It’s been revealed Hyundai’s luxury brand Genesis will launch a G80 model in June this year. Two models will be on offer with a sports package available on offer as well.
It will set you back $68,900 for the entry level G80 with a 3.8-litre 232kW / 397 Nm petrol engine that sends power via an eight-speed transmission to the rear wheels. Other features include adaptive control suspension that has been tuned for Australian conditions along with a stack of safety kit including nine airbags.
The premium interior features what you’d expect from a car that is trying the emulate European competitors. The multimedia system is showcased via a 9.2-inch screen including satellite navigation. If you really enjoy your tunes a 17-speaker Lexicon by HARMAN premium audio system should do the job.
Other handy features include wireless smartphone charging, LED headlights and surround view revering camera.
Stepping up to the $88,900 3.8 Ultimate model brings with it more luxury via Nappa leather seats 19-inch alloy wheels, heated and cooled front and rear outboard seats, heated steering wheel, panorama sunroof, soft-close doors, head-up display, power adjustable rear seats, suede all over the headlining and A-pillars. There’s also a 7.0-inch colour TFT-LCD instrument cluster display.
A sports pack will set you back $4,000 that adds extra sporting flair inside and out.
Hyundai Australia Boss JW Lee said “The dynamic and luxurious new G80 sedan is a fitting flagship for the introduction of the Genesis brand to Australia,”
“The new Genesis G80 ushers in a uniquely stylish and sophisticated proposition in the large luxury segment.”
Chris was EFTM’s Motoring Editor for many years, driving everything from your entry level hatch to the latest Luxury cars through to the Rolls Royce.
He has been in the media for 20 years, produced three Olympic games broadcasts, attending Beijing 2008 & London 2012.
Strangely he owns a Toyota Camry Hybrid, he defiantly rejects the knockers.
Chris is married to Gillian and resides in Sydney’s North West. They have Sam the English Springer Spaniel and Felix the Burmese cat to keep them company, and recently welcomed baby Henry to the family.
He has now left EFTM, and writes freelance and runs his own Facebook Page “Bowen’s Garage”
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