A mysterious Genesis G80 prototype has been caught
testing by Carscoops spy photographers but it’s difficult to know for sure what we’re
looking at. For the most part, the sedan looks largely identical
to the G80 currently on the market, sans the camouflage wrap. That being said,
our man behind the lens notes some small changes at the front, including a
custom bonnet and a bumper that appears to have been manhandled into position.
With this in mind, it is entirely possible that
we’re looking at a prototype fitted with a new powertrain, potentially a hybrid
unit where modifications have been made to the bonnet and front axle.
Alternatively, there is a chance that Genesis has
already started work on a G80 for the European market ahead of the brand’s
launch in the Old Continent in 2020. If this were the case, work is probably
also underway on a G80 for China.
Whatever the case may be, it is obvious that the
South Korean automaker will keep the G80 in its range for quite some time.
In recent months, the G80 has been overshadowed by
the smaller and more affordable Genesis G70, the brand’s sibling to the Kia
Stinger. Like the Kia, it is powered by a 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 with 365 hp
in range-topping specification.
