Genesis G80 Drivetrain (FWD/RWD/AWD/4WD)

The 2027 Genesis G80 is available in All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain configurations.

Latest model year (2027):

The Genesis G80 is offered in All-Wheel Drive configuration.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Genesis G80 Drivetrain — All Years

YearTrimDriveTransmissionEngineMPG Comb.
2027Config 1 of 2Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.5L23
2027Config 2 of 2Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.5L18
2026Config 1 of 3Auto (A1)All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1)—96
2026Config 2 of 3Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.5L23
2026Config 3 of 3Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.5L18
2025Config 1 of 3Auto (A1)All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1)—97
2025Config 2 of 3Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.5L24
2025Config 3 of 3Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.5L19
2024Config 1 of 3Auto (A1)All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1)—97
2024Config 2 of 3Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.5L25
2024Config 3 of 3Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.5L19
2023Config 1 of 4Auto (A1)All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1)—97
2023Config 2 of 4Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.5L25
2023Config 3 of 4Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.5L26
2023Config 4 of 4Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.5L19
2022Config 1 of 3Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.5L25
2022Config 2 of 3Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.5L26
2022Config 3 of 3Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.5L20
2021Config 1 of 4Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.5L25
2021Config 2 of 4Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.5L26
2021Config 3 of 4Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.5L21
2021Config 4 of 4Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.5L22
2020Config 1 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.3L20
2020Config 2 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.3L20
2020Config 3 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.8L20
2020Config 4 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.8L21
2020Config 5 of 6Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)8 5.0L18
2020Config 6 of 6Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)8 5.0L19
2019Config 1 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.3L20
2019Config 2 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.3L20
2019Config 3 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.8L20
2019Config 4 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.8L21
2019Config 5 of 6Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)8 5.0L18
2019Config 6 of 6Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)8 5.0L19
2018Config 1 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.3L20
2018Config 2 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.3L20
2018Config 3 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.8L20
2018Config 4 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.8L22
2018Config 5 of 6Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)8 5.0L18
2018Config 6 of 6Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)8 5.0L19
2017Config 1 of 3Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.8L22
2017Config 2 of 3Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.8L19
2017Config 3 of 3Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)8 5.0L18

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Genesis G80 data analysis

How to read this Genesis G80 data

This page lists every 2017 through 2027 Genesis G80 record we hold for this measurement — 43 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these Genesis G80 figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Genesis G80 record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About G80 Drivetrain

Is the Genesis G80 front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?

The Genesis G80 is available in All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.

Does the Genesis G80 come with AWD or 4WD?

Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Genesis G80. See the table above for the specific years and trims.

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