Facelifted Genesis G80 Has Fresher Looks, New 27-Inch Screen And More Knobs

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We saw the release of the updated Genesis GV80 SUV last month, which brought subtle exterior styling tweaks but a big overhaul to the cabin. Now, Hyundai’s luxury brand unveiled the updated G80 sedan in Korea, which gets similar tweaks to keep this three-year-old luxobarge looking fresh.

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The G80 is still a stunning sedan, so Genesis didn’t need to change much of its design with this facelift. Its large crest grille features a new double-mesh diamond pattern, and the bumpers have been redesigned to be slightly more aggressive. The thin LED headlights have a new look with Micro Lens Array technology, there are new wheel designs, and the rear bumper has hidden exhaust tips.

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On the inside, Genesis completely redesigned the G80’s dashboard and center console. A new 27-inch touchscreen tops the dash, combining the gauge cluster and infotainment screen into one seamless display, and it can still be controlled by a crystal rotary knob on the center console. The climate controls have been redesigned, still using physical knobs and some new buttons in addition to a touch display, and there is a new row of media control buttons with actual knobs for volume and tuning. Sadly, the funky four-spoke steering wheel has been replaced by a more conventional three-spoke unit.

There’s no official word on if Genesis has updated the G80’s powertrains. The current G80 is offered with either a 300-horsepower turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-4 or a 375-hp twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6, both of which come standard with all-wheel drive. Both engines might gain slight bumps in horsepower, but the real news could be the introduction of a higher-powered version of the V6 – the new GV80 Coupe adds an electric supercharger and 48-volt mild-hybrid system, bringing horsepower past 400, so the updated G80 Sport could also use that same setup.

While Genesis hasn’t released any US-specific details for the updated G80, it should look identical to this Korean-spec model when it’s shown in the next few months. Genesis has also yet to reveal updates to the Electrified G80; expect that to debut later in 2024.