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The all-new generation of the Genesis G80 luxury sedan continues its testing with slightly less camouflage than was fitted about two weeks ago, during the last sighting.
Hyundai's luxury sub-brand has weird concept car game. They've only made three cars and three concepts since splitting off, but weirdly, the 2016 New York Concept, which was their first product, looks like the 2019 G70, which is their latest production model.
And somewhere in between all that, there was the GV80 concept. Though not very well received, it was undoubtedly a preview of future design lines. Those narrow, straight twin LED headlights won't be to everyone's liking, but that's what we're getting on the G80.
But we shouldn't be surprised by these similarities. After all, the GV80 probably belongs in the same class as the G80... like the 5 Series and X5, plus the man in charge of the concept's design was Genesis chief designer Luc Donckerwolke.
In the same way as a Lexus, the 2020 Genesis G80 will be controversial. But playing safe in a competitive segment like premium sedans is impossible. With a large beak-like grille, it reminds us of the ugly old Lancia Thema sedan. of course, this Genesis isn't really meant for the Europeans.
Based on a brand new platform, the G80 will be powered by a combination of familiar and brand new engines. For example, we expect the 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 to live on since it did such a good job in the G80 Sport and Stinger GT.
It will be joined by a new 2.5-liter four-cylinder turbo producing somewhere between 250 and 300 horsepower. It's a flexible unit that could power anything from a front-wheel-drive sedan to a mid-engined bespoke track toy.
The G80 will have at least one hybrid version. However, for even more greenness, the model is expected to get a pure EV with a theoretical range of 500 kilometers (310 miles).
And somewhere in between all that, there was the GV80 concept. Though not very well received, it was undoubtedly a preview of future design lines. Those narrow, straight twin LED headlights won't be to everyone's liking, but that's what we're getting on the G80.
But we shouldn't be surprised by these similarities. After all, the GV80 probably belongs in the same class as the G80... like the 5 Series and X5, plus the man in charge of the concept's design was Genesis chief designer Luc Donckerwolke.
In the same way as a Lexus, the 2020 Genesis G80 will be controversial. But playing safe in a competitive segment like premium sedans is impossible. With a large beak-like grille, it reminds us of the ugly old Lancia Thema sedan. of course, this Genesis isn't really meant for the Europeans.
Based on a brand new platform, the G80 will be powered by a combination of familiar and brand new engines. For example, we expect the 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 to live on since it did such a good job in the G80 Sport and Stinger GT.
It will be joined by a new 2.5-liter four-cylinder turbo producing somewhere between 250 and 300 horsepower. It's a flexible unit that could power anything from a front-wheel-drive sedan to a mid-engined bespoke track toy.
The G80 will have at least one hybrid version. However, for even more greenness, the model is expected to get a pure EV with a theoretical range of 500 kilometers (310 miles).
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