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2022 Genesis G80 pricing and features: Diesel out, Sport Line in

Diesel dropped as petrol variants score upgrades, with enhanced safety and luxury

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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.

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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

ModelPrice (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.

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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)
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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.

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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.

Jordan Mulach
Contributor

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