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Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Irish Independent
Revealed: Nissan takes the covers off their new 2026 Leaf
Today at 11:36 Nissan has taken the wraps off the third-generation Leaf, unveiling a complete redesign that sees the electric vehicle move from compact hatchback to aerodynamic crossover, with a substantial increase in driving range and a focus on real-world usability. Set to go on sale in Europe in spring 2026, the Leaf was first launched in 2010, when it made history as the world's first mass-market electric vehicle. To date, Nissan has sold close to 700,000 units globally. There will be two battery sizes to choose from: a 52kWh unit offering up to 436km WLTP, and a larger 75kWh pack capable of up to 604km. Nissan claims that the longer-range version can recharge up to 417 km in 30 minutes via DC fast charging at 150 kW. The new Leaf also introduces intelligent battery thermal management, which works in conjunction with Google Maps to precondition the battery for optimal charging speed when approaching a fast charger. Outside, the Leaf adopts a sleeker crossover profile with flush door handles and a lowered drag coefficient (0.25 Cd). It sits on the same CMF-EV platform as the Nissan Ariya and Renault Mégane E-Tech, sharing advanced suspension and drive technologies. A multi-link rear setup improves ride quality and promises to strike a balance between comfort, control, and efficiency. Inside it comes equipped with twin 14.3-inch screens and has Google built-in, including Maps and Assistant. The Nissan Connect Services app enables remote battery monitoring, pre-conditioning, and journey planning. A BOSE Personal Plus audio system with a driver's headrest speaker enhances the in-cabin experience, allowing navigation and calls to be directed to the driver while passengers enjoy uninterrupted music. Boot capacity increases to 437 litres and is available with a power liftgate. The new Leaf will also feature a suite of advanced driver assistance, including ProPILOT Assist with navigation integration, Intelligent Cruise Control, and new visualization tools such as the 3D Around View Monitor and Invisible Hood View for enhanced urban manouvering. Regeneration levels are now adjustable via paddle shifters or automatically through Intelligent Distance Control, which adapts regeneration based on traffic conditions. It also offers Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability, which allows the Leaf to deliver up to 3.6 kW of power to external devices, such as camping equipment or tools. Additionally, it is Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) ready, enabling owners to feed stored energy back into the power grid, potentially lowering household electricity bills and supporting grid stability. Built at Nissan's Sunderland plant, the Leaf is the first model produced under the EV36Zero initiative, which integrates EV manufacturing, renewable energy, and a localized battery supply chain for a more sustainable future. Nissan hasn't yet confirmed prices but orders are expected to open in autumn 2025 and deliveries are due next spring.
Top Gear
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Top Gear
DS No 8 Review 2025
The No 8 is a biggish electric hatch with a slightly crossover outline. It comes from DS, the slightly left-field French luxury nameplate… indeed its British sales are more left-field than it wishes. Because the No 8 isn't as tall in the roof than most crossovers, and its tail tapers into a sleek fastback, the total aerodynamic drag is significantly lower. Marry that to a big battery and you get a headline 466 mile WLTP range figure. Advertisement - Page continues below DS is part of the enormous Stellantis group, and this chassis and powertrain have been seen before in the recent Peugeot e-3008 and Vauxhall Grandland Electric. But the structure of the DS has been morphed from theirs. The bulkhead is lower, the wheelbase longer, and the rear seat further back, with passengers more reclined. That allowed the roof to be lowered. DS people say it could be made as a petrol or PHEV (and the Peugeot and Vauxhall are) but vehemently deny those things are in the plan right now. Still, if public take-up of EVs really stalls, DS says it would react. Can I have some context? The gap between a tall car and a low crossover is pretty slim. Is the DS No 8 heading for a fertile sweet spot or a barren no-person's land? Rivals are the Polestar 2 and 4, the Audi Q4 Sportback, and Teslas Model 3 and Model Y. From BMW there's the iX2 (similar prices, goes much less far on a charge) and i4. You might include the Cupra Tavascan. Advertisement - Page continues below From the saloon side, we mentioned to DS people the VW ID.7, Hyundai Ioniq 6 and BYD Seal, but they just sneered and said 'Those aren't premium.' Hmm, surely premium is a judgment not an absolute, and the person to judge is the customer. A word on the name. It's supposed to evoke French luxury products like Chanel perfume. French luxury cars have had a rockier time finding buyers, and one marketing executive told Top Gear that's why DS makes more of being a Parisian car rather than a French one. Parisian in spirit anyway. It's actually manufactured in southern Italy, but with French batteries and motors. It looks interesting. 'Interesting' is where we stand too. It's certainly not beautiful. But heck would you rather be seen in a car that looks like this or one that looks like an iX2? Beyond the sheer, angular surfaces, DS has done a lot with the details. The lights are LED blades and pixelated 3D diamonds. The grill and badge illuminate in top specs. You can get a fancy two-tone with split paint down the bonnet. The aero is fanatically optimised, which is why the range, and especially the high-speed range, is strong. … and that range is, exactly? Two battery sizes are available, and even the smaller is 74kWh net, good for 358 miles WLTP. Honestly, plenty for nearly everyone. For the road warrior in you, opt for a 97.2kWh pack. With the front motor alone, range is 466 miles – or about 330 of UK motorway and more if you hit inevitable range-enhancing roadwork sections or traffic. With a twin motor, range drops to 429 miles WLTP. Still tasty. The front-driver has a 260bhp motor and gets to 62mph in 7.7 seconds. The bigger battery can pass more current and juices that motor up to 280bhp. But it takes 0.1s longer to get to 62mph from rest, because it's 50kg heavier, at 2,180kg. The twin-motor version weighs another 100kg, but its 375bhp gets it to 62mph in 5.4 seconds. Is it revolutionary, stylish and luxurious? That question is of course DS's millstone. Having named itself after France's most revolutionary, stylish and luxurious car ever, it's just asking to be measured against that yardstick. It comes up short. Of course. But then again, today's buyers aren't comparing it against 1955. By today's standards it manages, while mostly sticking with 2025 technical norms, to feel subtly unusual and definitely competitive. The interior uses striking materials, and its colour and decor stands apart from everyone else's all-black schemes. You're hugged by soft seats and borne along by a wonderfully supple and quiet suspension. This soft ride doesn't ruin the driver's life. Sure it leans a bit, but it acts progressively so you can be smooth and accurate. The accelerator and brakes have a similar harmony about them. The sense of wellbeing and control it gives you is genuinely luxurious. Our choice from the range DS 206kW Pallas 97kWh High Range 5dr Auto £54,625 See prices and specs What's the verdict? ' It's a car that drives very well while lowering your heart rate. And you certainly won't be troubled by range anxiety ' Don't imagine that the 1955 Citroen DS was the last decent luxury car the French produced. There have been a few since. Plus, yes, many more that were either heroic failures or lamely forgettable. The DS No8 is absolutely one of the good ones. But even the good ones have met a distinctly tepid reaction from buyers. Inevitably that will affect used values, so you'll feel safer leasing this car than buying it. But at least the front-end prices are pretty reasonable for a smart, well-equipped saloon. Ease your body into the seats' welcoming embrace, and breathe. Let it glide gracefully down the road. It's a car that drives very well while lowering your heart rate. And you certainly won't be troubled by range anxiety.
Otago Daily Times
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- Otago Daily Times
M5 legend blends old and new
ROAD TEST It's a new era, and this is no error. That's the message from BMW on why it has chosen to configure the latest version of a famous performance weapon, the M5, with plug-in hybrid power. As much as the fanbase might have mixed views about why this super sedan had to change, they can be reassured of one factor. That for all the new degree of good electric brings out, this machine is still fabulously bad. Yes, you might think the engine — still a V8, mind — sounds a bit flat and reckon that the car, as a whole, is right at the outer edge in terms of complexity. On the other hand, the M5 remains a technical titan and still has a full out "driver's car" feel. And there's definite wonderment from discovering that, yes, it can actually be economical (for an M5). Plus it looks fantastic, not least in the test car's surely high-fuss Frozen Gray paint. This latest M5 is a fascinating blend of old and new. V8 petrol is all about thunderous, thumping thrust ... but historically is never great for thrift. And, in respect to emissions? Don't even go there. Electric delivers power aplenty, but is often damned for lacking soul. Plus, the harder you go, the faster it depletes. If full-on is your driving style, even the biggest batteries struggle to meet demand. For 40 years, since the original E28 version was launched using the 3.5-litre straight-six engine from the BMW M1, the M5 has ruled the high-performance sedan world by drawing energy from petrol alone. Yet it quite simply cannot survive in the here-and-now without heading down a different path. The beating heart of the beast offers familiarity with a twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 petrol engine that on its own musters up to 436kW of power and 750Nm of torque, the latter from just 1800rpm. The trick this time round is that it operates in conjunction with a 145kW and 280Nm electric motor mounted inside the car's ZF eight-speed automatic gearbox. Maximum power and torque figures when the petrol engine and electric motor are operating in full accord are 535kW and 1000Nm. As much as keeping the serious petrol engine and adding serious electric involvement, with plug-in recharging, is a new turn, at least there are still eight cylinders for a car that otherwise continues very much as it always has, on its own terms, laying down its own "supercar in a sedan body" lore. With its electric motor powered by an 18.6kWh battery, this M5 can purportedly run for close to 70km on electricity alone, tipping a useful wink to eco awareness. The primary point of the electric assistance, though, is to make the M5 even faster, even more accelerative and even more stomping than before. Fully unleashed it is breathtakingly brutal, yet at the same time as it claims a 0-100kmh sprint time of 3.5secs, BMW can also "hand on heart" say the M5 is capable of returning a fuel consumption of 1.7 litres per 100km. The smaller print with this figure from the official WLTP test, is that to stand any chance of seeing it involves keeping its battery topped up all the time and adhering very strictly to the testing protocol. Not likely? In which case, the more relevant count might be the depleted battery consumption figure, of 10.3 litres per 100km. I saw something near that on test. I also saw old historic habit, with instant return results in the 20s. Well, it's an M5. Driving it for reasonable distance at relevant speeds in pure electric was always possible during the whole week of test, all the same. It all comes down to how well you acquaint yourself with the car's operating options. As simple as it is to set up shortcuts to allow it to be either an angel or a demon at the press of a button, it is nonetheless a highly complex car. There are so many permutations. As much as the M5 is very obviously a hotted-up version of the brand's regular 5-Series/i5, it nonetheless presents as something far more special; a precise and involving weapon. With the cabin, the performance thematic demands a red engine stop-start button, and BMW M Sport red, blue and purple flashes everywhere you look, from the touchscreen to the fabric of the seatbelts to the little illuminated logos inset into the front bucket seats. Being an M it also gets carbon-fibre galore. The cabin proper is roomy and comfortable; anyone brave enough to ride along in this rocket will find decent head and legroom in the back. Overall quality is extremely good. The big feature is of course that massive, curved twin-screen digital layout atop the dashboard — 31cm for the instrument display, and 38cm for the infotainment screen. M5s are not in any way "soft" cars, but the ride is very firm. On the move, jolting means the click-wheel "iDrive" controller is your go-to. Try stabbing at a screen and the chance of hitting the wrong prompts is high. The car's M-ness in respect to operability means it has paddle shifters in carbon fibre, M1 and M2 memory buttons on the steering wheels and buttons on the centre console that trigger "road", "sport" and "race" modes. The first two are legitimate for public environs. The latter really not. Fiddling with the driving modes also changes the suspension firmness, the steering weight, the throttle response, and whether you want extra snappy responses from the eight-speed automatic gearbox. On top of this, you can sort the instruments in multiple ways, all with M-specific graphics and details. I also set up the memory buttons for two extremes of operability; the first was basically tailored towards as extreme performance as I dared — so, basically, a lot of settings in sport and sport plus — and the latter was for relaxed hybrid-rich driving mode, which of course is the new territory. As new as an M5 with ability to run wholly in electric is, even when it is pulling fully or mainly from the battery, it still feels brisker than any everyday EV. The only commonality is that it is totally quiet. I found I could escape our sub-division wholly in electric mode and then involve the engine coming up to the 100kmh sector our lane feeds into. You would wonder if this might be a bit of a stress for the engine, not least given this would be an engagement coming at the start of day, but BMW's engineers have clearly thought about that and refined the drivetrain accordingly so that the engine isn't rudely awakened from dormancy. Even then, the engagement is pretty seamless; you are more aware of the engine's background roar as it awakens rather than any jolting as two become one. Once the engine warms, it is even smoother. The engineering is pretty amazing, really. Another neat tweak is that it will pre-position in a gear to allow it to deliver a punch of 450Nm of torque for brief periods, if that is all you want. You can also charge the battery pack as you drive. That's worth considering because the car can only charge at up to 7kW on AC power, it takes hours to replenish. In briefing for the M5, M boss Franciscus van Meel admitted a multitude of options were considered — including smaller engines with fewer cylinders and a non-plug-in hybrid system — before concluding the V8 was integral to the appeal of the car and that a useful electric range was desirable in Europe especially. The challenge from then was to make the hybrid system powerful enough, and the chassis of the M5 competent enough, to overcome the significant weight gain of a plug-in hybrid system — some 500kg. The car's mass is significant at 2510kg. That's a full-on SUV count for a four-door sedan, whose heritage has been built on not just massive "kapow", but also scalpel-sharp handling and precision. Conceivably, the kilo count is why it has so much wallop, but to be fair, the car carries its tonnage really well. Yes, there are occasions when you are aware of it being a giant paperweight, but unlike the heavier-again XM, it escapes feeling ponderous and, when driving hard, it still feels fleet and intuitive. The mass is only really noticeable when braking hard and, even then, the car keeps very good balance and turn-in. What you become grateful for is how well planted and resolutely stable it feels. Even when surfaces are poor and the ride is set to the almost circuit-tuned sport plus mode it doesn't jump around. Fans of predecessor M5s will be pleased the V8 is still able to sound off loudly, with a satisfying snarl at lower revolutions, but be disappointed it lacks the jagged chatter of the old mill. They could well also need convincing about why a car that was complex enough in previous forms is much, much more so now. Even so, the M5 is a legend. There's nothing to say this one is not worthy of the badge. AT A GLANCE BMW M5 Overall rating: ★★★★★ Design and styling: ★★★★ Interior: ★★★★★ Performance: ★★★★★ Ride and handling: ★★★★ Safety: ★★★★★ Environmental: ★★★★ SPECIFICATIONS: Price: $244,900 ($254,600 as tested with BMW individual paint $7100, trailer tow hitch $2600). Powertrain: 4.4 litre twin-turbo V8 and electric motor, maximum combined power 550kW, maximum combined torque 1000Nm. Transmission: Eight-speed automatic, four-wheel drive with 2WD option. Safety rating: Five-star Ancap. Wheels and tyres: Alloy wheels, 285/40 R20 front, 295/40 R21 rear tyres. Fuel and economy: Premium unleaded fuel, 1.7L/100km on WLTP3 cycle (10.3L/100km on petrol alone), tank capacity 68 litres. Emissions: 38g per kilometre on combined cycle. Dimensions: Length, 5096mm; width, 1970mm; height, 1510mm. By Richard Bosselman
Hindustan Times
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
New-generation BMW iX3 previewed ahead of debut, promises 800 km range
The BMW iX3 is in its final stages of testing and will make its global debut at the IAA Mobility Show 2025 in September Check Offers The upcoming BMW iX3 will be the brand's first 'Neue Klasse' SUV and is all set to make its global debut at the IAA Mobility Show 2025 in Germany in September. Ahead of its big reveal, BMW has shared more details about the upcoming all-electric offering, including the powertrain, range, and electronic aids, along with images of the pre-production prototypes in its final stages of testing. The iX3 is the BMW X3 equivalent and will get a completely new design language. New-gen BMW iX3: Battery Tech & Range BMW has revealed that the 'Neue Klasse' iX3 will get the sixth-generation powertrain and promises a range of 800 km (WLTP). The automaker has kept the battery capacities under wraps for now. However, the automaker revealed that the batteries will use cylindrical battery cells with an energy density 20 per cent greater than the prismatic cells previously used. The new cells will make it to more Neue Klasse models as well. Also Read : 2026 BMW XM to debut at Le Mans with 748 bhp plug-in hybrid V8 and minor updates The new BMW iX3 is likely to make its way to India at a later date Furthermore, BMW has revealed the new iX3 will be capable of 400 kW DC fast charging, gaining 350 km of range in just 10 minutes. The new-generation electric SUV will be able to support both 400-volt and 800-volt chargers. Moreover, the SUV will get the 'intelligent charging flap' that will automatically open when the vehicle senses the owner is intending to charge. The SUV will also shut off by itself when the charger is removed. Moreover, the car gets AI integration, which enables it to learn when to open the port based on the location and the owner's preference. The new-gen BMW iX3 will also support bi-directional charging, including Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) up to 3.7 kW, and Vehicle-to-Grid via a new bi-directional 19.2 kW DC wallbox charger. New-gen BMW iX3: New Tech The new iX3 will get a host of tech upgrades and will be one of the most advanced SUVs to come from BMW. The model is confirmed to arrive with a panoramic display at the base of the windshield, a 3D head-up display (HUD), a new generation central display with Matrix lighting technology, and an all-new steering wheel with illuminated, touch-sensitive buttons. The new panoramic iDrive will run the latest BMW Operating System X. On the safety front, the SUV will come with the ADAS stack of electronic aids, including lane change warning, road priority warning and safe exit, which will warn drivers of vehicles approaching alongside the car. The new BMW iX3 will come with a host of advanced driver assistance systems, and sport a completely new design for the exterior and interior BMW has also revealed the next-gen iX3 will get the 'Dynamic Performance Control' software stack, which will be able to process information ten times faster than the previous systems and promises to respond more directly to the driver's command. The automaker says this will be crucial to powertrain, brakes, recuperation and sub-functions of the steering system. The model will also feature the new 'Symbiotic driver assistance' system, which will be able to retain the self-driving systems, despite manual user inputs like acceleration or braking. Check out Upcoming EV Cars in India. First Published Date: 13 Jun 2025, 15:26 PM IST
The Advertiser
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2025 Genesis Electrified G80 price and specs
Genesis Australia has released full specifications for its updated Electrified G80 luxury sedan, bringing a larger battery and more range with tweaked safety and interior tech in a new, long-wheelbase body. Offered in one "highly equipped" Signature AWD trim level, the Electrified G80 is priced from $155,000 before on-roads, an increase of $10,000 from when the model first launched in 2023. It now features a colossal 27-inch display that incorporates infotainment and instrument displays, a new Bang & Olufsen premium sound system, Hyundai Motor Group's "Ergo Motion" air-controlled seats front and rear, and powered rear doors. Other upgrades include Highway Driving Assist 2 with navigation-based smart cruise control and active road noise cancelling, the latter of which utilises four sensors and six interior microphones to monitor sound levels. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Its battery capacity has been upgraded from 87.2kWh to 94.5kWh, giving the Electrified G80 a maximum claimed driving range of 570km on the WLTP cycle. Outputs remain at 272kW of power and 700Nm of torque, with rear-wheel steering now featuring as standard. Genesis labels this battery as a "fourth-generation" unit, which still incorporates 800V architecture and boasts a claimed DC fast charging capacity of 350kW. This means the Electrified G80 claims to be capable of charging from 10 to 80 per cent in 25 minutes. It's also fitted with Genesis' "Preview Electronic Control Suspension", which can supposedly adjust the suspension dampers "in readiness for bumps and potholes ahead", informed by the front camera and GPS data. These specifications exclude the hotted-up G80 EV Magma Concept, which was revealed in Beijing in early 2024. Only the tamer Electrified G80 is available in Australia at the time of publication. The new long-wheelbase Electrified G80 has increased the car's length by 130mm, while width and boot space measurements have been retained. Genesis backs the Electrified G80 with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km high-voltage battery warranty. Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first, though pricing has yet to be detailed. The brand also offers a five-year ChargeFox subscription with new Electrified G80 purchases, while the "Genesis to You" program is offered for the duration of the car's five-year "Complimentary Scheduled Servicing" period. This unlocks Genesis' concierge service and courtesy vehicle service. The updated Electrified G80 has yet to be crash-tested, though the outgoing model wears a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on testing conducted in 2020. Standard safety equipment includes: There's only one fully kitted trim level available for the Electrified G80. 2025 Genesis Electrified G80 Signature AWD equipment highlights: Genesis Connected Services include: Note: * denotes functions requiring smartphone app connectivity. The Genesis Electrified G80 also supports over-the-air (OTA) updates. A total of 13 colours are listed on Genesis' online configurator, including one matte option that commands an extra $2000. There are also four interior colourways and five wood accent options. 2025 Genesis Electrified G80 colours: Interior colours: Wood accents: MORE: Explore the Genesis G80 showroom Content originally sourced from: Genesis Australia has released full specifications for its updated Electrified G80 luxury sedan, bringing a larger battery and more range with tweaked safety and interior tech in a new, long-wheelbase body. Offered in one "highly equipped" Signature AWD trim level, the Electrified G80 is priced from $155,000 before on-roads, an increase of $10,000 from when the model first launched in 2023. It now features a colossal 27-inch display that incorporates infotainment and instrument displays, a new Bang & Olufsen premium sound system, Hyundai Motor Group's "Ergo Motion" air-controlled seats front and rear, and powered rear doors. Other upgrades include Highway Driving Assist 2 with navigation-based smart cruise control and active road noise cancelling, the latter of which utilises four sensors and six interior microphones to monitor sound levels. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Its battery capacity has been upgraded from 87.2kWh to 94.5kWh, giving the Electrified G80 a maximum claimed driving range of 570km on the WLTP cycle. Outputs remain at 272kW of power and 700Nm of torque, with rear-wheel steering now featuring as standard. Genesis labels this battery as a "fourth-generation" unit, which still incorporates 800V architecture and boasts a claimed DC fast charging capacity of 350kW. This means the Electrified G80 claims to be capable of charging from 10 to 80 per cent in 25 minutes. It's also fitted with Genesis' "Preview Electronic Control Suspension", which can supposedly adjust the suspension dampers "in readiness for bumps and potholes ahead", informed by the front camera and GPS data. These specifications exclude the hotted-up G80 EV Magma Concept, which was revealed in Beijing in early 2024. Only the tamer Electrified G80 is available in Australia at the time of publication. The new long-wheelbase Electrified G80 has increased the car's length by 130mm, while width and boot space measurements have been retained. Genesis backs the Electrified G80 with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km high-voltage battery warranty. Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first, though pricing has yet to be detailed. The brand also offers a five-year ChargeFox subscription with new Electrified G80 purchases, while the "Genesis to You" program is offered for the duration of the car's five-year "Complimentary Scheduled Servicing" period. This unlocks Genesis' concierge service and courtesy vehicle service. The updated Electrified G80 has yet to be crash-tested, though the outgoing model wears a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on testing conducted in 2020. Standard safety equipment includes: There's only one fully kitted trim level available for the Electrified G80. 2025 Genesis Electrified G80 Signature AWD equipment highlights: Genesis Connected Services include: Note: * denotes functions requiring smartphone app connectivity. The Genesis Electrified G80 also supports over-the-air (OTA) updates. A total of 13 colours are listed on Genesis' online configurator, including one matte option that commands an extra $2000. There are also four interior colourways and five wood accent options. 2025 Genesis Electrified G80 colours: Interior colours: Wood accents: MORE: Explore the Genesis G80 showroom Content originally sourced from: Genesis Australia has released full specifications for its updated Electrified G80 luxury sedan, bringing a larger battery and more range with tweaked safety and interior tech in a new, long-wheelbase body. Offered in one "highly equipped" Signature AWD trim level, the Electrified G80 is priced from $155,000 before on-roads, an increase of $10,000 from when the model first launched in 2023. It now features a colossal 27-inch display that incorporates infotainment and instrument displays, a new Bang & Olufsen premium sound system, Hyundai Motor Group's "Ergo Motion" air-controlled seats front and rear, and powered rear doors. Other upgrades include Highway Driving Assist 2 with navigation-based smart cruise control and active road noise cancelling, the latter of which utilises four sensors and six interior microphones to monitor sound levels. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Its battery capacity has been upgraded from 87.2kWh to 94.5kWh, giving the Electrified G80 a maximum claimed driving range of 570km on the WLTP cycle. Outputs remain at 272kW of power and 700Nm of torque, with rear-wheel steering now featuring as standard. Genesis labels this battery as a "fourth-generation" unit, which still incorporates 800V architecture and boasts a claimed DC fast charging capacity of 350kW. This means the Electrified G80 claims to be capable of charging from 10 to 80 per cent in 25 minutes. It's also fitted with Genesis' "Preview Electronic Control Suspension", which can supposedly adjust the suspension dampers "in readiness for bumps and potholes ahead", informed by the front camera and GPS data. These specifications exclude the hotted-up G80 EV Magma Concept, which was revealed in Beijing in early 2024. Only the tamer Electrified G80 is available in Australia at the time of publication. The new long-wheelbase Electrified G80 has increased the car's length by 130mm, while width and boot space measurements have been retained. Genesis backs the Electrified G80 with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km high-voltage battery warranty. Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first, though pricing has yet to be detailed. The brand also offers a five-year ChargeFox subscription with new Electrified G80 purchases, while the "Genesis to You" program is offered for the duration of the car's five-year "Complimentary Scheduled Servicing" period. This unlocks Genesis' concierge service and courtesy vehicle service. The updated Electrified G80 has yet to be crash-tested, though the outgoing model wears a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on testing conducted in 2020. Standard safety equipment includes: There's only one fully kitted trim level available for the Electrified G80. 2025 Genesis Electrified G80 Signature AWD equipment highlights: Genesis Connected Services include: Note: * denotes functions requiring smartphone app connectivity. The Genesis Electrified G80 also supports over-the-air (OTA) updates. A total of 13 colours are listed on Genesis' online configurator, including one matte option that commands an extra $2000. There are also four interior colourways and five wood accent options. 2025 Genesis Electrified G80 colours: Interior colours: Wood accents: MORE: Explore the Genesis G80 showroom Content originally sourced from: Genesis Australia has released full specifications for its updated Electrified G80 luxury sedan, bringing a larger battery and more range with tweaked safety and interior tech in a new, long-wheelbase body. Offered in one "highly equipped" Signature AWD trim level, the Electrified G80 is priced from $155,000 before on-roads, an increase of $10,000 from when the model first launched in 2023. It now features a colossal 27-inch display that incorporates infotainment and instrument displays, a new Bang & Olufsen premium sound system, Hyundai Motor Group's "Ergo Motion" air-controlled seats front and rear, and powered rear doors. Other upgrades include Highway Driving Assist 2 with navigation-based smart cruise control and active road noise cancelling, the latter of which utilises four sensors and six interior microphones to monitor sound levels. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Its battery capacity has been upgraded from 87.2kWh to 94.5kWh, giving the Electrified G80 a maximum claimed driving range of 570km on the WLTP cycle. Outputs remain at 272kW of power and 700Nm of torque, with rear-wheel steering now featuring as standard. Genesis labels this battery as a "fourth-generation" unit, which still incorporates 800V architecture and boasts a claimed DC fast charging capacity of 350kW. This means the Electrified G80 claims to be capable of charging from 10 to 80 per cent in 25 minutes. It's also fitted with Genesis' "Preview Electronic Control Suspension", which can supposedly adjust the suspension dampers "in readiness for bumps and potholes ahead", informed by the front camera and GPS data. These specifications exclude the hotted-up G80 EV Magma Concept, which was revealed in Beijing in early 2024. Only the tamer Electrified G80 is available in Australia at the time of publication. The new long-wheelbase Electrified G80 has increased the car's length by 130mm, while width and boot space measurements have been retained. Genesis backs the Electrified G80 with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km high-voltage battery warranty. Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first, though pricing has yet to be detailed. The brand also offers a five-year ChargeFox subscription with new Electrified G80 purchases, while the "Genesis to You" program is offered for the duration of the car's five-year "Complimentary Scheduled Servicing" period. This unlocks Genesis' concierge service and courtesy vehicle service. The updated Electrified G80 has yet to be crash-tested, though the outgoing model wears a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on testing conducted in 2020. Standard safety equipment includes: There's only one fully kitted trim level available for the Electrified G80. 2025 Genesis Electrified G80 Signature AWD equipment highlights: Genesis Connected Services include: Note: * denotes functions requiring smartphone app connectivity. The Genesis Electrified G80 also supports over-the-air (OTA) updates. A total of 13 colours are listed on Genesis' online configurator, including one matte option that commands an extra $2000. There are also four interior colourways and five wood accent options. 2025 Genesis Electrified G80 colours: Interior colours: Wood accents: MORE: Explore the Genesis G80 showroom Content originally sourced from:
