(May 16, 2017) FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. — Genesis has begun the first retail deliveries of the new 2018 G80 3.3T Sport across the United States. The 2018 Genesis G80 3.3T Sport delivers the ideal combination of dynamic refinement, performance and distinctly evocative sport styling that further enhances the refined road manner, premium materials and luxurious nature of the Genesis G80 luxury sports sedan—the brand's best-selling vehicle.

Like all Genesis models, the G80 Sport comes equipped with the most comprehensive array of standard safety technology in the midsize luxury vehicle class and includes advanced safety innovations such as Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Driver Attention Alert, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross-traffic Alert, Lane Keep Assist and Lane Departure Warning.

With its highly capable twin-turbocharged engine, the rear-wheel-drive 2018 Genesis G80 Sport (all-wheel-drive also available) redefines the term "luxury sports sedan" thanks to the athleticism of its potent power plant and silky smooth yet responsive 8-speed automatic transmission. Combined with a richly appointed sport-inspired cabin, innovative and user-friendly features/technologies and class-leading standardized suite of safety technologies, the G80 Sport is an unrivaled automotive entry within the mid-luxury segment.

Beneath its distinctive sport exterior, the 2018 G80 Sport is powered by a vigorous 3.3-liter direct-injected twin-turbocharged V6 engine with 365 horsepower and 376 lb.-ft. of torque, the latter figure produced across a wide swath of the powerband from 1,300 to 4,500 rpm (with premium fuel).



Featuring an aluminum block and heads, this new Lambda II 3.3-liter T-GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) engine was developed over the course of a rigorous testing regime focused on overall powertrain responsiveness and efficiency with exemplary durability and reliability. The G80 Sport confidently delivers superior drivability and dynamic performance beyond what one expects from the typical mid-luxury sedan.

To accomplish this, engineers utilized twin single-scroll turbochargers, an air-cooled intercooler as they concentrated on optimizing the engine and transmission synergy for increased low-end torque and reduced turbo lag.

An integral turbo and exhaust manifold help to reduce weight while improving durability and exhaust performance. For enhanced powertrain efficiency, an electronic waste gate and thermostat are applied, which also help to improve vehicle responsiveness. Furthermore, an intermediated or middle position lock continuously-variable valve timing (CVVT) enhances intake operation range and operation speed to magnify engine efficiency and performance. This feature is a world's first application on a V6 engine, and helps to reduce pumping loss.

As the epitome of the Genesis' design identity called "athletic elegance," the 2018 G80 Sport's bold exterior features a sleek profile and well-proportioned shape, strong front face, taut character lines throughout its muscular body, with minimal overhangs at the front and rear that accentuate the G80 Sport's dynamic and sophisticated character. Like the exterior, the interior features a first-class premium cabin design consisting of high-quality materials and the most spacious cabin in the segment.

Engineered to offer the ideal combination of maximum performance and comfort, the 2018 Genesis G80 Sport will not only impress drivers with its responsive power production, but also with its luxury-class refinement and composed operation.