Genesis G80

The Genesis G80 is a luxury Sedan made by Genesis since 2016.

Genesis G80
2021 Genesis G80 (RG3)
Overview
Manufacturer	Genesis Motor (Hyundai)
Production	2016–present (2008–2016 as the Hyundai Genesis)
Model years	2017–present
Body and chassis
Class	Executive car (E)
Body style	4-door sedan
Chronology
Predecessor	Hyundai Genesis

First Generation (2016-2020)

First generation
Overview
Model code	DH
Production	March 2016 – 2020
Model years	2017–2020
Assembly	South Korea: Ulsan (Hyundai Motors Ulsan Plant) Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor)[1]
Designer	Kim Ki-Euk (Sport)[2]
Body and chassis
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
Platform	Hyundai M2
Related	Genesis G90 Kia K9
Powertrain
Engine	Gasoline: 2.0 L Theta II T-GDI I4 3.3 L Lambda II GDI V6 3.3 L Lambda II T-GDI V6 3.8 L Lambda II GDI V6 5.0 L Tau GDI V8 Diesel: 2.2 L R II CRDi I4
Transmission	8-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,010 mm (118.5 in)[3]
Length	4,990 mm (196.5 in)
Width	1,890 mm (74.4 in)
Height	1,480 mm (58.3 in)
Curb weight	1,900–2,005 kg (4,189–4,420 lb) (3.3) 1,965–2,035 kg (4,332–4,486 lb) (3.8) 2,020–2,090 kg (4,453–4,608 lb) (3.3T) 1,950–2,065 kg (4,299–4,553 lb) (2.2D)

The Genesis G80 was first introduced in 2013 as the second generation of the Hyundai Genesis after Genesis became a separate luxury division it was renamed to G80 and is basically a updated version of the Genesis that debuted at the North American International Auto Show in 2016.^[4] followed later in the Busan Motor Show.^[5] it was put on sale in South Korea in July and in the United States it was put on sale in 2017.

The car has a 2.0 liter turbo 3.3 liter 3.8 V6 and a 5.0 liter V8 gasoline engines and a 2.2 liter diesel engine with only a 8-speed automatic transmission a sportier version called Genesis G80 Sport was debuted also at the Busan Motor Show.^[6] followed later in the Los Angeles Auto Show in 2016.^[7] and in the North American International Auto Show in 2017 it has a 3.3 liter turbo gasoline engine.

Second Generation (2020-present)

Second generation
Overview
Model code	RG3
Also called	Genesis Electrified G80 (EV)[8][9]
Production	April 2020 – present
Model years	2021–present
Assembly	South Korea: Ulsan (Hyundai Motors Ulsan Plant)
Designer	Luc Donckerwolke
Body and chassis
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive (Electrified G80)
Platform	Hyundai-Kia M3[10]
Related	Genesis GV80
Powertrain
Engine	Gasoline: 2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi I4 3.5 L Smartstream G3.5 T-GDi V6 Diesel: 2.2 L Smartstream D2.2 CRDi I4
Electric motor	2x Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (Electrified G80)
Transmission	8-speed A8LR1/A8TR1 automatic 1-speed reduction gear (Electrified G80)
Battery	87.2 kWh, 800 V (Electrified G80 pre-facelift) 95.4 kWh, 800 V (Electrified G80 facelift)
Plug-in charging	350 kW 800 V DC (Electrified G80) 11 kW AC (Electrified G80) V2L: 3.6 kW (Electrified G80)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,010 mm (118.5 in) 3,140 mm (123.6 in) (Electrified G80 facelift)
Length	4,995 mm (196.7 in) (G80 pre-facelift & G80 Sport) 5,005 mm (197.0 in) (G80 facelift & Electrified G80) 5,135 mm (202.2 in) (Electrified G80 facelift)
Width	1,925 mm (75.8 in)
Height	1,465 mm (57.7 in) (G80) 1,470–1,480 mm (57.9–58.3 in) (Electrified G80)
Curb weight	1,785–1,930 kg (3,935–4,255 lb) (2.5T) 1,890–2,035 kg (4,167–4,486 lb) (3.5T) 1,825–1,920 kg (4,023–4,233 lb) (2.2D) 2,265–2,355 kg (4,993–5,192 lb) (Electrified G80)

The Second generation Genesis G80 is designated RG3 it was officially revealed via a online livestream in 2020 and was put on sale in the United States in the same year.^[11] there are people who consider this the third generation of the Hyundai Genesis because the First generation G80 was first launched as the second generation of the Genesis and renamed to G80 in 2016.

The car has a 2.5 liter turbo and a 3.5 liter turbo V6 gasoline engines and a 2.2 liter diesel engine with a 8-speed automatic transmission a electric version called Electrified G80 was launched in Shanghai Auto Show in April 2021.^[12] the version has two electric motors one in each axle a long wheel base version and has a interior made with organic materials the G80 Sport (like the previous gen is also a sportier version) was also launched in August 2021.^[13] the normal G80 and the electric versions were facelifted in 2023 as a 2024 model.^[14]

Markets

The Genesis G80 and the Electrified G80 are sold worldwide mainly in North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea and a few other markets. A long wheel base version of the Electrified G80 was even used as the official car at the 2022 G20 Bali summit.