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The 2026 Genesis GV80 vary has landed in Australia, headlined by the return of a less expensive four-cylinder engine choice in addition to the arrival of the brand new ‘Black’ flagship and a few tech upgrades.
Out there to order now, the MY26 GV80 SUV reintroduces the two.5 T-GDi turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine as the brand new entry level, additionally seeing the bottom worth slashed by $10,000 in comparison with MY25 to $120,000 plus on-road prices.
The returning base engine is obtainable solely with all-wheel drive, although beforehand in Australia it was additionally provided with rear-wheel drive.
The GV80 2.5T will get the identical ‘Signature’ specification as the prevailing 3.5T twin-turbo V6 fashions, although the four-pot quotes outputs of 224kW/422Nm in comparison with the three.5T’s 279kW/530Nm.
It sees an enchancment in gasoline effectivity, nevertheless, quoting 10.4L/100km on the mixed cycle versus 11.9L/100km for the three.5T. Genesis notes the two.5 T-GDI is a Euro 5-compliant engine that requires 95-octane premium unleaded at the least.
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The two.5T drivetrain was dropped for MY24 regardless of accounting for round 25 per cent of native GV80 gross sales, with Genesis Australia CEO saying the brand new GV80 Coupe would “compensate” by accounting for 30 per cent of general gross sales for the massive luxurious SUV.
Atop the vary are the brand new GV80 Black and GV80 Coupe Black fashions, that are solely primarily based on the V6-powered 3.5T Signature grade. V6 Signature fashions see worth will increase of $1500-$2000, relying on variant.
The ‘Black Pack’ fashion editions get a variety of dark-themed unique appointments, in addition to a variety of eco-friendly supplies, together with leather-based upholstery and door trims dyed utilizing recycled carbon black extracted from waste tyres.
GV80 Black tools highlights (over Signature):
- Black 22-inch wheels and brake calipers
- Black G-Matrix grille
- Darkish-tinted Genesis entrance emblem and tailgate lettering
- Black physique cladding
- Darkish-tinted Genesis steering wheel brand
- Unique quilted Nappa leather-based upholstery incl. black suede accents
- Unique welcome and goodbye animations
- Unique Black Ash Actual Wooden trim
- Unique Black garnishes, bezels & switchgear
- Unique Black aluminum speaker grilles
Rounding out the MY26 updates is the Genesis-first implementation of Digital Key 2.0, which augments the prevailing Genesis Linked Providers suite in Australia.
Utilizing near-field communication (NFC) and ultra-wideband (UWB) know-how, Digital Key permits house owners to lock and unlock the doorways or begin the engine remotely utilizing their suitable smartphone or smartwatch.
Digital Key 2.0 may be saved on one machine and shared with as much as 15 different gadgets. It additionally doesn’t require a cellular community sign to work and can proceed to operate if the smartphone battery is flat.
As earlier than, the GV80 is roofed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre manufacturing facility guarantee with 5 years or 75,000km price of complimentary scheduled servicing. 24-hour roadside help is thrown in for 10 years.
Consumers can choice a six-seat inside on the GV80 3.5T Signature, whereas the beforehand provided Rear Seat Leisure Bundle has been discontinued for MY26. Matte paint stays a $2000 choice.
Pricing
Genesis GV80 SUV
| Mannequin | Worth earlier than on-road prices |
|---|---|
| 2026 Genesis GV80 2.5T Signature AWD 7 Seat | $120,000 (NEW) |
| 2026 Genesis GV80 3.5T Signature AWD 7 Seat | $132,000 (+$2000) |
| 2026 Genesis GV80 3.5T Signature AWD 6 Seat | $135,000 (+$1700) |
| 2026 Genesis GV80 3.5T Black AWD 7 Seat | $136,000 (NEW) |
Genesis GV80 Coupe
| Mannequin | Worth earlier than on-road prices |
|---|---|
| 2026 Genesis GV80 Coupe 3.5T Signature AWD | $137,500 (+$1500) |
| 2026 Genesis GV80 Coupe 3.5T Black AWD | $141,500 (NEW) |
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