Genesis has given the G80 a focused refresh for 2026 in Korea and added a new design-led flagship called G80 Black, aimed at buyers who want an S Class feeling. The updates lean on customer feedback, simplifying options and sharpening the car’s look rather than reinventing the hardware.
2026 G80: Subtle Tweaks, Smarter Spec
The regular 2026 G80 keeps its existing powertrains in Korea, which is a 2.5 litre turbo four and a 3.5 litre twin turbo V6, both paired with an eight speed automatic and rear or all wheel drive. The changes are about how the car is equipped. An Ergo Motion driver’s seat, previously an option, is now standard to cut fatigue on longer drives, and Genesis has bundled key tech into a single Convenience Package instead of multiple overlapping “Popular” packs.
That package now groups the main driver assistance suites and a built in dashcam into one tick box, which should make ordering a lot simpler. Outside, there are two new paint colours, Vatna Gray and Ceres Blue, plus a fresh 19 inch wheel design and a de badged rear that only carries the Genesis wordmark. The idea is to keep the car looking current without losing the understated feel that made it compelling in the first place.
G80 Black: All-In On The Monochrome Luxury Look
The new G80 Black goes further, turning the sedan into a full monochrome statement car. Every piece of exterior brightwork is darkened, from grille and window trim to badges, lamp surrounds and the ADAS cover. It rides on gloss black 20 inch wheels with floating centre caps and a muted rear badge, and is only offered with the 2.5T or 3.5T turbo gas engines backed by all wheel drive.
Inside, almost everything is blacked out: leather, switchgear, steering wheel, paddle shifters and sill plates, with quilted upholstery and open pore trim keeping it from feeling flat. A 27 inch wide OLED panel combines the gauge cluster and infotainment, and G80 Black specific animations underline the fact this is the top of the G80 tree. It is not a Maybach rival, but for context you can see how Genesis calibrates its flagship feel by looking at how the G90 stacks up against it.
Pricing in Korea reflects it, a 2026 G80 2.5T starts in the high 50 million won range, while a G80 Black 3.5T sits closer to the mid 80 millions, in line with its fully loaded spec and design focus. This slots neatly beneath the G90 and ahead of Genesis’ upcoming GV90 SUV, which is expected to offer even more bespoke treatment.
