Unlocking the 2025 Genesis G80: which trim truly delivers value?
Sitting between the compact G70 and full-size G90, the 2025 Genesis G80 is available in five trims and starts at $57,100. While the G80 has been on the market since 2016 and holds firm as the automaker’s top-selling sedan worldwide, you may not be familiar with the exact differences between each trim, along with its 2025 updates. Our comparison of each 2025 Genesis G80 trim highlights key specs and in-cabin distinctions — including power, comfort, tech, and safety — to reveal which is the smartest buy.
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The 2025 Genesis G80 offers a mid-cycle refresh, with its exterior featuring new wheels, updated front and rear bumpers, grille design tweaks, and more distinctive Sport trim elements. Inside, a larger standard 27-inch OLED display steals the show, but other additions include touch-sensitive climate controls at the center console’s base, a different rotary shift knob, and new trim. Learn more about what distinguishes each 2025 Genesis G80 trim with the rest of our guide below.
G80 (2.5T AWD) – $57,100
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Drivers looking for a mid-size luxury SUV with a starting price under $60,000 can look to the 2025 Genesis G80 2.5T AWD. This entry-level trim’s 2.5-liter four-cylinder turbo engine, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, produces solid horsepower and torque at 300 hp and 311 lb-ft. While its 20 city mpg isn’t great, a 29 mpg highway rating helps compensate. A multi-link front and rear suspension helps this Genesis absorb road imperfections and exhibit controlled body motions, and monobloc four-piston front brake calipers optimize stopping distances without a premium price. Wheels on the 2.5T AWD measure 18 inches, and while you won’t receive a panoramic sunroof or a full power open/closing hands-free trunk, you’ll get power-folding side mirrors and LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, and high-beam assist.
The 2025 G80 2.5T AWD is equipped with a solid number of advanced safety systems. Still, opting for an entry-level G80 means you won’t receive a blind-spot view monitor, side parking distance warning, or advanced rear occupant alert. Though the 2.5T AWD G80 trim features standard rear occupant alert with a dashboard reminder, the system’s advanced version uses an ultrasonic sensor to detect movement after the car’s locked, triggering a smartphone notification or a horn sound.
Inside, another trade-off with saving money on this trim is its seats with synthetic leatherette instead of genuine leather. Noteworthy standard perks include heated rear seats, adjustable interior ambient lighting, piano-black gloss trim, and a leatherette-wrapped instrument panel, but you’ll need to spend more on a higher trim level for comfort features like front seat ventilation, a driver’s seat power cushion extender, and three-zone automatic climate control. The newly added 27-inch infotainment and instrument cluster display headlines the interior’s connectivity tech, and the base audio system enhances this base trim’s value with 12 speakers. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, but a lack of wireless phone charging may be a dealbreaker for some.
G80 (2.5T Advanced AWD) – $61,900
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Safety features between the 2.5T Advanced AWD and the entry-level 2.5T AWD are equivalent. However, upgrading to this trim gives you a panoramic sunroof and a fully power opening/closing trunk. Wheels on the G80 2.5T Advanced AWD measure 19 inches, and cabin comfort is enhanced by ventilated front seats, three-zone automatic climate control, and a power rear sunshade. Instead of piano-black gloss trim, this trim’s interior opts for a matte-finish wood trim, and while the audio system upgrades from the standard 12-speaker configuration to a Bang & Olufsen 18-speaker setup, you still won’t get wireless smartphone charging.
G80 (2.5T Sport Prestige AWD) – $68,350
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The G80 2.5T Sport Prestige AWD is the first G80 trim to add side parking distance warning, forward/side/reverse parking collision-avoidance assist, advanced rear occupant alert, and a blind-spot monitor. Wheels on this trim are 20 inches with a satin aluminum finish and a distinct propeller-style spoke design featuring a square grid-wave pattern. Other exterior elements distinguishing this Sport trim, and all G80 Sport trims, are larger front air intakes and a double-layered G-Matrix crest grille with a dark glossy chrome finish.
Performance-wise, Sport trims like the G80 2.5T Sport Prestige AWD benefit from an electronically controlled suspension with road preview, which uses a forward-facing camera to analyze the road ahead and adjust the suspension before your wheels make contact. Seating graduates from synthetic leatherette to genuine leather in the 2.5T Sport Prestige AWD, cabin trim shifts to Sport aluminum-chrome, and drivers receive a power-cushion extension. Power door closure, a surround-view monitor, remote smart parking assist, and wireless smartphone charging further elevate convenience.
G80 (3.5T Sport Advanced AWD) – $69,900
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Moving into a 3.5T Sport Advanced AWD trim gives you a 3.5-liter V6 engine delivering 375 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of torque, but with fuel economy decreasing to 16/24 city/highway mpg. Though this powertrain generates more excitement than prior trims, its collection of safety features doesn’t include systems that you’ll get on less-expensive grades, like a blind-spot view monitor, side parking distance warning, and parking collision avoidance assist. You’ll also miss out on both the advanced and standard versions of rear occupant alert. This trim’s wheels are 19 inches, and other exterior Sport design elements remain. However, Genesis drops features such as power door closure, power rear sunshade, the surround-view monitor, and remote smart parking assist. Ultimately, the 3.5T gives you more power and Sport package aesthetics without spending nearly $80,000 on the peak 3.5T Sport Prestige AWD.
G80 (3.5T Sport Prestige AWD) – $77,000
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Genesis takes the 2025 G80 3.5T Sport Prestige AWD’s performance to the next level with sport tuning, performance brakes, and rear electronic limited-slip differential/rear wheel steering. Naturally, you’ll get a fully-loaded arsenal of safety features. Wheels measure 20 inches, interior seating graduates from standard leather to Nappa leather, and you’ll receive an added heated console armrest. Genesis also dresses up the cabin with carbon fiber trim and microfiber suede for the headliner and pillars.
Final thoughts: Which trim is the smartest buy?
The 2025 G80 has proven itself as one of the market’s best mid-size luxury sedans, and those interested in getting behind its wheel are best off getting a 2.5T Advanced AWD. While there aren’t a ton of significant differences between the 2.5T Advanced AWD and the others, this trim gives you a sampling of upper trim luxury without spending nearly $70,000 or more. Additionally, the 2.5T Advanced AWD excels in comfort and convenience with standard features such as ventilated front seats, a hands-free trunk with full power opening/closing, and three-zone automatic climate control. Though you won’t receive standard wireless phone charging, this trim’s 18-speaker Bang and Olufsen sound system helps increase its value. Be sure to test-drive the 2.5T Advanced AWD alongside other 2025 Genesis G80 trims for comparison before making a purchase.
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Cody Carlson
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