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Genesis G80 Saloon
2.5T Luxury Line 4dr Auto AWD [Innovation Pack] [2024]
Genesis G80 Saloon
Download vehicle brochureThe G80 is a luxurious executive saloon from Genesis, the upmarket division of Korea’s Hyundai.
Key facts & figures
- Manufacturer OTR: £54,575
- Fuel consumption: 31.2 mpg
- Gearbox: Automatic
- Fuel Type: Petrol
- Engine size: 2497 cc
- 0-62mph: 6.3 seconds
- No. of seats: 5
- CO2 emissions: 208 g/km
- Engine power: 304 bhp
- Boot size: 424 cm³
If you're unfamiliar with Genesis, it's the luxury arm of Hyundai.
Many brands are doing the same nowadays. Even Volvo, despite working its way into contention with its superbly designed cars, has an off-shoot called Polestar. However, in fairness, that's more a luxury all-electric marque designed to rival Tesla.
Nevertheless, middle-of-the-pack manufacturers like Hyundai, who know they’ll never turn the public opinion of its brands into line with Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi, have come up with the next best thing: invent a new marque. One that's got a clean slate.
It has worked quite well for some so far, with Genesis producing a raft of cars which, on the surface, look amazingly opulent.
Here, we’re looking at its big saloon: the G80 – in the new Sport Line – or Sport, as Genesis prefers us to call it, trim.