Genesis G90

The Genesis G90 (Korean: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. 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. 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. The second generation is divided into a regular model and a Long Wheelbase (LWB) model, and the G90L has not currently been released.

First generation (HI; 2015)

2015–2018

The Genesis G90 debuted in South Korea on December 9, 2015 as the Genesis EQ900. Its development, begun in 2012 under the project name HI, spanned four years with approximately 1,200 dedicated researchers working on the design and mass production stages. It was marketed in the Korean market under the name EQ900 until the facelift. The US market debut took place at the 2016 North American International Auto Show 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.

The interior used materials crafted in collaboration with Italy's Pasubio leather concern, complemented by genuine wood accents and metallic materials for various control switches. 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 272kW (365hp) and 510N⋅m (376lb⋅ft) of torque. The G90 Ultimate has a 5.0-liter V8 with 313kW (420hp) and 519N⋅m (383lb⋅ft) 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).

• Genesis G90 3.3L (pre-facelift)
• Genesis G90 5.0 (pre-facelift)

2018–2022

Genesis presented a restyled G90 on November 27, 2018. The EQ900 was also renamed the G90 for the Korean market.

The crest grille was changed from a pentagonal shape to a grid-like shape, and the headlights featured quad lamps, one of Genesis' signature design elements. Genesis described the exterior as an application of horizontal elements "to the entire vehicle to create a stable, yet majestic and dignified stance." The rear combination lamp had a design that spanned the entire rear, and a rear emblem featuring the English "GENESIS." It is the first Genesis vehicle equipped with automatic wireless navigation updates and intelligent vehicle management services, which automatically connect the vehicle to a server to update necessary information.

Acoustic performance has been improved via a system marketed as Active Noise Control that 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.

• 2020 Genesis G90 3.3T (facelift)
• 2020 Genesis G90 3.3T (facelift)

EQ900L/G90L

The G90L is a long wheelbase version of the G90. 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).

• Genesis EQ900L (pre-facelift)
• Genesis EQ900L (pre-facelift)

• Genesis G90L (facelift)
• Genesis G90L (facelift)

Powertrain

Second generation (RS4; 2021)

The exterior design was presented on November 30, 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. The side design features a feature Line that starts from the hood and continues along the bottom of the window to the trunk, and a feature line on the fender that wraps around the wheel.

The second-generation G90 was released in two models: a general model and a long-wheelbase model. The electronic gear shift control is equipped with a function that prevents incorrect operation by vibrating when the reverse gear is repeatedly operated. As a global first, the G90 featured Virtual Venue, a virtual 3D surround sound function through a Bang & Olufsen 23 speaker 3D sound system.

Power comes from a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 with 380PS (279kW; 375hp) and 54kg⋅m (530N⋅m; 391lbf⋅ft) 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.

• Rear
• Interior

Long Wheelbase (LWB)

The second-generation G90 is available in a long wheelbase, which gains an additional 190mm (7.5in) over the standard car. It is equipped with a gasoline 3.5 turbo engine that is the first Genesis model to feature a 48V electric supercharger, e-S/C.

• Genesis G90 (LWB)
• Genesis G90 (LWB)

Powertrain

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.

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