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  "id": 12291816,
  "title": "2026 Genesis GV80 Hybrid pairs twin-turbo V6 with EV-style torque",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/2026-genesis-gv80-hybrid-pairs-twin-turbo-v6-with-ev-style-torque-12291816",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-06T03:47:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20261006/2026-genesis-gv80-hybrid-pairs-twin-turbo-v6-with-ev-style-torque"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Genesis has entered Korea's hybrid luxury SUV market with the launch of the GV80 Hybrid, combining a turbocharged 2.5-liter engine with an electric motor system. This innovative design aims to provide enhanced performance, better fuel efficiency, and a smoother driving experience. Genesis, Hyundai Motor Group's luxury brand, introduced the GV80 Hybrid on Tuesday, marking its first vehicle to feature a rear-wheel-drive-based 2.5 turbo hybrid system. The SUV generates a combined 352 horsepower, approximately 16% more than the 304 horsepower of its gasoline counterpart. Despite its increased power output, the GV80 Hybrid achieves a combined fuel economy of 12 kilometers per liter in its two-wheel-drive, five-seat configuration. The GV80 Hybrid employs a parallel hybrid system, featuring a P1 starter motor and a P2 drive motor, which can produce up to 59.1 kilowatts. The P2 motor is responsible for propulsion and regenerative braking. Genesis highlights that its seven-speed transmission enhances power delivery efficiency and enables the vehicle to reverse using the P2 motor without the need for engine assistance. With its high-performance hybrid system and impressive fuel economy, the GV80 Hybrid promises to accelerate from zero to 100 kilometers per hour with remarkable efficiency.",
  "summary": "Genesis has entered Korea’s rear-wheel-drive hybrid luxury SUV market with the launch of the GV80 Hybrid, pairing a 2.5-liter turbo engine with an electric motor system designed to deliver stronger performance, improved fuel economy and a quieter ride. Genesis, Hyundai Motor Group’s luxury brand, began selling the GV80 Hybrid on Tuesday, marking its first model to use a rear-wheel-drive-based 2.5…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "2026 Genesis GV80 Hybrid pairs twin-turbo V6 with EV-style torque",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/2026-genesis-gv80-hybrid-pairs-twin-turbo-v6-with-ev-style-torque",
        "published": "2026-10-06T03:12:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}