2026 Genesis Cars: What’s New With G70, G80, and G90
Genesis rolls out a series of focused updates across its compact, midsize, and full-size luxury sedans for 2026. Each model sees trim adjustments, feature changes, and fresh design touches—from added color options and tech upgrades to the arrival of model-specific Prestige Black editions—aimed at keeping the brand’s luxury sedans competitive and sharply styled in a shifting market. Keep reading to see what’s new on every 2025 Genesis car.
2026 Genesis G70
Updates this year streamline the G70 range, with a few modern touches added. A new Capri Blue exterior paint option replaces Tasman Blue and Burleigh Blue. The 2.5T model adds a beige interior theme but drops gray and Sport interior options, as well as higher-end cabin materials like Nappa leather and a suede headliner.
Features packaging also sees change. The 2.5T Prestige gets new wheels and aluminum trim but loses alloy pedals and its dark chrome grille. A heated steering wheel is now standard on 2.5T AWD trim and above, but the power trunk is discontinued across all trims. The 3.3T Sport Prestige drops its adaptive suspension, but tech upgrades bring a Surround View Monitor to the 2.5T Prestige and make it standard on all 3.3T models.
2026 Genesis G80
As with the G70, a new Ceres Blue exterior color is now offered on the G80 2.5T Sport Prestige and 3.5T Sport Prestige, while Tasman Blue and Makalu Gray Matte exit the palette. The 3.5T Sport Advanced AWD trim is discontinued, making room for the addition of the 3.5T Prestige Black AWD.
The new Prestige Black adds a trim-specific stealth-inspired package to the G80. It features 20-inch black alloy wheels with floating center caps, black brake calipers, darkened exterior accents, and a gloss black grille. Inside, the theme continues with black Nappa leather seats with exclusive quilting, Black Ash open-pore wood trim, anodized speaker grilles, and blacked-out controls and switchgear. Even the digital experience is customized with Prestige Black–specific infotainment themes, OLED animations, and exclusive key fobs.
Other G80 updates add more convenience across trims. Manual rear sunshades are newly available on 2.5T Advanced AWD, 2.5T Sport Prestige AWD, and 3.5T Prestige Black AWD. The latest Genesis Digital Key 2, along with a wireless device charger, joins the feature set for the 2.5T Advanced AWD and 3.5T Prestige Black AWD.
2026 Genesis G80 Electric
Genesis has discontinued the G80 Electric in the U.S. after just two model years (2023 and 2024), removing it from its website and confirming there will be on 2025 year-model version. Although it was slated for a refresh in 2026—featuring a 5.1-inch-longer wheelbase and a 27-inch combo dash display—that update will not reach our market. The decision is largely driven by weak sales and rising costs, including import tariffs, which have made the model unviable for Genesis.
We like the G80 Electric despite its compromises. It delivers a quiet and refined ride, strong powertrain performance (0–60 mph in about 4.1 seconds), and an upscale interior with premium materials. On the flipside, the electric version of the G80 loses some passenger space (especially in the rear) and cargo volume, and its higher floor and seating compromises affect comfort. Also, its charging speed and range are good but not class-leading compared to newer EVs built on dedicated electric platforms.
2026 Genesis G90
For 2026, the Genesis G90 introduces a handful of updates that sharpen the model lineup and improve its safety tech. Like the G80, a new 3.5T Prestige Black AWD trim joins the range, bringing an exclusive dark-themed look to the flagship sedan. Although both share gloss black accents, wheels, and darkened interiors, the G90 rides on 21-inch wheels, larger than the G80’s 20-inch set, uses higher-grade semi-aniline Nappa leather instead of standard Nappa, and adds a brass-accented G-Matrix inlay to its Black Ash wood trim.
Practical upgrades also arrive for the new model year. The G90 now comes with flat-blade windshield wipers featuring integrated washers, designed to improve cleaning efficiency and visibility. Safety systems get refinements, as well, with enhanced warning sounds for blind-spot collision avoidance assist, lane keeping assist, and parking distance warning, giving drivers clearer alerts in everyday situations.
2026 Genesis Cars: What’s New
- 2026 Genesis G70: Minor update
- 2026 Genesis G80: Minor update
- 2026 Genesis G80 Electric: Discontinued
- 2026 Genesis G90: Minor updat
