Snapshot
- 2.5-litre and 3.5-litre petrol engines now the only options as diesel dropped from range
- New Sport Line package available on both variants
- Luxury pack scores minor 2022 upgrades
Australian pricing and features for the updated 2022 Genesis G80 have been announced today, introducing key upgrades to the large luxury sedan.
Launching in Australia at the back end of 2020, this MY22 offering marks the first major update for the G80. The most notable change is the omission of a diesel engine, as Genesis has dropped the short-lived 2.2D four-cylinder turbo-diesel for this year.
This leaves the 2.5-litre turbo four-pot and 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol as the only engine options, although both are now able to be purchased with the new optional Sport Line package, adding a host of performance-oriented upgrades.
Pricing
Both engine variants have undergone a minor price hike over the existing G80, with the flagship 3.5T now in excess of $100,000 before on-road costs.
2022 Genesis G80 pricing for Australia
Model | Price (before on-road costs) |
---|---|
G80 2.5T | $86,000 (+$1224) |
G80 3.5T | $102,000 (+$2224) |
Options
In addition to the prices of the base vehicles, Genesis offers three option packs for its G80 range.
The $6000 Sport Line package and the $13,000 Luxury package are detailed further below, with the only standalone option coming in the form of matte paint – a $2000 premium across the G80 variant line-up.
Features
G80 2.5T
The G80 2.5T serves as the model's entry-level variant, scoring a wide range of standard equipment.
19-inch alloy wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres (245/45 front, 275/40 rear) |
Ventilated front disc brakes (345mm), solid rear disc brakes (325mm) |
Panorama sunroof |
Dual exhaust with crest grille shape finishers |
LED headlights with LED daytime running lights |
Auto light control |
High beam assist |
LED taillights |
Auto folding, heated and electro-chromatic side mirrors |
Welcome system with Genesis logo puddle lights |
Solar control glass |
Acoustic laminated windscreen/front door glass |
Leather seating with premium quilting seat pattern and seat/headrest piping |
Leather appointed dashboard, door trim and centre console package |
Two-tone leather steering wheel |
12-way power front seats with four-way air-cell lumbar |
Rear seat centre armrest with cup holders, storage compartment |
Open pore real wood trim |
Stainless steel door entry scuff plates |
Ski-port |
Luggage net |
Rear door sunshades |
8-inch TFT-LCD instrument cluster |
12.0-inch Head Up Display |
Power tilt and telescopic steering column |
14.5-inch multimedia with augmented reality navigation |
Genesis Integrated Controller with handwriting shortcut |
AM/FM/DAB+ radio with RDS |
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
Wireless phone charger |
Front USB charger, two rear USB chargers |
21 speaker Lexicon premium audio |
Active Sound Design |
G80 3.5T
The more powerful 3.5T V6 adds:
Road Preview Electronic Control Suspension (ECS) |
Four-piston Monobloc front brake calipers |
Ventilated front and rear disc brakes (360/345mm) |
20-inch alloy wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres (245/40 front, 275/35 rear) |
Sport Line package
Available on top of both the 2.5T and 3.5T, the sportier package includes:
Road Preview Electronic Control Suspension (ECS) (2.5T only) |
Four-piston Monobloc front brake calipers (2.5T only) |
Ventilated front disc brakes (360) (2.5T only) |
20-inch alloy wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres (245/40 front, 275/35 rear) (2.5T only) |
Sport seat quilting |
Three-spoke sport steering wheel |
Real carbon interior trim |
Alloy pedals |
Dark chrome exterior garnishes |
Sport front and rear bumpers |
Rear wheel steering (RWS) (3.5T only) |
Sport+ Drive Mode (3.5T only) |
Active Road Noise Control (ANC-R) (3.5T only) |
Launch control mode (3.5T only) |
Luxury package
Finally the flagship Luxury package, now including a number of upgrades over the existing model:
Forward Attention Warning (FAW) |
Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist – Reverse (PCA-R) |
Power door latch for soft close doors |
Intelligent Front-Lighting System (IFS) |
Nappa leather appointed interior with Luxury quilting |
Suede headlining, pillar and rear shelf trims |
Leather appointed driver’s airbag |
12.3-inch TFT-LCD instrument cluster with 3D function |
Smart Parking Assist (SPA) |
Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) |
18-way driver & front passenger seat with two-way bolster adjuster, pelvic adjustment, cushion extension |
Ergo Motion driver and front passenger’s seat (new) |
Driver’s seat position change and switch function alert |
Three-zone climate control |
Heated steering wheel |
Power rear outboard seats with heating and ventilation |
Power rear window sunshade |
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) with dual 9.2-inch screens |
Rear armrest console controls |
Rear door acoustic laminated glass |
Rear wireless phone charger (new) |
Engine and drivetrain
Aside from the aforementioned diesel engine being dropped, the existing 2.5T and 3.5T powertrains remain unchanged.
The 2.5-litre, turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine in the entry-level G80 develops 224kW and 422Nm, delivering power to the rear wheels through an eight-speed torque-converter automatic transmission.
Stepping up to the 3.5-litre, twin-turbocharged V6 sees outputs jump to 279kW and 530Nm, with the extra power and torque now being put to the ground through an all-wheel drive system, utilising the same eight-speed gearbox as the 2.5T.
Safety
Having scored five stars in ANCAP's safety crash tests last year, the updated G80 is bolstered by a number of tech additions:
10 airbags – front, front centre side, driver’s knee, front thorax and pelvis, rear thorax, curtain |
Blind spot view monitor |
Blind spot collision avoidance assist |
Driver attention warning |
Emergency stop signal |
Intelligent speed limit assist (new) |
Forward collision avoidance assist – car/pedestrian/cyclist, junction turning/crossing, lane change oncoming/side |
Evasive steering assist |
Front amd rear seatbelt pre-tensioners |
Rear outboard ISOFIX |
Lane keeping assist |
Lane following assist |
Manual speed limit assist |
Multi collision brake |
Parking distance warning – forward and reverse |
Warranty and servicing
Genesis offers a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty across all models, also covering the G80 with complimentary scheduled servicing every 12-months/10,000km for the first five years.
Also included is the Genesis to You concierge service, valet service and 24/7 roadside assistance, all of which are free for five years after purchase.
Availability
The 2.5T is currently on sale with the 3.5T expected to arrive from March 2022.
An all-electric variant of the G80 will launch in Australia sometime in the second quarter.
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