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GENESIS G80 Rare

As of 2026 Q2, 262 GENESIS G80s remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2021 Q2. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 43 (19.6%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the GENESIS G80 is rarer than 50% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

GENESIS G80 car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Alexander Migl / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q2
262
248 licensed14 SORN
▲ 43 (+19.6%) yr/yr
Peak: 262 in 2026 Q2 · first seen 2021 Q2

Survivors over time

0 66 131 197 262 2021 Q22023 Q42026 Q2

How rare is it?

Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (262 in the latest data).

Rarer than 50% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 262 on the road today
Petrol 48%Electric 39%Diesel 13%

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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About the G80

The Genesis G80 (Korean: 제네시스 G80) is an executive sedan manufactured by South Korean luxury marque Genesis, which is owned by Hyundai Motor Company. The G80 model was previously introduced as the second-generation Hyundai Genesis model (DH) and then rebranded as the G80 in 2016 after Genesis Motor was established as a separate luxury division of Hyundai.

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

GENESIS G80 — questions & answers

How many GENESIS G80 are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q2, 262 GENESIS G80 were still registered in the UK — 248 licensed and on the road, plus 14 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the GENESIS G80 rare?

The GENESIS G80 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (262), making it rarer than 50% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Is the GENESIS G80 increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of GENESIS G80 on UK roads rose by 43 (19.6%).

What fuel do most GENESIS G80 use?

Most GENESIS G80 run on petrol — about 48% of those still registered, with the rest split across electric, diesel.

When did the GENESIS G80 peak?

The GENESIS G80 peaked at 262 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2021 Q2.

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