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The G90 sedan is as new as the Genesis brand it belongs to, but neither the car nor the company is entirely fresh, at least in concept. Hyundai has been dabbling in the luxury space since 2008 when it introduced the mid-size, rear-wheel-drive Genesis four-door.
The 2017 Genesis G90 is the all new flagship model of the brand which takes over the former Hyundai Equus. The South Korean brand promises a complete luxury experience with most of the fascinating luxury features available at a price above $75,000.
The South Korean company is competing with the famous German luxury manufacturers and trying to gain a significant market share in US with Genesis G90. The major competitors of the Genesis G90 include BMW 440i sedan 2017, Cadillac CT-6 Sedan, and 2017 Audi A7 Premium. The car features almost all the premium features available in German luxury sedans ranging between 100K-110K at a price of 70K. Does the car offer the same luxury experience and comfort which is offered by market leaders in the segment?
We recommend you go for the upper Ultimate trim as it features a powerful and sporty experience with the premium V8 engine along with better entertainment functionality at an additional cost of $1,600. For us, the upper Ultimate trim brings the best value for money proposition in the lineup.
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3.3T Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
The G90 sedan is as new as the Genesis brand it belongs to, but neither the car nor the company is entirely fresh, at least in concept. Hyundai has been dabbling in the luxury space since 2008 when it introduced the mid-size, rear-wheel-drive Genesis four-door.
The 2017 Genesis G90 is the all new flagship model of the brand which takes over the former Hyundai Equus. The South Korean brand promises a complete luxury experience with most of the fascinating luxury features available at a price above $75,000.
The South Korean company is competing with the famous German luxury manufacturers and trying to gain a significant market share in US with Genesis G90. The major competitors of the Genesis G90 include BMW 440i sedan 2017, Cadillac CT-6 Sedan, and 2017 Audi A7 Premium. The car features almost all the premium features available in German luxury sedans ranging between 100K-110K at a price of 70K. Does the car offer the same luxury experience and comfort which is offered by market leaders in the segment?
Starting at a price of $68,100, Genesis G90 features two variants named G90 3.3T Premium and G90 5.0 Ultimate. Both the variants come with a rear-wheel-drive system, a four-wheel-drive option is also available in both models at an additional cost of $2,500. The major features of the Genesis G90 Premium trim include power-heated front seats, heated and power-folding mirrors, soft-close doors, a heads-up display, a 12.3-inch large infotainment screen, and a knob mounted by the gearshift.
Trims |
G90 3.3T Premium |
G90 5.0 Ultimate |
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MSRP(RWD) |
$68,100 |
$69,700 |
MSRP(AWD) |
$70,600 |
$72,200 |
Features |
19-inch wheels |
Adds to the 3.3T Premium's features:
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Adaptive automatic xenon headlights |
14-way power-adjustable right rear seat and 12-way power-adjustable left rear seat with ventilation and memory functions
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Power-operated trunk lid with hands-free function |
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Adaptive suspension |
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Adaptive cruise control |
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Auto-dimming ORVMs |
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Head-up display |
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Tri-zone automatic climate control |
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Heated and ventilated front seats |
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22-way power-adjustable driver seat and16-way power-adjustable front passenger seat with memory functions |
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Power-adjustable tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel with heating function |
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Wireless charging pad |
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Power-operated sunshades for the rear windows |
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17-speaker Lexicon premium surround-audio system |
The upper G90 5.0 Ultimate trim features a more powerful 5.0L V8 engine along with upgraded power rear seats and a pair of 10.3-inch HD screens added to the rear-seat entertainment system.
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We recommend you go for the upper Ultimate trim as it features a powerful and sporty experience with the premium V8 engine along with better entertainment functionality at an additional cost of $1,600. For us, the upper Ultimate trim brings the best value for money proposition in the lineup.
The 2017 Genesis G90 Premium is equipped with a 3.3L Twin Turbo GDI DOHC 24-Valve V6 engine, which produces an excellent power count of 365 hp in the segment.
The competitors, BMW 440i Sedan 2017, Cadillac CT6 Sedan 2017, and Audi A7 Premium Plus feature power counts of 320, 335, and 333 hp, respectively. The valiant V6 produces a best-in-class torque count of 376 lb-ft, which is effectively higher than the rivals.
Model |
Genesis G90 Premium |
BMW 440i Sedan |
Cadillac CT6 Sedan |
Audi A7 Premium Plus |
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MSRP |
$68,350 |
$81,495 |
$55,790 |
$68,750 |
Engine |
3.3L Twin Turbo GDI DOHC 24-Valve V6 |
3.0L I-6 w/TwinPower Turbo |
3.6-liter V-6 |
3.0L TFSI, 6 Cylinder |
Transmission |
8-Speed Automatic |
8-Speed Automatic |
8-Speed Automatic |
8-Speed Automatic |
Power |
365 hp |
320 hp |
335 hp |
333 hp |
Torque |
376 lb-ft |
330 lb-ft |
284 lb-ft |
325 lb-ft |
Along with a strident engine, Genesis G90 Premium offers 8-Speed Automatic transmission on the board. The dual-clutch transmission was convenient and smooth in both manual and automatic modes. At last, Genesis G90 Premium excels its rivals in the engine and transmission segment as it is equipped with a best-in-class engine that produces enormous power and torque counts.
The acceleration performance of the Genesis G90 Premium is above average in the segment, the powerful engine produces decent acceleration for a car weighing 4,630 lbs. This luxury sedan takes just 5.4 seconds in boosting from still to 60 MPH. The rivals, 2017 BMW 440i Sedan and 2017 Audi A7 Premium feature quicker acceleration counts of 4.3 and 5.2 seconds, respectively in the 0-60 MPH test.
Model |
Genesis G90 Premium |
BMW 440i Sedan |
Cadillac CT6 Sedan |
Audi A7 Premium Plus |
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0 - 60 mph |
5.4 sec |
4.3 sec |
6.4 sec |
5.2 sec |
Quarter Mile |
14.1 sec |
13.3 sec |
13.0 sec |
14.8 sec |
Engine |
3.3L |
3.0L |
3.6L |
3.0L |
Top Speed (mph) |
155 |
155 |
155 |
130 |
The G90 Premium takes around 14.1 seconds in covering a quarter-mile of distance. The competitors like BMW 440i Sedan and Cadillac CT6 Sedan showed slightly better counts of 13.3 and 13.0 seconds respectively in the quarter-mile test but the real-life difference is not much visible. The V6 engine in the G90 Premium is the least eco-friendly engine among the rivals with the highest C02 emission of 8.8 Tons/15k miles. At last, competitors are offering better acceleration than the G90 Premium as the G90 has a higher curb weight. Still, the performance of the Genesis G90 is fair in the segment.
Genesis features a powerful engine along with decent acceleration on the board. The experience was powerful and dynamic. The upper Ultimate variant features better acceleration and a thrilling sports sedan experience, especially in the four-wheel-drive trim. The interiors are spacious and comfortable, and the seats are really commendable.
The car features great comfort and a riding experience even during the long rides. The adjustable suspension dampers work well and offer a pleasant experience even on rugged roads. The heated steering features a static and confident riding experience. The overall riding and handling experience was best in class and premium.
The G90 has large braking pads of 14.2 and 13.4 inches for the front and rear pads respectively. The car features a smooth and stable braking experience, and braking pads used in the Genesis deliver a good bite and light-weight braking. The car took 120 feet while decelerating from 60 MPH to still which is acceptable though not impressive.
Model |
Genesis G90 Premium |
BMW 440i Sedan |
Cadillac CT6 Sedan |
Audi A7 Premium Plus |
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60 - 0 mph (ft.) |
120 |
114 |
117 |
117 |
Curb Weight (lbs.) |
4630 |
4195 |
3925 |
4255 |
Brake (Front) |
14.2 |
14.7 |
13.6 |
14.0 |
Brake (Rear) |
13.4 |
14.5 |
12.0 |
13.0 |
Rivals like BMW 440i Sedan, Cadillac CT6 Sedan, and Audi A7 Premium Plus feature competitive performances in braking as they took 114, 117, and 117 feet respectively. At last, the braking performance of the car seems reasonable for the segment, as the car has a high curb weight of 4,630 which throws high stress on the barking system. Still, the braking system delivers a decent performance.
As the G90 is equipped with a potent V6 engine, the fuel economy offered by this premium sedan isn't impressive. Genesis G90 offers a fuel economy of 17 and 24 mpg on city roads and highways, respectively which is lower than the rivals. The competitors like BMW 440i Sedan (city-21, Highway-29), Cadillac CT6 Sedan (city-18, highway-27), and Audi A7 Premium Plus (city-21, highway-29) feature better fuel economies when compared with Genesis G90 Premium.
Model |
Genesis G90 Premium |
BMW 440i Sedan |
Cadillac CT6 Sedan |
2Audi A7 Premium Plus |
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MPG (City) |
17 |
21 |
18 |
21 |
MPG (Hwy) |
24 |
29 |
27 |
29 |
MPG (Combined) |
20 |
24 |
21 |
24 |
The combined fuel economy of the Genesis G90 comes out at 20 mpg which is acceptable for a powerful luxury sedan. The rival features better fuel efficiency than the Genesis G90. The combined fuel economy for BMW 440i Sedan, Cadillac CT6 Sedan, and Audi A7 Premium Plus stands at 24, 21, and 24 respectively.
Genesis G90 has a passenger capacity of five. The luxury sedan has spacious and premium interiors with 22-way power-adjustable, heated front seats. You will find front passenger seats highly adjustable and can lower down the seats for better headspace.
The front passenger volume is impressive. Interior comprises leather upholstery with premium contrast stitching on seats, steering, and upper mirrors. Interestingly, mobile phone holders along with wireless charging are standard in the Genesis G90.
Model |
Genesis G90 Premium |
BMW 440i Sedan |
Cadillac CT6 Sedan |
Audi A7 Premium Plus |
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Passenger Capacity |
5 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
Headroom (Front/Rear) (in.) |
41.1/38.0 |
39.9/38.9 |
40.2/38.0 |
36.9/36.6 |
Legroom (Front/Rear) (in.) |
46.3/37.8 |
41.4/44.4 |
46.4/40.4 |
41.3/37.0 |
Shoulder Room (Front/Rear) (in.) |
59.1/57.9 |
59.2/57.7 |
58.3/56.2 |
57.2/55.9 |
A Tri-zone climate control system and automatic soft-close doors are also present on the board. The upper G90 5.0 ultimate trim features a rear infotainment display and power-adjustable rear seats. Genesis manages to offer the best headroom in the front row, while BMW outperforms Genesis in the second row.
The Genesis is equipped with a huge 12.3 inches infotainment screen along with a Lexicon 17-speaker premium surround-sound system. The sound output was impressive in the Genesis G90. The navigation system features voice input and works like a charm.
Other information features smartphone connectivity features like Bluetooth, satellite and HD radio, and USB slots. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration aren't yet present, but the company promises a future update. Few key features include-
Genesis G90 Premium is one of those few premium sedans that come with a big trunk volume while maintaining a spacious interior and seating. The luxury sedan has a trunk volume of 15.7 ft. cube which is definitely not convenient for a five-seater. The boot can only accommodate two medium-sized luggage bags, you have to adjust your luggage according to the boot space which is just acceptable.
Model |
Genesis G90 Premium |
BMW 440i Sedan |
Cadillac CT6 Sedan |
Audi A7 Premium Plus |
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Trunk Vol. (Ft.3) |
15.7 |
18.2 |
15.3 |
24.5 |
The German competitors like BMW 440i Sedan and Audi A7 Premium Plus feature bigger boot capacities of 18.2 and 24.5 ft cube. The Cadillac CT6 Sedan offers the lowest boot space of 15.3 feet cube while the Audi A7 Premium Plus offers best-in-class boot volume.
Upfront, the G90 features the brand's new ‘crest’ grille, a large chrome shield that is wide at the top and tapers downward. It is topped by the brand's new winged emblem and flanked by either bi-xenon or LED headlights, and all of the associated lights are LEDs. Another side character line flows down from the front wheels and joins up with a chrome trim strip that wraps around the rear end. It is accented by chrome tailpipes. The taillights have a vertical look from the rear but also extend into the profile.
Genesis G90 features muscular exteriors with large bonnet grills and headlights. The build quality of the car seems sturdy but it still lacks a bit when compared with a bit higher priced German rivals. The luxury sedan has a large wheelbase of 124.4 inches, and dimensions of G90 Premium counts at 204.9, 75.4, and 58.5 inches for length, width, and height, respectively.
Model |
Genesis G90 Premium |
BMW 440i Sedan |
Cadillac CT6 Sedan |
Audi A7 Premium Plus |
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Curb Weight (lbs.) |
4630 |
4195 |
3925 |
4244 |
Wheelbase (in) |
124.4 |
126.4 |
122.4 |
114.7 |
Length (in) |
204.9 |
206.6 |
204.1 |
196.2 |
Width (in) |
75.4 |
74.8 |
74.0 |
75.2 |
Height (in) |
58.9 |
58.2 |
58.0 |
55.9 |
Ground Clearance (in) |
5.1 |
5.0 |
NA |
4.4 |
Track Width - Front (in) |
64.6 |
63.5 |
63.4 |
64.7 |
Track Width - Rear (in) |
64.5 |
64.6 |
64.0 |
64.4 |
Genesis G90 offers best in a class ground clearance of 5.1 inches, which is impressive considering the sedan nature of the car. The competitors like BMW 440i Sedan and Audi A7 Premium Plus feature low ground clearances of 5 0 and 4.4 inches respectively. The track width for the Genesis G90 stands at 64.6 and 64.5 for front and rear respectively which is in line with the rivals. Few key features include-
Genesis G90 features advanced safety features, including ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), VSM (Vehicle Stability Management), ESC ( Electronic Stability Control), and EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution) along with 4-wheel disc brakes. Pedestrian Detection and the automatic emergency braking are standard in the Genesis G90 Premium along with Smart Blind-spot detection system rear cross-traffic alert and Lane Change Assist. Other key features include-
Genesis G90 Premium features a more powerful engine and thrust when compared with the BMW 440i Sedan. The G90 excels in segments like ground clearance, handling, and interiors when compared with the 440i Sedan.
On the other hand, the BMW 440i Sedan outshines the Genesis G90 Premium in boot capacity, fuel economy, acceleration, and braking at an additional cost of $11k.
Cadillac CT-6 features better braking, fuel economy, spacious back seats, and faster quarter-mile results when compared with Genesis G90.
Furthermore, the Genesis G90 Premium is equipped with a better engine, ground clearance, premium interiors, and a slightly larger boot volume at an additional cost of $12k approx.
Audi A7 Premium Plus features best in class cargo volume, braking, and fuel economy along with better 0-60 MPH results when compared with the Genesis G90 Premium, while the G90 excels in engine power and torque count, ground clearance, and spacious interiors. Both the luxury sedans are priced competitively under the $70k segment.
Genesis G90 offers a potent V6 engine along with best-in-class power and torque outputs. The luxury sedan is priced competitively and offers most of the advanced features found in 100K luxury German sedans. Genesis excels in segments like suspension, ground clearance, riding and handling, safety, and infotainment system but lacks a bit in segments like braking, cargo capacity, and fuel economy when compared with the rivals. In the end, this new Genesis offering can be considered against the German giants in the segment.