2026 Genesis G80 3.5T Sport Prestige: Kirkland Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: 2026 Genesis G80 3.5T Sport Prestige
The 3.5T Sport Prestige is the performance-minded G80 at $78,350 MSRP ($79,845 with destination). A 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 makes 375 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of torque, routed through the 8-speed automatic and standard all-wheel drive, and the EPA rates it at 15 city / 24 highway / 18 combined. It adds an electronic limited-slip differential, a Sport+ drive mode and rear-wheel steering on top of the leather, massage seats and camera technology the 2.5T Sport Prestige already has. It's $8,400 above that four-cylinder version.
What the V6 changes
On paper, the jump from 300 to 375 horsepower is about 25 percent. In practice, it's the way the car builds speed. The four-cylinder is smooth and quick enough, but the twin-turbo V6 has a layer of reserve that shows up when you're merging uphill or passing on a two-lane road. It's also the engine that brings the Sport+ drive mode, which raises the idle speed and sharpens the car's responses.
The fuel economy is where you pay for it: 15 mpg in the city and 24 on the highway, against 20 and 29 for the four-cylinder, and it likes premium gasoline. For a daily commuter who puts on a lot of miles, that's real money over a year. For someone who drives less and wants the car to feel special, it barely registers.
The hardware that goes with it
An electronic limited-slip differential shares power between the left and right rear wheels, which helps the car stay planted on slick roads and out of corners. For a part of the country where "slick roads" is a safe guess from October through April, that's a practical benefit, not just a spec-sheet one. The trim also gets rear-wheel steering, which tightens the turning circle to about 36.2 feet and helps with U-turns on Kirkland's narrower side streets and with swinging into parking spots.
The rest of the car is shared with the 2.5T Sport Prestige: Nappa leather, massaging front seats, the Surround View and Blind-Spot View monitors, and the electronically controlled suspension with Road Preview. In other words, you aren't buying a different cabin, just a different engine and some extra chassis hardware.
Who it's for
The 3.5T Sport Prestige fits a driver who knows they like engines and has already tried the four-cylinder. If you're not sure, drive them back to back. Ask Genesis of Kirkland to set up both, and a Totem Lake test route with a freeway stretch tells you quickly which one you prefer. Jung K. said of working with Vadim Zemlyanoy, a Sales & Leasing Consultant on the dealership's staff page: "He made buying my Genesis easy and stress-free."
The Washington vehicle tax in Kirkland comes to roughly $8,620 on this trim at MSRP plus destination. The pricing guide explains how that number is built, and the 2.5T Sport Prestige guide is a good comparison if you're torn.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 2026 G80 3.5T Sport Prestige?
MSRP is $78,350, and with the $1,495 destination charge the total is $79,845, before taxes, title and registration.
How much power does the 3.5T have?
The 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 produces 375 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of torque and is paired with an 8-speed automatic and standard all-wheel drive.
What is the fuel economy of the G80 3.5T?
The EPA rates it at 15 mpg city, 24 mpg highway and 18 mpg combined, and Genesis recommends premium gasoline.
What is the difference between the 3.5T Sport Prestige and the 3.5T Prestige Black?
They share the V6, but the Prestige Black focuses on a blacked-out look with Open-Pore Real Black Ash wood and quilted black Nappa leather, while the Sport Prestige adds the electronic limited-slip differential and rear-wheel steering. Check the equipment on each specific car, because the two trims aren't identical.
Does the 3.5T have rear-wheel steering?
Genesis lists rear-wheel steering as available on the G80, and it comes on this trim, giving a turning circle of about 36.2 feet. Confirm it on the specific car you're considering.
The bottom line
This is the G80 for people who care about how the car drives. If that's you, the V6 and the added chassis hardware are what the extra $8,400 buys. See where it sits in the G80 overview, then check availability at Genesis of Kirkland.
MSRP figures exclude the $1,495 destination charge plus taxes, title, registration and dealer-installed options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Fuel-economy numbers are EPA estimates. Equipment and availability can vary with configuration and production timing, and manufacturer photos may show features not offered on U.S. models, so confirm current specifications with Genesis of Kirkland. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Genesis of Kirkland; staff named are listed on the dealership's own staff page.
