Genesis G80 Second generation
Genesis G80 (Second generation) was built from 2020 to the present. Powertrain: 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. Battery: 87.2 kWh, 800 V (Electrified G80 pre-facelift); 95.4 kWh, 800 V (Electrified G8…. Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive; Front-engine, all-wheel-drive; Dual-motor, all-…. Size: 4,995 x 1,925 x 1,465 mm (L x W x H). Weight: 1785 - 1930 kg (2.5T); 1890 - 2035 kg (3.5T); 1825 - 1920 k….
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
The vehicle is built upon the M3 platform, designated towards mid-size luxury vehicles that use a rear- or all-wheel drive basis.
Design
The design language of the Genesis includes quad-headlamps, and a large crest grille. The side profile features a parabolic line, and a fastback-type side view. The rear uses taillamp styling similar to the headlamps. The vehicle features Nappa leather seats. The vehicle also continues using Open Pore wood trim and has slim air conditioning vents. The horizontal layout of the dashboard was inspired by what the brand calls “Beauty of White Space”, which is Genesis’ interior styling design that is made to give the vehicle a "South Korean feel".
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Who it suits
- High-mileage or city drivers who want lower fuel use without charging.
Check before you buy
- Ask for a battery state-of-health report: the traction battery is the main value driver in a used hybrid or electric car. Battery SOH tool
- Check the emissions equipment (particulate filter, NOx treatment) and the destination country's emissions rules; some markets restrict used diesels.
- Test the four-wheel-drive system (transfer case, differentials) and look for uneven tyre wear.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Kenya. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
Other generations of the G80
- First generation · 2016 - 2020
More from Genesis · all Genesis models
- G90 (Second generation) · 2021 - present
- GV60 · 2021-present
- GV70 · 2020-present
- GV80 · 2020-present
- G70 · 2017 - present
Can I import a Genesis G80 (Second generation) from Japan?
By production year alone, Genesis G80 (Second generation) is inside the age window for Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2045); Canada (2035); United Kingdom (2030); Australia (2045). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Genesis G80 (Second generation)?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, 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); battery: 87.2 kWh, 800 V (Electrified G80 pre-facelift); 95.4 kWh, 800 V (Electrified G80 facelift).
How big is the Genesis G80 (Second generation)?
4,995 mm long and 1,925 mm wide and 1,465 mm tall, on a 3,010 mm wheelbase. For container loading, use the container packer.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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