Genesis has detailed its petrol-powered G80 sedan lineup for 2026, which is now topped by a Black edition.
And unlike some models for which a black edition adds only a set of black wheels and maybe some black badges, Genesis has gone all-out to give its BMW 5 Series rival a comprehensive blackening, down to the switchgear.
The 2026 G80 lineup is available now, priced from an unchanged $104,200 before on-road costs for the base turbocharged four-cylinder petrol variant, now renamed the 2.5T Signature but featuring the same level of equipment as before.
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The 3.5T Signature Sport is priced at $127,200, up $6200 on last model year’s 3.5T variant. However, it now includes the Sport Package as standard, which was previously a $6000 option.
The features in this Sport Package – which include rear-wheel steering and an electronic limited-slip rear differential – aren’t offered with the new G80 Black, which is reflected in its lower price tag of $125,200 before on-roads.
It’s no longer available with the rear-seat entertainment package, formerly a $4500 option that brought a pair of 14.6-inch displays in the rear with USB-C and HDMI outlets which can be used for streaming services. Genesis Australia says this option was deleted due to a low takeup rate of under five per cent.
The static pricing follows hikes for model year 2025 (MY25), which coincided with a facelift, tech upgrade, and the standardisation of the Luxury Package for the entry-level base 2.5T variant.
We’ve covered separately the Genesis Electrified G80, the longer-wheelbase, electric version of the G80.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 Genesis G80 2.5T Signature | $104,200 |
| 2026 Genesis G80 Black | $125,200 (NEW) |
| 2026 Genesis G80 3.5T Signature Sport AWD | $127,200 (+$6200) |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
There are two petrol engines offered in the G80 lineup.
| Specifications | 2.5T | 3.5T |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L turbo 4cyl | 3.5L twin-turbo V6 |
| Power | 224kW | 279kW |
| Torque | 422Nm | 530Nm |
| Transmission | 8-speed auto | 8-speed auto |
| Drive type | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1850kg | 2020kg |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 8.6L/100km | 10.7L/100km |
| Fuel tank capacity | 65L | 73L |
| Fuel requirement | 95-octane premium unleaded | 95-octane premium unleaded |
| CO2 emissions | 206g/km | 250g/km |
| Emissions standard | Euro 5 | Euro 5 |
Dimensions
| Genesis G80 | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4995mm |
| Width | 1925mm |
| Height | 1465mm |
| Wheelbase | 3010mm |
| Boot space | 424L (VDA) |
Servicing and Warranty
The Genesis G80 is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. This applies to owners of G80s used privately, as does five years of complimentary Genesis to You.
This sees a valet collect your Genesis for servicing and leave you with another Genesis vehicle. The complimentary pickup service is only available if you’re within 70km driving distance from the Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane CBDs.
The first five years or 75,000km of servicing is free, with intervals of 12 months or 15,000km. Genesis also includes five years of roadside assistance, extending to 10 years if you service your vehicle with Genesis.
Safety
While four-cylinder Genesis G80 models have a five-star ANCAP safety rating with a 2021 datestamp based on Euro NCAP testing, other variants remain unrated.
The petrol-powered G80 scored 91 per cent for adult occupant protection, 86 per cent for the protection of child occupants, 77 per cent for vulnerable road users and 80 per cent for safety assist.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Adaptive cruise control (uses navigation and machine learning)
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Vehicle, pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Junction turning and crossing assist
- Lane-change oncoming/side assist
- Blind-spot assist
- Blind Spot View Monitor
- Highway Driving Assist 2 (combines adaptive cruise and lane centring)
- Lane Following Assist 2 (lane centring) with hands-on detection
- Radar-based rear occupant alert
- Rear cross-traffic assist
- Intelligent speed limit assist
- Surround-view camera
- Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist – forward, side and reverse
- 10 airbags, including front, front-centre, front side, driver’s knee and curtain ‘bags
- Active bonnet
Standard Equipment
There are three G80 variants.
The G80 2.5T Signature comes standard with the following equipment:
- 19-inch alloy wheels in Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- 4-piston monobloc front brake calipers
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Adaptive LED headlights with Micro Lens Array technology
- Comfort, Eco, Sport and Custom drive modes
- Electric parking brake
- Auto hold
- Paddle shifters
- Remote Smart Parking Assist 2
- Soft-close doors
- Reverse guide lights
- Hands-free power boot lid
- Electro-chromatic rear-view mirror
- Active road noise cancellation
- Wireless phone chargers (front and rear)
- Tri-zone climate control
- 27-inch OLED display
- Augmented reality satellite navigation
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- DAB+ digital radio
- 18-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system
- 12-inch head-up display
- Nappa leather upholstery
- 18-way power front seats
- Driver’s memory
- Passenger memory
- Heating
- Ventilation
- Massaging
- Heated and ventilated outboard rear seats
- Power-adjustable outboard rear seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated front console armrest
- UV-C sanitising console
- Suede headliner, pillars and rear shelf trims
- Stainless steel scuff plates
- Colour-adjustable ambient lighting on dash, doors and centre console
- Power rear window sunshade
- Manual rear door window sunshades
Over the 2.5T Signature, the G80 Black adds:
- Black grille
- Black 20-inch alloy wheels
- Black brake calipers
- Dark-tinted badging
- Black chrome headlight bezels, window mouldings and body cladding
- Dark-tinted steering wheel logo
- Black ash real wood inlays with brass grain highlights
- Black switchgear and bezels
- Black aluminium speaker grilles
- Black Nappa leather seats with exclusive quilting and piping
- Unique screen graphics
Over the 2.5T Signature, the 3.5T Signature Sport adds:
- 20-inch alloy wheels in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres
- Unique front and rear bumpers, grille
- Dark chrome exterior trim
- Road Preview Electronic Control Suspension
- Rear-wheel steering
- Electronic rear limited-slip differential
- Sport+ drive mode
- Launch control
- 3-spoke sport steering wheel
- Real Carbon inlays
- Alloy pedals
- ‘Sport’ seat quilting
All G80 vehicles come with a complimentary five-year Genesis Connected Services subscription. This includes live traffic, vehicle diagnostics and weather information, as well as a voice assistant to control vehicle functions like the windows.
A smartphone app allows you to remotely control the climate settings, locks, and windows, as well as view its location and even monitor the car’s surroundings using the surround-view camera.
Colours
The G80 Black is offered exclusively with Vik Black paint and an Obsidian Black interior.
The following exterior finishes are offered on the 2.5T Signature and 3.5T Signature Sport at no cost:
- Uyuni White
- Savile Silver
- Vatna Grey
- Makalu Grey
- Vik Black
- Brooklyn Brown
- Cavendish Red (3.5T only)
- Hallasan Green
- Tasman Blue
- Kawah Blue
- Capri Blue
Matte paint is available for an extra $2000. The following matte finishes are available:
Depending on the exterior colour, the following interior colourways are available:
- Obsidian Black
- Obsidian Black/Sevilla Red
- Ash Grey/Vanilla Beige
- Ecru Camel
- Maroon Brown/Forest Blue
- Forest Blue/Ecru Camel
There are different inlays and stitching colours offered. Consult the G80 configurator for a more detailed overview.