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The current generation of Genesis sedan made its debut in 2013 and got the G80 name later on. A facelift also came about at the Detroit Auto Show, where they unveiled the G80 Sport utilizing a twin-turbo V6 engine. However, the Russians are going to have a turbo engine of a different variety.
Thanks to our tipper Vasily, we know about a report from Autoreview.ru which says the G80 is coming to Russia with a 2.0-liter turbo engine and all-wheel drive. The G4KL approved for the car is almost the same as the one on the Genesis Coupe. However, two different tunes will be offered, packing 197 and 245 horsepower. In both cases, torque will sit at 353 Nm.
An 8-speed automatic will be standard, but customers will be given the opportunity to pick between rear and all-wheel drive. Deliveries will start in March, and initially, only the 245 horsepower model will be available.
However, we did a quick search and found the G80 has been on sale in Russia for a while where it's called only "Genesis." Their base engine is a 3.0-liter GDI with 249 hp and 304 Nm of torque, which is accompanied by the 315 hp 3.8-liter flagship model.
Using a 2.0-liter turbo is not what you'd call a controversial decision. The report says that 70% of BMW 5 Series buyers opt for this type of engine, while in the case of the Audi A6, the number jumps to 82%. We think that refers to Russia, although the same could be true across Europe.
We're seeing the same kind of decision from sister brand Kia, which launched the Panamera doppelganger that is the GT Stinger and is adding a 2.2-liter diesel for the Old Continent. Back at home in Korea, it's not that rare to see luxury cars running four-bangers and even LPG.
Currently, the 3-liter Genesis stickers for 2,329,000 in Russia, which is a mere 700,000 rubles more than a Kia Optima. Heck, a Skoda Superb Sportline with the 280 horsepower 2.0 TSI is 2,751,000. So the downsized G80 could be a downsized luxury car bargain if the Russians are willing to look past the badge.
An 8-speed automatic will be standard, but customers will be given the opportunity to pick between rear and all-wheel drive. Deliveries will start in March, and initially, only the 245 horsepower model will be available.
However, we did a quick search and found the G80 has been on sale in Russia for a while where it's called only "Genesis." Their base engine is a 3.0-liter GDI with 249 hp and 304 Nm of torque, which is accompanied by the 315 hp 3.8-liter flagship model.
Using a 2.0-liter turbo is not what you'd call a controversial decision. The report says that 70% of BMW 5 Series buyers opt for this type of engine, while in the case of the Audi A6, the number jumps to 82%. We think that refers to Russia, although the same could be true across Europe.
We're seeing the same kind of decision from sister brand Kia, which launched the Panamera doppelganger that is the GT Stinger and is adding a 2.2-liter diesel for the Old Continent. Back at home in Korea, it's not that rare to see luxury cars running four-bangers and even LPG.
Currently, the 3-liter Genesis stickers for 2,329,000 in Russia, which is a mere 700,000 rubles more than a Kia Optima. Heck, a Skoda Superb Sportline with the 280 horsepower 2.0 TSI is 2,751,000. So the downsized G80 could be a downsized luxury car bargain if the Russians are willing to look past the badge.
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