Korean premium maker Genesis has verified UK pricing for its very first European models, with the brand’s G80 executive saloon as well as GV80 big SUV priced from £37,460 as well as £56,815 respectively. on sale this summer, the two cars and trucks will rival the Mercedes E-Class as well as GLE models.
Detailed specs for the two cars and trucks are yet to be confirmed, however Genesis has released preliminary details on the cars’ trim structure as well as engine ranges. The G80 will be offered with two powertrains as well as will are available in two trim-levels, called premium Line as well as high-end Line.
‘Patience will be crucial to Genesis’ success in Europe’
The least expensive design in the variety is powered by a 207bhp 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel engine that sends drive to the rear wheels by means of an eight-speed automatic gearbox. above that sits a 300bhp 2.5-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine, which shares the exact same gearbox, however likewise has four-wheel drive.
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Standard devices for the premium Line design includes LED headlights, 19-inch alloy wheels, electrically folding as well as heated door mirrors, as well as top quality puddle lighting. There’ll be a respectable amount of common security equipment, too, such as lane-keep assist, auto parking sensors as well as an intelligent cruise manage system.
Inside, there are heated front seats, dual-zone air-conditioning, a leather steering wheel, a digital gauge cluster as well as a widscreen infotainment system. The high-end Line specification costs an additional £4,800 as well as adds products such as genuine wood trim, larger alloy wheels as well as a lot more technology.
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The GV80 features a similar level of common equipment, although purchasers can likewise select from either five or seven-seat options, with the latter adding £500 to the car’s starting price.
