Genesis G90
{{short description|Full-size luxury sedan (2015–present)}}
{{distinguish|Maxus G90}}
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{{Infobox automobile
| name = Genesis G90
| image = Genesis G90 3.5T RS4 Savile Silver (1) (cropped).jpg
| manufacturer = Genesis Motor (Hyundai)
| production = 2015–present
| model_years = 2017–present
| class = Full-size luxury car (F)
| body_style = 4-door sedan
| layout = {{ubl | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive | Front-engine, all-wheel-drive }}
| predecessor = Hyundai Equus
| successor =
}}
The Genesis G90 ({{Korean|hangul=제네시스 G90}}) is a full-size car manufactured since 2015 by the South Korean company Genesis, the luxury division of Hyundai Motor Company. It is the flagship model of the Genesis lineup. A four-door sedan, the G90 is the successor of the Hyundai Equus and was known as the Genesis EQ900 in South Korea from 2015 to 2019.
The G90 is the first flagship sedan introduced by the Genesis brand. The first generation was released in December 2015, and it went on sale in North America, Russia, and the Middle East in the second half of 2016.{{Cite news |date=20 November 2017 |title=현대차 '제네시스 G90' 미국 대형차 판매량 5위 등극 |url=https://news.mt.co.kr/mtview.php?no=2017112014225894693 |work=Money Today |language=Korean}}{{Cite news |date=3 April 2017 |title=제네시스 EQ900, 사우디서 최고 럭셔리세단 선정 |url=https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20170402015500003 |work=Yonhap News |language=Korean}} It began development in 2012, and was developed over a period of four years, with approximately 1,200 dedicated researchers working on the design and mass production stages. In November 2018, the facelifted EQ900 went on sale in the Korean market, and from this model onwards, it was also sold in Korea under the name G90.
The current model is the second generation released in 2021.{{Cite news |date=24 December 2021 |title=Genesis to launch new G90 sedan next year |url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20211214001700320 |work=Yonhap News}} In order to reduce the thickness of the headlamps and the size of the low beam lamps, the micro lens array (MLA) technology was introduced to cross-arrange the low beams, daytime running lights, turn signals, and high beams.{{Cite news |date=14 December 2021 |title=‘회장님 車 끝판왕’ 등장…현대자동차, 신형 제네시스 G90 출시 |url=https://www.donga.com/news/Economy/article/all/20211214/110772840/1 |work=The Dong-A Ilbo |language=Korean}} The second generation is divided into a regular model and a Long Wheelbase (LWB) model, and the G90L has not currently been released.
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{{anchor|HI|first}} First generation (HI; 2015)
= 2015–2018 =
{{Infobox automobile
| name = First generation
| image = Genesis EQ900 3.8 HTRAC HI Titanium Black (4) (cropped).jpg
| caption = Genesis EQ900 (South Korea; pre-facelift)
| model_code = HI
| designer = Under the lead of Peter Schreyer (pre-facelift)
Under the lead of Luc Donckerwolke (facelift)
| production = November 2015 – 2021
| model_years = 2017–2022
| assembly = South Korea: Ulsan
Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor){{cite web|title=Avtotor has started the production of the Genesis G90 premium sedan|url=http://rusautonews.com/2016/11/01/avtotor-has-started-the-production-of-the-genesis-g90-premium-sedan/|website=RusAutoNews.Com|access-date=24 May 2018|date=1 November 2016|archive-date=12 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161212130313/http://rusautonews.com/2016/11/01/avtotor-has-started-the-production-of-the-genesis-g90-premium-sedan/|url-status=live}}
| class =
| body_style =
| layout =
| platform = Hyundai M2
| predecessor =
| related = Genesis G80
Kia K9
| engine = {{ubl|| Gasoline:|3.3 L Lambda II T-GDI V6|3.8 L Lambda II GDI V6|5.0 L Tau GDI V8}}
| transmission = 8-speed A8LR1/A8TR1 automatic
| wheelbase = {{convert|3160|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}[http://www.caranddriver.com/genesis/g90/specs#specifications Genesis G90 specifications] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126123313/https://www.caranddriver.com/genesis/g90/specs#specifications |date=2020-11-26 }}. Car & Driver. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
{{convert|3450|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (limousine)
| length = {{convert|5205|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
{{convert|5495|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (limousine){{cite web| url=https://www.motor1.com/news/306551/genesis-g90-limousine-details/| title=Genesis G90 Limousine Is Korea's Answer To Maybach| access-date=June 28, 2021| work=motor1.com| archive-date=June 29, 2021| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210629000658/https://www.motor1.com/news/306551/genesis-g90-limousine-details/| url-status=live}}
| width = {{convert|1915|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1495|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
{{convert|1505|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (limousine)
| weight = {{convert|1995|-|2140|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} (3.8)
{{convert|2060|-|2185|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} (3.3T)
{{convert|2215|-|2245|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} (5.0)
{{convert|2270|-|2290|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} (limousine)
}}
The Genesis G90 debuted in South Korea on December 9, 2015 as the Genesis EQ900.{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoblog.com/2015/12/09/hyundai-equus-eq900-genesis-g90-flagship-sedan-official/|title=Meet Hyundai's new flagship, the Genesis G90|website=Autoblog|date=9 December 2015 |access-date=2020-08-03|archive-date=2015-12-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151212013028/https://www.autoblog.com/2015/12/09/hyundai-equus-eq900-genesis-g90-flagship-sedan-official/|url-status=live}} It began development in 2012 under the project name HI, and was developed over a period of four years, with approximately 1,200 dedicated researchers working on the design and mass production stages. It was sold in the Korean market under the name EQ900 until the facelift.{{Cite news |date=9 December 2015 |title=초대형 럭셔리 세단 등장…제네시스 EQ900 공식 출시 |url=https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20151209094600003 |work=Yonhap News |language=Korean}} The US market debut took place at the 2016 North American International Auto Show{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoblog.com/2016/01/12/hyundai-press-conference-2016-naias-live-video/|title=Hyundai Press Conference | 2016 NAIAS Live|website=Autoblog|access-date=2021-02-26|archive-date=2021-02-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210207033213/https://www.autoblog.com/2016/01/12/hyundai-press-conference-2016-naias-live-video/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |url=http://www.genesisnewsusa.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/25/genesis-brand-launches-its-first-model-g90 |title=Genesis Brand Launches its First Model, G90 |access-date=2017-01-30 |archive-date=2016-07-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160729182113/http://www.genesisnewsusa.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/25/genesis-brand-launches-its-first-model-g90 |url-status=live }} and went on sale in September 2016 at Genesis retailers as 2017 model year vehicles. Powertrains available included the 3.3T, 3.3T HTRAC, 5.0, 5.0 HTRAC.{{Cite web |url=http://www.genesisnewsusa.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/576/genesis-announces-pricing-for-its-g90-luxury-flagship-sedan |title=GENESIS ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR ITS G90 LUXURY FLAGSHIP SEDAN |access-date=2017-01-30 |archive-date=2017-03-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170302221759/http://www.genesisnewsusa.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/576/genesis-announces-pricing-for-its-g90-luxury-flagship-sedan |url-status=live }}{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoblog.com/2016/01/11/2017-genesis-g90-hyundai-detroit-official/|title=2017 Genesis G90 signals Equus' evolution|website=Autoblog|date=11 January 2016 |access-date=2021-02-26|archive-date=2019-07-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190708151843/https://www.autoblog.com/2016/01/11/2017-genesis-g90-hyundai-detroit-official/|url-status=live}}
The leather seats are made of a mixture of materials carved from logs, and the operating switches are made of metal.{{Cite news |date=9 December 2015 |title=제네시스 EQ900 출시...가격 7300만~1억1700만원 |url=https://biz.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2015/12/09/2015120901965.html |work=Chosun Biz |language=Korean}} The company described it as a vehicle that has entered the preliminary stage of a fully autonomous vehicle. It is equipped with a highway driving assistance system and a function that automatically adjusts speed for each section using the maximum speed limit information provided by the navigation system. The Genesis Adaptive Control Suspension (GACS) has been applied for the first time.
The base model Genesis G90 has a turbocharged, 3.3-liter V6 engine which makes {{cvt|365|hp|0|disp=flip}} and {{cvt|376|lbft|0|disp=flip}} of torque. The G90 Ultimate has a 5.0-liter V8 with {{cvt|420|hp|0|disp=flip}} and {{cvt|383|lbft|0|disp=flip}} of torque. All models have an eight-speed automatic transmission with shiftronic and is also available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive (HTRAC).{{Cite web|url=https://www.automoblog.net/2019/11/28/2020-genesis-g90-overview/|title=2020 Genesis G90: It's a Whole Lot of Car|last=Reyes|first=Alvin|date=2019-11-28|website=Automoblog|language=en-US|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191211121011/https://www.automoblog.net/2019/11/28/2020-genesis-g90-overview/|archive-date=2019-12-11|access-date=2019-12-11}}
File:2017 Genesis G90 Premium 3.3L rear 5.18.19.jpg|Genesis G90 3.3L (pre-facelift)
File:2018 Genesis G90 5.0 HTRAC rear, Hagerty 6.1.19.jpg|Genesis G90 5.0 (pre-facelift)
= 2018–2022 =
A restyled G90 debuted in Korea on November 27, 2018. The EQ900 was also renamed as the G90 for the Korean market.{{Cite news |date=20 February 2019 |title=도로위의 ‘1등석’ 타보세요… 제네시스 G90 리무진 모델 출시 |url=https://www.donga.com/news/Economy/article/all/20190219/94200089/1 |work=The Dong-A Ilbo |language=Korean}}
The crest grille has been changed from a pentagonal shape to a grid-like shape, and the headlights feature quad lamps, one of Genesis' signature design elements. Genesis explained the exterior design by saying, "We applied horizontal character lines to the entire vehicle to create a stable, yet majestic and dignified stance."{{Cite news |date=27 November 2018 |title=제네시스 최상위 ‘G90’ 출시…5.0 가솔린 모델 1억1878만원 |url=https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/economy/car/871970.html |work=Hankyoreh Shinmun |language=Korean}} The rear combination lamp has a design that spans the entire rear, and the rear emblem has been replaced with an English letter "GENESIS" emblem. It is the first Genesis vehicle to be equipped with automatic wireless navigation updates and intelligent vehicle management services, which automatically connect the vehicle to the server and update only the necessary information.{{Cite news |date=27 November 2018 |title=신차급 변신 제네시스 'G90'…내비게이션도 자동 업데이트 |url=https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20181127037751003 |work=Yonhap News |language=Korean}}
Quietness has been improved through Active Noise Control that actively removes noise, and fuel efficiency has been improved by 2-3 % with a control device that automatically neutralizes the transmission when coasting without pressing the accelerator pedal.
File:2020 Genesis G90 3.3T (facelift) (2), front 1.23.20.jpg|2020 Genesis G90 3.3T (facelift)
File:2020 Genesis G90 3.3T (facelift) brake lights on, rear 1.23.20.jpg|2020 Genesis G90 3.3T (facelift)
=EQ900L/G90L=
The G90L is a long wheelbase version of the G90.{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoblog.com/2016/03/16/hyundais-genesis-g90-eq900l-official/|title=Hyundai's Genesis G90 stretches out back home in Korea|website=Autoblog|date=16 March 2016 |access-date=2021-02-26|archive-date=2020-08-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804121152/https://www.autoblog.com/2016/03/16/hyundais-genesis-g90-eq900l-official/|url-status=live}} It was initially sold in Korea as the EQ900L and later renamed to the G90L after the 2018 exterior update. The G90L is available only as a V8 5.0L AWD (HTRAC).
File:Genesis EQ900L Prestige 5.0 Htrac Titanium Black (6) (cropped).jpg|Genesis EQ900L (pre-facelift)
File:Genesis EQ900L Prestige 5.0 Htrac Titanium Black (10) (cropped).jpg|Genesis EQ900L (pre-facelift)
File:Genesis G90L HI FL Vik Black (9) (cropped).jpg|Genesis G90L (facelift)
File:Genesis G90L HI FL Vik Black (2) (cropped).jpg|Genesis G90L (facelift)
=Powertrain=
| class="wikitable sortable collapsible"
|+Gasoline engines !Model!!Years!!Type/code!!Power/rpm!!Torque/rpm!!0–100 km/h | ||||||
| 3.3 Lambda II T-GDi | rowspan=3|2015–2021 | {{convert|3342|cc|abbr=on}} V6 (G6DP) | {{cvt|370|PS|kW hp|0|disp=flip}} at 6,000 rpm | {{convert|52.4|kgm|0|abbr=on}} at 1,300–4,500 rpm | 6.2s (RWD) | rowspan=3|{{convert|240|km/h|0|abbr=on}} |
| 3.8 Lambda II GDi | {{convert|3778|cc|abbr=on}} V6 (G6DN) | {{cvt|315|PS|kW hp|0|disp=flip}} at 6,000 rpm | {{convert|40.5|kgm|0|abbr=on}} at 5,000 rpm | 6.9s (RWD) | ||
| 5.0 Tau GDi | {{convert|5038|cc|abbr=on}} V8 (G8BE) | {{cvt|413|PS|kW hp|0|disp=flip}} at 6,000 rpm (Regular) {{cvt|425|PS|kW hp|0|disp=flip}} at 6,000 rpm (Premium) | {{convert|51.4|kgm|0|abbr=on}} at 5,000 rpm (Regular) {{convert|53.0|kgm|0|abbr=on}} at 5,000 rpm (Premium) | 5.7s (RWD) |
{{anchor|second|RS4}} Second generation (RS4; 2021)
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Second generation
| image = Genesis G90 RS4 3.5T AWD Valencia Gold (14) (cropped).jpg
| caption =
| model_code = RS4
| designer = Under the lead of Luc Donckerwolke
| production = December 2021 – present
| model_years = 2023–present
| assembly = South Korea: Ulsan
| class =
| body_style =
| layout =
| platform = Hyundai M3
| predecessor =
| related =
| engine = {{unbulleted list
| Gasoline:
| 3.5 L Smartstream G3.5 T-GDi V6
| 3.5 L Smartstream G3.5 T-GDi e-S/C V6
}}
| transmission = 8-speed A8TR1 automatic
| wheelbase = {{convert|3180|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
{{convert|3370|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (LWB)
| length = {{convert|5275|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
{{convert|5465|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (LWB)
| width = {{convert|1930|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1490|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{unbulleted list
| {{convert|2025|-|2175|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|2295|-|2345|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} (LWB)
}}
}}
The exterior design was unveiled on November 30, 2021.{{cite web | url = https://www.motor1.com/news/551274/2022-genesis-g90-official-reveal/| title = 2022 Genesis G90 Debuts As Stunning Sedan With Optional Long Wheelbase | access-date=December 6, 2021| website=Motor1.com}}{{cite web | url = https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a38381434/2023-genesis-g90-revealed/| title = 2023 Genesis G90 Revealed Looking Like a True Flagship Sedan | access-date=December 6, 2021| website=Caranddriver.com| date = 30 November 2021 }} Genesis' family look, a two-line lamp was applied, and Layered Architecture has been applied to the Crest Grill. The cube-shaped projection light incorporates a white light, a daytime driving light, and a direction indicator light. Two rows of rear lamps are also long on the back, and the low beam headlights feature approximately 200 micro optic lenses per module.{{Cite news |date=14 December 2021 |title=제네시스 신형 G90 공개…"역대 모델 중 가장 우아한 디자인" |url=https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20211214046300003 |work=Yonhap News |language=Korean}} The side design features a Parabolic Line that starts from the hood and continues along the bottom of the window to the trunk, and an Athletic Power Line on the fender that wraps around the wheel.{{Cite news |date=30 November 2021 |title="젊어진 회장님 차"…제네시스, 신형 G90 최초 공개 |url=https://www.hankyung.com/article/2021113037715 |work=Korea Economic Daily 3 |language=Korean}}
The second-generation G90 was released in two models: a general model and a long-wheelbase model.{{Cite news|title=2023 Genesis G90 Revealed Looking Like a True Flagship Sedan|work=《Car and Driver》|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a38381434/2023-genesis-g90-revealed/|access-date=November 30, 2021}}{{Cite news|title=New Genesis G90 revealed as striking luxury flagship|work=《Auto Express》|url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/genesis/356705/new-genesis-g90-revealed-striking-luxury-flagship|access-date=November 30, 2021}} The electronic gear shift control is equipped with a function that prevents incorrect operation by vibrating when the reverse gear is repeatedly operated. Virtual Venue, a virtual 3D surround sound function through Bang & Olufsen's Premier 23 speaker 3D sound system, has been applied for the first time in the world.
Power comes from a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 with {{convert|380|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|54|kgm|0|abbr=on}} in the base car. The long-wheelbase model is further supported by a 48-volt mild hybrid system with an electric supercharger for additional power. All-wheel drive is standard on the long-wheelbase model. It is equipped with a multi-chamber air suspension that adjusts the stiffness of the air spring into three stages depending on driving conditions and drive mode. Active Rear-Wheel Steering (RWS) reduces the turning radius by turning the rear wheels 4 degrees in the opposite direction of the front wheels when making a U-turn and by 2 degrees when changing lanes.{{Cite news |date=13 January 2022 |title=제네시스 G90 공식 출시... "수행기사 의전교육도 해드립니다" |url=https://www.chosun.com/economy/auto/2022/01/13/YFGQ264CGZAZDBCG436XSMCWUU/ |work=The Chosun Ilbo |language=Korean}}
File:Genesis G90 3.5T RS4 Savile Silver (17) (cropped).jpg|Rear
File:Genesis G90 RS4 SDS Obsidian Black Mono-tone (2).jpg|Interior
= Long Wheelbase (LWB) =
The second-generation G90 is available in a long wheelbase, which gains an additional {{convert|190|mm|1|abbr=on}} over the standard car.{{Cite web |date=14 December 2021 |title=2022 Genesis G90 - interior and specifications revealed |url=https://paultan.org/2021/12/14/2022-genesis-g90-interior-and-specifications-of-new-luxury-sedan-revealed/ |access-date=21 March 2022 |website=Paultan.org}} It is equipped with a gasoline 3.5 turbo engine that is the first Genesis model to feature a 48 V electric supercharger, e-S/C.
File:Genesis G90 LWB 3.5T 48V RS4 Maui Black (6) (cropped).jpg|Genesis G90 (LWB)
File:Genesis G90 LWB 3.5T 48V RS4 Maui Black (20) (cropped).jpg|Genesis G90 (LWB)
=Powertrain=
| class="wikitable sortable collapsible"
|+Specs{{Cite web |title=Genesis G90 Specs | GENESIS |url=https://www.genesis.com/kr/en/models/luxury-sedan-genesis/g90/specs.html |access-date=5 July 2023 |website=Genesis.com}}{{cite web | url=https://www.genesis.com/de/en/models/g90.html | title=Genesis G90 | Genesis }} !Model!!Years!!Type!!Transmission!!Power/rpm!!Torque/rpm!!0–100 km/h | |||||||
| Smartstream G3.5 T-GDi | 2021–present | rowspan=2|{{convert|3470|cc|abbr=on}} V6 | rowspan=2|8-speed automatic | {{cvt|380|PS|kW hp|0|disp=flip}} at 5,800 rpm | {{convert|54|kgm|0|abbr=on}} at 1,300–4,500 rpm | ||
| Smartstream G3.5 T-GDi e-S/C | 2022–present | {{cvt|415|PS|kW hp|0|disp=flip}} at 5,800 rpm | {{convert|56|kgm|0|abbr=on}} at 1,300–4,500 rpm | 5.2s (SWB) 5.4s (LWB) | {{convert|250|km/h|0|abbr=on}} |
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Sales
As of November 2015, a day after pre-order began, pre-orders of EQ900 in South Korea reached 4,342 units. As December 2015, pre-orders of G90 exceeded 10,000 units.{{Cite web|title='EQ900' 사전계약 물량 1만대 돌파|url=https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/003/0006921529?sid=101|website=n.news.naver.com}}
| class="wikitable" | ||
| Year | Canada
!Global | |
|---|---|---|
| 2015
|384 | {{N/A}} | {{N/A}} | 384 |
| 2016
|23,275 | 782 | 38 | 26,109 |
| 2017
|12,271 | 4,398 | 92 | 17,286 |
| 2018
|9,709 | 2,136 | 81 | 12,236 |
| 2019
|17,542 | 2,239 | 82 | 19,746 |
| 2020
|10,009 | 2,072 | 59 | 12,283 |
| 2021
|5,089 | 1,821 | 57 | 7,216 |
| 2022
|23,229 | 1,172 | 13 | 24,925 |
| 2023
| 12,479 | 1,288 | 47https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/hyundai-and-genesis-in-canada-report-2024-sales-best-year-in-company-history-855385065.html | 14,500 |
| 2024
| 8,031 | 1,503 | 22 | 10,111 |
References
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External links
{{Commons category}}
- {{Official website|https://www.genesis.com/worldwide/en/luxury-sedan-genesis-g90.html}}
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