Hyundai’s luxury division, Genesis, has launched the G90 sedan as its flagship. Now that car has entered its second generation, and his Genesis G90 for 2023 has undergone a complete redesign, including engine, interior and price revamps. The G90 currently competes with high-end European products in the luxury full-size sedan market.
at a glance
- New design brings better infotainment and driver assistance technology
- V8 engine obsolete, replaced by two V6 options
- Beautifully finished interior with elements to match the competition
- A very competitive product for the high-end luxury sedan market
This new version retains the great ride and comfort of the original G90, but pretty much everything else has changed. The 2023 G90 ditched the V8 powerplant in favor of two V6 options. The technology has improved significantly both at the infotainment level and driver assistance.
The engine options for the 2023 Genesis G90 are variants of the same 3.5-liter V6. The standard engine is turbocharged and produces 375 hp (280 kW) through an eight-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is standard. Going to the ‘E-Supercharger’ trim adds an electric supercharger that boosts power he to 409 hp (305 kW). The transmission and AWD remain the same.
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The power bump is mostly seen during acceleration, lowering the RPM point at which the supercharger kicks in additional turbocharger power, and the G90’s transmission is well-tuned, so even the standard V6 turbo doesn’t lag much I felt it in the low range. The added power is nice, but probably not really necessary for most buyers.
The main reason for choosing the E-Supercharger option is the air suspension. This greatly reduces road blips on small bumps and helps keep the big sedan level in corners. We also added a massage function for the rear seats and made some improvements to the sound system. And let’s not forget the rear-wheel steering system for better maneuverability at low speeds. If you’re looking for an ultra-premium experience these features are worth considering also be prepared for an ultra-premium price tag the 2023 Genesis G90 in E-Supercharger trim will soon hit his six figure prices enter the belt.
That price jump is a big addition for the 2023 model year. Being competitive with both high-end Mercedes-Benz and BMW models means the G90’s price has entered the realm of those cars as well. The G90 starts at around US$90,000 before delivery and quickly rises to over US$100,000 with higher trim levels.
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However, the standard features make up a fairly long list, with Nappa leather, heated and massage front seats, power soft closing doors, a 12.3-inch instrument cluster and the same size infotainment touchscreen, and five USB-C port, Genesis Digital Key smartphone app and 15-speaker Bang and Olufsen audio system.
This is in addition to the already expected features such as LED headlamps, automatic windshield wipers and much more. Genesis also includes a heads-up display, on-board navigation, adaptive cruise control, blind spot view monitor, surround view camera system, remote smart park assist and numerous collision mitigation systems. A luxury vehicle like this has a lot of gear.
Our experience with the 2023 Genesis G90 was the E-Supercharger trim level. In fact, many of the G90’s features and interior design elements are directly borrowed from these two German options of his. Genesis’ new ‘Mood Curator’ interior experience system, including lighting changes, seat massage and air fragrance release, is very similar to the Energizing Comfort system found in Mercedes, but with a Kia-like twist on mood music. is added. flavor.
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Two flaws in the new G90’s interior spoil its otherwise competitive design. Both are dials on the center console. It controls the gear and revs from park to drive as expected. Right next to it is another dial that offers a way to control the infotainment interface without touching the screen.
These dials are adjacent to each other and can easily get confused. Many times the question was “why not go to reverse?” Instead, they moved prompts in the infotainment user interface. Command knobs in infotainment UIs are themselves confusing, requiring you to press, rotate, and swipe seemingly randomly. I left the knob alone and defaulted to touching the screen every time.
This one flaw is the only problem we found with the new Genesis G90. It’s not as sporty as some competitors like Audi and Cadillac, but the drive quality is great. The G90 is a smooth, confident and comfortable ride that offers just enough driver input to keep you engaged. It is neither floating nor hard, and is located in the middle. Maneuverability is also good, especially at low speeds, thanks to rear-wheel steering. And the highway ride is quiet and luxurious.
Having powered most of the high-end luxury options on the market, we think the Genesis G90 now belongs to them as a competitor. go up to
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