2024 Genesis G80 facelift revealed, Australian timing confirmed

The facelifted 2024 Genesis G80 sedan has debuted in South Korea ahead of its Australian launch mid-year.

Like the updated GV80 large SUV revealed in September with a new coupe body style, the revised G80 – a rival to the BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Audi A6 – sports micro-lens array headlight technology, a new grille pattern and front bumper, and redesigned alloy wheels.

The rear bumper now features hidden exhaust outlets with “V-shape” chrome trim, mirroring the all-electric G80 variant.

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Inside, the changes are more noticeable, with a new 27-inch OLED display, which replaces the separate 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 14.5-inch infotainment system, running the brand’s latest CCIC software first seen in the GV60 electric SUV and flagship G90 limousine.

It also adds a “crystal-like” shift-by-wire gear shifter, a touch-based climate control panel, revised trim, and a new steering wheel.

The G80 Sport has a unique “double-layered G-Matrix pattern” grille, larger air outlets, different front and rear bumpers, a D-cut steering wheel, and two carbon-look interior garnishes.

Globally, the updated G80 will be available in 10 exterior colours, including the newly added Brooklyn Brown, and four interior colour options.

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Genesis said it’ll announce technical specifications “closer to the official launch date”, though no significant changes are expected for the existing 224kW/422Nm 2.5-litre turbo-petrol and 279kW/530Nm 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6. The facelifted Electrified G80 will be unveiled at a later date.

VFACTS new-car sales data reveals 47 examples of the Genesis G80 have been registered in Australia year-to-date – down from 81 units at the same time in 2022 – compared to 455 BMW 5 Series, 381 E-Classes, and 236 Audi A6s. The all-electric version has accounted for 10 G80 sales so far in 2023.

The 2024 Genesis G80 sedan is due in local showrooms mid-year.

“More details specific to the Australian market will be provided closer to launch,” said Genesis Australia.