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Mid-size Luxury Sedan · South Korea · 2017-present

Genesis G80

Genesis's mid-size luxury sedan. Two generations. RWD/AWD, 3.3T V6 (365 hp on Sport) then 3.5T (375 hp). Electrified G80 EV (2023-2025) discontinued.

Verdict
B
Years
2017-present
Generations
2
Segment
Mid-size Luxury Sedan

The G80 is the brand's mid-size luxury sedan — initially launched 2017 as the rebadged Hyundai Genesis sedan when Genesis became a standalone brand, then completely redesigned 2021 onwards. 1st gen RG1 (2017-2020): essentially the second-generation Hyundai Genesis (DH) rebadged with Genesis brand identity, RWD or HTRAC AWD, 3.8L Lambda V6 (311 hp), 5.0L Tau V8 (420 hp), and from 2017 the G80 Sport with 3.3L Lambda II twin-turbo V6 (365 hp / 376 lb-ft). 2nd gen RG3 (2021-present): completely new platform with 19% aluminum content (243 lb weight saving), 'Athletic Elegance' design language with twin-line LEDs, Crest Grille. Engines: 2.5L Smartstream T-GDI I4 (300 hp), 3.5L Smartstream T-GDI V6 (375 hp / 391 lb-ft on Sport Prestige). All RG3 G80s standard AWD. Electrified G80 (battery EV, 2023-2025): dual-motor AWD 365 hp combined, 87.2 kWh battery, 282-mile EPA range, V2L vehicle-to-load, 800V architecture supporting 350 kW charging (10-80% in 22 minutes). Discontinued August 2025 after only 217 units delivered total in the US (140 in 2024, 77 in H1 2025). 2024 mid-cycle facelift introduced 27-inch OLED display (replacing separate digital cluster + infotainment), Micro-Lens Array headlights, hidden exhaust outlets, crystal shift-by-wire selector. Built at Hyundai Asan plant, Korea.

Generations

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2017-2020

1st Gen RG1 (2017-2020)

Rebadged 2nd-gen Hyundai Genesis. 3.8L V6 / 5.0L V8 / 3.3T Sport (365 hp). RWD or HTRAC AWD.

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2021-present

2nd Gen RG3 (2021-present)

All-new platform. 19% aluminum. AWD standard. 2.5T (300 hp) or 3.5T V6 (375 hp). 27-inch OLED post-facelift.

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Known issues by generation

Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.

2017-2020 · 1st Gen RG1 (2017-2020)
  • Lambda V6 timing chain wear at high mileage
  • Tau V8 high oil consumption (some examples)
  • Air-suspension components age expensively
  • Lexicon amplifier failures
  • Power-window regulator failures
2021-present · 2nd Gen RG3 (2021-present)
  • Bluelink connected services occasional dropouts
  • Sticky cabin air-quality sensor (some examples)
  • Crystal shift-by-wire selector contact wear (early reports)
  • Too new for substantial long-term issue patterns
  • Electrified G80 inverter coolant pump (rare)

Rivals

BMW 5 Series · Mercedes-Benz E-Class · Audi A6 · Lexus ES