Genesis G90

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2023 Genesis G90: Large luxury sedan class

The automotive industry is fixated on gas mileage averages, emission efficiency and alternative fuels that may one day make internal combustion engines the outliers. It’s all fine. Until then, here’s to the open road and full-size luxury sedans represented well by the six-year-old Genesis G90. Audi, BMW, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo are the aging stalwarts with loyalist buyers. Genesis is a confident newcomer, comfortable for its occupants and confident transporting them. It’s the young automotive endurance athlete, respectful of its European elders but perfectly capable of leading the pack if the opportunity arises. Engines and Performance Offered as the 3.5T and 3.5T E-Supercharger, the 2023 Genesis in both trims is equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. The

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2020 Genesis G90 Review: Luxury for far less than German rivals

The 2020 Genesis G90 marks the fourth model year of the flagship sedan. It’s the South Korean challenger, still young, unheralded and a worthy underdog to its well-heeled front runners from Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. If its stalwart German rivals haven’t noticed it yet, they should. Key Takeaways Powertrain: twin turbo-charged V6 or 5-liter V8 with 420 horsepower and an eight-speed automatic transmission. 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds. $76,695 all-inclusive price for the sedan. EPA rating (5.0-liter V8, rear-wheel drive): 16 mpg city and 24 highway. Space: All G90 models seat five with plenty of space. Cabin: The cabin is plush, with lots of adjustments for the Nappa leather seats, all heated and ventilated as desired. As the subsidiary luxury

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2018 Hyundai G90 sedan Review: Offers luxury, value price

Particularly in upscale vehicles, loyalty is a thing. If you’re an Audi, BMW, Lexus or Mercedes-Benz owner, chances are you’re a repeat customer or you will be. The Hyundai G90 doesn’t have the pedigree of its competitors, but it’s making a strong effort to change buyers’ habits. Two years ago, Genesis joined (Lexus) Toyota, Infiniti (Nissan) and Acura (Honda) as a stand-alone brand emerging from its founding family. Genesis was formerly part of the Hyundai lineup and it was positioned on the price plateau one notch below the top-line Equus. The latter is gone; the former is finding its with an expanding presence and well-deserved praise. Key Takeaways Engine tested: the 5.0-liter V8 with 420 horsepower and an eight-speed automatic

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2017 Genesis G90 Review: A new luxury sedan star is born

Like other manufacturers initiated years ago, Hyundai now has a new luxury spinoff brand. It’s the 2017 Genesis G90. Gone are the Hyundai Genesis and the Hyundai Equus in favor of the Genesis lineup, currently the G90 and G80. Key Takeaways 3.3-liter twin-turbocharged V6 with 365 horsepower and an eight-speed automatic; the other engine is a 5.0-liter V8 with 420 horsepower. $68,100 MSRP and $69,050 as tested. 0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds; 17 mpg city and 24 highway. Value: The new spinoff from Hyundai works well at a price $25,000 less than the leaders of the pack. Ride: The Genesis is confident on the road, the kind of ride best for long highway hauls in comfort and with an absence

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