---
title: "2018 Genesis G80 Sport to Start at $55,250"
description: "If you want the fun Genesis, you'll have to pay up."
date: "2017-04-21"
modified: "2017-04-21"
authors:
  - name: "Will Sabel Courtney"
    job_title: "Contributor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/will-sabel-courtney"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/9544/2018-genesis-g80-sport-to-start-at-55250"
categories:
  - "Genesis News"
  - "News"
  - "News by Brand"
tags:
  - "G80"
  - "Genesis"
  - "luxury"
  - "sedan"
  - "sport"
---

# 2018 Genesis G80 Sport to Start at $55,250

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Odd as it may sound to the average reader, your humble author is actually pretty jazzed up about the new Genesis G80 Sport. The regular G80 (née Hyundai Genesis) strikes a neat balance between comfort, style, and real-world performance; you'll never confuse it with a Lotus, but it's clear that Hethel had a role in developing the suspension. The new twin-turbo V6-powered [G80 Sport model, which *The Drive* couldn't help but notice at the New York Auto Show](<https://www.thedrive.com/article/9263/the-11-overlooked-gems-of-the-2017-new-york-auto-show>), promises to push the luxury sedan into even more entertaining territory. But as it turns out, you'll have to pay up for it; the Genesis G80 Sport will start at $55,250.

![message-editor%2F1492794561586-668\_2018\_g80\_sport.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1492794561586-668_2018_g80_sport.jpg>)
**Genesis**

That's a whole $13,500 more than the entry-level G80 powered by the 3.8-liter naturally-aspirated V6—or, to put it in Hyundai terms, just $665 more than the price of a base-model Kia Rio. It's also just $1,750 less than the top-tier 5.0-liter V8-powered G80 Ultimate. (Opting for all-wheel-drive on any Genesis G80 adds $2,500 to the price.) Both the Sport and Ultimate come fully loaded at those prices, however, whereas base G80 buyers would need to tack on more than $10,000 of options to reach feature parity with them.

![message-editor%2F1492794577566-676\_2018\_g80\_sport.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1492794577566-676_2018_g80_sport.jpg>)
**Genesis**

While the Sport may be down two cylinders compared with its slightly-pricier brother, the turbocharged V6's 365 horsepower and 376 pound-feet of torque put it just 55 horses behind and (more importantly) four lb-ft *ahead of* the V8 model. [In the larger G90 model](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/5336/the-genesis-g90-lowballs-mercedes-benz-tweaks-lexus>), the two powertrains produce nearly identical performance figures, so we fully expect the same to be the case with the smaller of Genesis's current models. If the 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 doesn't send the G80 Sport from 0-60 miles per hour in five seconds flat or less, we'll eat our hats.

![message-editor%2F1492794589417-717\_2018\_g80\_sport.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1492794589417-717_2018_g80_sport.jpg>)
**Genesis**

More importantly, the Sport model tweaks the adaptive suspension, adds on more aggressive front and rear fascias that include quad tailpipes and a sweet-looking grille, and an interior outfitted with sport bucket seats, a chunkier steering wheel, carbon fiber\* trim, and contrasting stitching. Those cool copper accents we noticed at NYIAS comes standard inside and out on every G80 Sport, too.

![message-editor%2F1492794601072-681\_2018\_g80\_sport.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1492794601072-681_2018_g80_sport.jpg>)
**Genesis**

If that all sounds good to you, you can swing by your local Hyundai dealer—just kidding, [they'll come to you](<https://www.genesis.com/kr/en/genesis-test-drive.html>)—and pick up the G80 Sport as early as May.

![message-editor%2F1492794614676-678\_2018\_g80\_sport.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1492794614676-678_2018_g80_sport.jpg>)
**Genesis**

## Author
Will is the former managing editor of *RIDES Magazine* and the former online editor for *0-60 Magazine*. He has worked for *Time Out New York* and *Rolling Stone*, and was the creator of *College Cars Online*, the first automotive blog specifically targeted at college students and young professionals.

### Author social links  
[Instagram](<https://instagram.com/willsabelcourtney>)  
[Twitter](<https://twitter.com/willscourtney>)