The first all-electric is getting an upgrade. Ahead of its US launch, the Genesis Electrified G80 facelift was spotted with a sleek facelift up front. Check out the new US-spec model below.
Genesis at the Shanghai International Auto Show in April 2021. Three years after its debut, the electric sedan is due for an upgrade. According to Genesis, the electric G80 was already “the perfect balance of athleticism and elegance,” but the updated model takes it to a new level.
Genesis for the first time at South Korea’s Busan International Mobility Show (BIMOS) in June. The new Electrified G80 debuted with a bold new facelift, more range, and interior room. One of the most noticeable changes is the redesigned three-dimensional crest grille up front, which adds to its already stylish design.
The new grille features a gradient G-Matrix pattern atop a bigger air intake. Genesis also added new Micro Lens Array (MLA) tech to its signature two-line LED headlamps. Other upgrades include a new bumper and wheel design.
With an extended wheelbase (now 3,130 mm), Genesis said the Electrified G80 update has reached flagship levels. Rear passengers now have 995 mm of legroom, 83 mm more than the previous model. The interior gains a new Active Sound design (e-ASD) system and other advanced features for a “high-level luxury experience.
” A 27′′ OLED infotainment and driver display is the focus, which can be split into two or three screens. Genesis also added a new 17-speaker Bang and Ol.