Spy photographers have snapped the 2021
Genesis G80 on multiple occasions, but we’re shocked by how stunning the car
looks in these official pictures. Set to be introduced later this month, the
2021 G80 adopts an “Athletic Elegance” design that looks simply phenomenal. Like the GV80, the model features a large
crest grille which is flanked by Genesis’ trademark “quadlamps.” The real highlights are further
back as the G80 has a long flowing hood, muscular bodywork and 20-inch alloy
wheels.
In particular, the car has a long sweeping
“parabolic line” that starts at the front fender and continues gracefully to
the rear. Genesis says this stylish
accent is meant to evoke the “elegance of classic cars of the past.” The
dynamic styling is visible elsewhere as designers gave the car a coupe-like
roofline. The design is far sportier
than the current model and it recalls the Audi A7 Sportback.
The rear end is also gorgeous as Genesis
gave the G80 a trunk with a “horseshoe shaped negative surface.” It’s joined by chrome trim and a trunk
release button which mimics the shape of the Genesis logo. Elsewhere, there are quad taillights and
crest-shaped exhaust tips.
As expected, the cabin follows in the
footsteps of the GV80. Genesis was tight-lipped on details, but the luxury
sedan features a distinctive two-tone steering wheel that resides in front of a
digital instrument cluster. To the right, there’s a 14.5-inch widescreen
infotainment system and slender air vents that appear to span the width of the
interior. Further below, there’s a wide
swath of wood trim and high-tech controls with digital displays. Other
highlights include a rotary shifter, metallic accents and premium leather seats
with distinctive stitching.
Genesis is keeping specifications under
wraps, but confirmed the G80 rides on all-new platform and features new
powertrains as well as high-tech systems. While the company is playing coy,
many components should carryover from the GV80.
This means we can expect a couple of
petrol engines including a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 300 hp and a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 developing more than 370 hp. In certain markets,
there could also be a 3.0-liter six-cylinder turbodiesel producing 274 hp and 589 Nm of torque.
