We’re only a few weeks away from the world debut of
the all-new 2020 Genesis G80 executive sedan that is scheduled for September in
South Korea. The latest
round of spy shots provides us with the clearest idea yet of the new exec
sedan’s design.
Spotted undergoing dynamic testing on the
Nürburgring Nordschleife, the 2020 G80 reveals more details, like the lower
front grille that sports a similar mesh design to the main grille and the
production exhausts which adopt a pentagonal shape.
The photos also provide the best look yet at the
quad headlights and taillights with two horizontal units on each side inspired
by the GV80 SUV concept. Overall, the 2020 G80 looks elegant and dynamic at the
same time, which is something you want when your competitors are staples of
this segment like the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, Lexus GS and Mercedes-Benz
E-Class.
Unfortunately, the interior continues to remain a
closely guarded secret, although it’s likely to feature design cues from the
GV80 Concept as well. Under the hood, the 2020 G80 will no longer feature the 5.0-liter V8
which on the current G80 Sport delivers 420 HP and 519 Nm of torque. Instead, it will likely feature a 365 HP 3.3-liter
twin-turbo V6 as its range-topping option.
An entry-level 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder
unit and a hybrid version cannot be ruled out, given the current focus on
cutting emissions and fuel consumption, though nothing is official just yet.
Following the launch in its homeland, the 2020 G80 should arrive in U.S.
dealerships in late 2019 or early 2020.
