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Genesis G90

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The Car Guide rating 3.0/5 64% Detailed ratings

Price $89,750 Payments

Fuel consumption 10.1 – 15.0 L/100km

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Refreshed for 2020, the G90 full-size luxury sedan returns for 2021 with no major changes, which is not a bad thing. Like other Genesis models, this one boasts comprehensive equipment at a much lower price than the German competition, plus customer service that goes beyond the traditional experience. Styling is elegantly classic both inside and out, while motivation comes from a 5.0-litre V8 engine that produces 420 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque.

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Genesis G90 Wingback is Korea’s Wannabe Audi RS 6 Avant Fighter

Le Castellet, France— Talk about a surprise! During the media presentation leading up to the debut of the GV60 Magma on Thursday, Genesis design chief Luc Donckerwolke showed a group of automotive journalists including yours truly a secret build even the company’s PR folks in North America knew nothing about. November 21, 2025

Top 10 Worst-Selling Vehicles in Canada in 2024

As we reported in January, new light-duty vehicle sales in Canada increased more than 8 percent in 2024. General Motors was the industry market share leader for the second year in a row, followed by Ford , which happens to be best-selling automotive brand in Canada for 16 years running. February 8, 2025

Top 10 Worst-Selling Vehicles in Canada in 2022

2023 Genesis G90: Elegant and Opulent

Genesis ’ flagship sedan is all-new for 2023 and we recently had the opportunity to spend some time behind the wheel, so here are our first impressions of the 2023 Genesis G90 . For starters, the company chose to offer a single trim level called Prestige that has all the …September 29, 2022

2020 Genesis G90: An Affordable, 420-Hp Limo

NIAGARA, Ontario— The Genesis G70 sports sedan has been racking up the awards lately and the company is selling hundreds of units, closing the gap with more established competitors. Meanwhile, the larger G90 is virtually going unnoticed. So far this year it has barely sold more than 20 copies in …September 5, 2019

2017 Genesis G90: The Silent Type

Usually, establishing a luxury brand takes time and involves a lot of hard work and money. Ask Acura, Lexus and Infiniti, the three Japanese brands that come to life in the 80s and haven’t yet matched the aura and prestige of Mercedes-Benz and BMW. To sell luxury vehicles, a showroom …January 29, 2018

2017 Genesis G90: a Historic Moment for Hyundai

The arrival of the 2017 Genesis G90 marks an important milestone for Korean manufacturer Hyundai, who is launching their new luxury division, Genesis. We all know that it’s practically impossible for a mainstream brand to stand out in the luxury-car business, even if its vehicles are competitive. Buyers not only …August 18, 2016

2017 Genesis G90: the Brand’s First!

The Car Guide is heading to Vancouver area this week in order to assist an important moment, our first drive of the of 2017 G90, the first model of Hyundai’s luxury brand, Genesis. The challenge won’t be easy since Acura, Infiniti, Lincoln and Cadillac are in a tough battle against …August 15, 2016

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Genesis Imagines G90 Coupe and Convertible, Because Why Not?

The Genesis G90 might be one of the worst-selling vehicles in Canada, but the South Korean luxury brand’s flagship sedan is not going anywhere yet. In fact, at the Seoul Motor Show this week, the G90-based X Gran Coupe Concept and X Gran Convertible Concept made their debut under the …April 3, 2025

AJAC Names Best Vehicles in Canada for 2023

The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) today announced the vehicles its members selected as the best in Canada for 2023 in each of 12 categories More than 250 vehicles were initially considered for this year's awards. Those newly designed, recently refreshed and carried over from the previous year were …January 19, 2023

2023 Genesis G90 Gets New Engine, More Comfortable Interior

Following a first look in late November, the next-generation Genesis G90 full-size luxury sedan was revealed further today. We’ve already covered the exterior design, so let’s focus on the interior and what lies under the body this time around. Remember, the new G90 will go on sale in Canada next …December 14, 2021

No More V8 For Genesis

As automakers keep turning to smaller-displacement engines with forced induction, the next victim will be the 5.0-litre V8 in the Genesis G90 full-size luxury sedan according to Korean website Daum . Production will reportedly end this year for this naturally aspirated eight-cylinder mill that produces 420 horsepower and 383 pound-feet …June 14, 2021

Future Hyundai, Genesis Models Confirmed in Leaked Presentation

In a recent presentation to investors that leaked online, Hyundai provides a bit more information and clarity on its new model offensive for 2021-2022 including its Genesis luxury brand. Let’s start with Genesis, which plans to unveil a brand new electric crossover later this year (the name has yet to …May 11, 2021

The 2020 Genesis G90 Makes its North-American Debut

Initially unveiled in Korea last November, it’s in Montreal that the 2020 Genesis G90 will be presented as a North-American premiere at the auto show. As it’s a mid-cycle refresh, changed are mainly limited to cosmetic tweaks compared to the current version. In addition to reworking the headlights, Genesis gave …January 17, 2019

2017 World Car Awards: Finalists Announced

For the fourth year in a row, in terms of media reach, the World Car Awards have been ranked as the number one automotive awards program in world. Its jury of 75 automotive journalists spread across the planet, including two from Canada, have chosen the finalists in six different categories. February 9, 2017

The 2017 Genesis G90 Hits Detroit

Hyundai recently announced that they would shift two of their vehicles (the Equus and the Genesis) into a newly-created luxury brand: Genesis. At the Detroit Auto Show, we saw the very first vehicle that will wear the new badge, the G90. With a total length of 5.2 metres (10 cm …January 12, 2016

Hyundai unveils G90 sedan, first in Genesis luxury lineup

Just five short weeks after announcing plans to spin off its Genesis nameplate into a luxury sub-brand , Hyundai has pulled the cover off a production version of the all-new G90. The first of six new Genesis models Hyundai plans to launch by 2020, the G90 shows off Equus-like proportions …December 16, 2015

Genesis G90, The Next Korean Luxury Car

A while ago, Hyundai announced that they would launch a new sub-brand called Genesis (and rebrand the sedan that currently used this name). We now discovered the first vehicle of this line-up: the G90, which was previously known as the Hyundai Equus. Known in South Korea as the EQ900, the …December 10, 2015

Genesis G90 shows off Hyundai luxury brand's design style

Hot on the heels of announcing a new standalone luxury brand , Hyundai has unveiled the first in its Genesis lineup, the range-topping G90 sedan. Renderings of the show a design language that is familiar for the brand, reflecting that of the current Genesis sedan , and even the smaller …November 17, 2015

First Sketches Of The Genesis G90

Hyundai is fully committed to its Genesis division; a few short days after announcing the creation of the brand and its nomenclature (the Genesis sedan will become the G80), the Korean automaker now shows us sketches of the next G90. As far as we can see, it’s pretty much a …November 10, 2015

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Review: 2017 Genesis G90

As Graeme says. it's called the Genesis and don't you dare call it a Hyundai ! It's the company's first attempt at creating a luxury brand as in Lexus, Infiniti etc. The first product out the door is the G90. (This segment originally aired on Motoring TV 2017 Episode #21) …

Review: 2017 Genesis G90

Korean auto makers Kia & Hyundai have taken their lumps over the years, usually with questions of quality. Well Kia recently became the first non-premium car maker in 27 years to finished first in the J.D Power Initial Quality study. Now Hyundai is moving uptown by developing its own premium …

MOTORING TV: Prestige Car of the Year for 2017

Motoring TV recently held it's 1 hour Car of the Year Special on the TSN network where we picked the best in class for 2017. Here are the nominees and winner in the Prestige category. (This segment originally appeared on Motoring TV 2017 episode #6) …

The Car Guide rating 64%

Pros

Demonstrated brand reliability
Very complete standard equipment
Comfort and quiet ride
Excellent equipment / price ratio

Cons

Conservative styling
Interior design not inspiring
Shaking felt on degraded pavement
Low prestige of the brand

Global rating

Fuel economy	4/10
Reliability	7/10
Safety	8/10
Infotainment	8/10
Driving	7/10
Overall	5/10

Full-size luxury sedans

Fuel economy	4/10
Reliability	7/10
Safety	8/10
Infotainment	8/10
Driving	7/10
Overall	5/10

What's new in 2021

No major change

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Recalls

none

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