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Longer, posher Genesis Electrified G80 arrives with new look

The electric luxury saloon from Genesis is now on sale in its Korean home market with significant upgrades.

An updated version of Genesis’ G80 saloon has gone on sale in Korea. The Genesis Electrified G80 was initially revealed at the Beijing Motor Show in April and constitutes the first significant redesign for the model since its introduction in July 2021.

The new car ushers-in a raft of design and tech tweaks intended to give the upmarket G80 an even more luxurious feel. These include a wheelbase extended by 130mm to deliver a more spacious cabin, plus increased range per charge.

At the front, a refreshed grille is complemented by larger air intakes and a more seamlessly integrated charging port on the upper right-hand corner of the bumper, which features a heating function inside for more convenient charging in cold weather.

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In profile, the extended wheelbase of the new model is complemented by new 19-inch wheels claimed to improve aerodynamic performance, and the addition of chrome accents along the side creates a sleeker look.

The rear is marked out by a cleaner bumper design, while the revamp also extends to the exterior colour palette, which now features 10 choices, including exclusive Matira Blue and new Geneva Silver.

Inside, the most obvious change most are likely to notice is the increased sense of space. According to Genesis, extending the wheelbase has freed up 995mm of legroom (an improvement of 83mm) and 950mm of headroom (up 20mm).

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There’s also an array of new tech, including a 27-inch OLED display, which combines both the infotainment system and instrument cluster and can be split into two or three separate screens, depending on the driver’s preferences.

A new 17-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system is fitted, while a redesigned steering wheel, revised ambient lighting and a choice of four colour combinations elevate the cabin further.

And there’s also first appearance in a Genesis of an intriguing feature called Chauffeur Mode, which is claimed to provide smoother acceleration and greater comfort through optimised torque and suspension settings. Rear-seat passengers, meanwhile, benefit from 14-way seat adjustment and the ability to recline their seats to 40 degrees.

For those who spend their time behind the wheel, the most significant upgrade is likely to be the addition of a 94kwh battery, which endows the Electrified G80 with the ability to travel 295 miles – or 475km – on a single charge (as per Korean certification standards). The suspension has also been tweaked to deliver a more stable ride.

The new Electrified G80 is available for Korean customers to buy now.

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