The 2022 Genesis G80 range has just been updated in Australia with the launch of the Sport and Sport line variants. Genesis has been selling the current G80 in Australia since late 2020 and has updated the range for the 2022 model year. Most notably, the entry-level 2.5-liter model is now available with a Sport Line package while the 3.5-liter model is offered with the full-blown Sport package. Starting with the 2022 G80 2.5T, it features a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 300 hp and 422 Nm of torque that drives the rear wheels. The Sport Line package then adds Road Preview Electronically Controlled Suspension, larger brakes with four-piston monobloc front calipers, 20-inch wheels, and updated exterior and interior styling.
As for the 2022 G80 3.5T Sport, it rocks a
twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 packing 374 hp and 530 Nm of torque. This variant is sold exclusively with all-wheel drive and adopts the
same additional features as the 2.5T Sport Line, as well as rear-wheel
steering, Active Road Noise Control, a Sport+ drive mode, and launch control.
The Sport Line and Sport models feature the same styling updates that include a
revised front fascia with enlarged air intakes, a dark chrome front grille,
dark chrome highlights, and a redesigned rear bumper with new dual tailpipes.
Both the Sport Line and Sport packages cost AU$ 6,000 (US$ 4,335).
Aussie customers not interested in either
the Sport Line or Sport models can instead order both the 2.5T and 3.5T models
with the AU$ 13,000 (US$ 9,392) Luxury Package. This adds features like Forward
Attention Warning, Intelligent Front-Lighting System, Nappa-leather appointed
interior, suede headlining, Smart Parking Assist, Remote Smart Parking Assist,
18-way driver and front passenger seats, 3-zone climate control, heated
steering wheel, and a rear wireless phone charger.
Genesis Australia expects 40 per cent of
G80 customers to opt for the Sport Line or Sport packages. Local pricing for
the 2.5T model starts at AU$ 86,000 (US$ 62,135) while the 3.5T kicks off at
AU$ 102,000 (US$ 73,695).