The new and improved Genesis Electrified G80 is due to go on sale next month, and could be the perfect choice for buyers overwhelmed by the almost limitless customisation options other premium brands offer – because there’s only going to be one version and one specification available.
The Electrified G80 has received most of the same upgrades Genesis recently made to its GV60 coupé and Electrified GV70 SUV, including a slightly sharper look and some new tech. But the BMW i5 rival has also had its wheelbase extended by 130mm to provide a more luxurious experience for rear-seat passengers.
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Anyone who’s been chauffeured around in the outgoing G80 should notice an increased sense of space as, according to Genesis, extending the wheelbase has freed up 995mm of legroom (an improvement of 83mm) and 950mm of headroom (up 20mm).
Rear-wheel steering will be available as an optional extra on the updated Electrified G80, though, to help the new, longer version tackle tight city streets and also make it feel more stable at high speeds.
Plus, for the first time in a Genesis, there’s an intriguing feature called Chauffeur Mode, which is claimed to provide smoother acceleration and greater comfort through optimised torque and suspension settings. And if buyers want to really treat their passengers, the 2nd Row Comfort Pack will add electric closing doors and electrically-operated rear blinds.
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Among the array of new tech is a 27-inch OLED display stretching across the dashboard, with this single screen housing both the vital driving information and media. Apparently it can be split into two or three separate screens, depending on the driver’s preferences.
