2018 Hyundai Genesis G80 Sport Debuts at Los Angeles Auto Show

By Lynn Palec, | November 17, 2016

The 2018 Genesis G80 Sport is expected to hit showrooms by spring in 2017. (YouTube)

The 2018 Genesis G80 Sport is expected to hit showrooms by spring in 2017. (YouTube)

Following its debut in its native home of South Korea in June, the 2018 Hyundai Genesis G80 Sport has made its international debut at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show.

The Genesis G80 Sport is packed with performance-oriented upgrades. Powering the sedan is a 3.3-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine capable of outputting 365 horsepower and 376 pound-feet worth of torque. With this spec, the G80 Sport will sit in the middle of G80 line with the base model boasting of a 3.8-liter V6 and the high-end model with a 5.0-liter V8 engine.

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The 2018 G80 Sport will receive upgrades on its powertrain. According to the Left Lane News, the G80 Sport will feature a revised suspension with continuous damping control to give it improved vehicle dynamics and ride compliance. The car's brakes will be upgraded with ventilated discs.

The 2018 Genesis G80 Sport comes in standard rear-wheel drive option, although interested buyers can opt-in for an all-wheel drive model.

On the exterior, the 2018 G8 Sport features a new and more aggressive front bumper design with chunky side sills and rear diffuser. The car's 19-inch wheels and front grill also received a darker finish, according to Motor Authority.

Inside the car, the G80 Sport received carbon fiber treatment on its dashboard as well as its aluminum pedals. Buyers can choose between gray leather and black, each of which has contrast stitching and black microfiber suede headliner.

All 2018 Genesis G80 Sport models will have the latest in terms of multimedia and connectivity features. The car supports Apple CarPlay and Android Audio. All models also support wireless smartphone charging.

The 2018 Genesis G80 Sport is expected to hit showrooms by spring in 2017. Hyundai is yet to release the official price list of all the models. However, some estimate puts the base model at around $40,000.

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