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Genesis Electrified G80

The Genesis G80 (Korean: 제네시스 G80) is an executive sedan manufactured by South Korean luxury marque Genesis, which is owned by Hyundai Motor Company. The G80 model was previously introduced as the second-generation Hyundai Genesis model (DH) and then rebranded as the G80 in 2016 after Genesis Motor was established as a separate luxury division of Hyundai.

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First generation (DH; 2016)

The vehicle debuted as the updated version of the Hyundai Genesis at the 2016 North American International Auto Show, followed by the 2016 Busan Motor Show. South Korean models went on sale in July 2016 with US models selling in September 2016 as a 2017 model year vehicle. Powertrains available included 3.8, 3.8 HTRAC, 5.0, and 5.0 HTRAC. The Russian market release in 2017 included a 2.0-liter Theta turbocharged engine that produced 180 kW (245 PS), eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. G80 Sport. The Genesis G80 Sport (2017–2020) has a twin-turbo 3.3-liter V6 engine producing 272 kW (370 PS), features sport-styled bumpers, quad-exhaust tips, staggered nineteen-inch wheels, copper tint accent chrome, copper leather stitching and a mesh grille. The vehicle also comes standard with the Ultimate trim, technology package, heads-up display, panoramic sunroof, suede liner and Napa leather. The vehicle debuted at the 2016 Busan Motor Show, followed by the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show, and the 2017 North American International Auto Show. US models were sold as 2018, 2019, 2020 model year vehicles. Engines. === Transmission === All models have an eight-speed automatic transmission with shiftronic. The G80 is available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive (HTRAC). Safety.

Second generation (RG3; 2020)

Internally designated RG3, the RG3 G80 resembles its SUV counterpart, including a large grille, similar front and rear fascias, as well as a similar interior. The vehicle is built upon the M3 platform, designated towards mid-size luxury vehicles that use a rear- or all-wheel drive basis. Development and launch. The RG3 G80 was officially revealed via an online livestream on March 30, 2020, and went on sale in the US during the summer of that year. It is also considered the third-generation model of the original Hyundai Genesis as the first-generation G80 model was initially launched as the second-generation Hyundai Genesis model (DH) and later rebranded as the G80 in 2016 after Genesis Motor became a separate luxury division of Hyundai. There are three engine options – a 2.5-liter gasoline turbo engine, a 3.5-liter gasoline turbo engine, or a 2.2-liter diesel engine. The brand claims 19 percent of the new platform uses aluminum, saving 243 lb (110 kg) compared to the previous model which used steel. Compared to the outgoing G80, the new model has increased tensile strength by 6 percent due to the usage of high-strength steel in both the A and B pillars, floor crossmembers and rocker panels. The rear subframe is more rigid and has larger bushings for decreased NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness). The torsional rigidity is improved by 3 percent, which deducts 55 lb (25 kg) of its weight. The vehicle is 5 mm (0.20 in) longer, 35 mm (1.4 in) wider, 15 mm (0.59 in) lower, and retains its 3,010 mm (119 in) wheelbase. The G80 had started its model years in the US in 2021. Trims consist of a 2.5T, 2.5T Advanced, a 2.5T Prestige, a 3.5T model, and a 3.5T Prestige. The Electrified model had arrived at the end of 2021. Design. The design language of the Genesis includes quad-hea

Production

The Genesis G80 is 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.

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Specifications

name

Genesis G80

Manufacturer

Genesis Motor (Hyundai)

Production

2016–present, (2008–2016 as the Hyundai Genesis)

Model years

2017–present

Class

Executive car (E)

Body style

4-door sedan

Predecessor

Hyundai Genesis

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Sources

• Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q108597019CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genesis_G80CC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1362286322 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Genesis_Electrified_G80_Auto_Zuerich_2023_1X7A1133.jpgCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Alexander-93 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.

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