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.