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Genesis GV80 Hybrid coming in 2026

Genesis GV80 Hybrid coming in 2026

Perth Now20-06-2025
Luxury brand Genesis will look to debut its new hybrid drivetrain in the GV80 SUV in late 2026, according to a new report from a Korean news outlet.
Korea JoongAng Daily cites 'a source familiar with the matter' saying the Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary's first hybrid model will commence production in September 2026, followed by the smaller GV70 Hybrid in March 2027 and then a G80 Hybrid thereafter.
The source added the GV80 Hybrid, based on the current model which was recently facelifted, will have a short lifespan. A 'fully revamped GV80 Hybrid is slated for the second half of 2028', according to the unnamed source.
Those timings align with Hyundai Motor Group's official communications about its next-generation hybrid rollout from April, which confirmed the new 2.5-litre turbocharged hybrid system debuting in the next-gen Palisade SUV will spawn a rear-drive variation bound for Genesis vehicles sometime in 2026.
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Above: 2025 Hyundai Palisade 2.5T HEV system
At the heart of the Korean carmaker's latest hybrid system is a new transmission, which features two integrated electric motors and can be 'paired flexibly' with a number of the company's existing engines to optimise performance and efficiency.
The new transmission features what the Hyundai group calls a P1 and P2 motor, the former acting as a starter-generator while the latter assists with vehicle propulsion and regenerative braking. Hyundai adds the P1 motor is incorporated into the Active Shift Control (ASC) hybrid transmission logic, offering 'faster and smoother' shifts.
In the case of the Palisade's 2.5-litre turbo-petrol system, the combustion engine has also been re-engineered to be more efficient. Beyond the P1 and P2 motors, the ICE unit features enhanced cylinder flow and a high-efficiency combustion cycle optimised for hybrids.
Hyundai says the new Palisade Hybrid offers fuel efficiency of 7.1L/100km, which is approximately 45 per cent better than the 2.5T engine without the new hybrid tech. The Palisade Hybrid's 245kW and 460Nm outputs also represent 19 and 9.0 per cent improvements respectively over the non-hybrid version of the same engine. Supplied Credit: CarExpert
Above: Genesis Electrified GV70
This is the latest development in Genesis's rejigged electrification strategy in response to slowing EV sales growth. Genesis had previously confirmed all its new models from 2025 onwards would be electric vehicles working towards an EV-only lineup by 2030, but has since adjusted to include hybrids and is also developing range-extender EV technologies.
'Five years back we anticipated that the EV era would arrive very quickly, and we really wanted to be a leader and a disruptor in the EV space,' Genesis global boss Mike Song said in April 2024, as reported by The Korean Car Blog.
'Electrification is still our vision. We will have 100 per cent electrified vehicles, but the market and the customers now want hybrid more than EV, so we really want to bring Genesis hybrid into the market as soon as possible. We will apply it to as many models as possible.'
Genesis Australia head Justin Douglass said he wants to offer hybrid models Down Under as soon as they're available.
'We are eager to introduce these new powertrains into our range in Australia at the earliest opportunity, enabling us to further expand our growing customer base and meet the needs of our discerning clientele,' Mr Douglass said in April 2024. Supplied Credit: CarExpert
Above: Genesis GV80 Black
The Genesis GV80 is currently on sale in Australia with one drivetrain option, a 3.5-litre V6 twin-turbo petrol engine without any form of electric assistance – despite a 48V version with an electric supercharger being available overseas.
A smaller 2.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol is also offered in the domestic market as the base option, though this powertrain was axed from the Australian lineup pre-facelift. This engine will return though, once the GV80 Hybrid reaches the Australian market.
It's unclear whether the Genesis hybrid system's outputs will differ greatly from the 245kW/460Nm quoted by the front-drive-biased Hyundai Palisade, though given Genesis's sportier rear-drive layout and more premium positioning, it wouldn't be surprising if the luxury arm pushed for a beefier tune around the 250kW/500Nm mark.
Stay tuned to CarExpert for all the latest.
MORE: Hyundai details new hybrid tech ahead of Kia, Genesis rolloutMORE: Latest luxury brand to take on Lexus hybrids revealedMORE: Explore the Genesis GV80 showroom
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However, it appears more plush inside. The N-Van e offers 245km of WLTP range. Its single electric motor produces 47kW and 162Nm, while its battery can be charged at up to 50kW on DC power and up to 6kW on AC power. Pricing hasn't been announced for the N-One e yet, but the N-Van e starts at ¥2,699,400 (~A$27,800) while offering front, front-side and curtain airbags, a heated driver's seat and a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster, as well as active safety technology like autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist. It measures just 3395mm long, 1475mm wide and 1960mm tall. ABOVE: Honda N-Van e The N-One e joins Honda's N series of kei cars, which also includes the petrol-powered N-One, N-Box, N-Wgn and N-Van. Honda says the N-One e "inherits the endearing exterior design, spacious interior space, and easy handling" of the N360, one of the brand's first vehicles which was launched in 1967. 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Honda doesn't offer any EVs in Australia, despite selling a growing EV lineup in China, a couple in Japan, one in Europe, and the Prologue in North America that uses a General Motors (GM) platform. It has also established a joint venture with Sony to produce EVs under the Afeela brand. The company's Australian arm said in 2024 that its first EV would be released here before 2028. MORE: Everything Honda Content originally sourced from: Honda has revealed its N-One e, a pint-size electric vehicle (EV) offering almost 300km of range and the ability to supply power to your home. While the company has released images of the N-One e ahead of its launch in the northern Autumn (September to November), it has released little in the way of specifications. Honda has confirmed it offers 270km of range on the WLTC cycle – one of the cycles used in WLTP testing – and vehicle-to-load (V2L) and vehicle-to-home (V2H) charging functionality, as well as a one-pedal drive mode. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. It hasn't released any performance figures, charging rates or dimensions, but the N-One e is almost certain to be under 3.4m long and produce less than 47kW from a single electric motor, per Japanese kei car regulations. As is often the case with Japanese kei cars, the N-One e has a boxy shape and 'friendly' styling. "She's so adorable you'll want to call her your partner," reads Honda's website. "The electric N-One has a face that makes you feel attached to it. You'll want to talk to it every day, asking, 'How are you doing?'" Honda has used recycled materials in parts of the N-One e. The grille, for example, is made from discarded bumpers, while the carpeting and insulation is made from materials like PET bottles and old employees' work clothes. The interior is simple and versatile. The 50:50-split rear seats fold flat, while it appears you can shuffle between the front seats without snagging yourself on a console. A recessed shelf also runs along the dashboard, with USB outlets located just above it to make it a handy spot to put your phone. There's a free-standing infotainment touchscreen, as well as plenty of physical switchgear including for the climate control. The basic layout is similar to the N-Van e, a kei-class electric van launched late last year. However, it appears more plush inside. The N-Van e offers 245km of WLTP range. Its single electric motor produces 47kW and 162Nm, while its battery can be charged at up to 50kW on DC power and up to 6kW on AC power. Pricing hasn't been announced for the N-One e yet, but the N-Van e starts at ¥2,699,400 (~A$27,800) while offering front, front-side and curtain airbags, a heated driver's seat and a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster, as well as active safety technology like autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist. It measures just 3395mm long, 1475mm wide and 1960mm tall. ABOVE: Honda N-Van e The N-One e joins Honda's N series of kei cars, which also includes the petrol-powered N-One, N-Box, N-Wgn and N-Van. Honda says the N-One e "inherits the endearing exterior design, spacious interior space, and easy handling" of the N360, one of the brand's first vehicles which was launched in 1967. While the N-One e goes up against a growing contingent of electric kei cars – which includes the Nissan Sakura and Mitsubishi eK X twins, as well as potentially at some point a rival from BYD – it's unlikely to come here. ABOVE, from left: Honda e:Ny1, Prologue, Ye P7, Afeela 1 Mitsubishi said it looked at importing the eK X, only to find it would be "uneconomic" to sell it here without modifying it to meet Australian Design Rules (ADRs). The company argued these federal regulations were a hindrance, as the eK X met Japanese type approval and safety requirements there. The closest thing to these vehicles is the Hyundai Inster city EV, launched here this year with a base price of $39,000 before on-road costs. It's larger, measuring 3825mm long, and has up to 84kW of power and 360km of range depending on the variant. Honda doesn't offer any EVs in Australia, despite selling a growing EV lineup in China, a couple in Japan, one in Europe, and the Prologue in North America that uses a General Motors (GM) platform. It has also established a joint venture with Sony to produce EVs under the Afeela brand. The company's Australian arm said in 2024 that its first EV would be released here before 2028. 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