Segment: Medium
Production years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Starting with 2017, once Hyundai’s subdivision of rear-wheel-drive sedans and coupes, Genesis has emerged as its own luxury brand.
The first Genesis was based on the already known Hyundai Equus, renamed G90 and unveiled in 2017.
The new G80 released in 2017 was a mid-size luxury sedan that competed with the Audi A6 and the BMW 5-Series.
Aesthetically, some design cues were carried over from the bigger brother G90 such as the front grille and the LED fog lamps. However, the front end was rather different with the chrome insert that created a “C” shape around the fog lamp. The headlamps weren’t as long and featured a 90-degree bend on the outside.
Adding to the front end’s aggressiveness, the hood featured defining lines towards the outside edges. The sculpted profile featured a distinct body line that ran from the outside point of the headlamps to the sedan's rear.
Inside, the luxury and elegant feel was given by the wood inserts with matte finishes and the premium materials used throughout the cabin. At this point, nobody could accuse Genesis they lied when they said they were going for the quality found in a Mercedes, a BMW, or probably a Cadillac.
The G80 came with a standard 8-inch touchscreen display with navigation, integrated Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A 9.2-inch display was optional and came with a 64GB SSD for onboard media storage.
With an unusually long wheelbase for its class, the G80 had a roomy cabin, offering great legroom and headroom for all occupants.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.3L GDI V6 8AT (282 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3342 cm3 |
Power: | 207.4 KW @ 6000 RPM 282 HP @ 6000 RPM 278 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 256 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 347 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 20.3 gallons (76.8 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 196.5 in (4991 mm) |
Width: | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.1/65.3 in (1,628/1,659 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 118.5 in (3010 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.4 cuFT (493 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.26 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4189 - 4233 lbs (1900 - 1920 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 184 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.3L GDI V6 8AT AWD (282 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3342 cm3 |
Power: | 207.4 KW @ 6000 RPM 282 HP @ 6000 RPM 278 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 256 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 347 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 20.3 gallons (76.8 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 196.5 in (4991 mm) |
Width: | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.1/65.3 in (1,628/1,659 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 118.5 in (3010 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.4 cuFT (493 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.26 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4387 lbs (1990 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.4 mpg US (12.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 199 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.8L V6 8AT (315 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3778 cm3 |
Power: | 231.7 KW @ 6000 RPM 315 HP @ 6000 RPM 311 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 293 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 397 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 20.3 gallons (76.8 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 196.5 in (4991 mm) |
Width: | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.1/65.3 in (1,628/1,659 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 118.5 in (3010 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.4 cuFT (493 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.26 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4185 lbs (1898 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5269 lbs (2390 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.8L V6 AWD 8AT (315 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3778 cm3 |
Power: | 231.7 KW @ 6000 RPM 315 HP @ 6000 RPM 311 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 293 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 397 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 20.3 gallons (76.8 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 196.5 in (4991 mm) |
Width: | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.1/65.3 in (1,628/1,659 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 118.5 in (3010 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.4 cuFT (493 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.26 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4453 lbs (2020 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5423 lbs (2460 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 208 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.0L V8 8AT (426 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5038 cm3 |
Power: | 313.3 KW @ 6000 RPM 426 HP @ 6000 RPM 420 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 383 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 519 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 20.3 gallons (76.8 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 196.5 in (4991 mm) |
Width: | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.1/65.3 in (1,628/1,659 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 118.5 in (3010 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.4 cuFT (493 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.26 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4542 lbs (2060 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |