the Korean luxury brand to simultaneously receive a facelift and have its lineup trimmed back. The facelifted G80 will now come standard with the Luxury Package in base 2.5T guise.
This was previously a $13,000 option – however, this now means the base price has climbed by over $19,000. The flagship 3.5T continues to come standard with the Luxury Package, with the Sport Package remaining a $6000 option.
A rear-seat entertainment package is a $4500 option. All G80 models feature a new 27-inch OLED display that incorporates the digital instrument cluster and infotainment touchscreen. The G80 supports over-the-air software updates, and has the latest generation of Genesis Connected Services which allows owners to access key functions remotely using their smartphone.
The polarising two-spoke steering wheel of the pre-update model has also been ditched for a three-spoke item and the centre console has been redesigned, while new standard equipment includes a heated front console armrest, fingerprint recognition, and active road noise cancellation. The sound system is also now a Bang & Olufsen unit with 18 speakers. The G80 also upgrades to the latest versions of Genesis’ active safety and driver assist features including Highway Driving Assist and Lane Following Assist.
Externally, the G80 gets a refreshed grille and bumpers plus new wheel designs, while the LED headlights now feature Micro Lens Array (MLA) technology. When equipped with the Sport Package, the 3.5T gets unique front- and rear-end styling as before as well as additional performance hardware like a limited-slip differential and rear-axle steering.
Genesis hasn’t released fuel consumption figures, but the outgoing model uses 8.6L/100km on the combined cycle in 2.5T guise and 10.
7L/100km in the 3.5T. The Genesis G80 is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
This applies to owners of G80s used privately, as does five years of complimentary Genesis to You. This sees a valet come pick up your Genesis for servicing and leave you with another Genesis vehicle. The complimentary pickup service is only available if you’re within 70km driving distance from the Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane CBDs.
The first five years or 75,000km of servicing is free, with intervals of 12 months or 15,000km. Genesis also includes five years of roadside assistance, extending to 10 years if you service your vehicle with Genesis. While four-cylinder Genesis G80 models wear a five-star ANCAP safety rating with a 2021 datestamp based on Euro NCAP testing, other variants remain unrated.
The petrol-powered G80 scored 91 per cent for adult occupant protection, 86 per cent for the protection of child occupants, 77 per cent for vulnerable road users and 80 per cent for safety assist. Standard safety equipment includes: There are two G80 variants. The G80 2.
5T comes standard with the following equipment: The G80 3.5T adds: All G80 models come with a complimentary five-year Genesis Connected Services subscription. This includes live traffic, vehicle diagnostics and weather information, as well as a voice assistant to control vehicle functions like the windows.
A smartphone app allows you to remotely control the climate settings, locks, and windows, as well as view its location and even monitor the car’s surroundings using the surround-view camera. The Sport Package, available only on the 3.5T, costs $6000 and includes: A rear-seat entertainment package, available only on the 3.
5T, costs $4500 and includes a pair of 14.6-inch displays in the rear with USB-C and HDMI outlets. These screens can be used to view streaming services like Netflix, as well as adjust rear climate settings.
There’s a wide range of both exterior and interior colours. The following exterior finishes are available: The following matte finishes are available for $2000: Interior colourways on the 2.5T and 3.
5T comprise: 3.5T Sport models have a different range of interior colourways including: Available interior inlays depend on the exterior colour: Again, the 3.5T Sport is different.
It’s offered only with either Red Carbon Mix or Carbon Silver Wire inlays. MORE: Buy a Genesis G80 MORE: Everything Genesis G80.
