GENESIS Motors Australia has added a diesel variant to its 5 Collection-baiting G80 line-up, nonetheless it isn’t the 204kW/588Nm turbocharged 3.0-litre straight-six from the GV80, however moderately the Hyundai Motor Group’s smaller 2.2-litre four-cylinder.
Priced from $87,900 plus on-road prices, the brand new oil-burner checks into native showrooms priced $3000 away from the bottom 2.5T however nonetheless $12,000 south of the flagship 3.5T.
When requested why the four-cylinder was chosen in favour of the larger six, a Hyundai Motor Firm Australia (HMCA) spokesperson mentioned the inline six had not been engineered for the G80, regardless of the sedan sharing its platform and most of its working gear with the GV80.
However, the two.2-litre engine is a confirmed and acquainted unit, additionally discovered underneath the bonnet of the inbound GV70 SUV in addition to the Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento, albeit with a brand new ‘selective catalytic discount’ emissions management system.
On this software it develops 154kW/442Nm, all of which is distributed to the rear wheels by way of an eight-speed automated transmission.
Genesis quotes a mixed gasoline consumption of 6.6 litres per 100 kilometres nevertheless it has not quoted any efficiency figures as but – not that outright efficiency is the purpose of this powerplant.
Marking the diesel aside from the remainder of the vary are its distinctive decrease bumpers, adorned in chrome accents and hidden exhaust suggestions.
When it comes to specification, the G80 2.2D matches the bottom mannequin 2.5T, with highlights together with the 14.5-inch Genesis infotainment touchscreen, rotary gear-selector and 12.0-inch head-up show.
Different commonplace options embrace wi-fi smartphone charging, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, 12-way power-adjustable heated and ventilated entrance seats with reminiscence operate, panoramic sunroof, 21-speaker Lexicon premium audio system, dual-zone local weather management with impartial temperature management for the rear seats, DAB+ radio, energy adjustable steering column, distant begin, energy boot with hands-free opening and retractable rear door sunshades.
When it comes to security, the two.2D matches the remainder of the G80 vary in providing blind-spot collision avoidance, a blind-spot view monitor, driver consideration warning, ahead collision avoidance-assist with automotive, pedestrian and bicycle owner help in addition to junction detection, lane-keep help, multi-collision braking system, rear cross-traffic collision avoidance-assist, secure exit help and a myriad of different options as commonplace.
These after a bit extra opulence with out up-shopping to the flagship – and petrol-powered – 3.5T can go for the $13,000 Luxurious Bundle which nets consumers a heap extra commonplace tools in addition to just a few added security gismos.
For the additional outlay, the Luxurious Bundle provides a Nappa leather-appointed inside, quilted seat sample, suede headlining and pillars, three-zone local weather management, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with 3D operate, good parking help, distant good parking help, 18-way adjustable driver’s seat with therapeutic massage operate, heated and ventilated rear outboard seats, power-adjustable rear outboard seats, heated steering wheel, energy rear-window sunshade and twin 9.2-inch rear seat leisure touchscreens.
Further security options include consideration warning, parking collision-avoidance help and good parking help.
As traditional for the premium model, the G80 2.2D is roofed by HMCA’s five-year/unlimited-kilometre guarantee.
2021 Genesis G80 pricing*
| 2.5T (a) | $84,900 |
| 2.2D (a) | $87,900 |
| 3.5T (a) | $99,900 |
*Excludes on-road prices
