Genesis G80


The Genesis G80 is an executive sedan manufactured by Korean luxury automaker Genesis, a subsidiary of Hyundai. It was originally branded as the second-generation Hyundai Genesis and then rebranded as the G80 after Genesis Motor was established.

First Generation (DH, 2016-2020)

G80 (2016-2020)

The vehicle was unveiled at the 2016 North American International Auto Show, followed by the 2016 Busan Motor Show. Korean models went on sale in July 2016. US models went on sale in September 2016 as the 2017 model year vehicle. Early models included 3.8, 3.8 HTRAC, 5.0, and 5.0 HTRAC. The Genesis G80 was launched to the Russian market in 2017 with a 2.0-litre Theta turbocharged engine that produced, eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. An all new G80 debuted on March 30, 2020 and went on sale in the U.S in summer 2020.

G80 Sport (2017-2020)

The Genesis G80 Sport is mated with a twin-turbo 3.3-litre V6 engine producing, features sportier bumpers, quad-exhaust tips, staggered nineteen-inch wheels, and a mesh grille. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2016 Busan Motor Show, followed by the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show, and the 2017 North American International Auto Show. US models went on sale as 2018 model year vehicles.

Engines

Transmissions

All models include eight-speed automatic transmission with shiftronic. The G80 is available as a rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

Second Generation (RG3, 2020–present)

The first all-new model of Genesis G80, codenamed RG3, was officially revealed via online livestream on March 30, 2020. It is branded as a third-generation model due to the fact that there was a Hyundai Genesis prior to 'Genesis' becoming a separate luxury brand. It comes in three engines - 2.5-liter gasoline turbo engine, a 3.5 gasoline turbo engine, or a 2.2 diesel engine.

Powertrain

Safety

Overall:
Frontal driver:
Frontal passenger:
Side driver:
Side passenger:
Side pole driver:
Rollover AWD: 9.50%

CategoryRating
Moderate overlap frontal offsetGood
Side impactGood
Roof strengthGood

Production

The Genesis G80 was manufactured in Ulsan, Korea. Between 2015 and 2018 worldwide sales of the G80 were 127,283. Hyundai Motor America sold 6,166 units in 2016, 16,214 units in 2017, and 7,663 units in 2018 in the United States. Hyundai attributes flagging US sales in 2018 to disagreements among its dealership networks that caused deliberate dwindling supplies, not on reduced consumer demand. Its competitors for the midsize luxury segment include the Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5 Series, Jaguar XF, and Volvo S90; and until their discontinuation, the Lexus GS, Infiniti Q70, Acura RLX and Cadillac CTS.

Marketing

During the 2017 NFL Pro Bowl, Genesis G80 sedans were awarded to offensive and defensive "most valuable players."

Awards