Genesis G90 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Genesis Motor (Hyundai) |
Production | 2015–present |
Model years | 2017–present |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Full-size luxury car (F) |
Body style | 4-door sedan |
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Chronology | |
Predecessor | Hyundai Equus |
The Genesis G90 is a full-size car manufactured since 2015 by the South Korean company Genesis, the luxury division of Hyundai Motor Company. 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.
First generation | |
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![]() Genesis EQ900 (South Korea; pre-facelift) | |
Overview | |
Model code | HI |
Also called | Genesis EQ900 (pre-facelift) [1] |
Production | November 2015 – 2021 |
Model years | 2017–2022 |
Assembly | South Korea: Ulsan Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor) [2] |
Designer | Under the lead of Peter Schreyer (pre-facelift) Under the lead of Luc Donckerwolke (facelift) |
Body and chassis | |
Platform | Hyundai M2 |
Related | Genesis G80 Kia K9 |
Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Transmission | 8-speed A8LR1 / A8TR1 automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 3,160 mm (124.4 in) [3] 3,450 mm (135.8 in) (limousine) |
Length | 5,205 mm (204.9 in) 5,495 mm (216.3 in) (limousine) [4] |
Width | 1,915 mm (75.4 in) |
Height | 1,495 mm (58.9 in) 1,505 mm (59.3 in) (limousine) |
Curb weight | 1,995–2,140 kg (4,398–4,718 lb) (3.8) 2,060–2,185 kg (4,542–4,817 lb) (3.3T) 2,215–2,245 kg (4,883–4,949 lb) (5.0) 2,270–2,290 kg (5,004–5,049 lb) (limousine) |
The Genesis G90 debuted in South Korea on December 9, 2015 as the Genesis EQ900. [5]
The US market debut took place at the 2016 North American International Auto Show [6] [7] [5] 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. [8] [9]
The base model Genesis G90 has a turbocharged, 3.3-liter V6 engine which makes 272 kW (365 hp) and 510 N⋅m (376 lb⋅ft) of torque. The G90 Ultimate has a 5.0-liter V8 with 313 kW (420 hp) and 519 N⋅m (383 lb⋅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). [10]
A restyled G90 debuted in Korea on November 27, 2018. The EQ900 was also renamed as the G90 for the Korean market.
The G90L is a long wheelbase version of the G90. [11] 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).
Model | Years | Type/code | Power/rpm | Torque/rpm | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (Official) | Top Speed |
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3.3 Lambda II T-GDi | 2015–2021 | 3,342 cc (203.9 cu in) V6 (G6DP) | 272 kW; 365 hp (370 PS) at 6,000 rpm | 52.4 kg⋅m (514 N⋅m; 379 lbf⋅ft) at 1,300–4,500 rpm | 6.2s (RWD) | 240 km/h (149 mph) |
3.8 Lambda II GDi | 3,778 cc (230.5 cu in) V6 (G6DN) | 232 kW; 311 hp (315 PS) at 6,000 rpm | 40.5 kg⋅m (397 N⋅m; 293 lbf⋅ft) at 5,000 rpm | 6.9s (RWD) | ||
5.0 Tau GDi | 5,038 cc (307.4 cu in) V8 (G8BE) | 304 kW; 407 hp (413 PS) at 6,000 rpm (Regular) 313 kW; 419 hp (425 PS) at 6,000 rpm (Premium) | 51.4 kg⋅m (504 N⋅m; 372 lbf⋅ft) at 5,000 rpm (Regular) 53.0 kg⋅m (520 N⋅m; 383 lbf⋅ft) at 5,000 rpm (Premium) | 5.7s (RWD) |
Second generation | |
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Overview | |
Model code | RS4 |
Production | December 2021 – present |
Model years | 2023–present |
Assembly | South Korea: Ulsan |
Designer | Under the lead of Luc Donckerwolke |
Body and chassis | |
Platform | Hyundai M3 |
Powertrain | |
Engine |
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Transmission | 8-speed A8TR1 automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 3,180 mm (125.2 in) 3,370 mm (132.7 in) (LWB) |
Length | 5,275 mm (207.7 in) 5,465 mm (215.2 in) (LWB) |
Width | 1,930 mm (76.0 in) |
Height | 1,490 mm (58.7 in) |
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The exterior design was unveiled on November 30, 2021. [12] [13] Genesis' family look, a two-line lamp was applied. 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. The second-generation G90 was released in two models: a general model and a long-wheelbase model. [14] [15] Power comes from a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 with 380 PS (279 kW; 375 hp) and 54 kg⋅m (530 N⋅m; 391 lbf⋅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.
The second-generation G90 is available in a long wheelbase, which gains an additional 190 mm (7.5 in) over the standard car. [16]
Model | Years | Type | Transmission | Power/rpm | Torque/rpm | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (Official) | Top Speed |
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Smartstream G3.5 T-GDi | 2021–present | 3,470 cc (212 cu in) V6 | 8-speed automatic | 279 kW; 375 hp (380 PS) at 5,800 rpm | 54 kg⋅m (530 N⋅m; 391 lbf⋅ft) at 1,300–4,500 rpm | ||
Smartstream G3.5 T-GDi e-S/C | 2022–present | 305 kW; 409 hp (415 PS) at 5,800 rpm | 56 kg⋅m (549 N⋅m; 405 lbf⋅ft) at 1,300–4,500 rpm | 5.2s (SWB) 5.4s (LWB) | 250 km/h (155 mph) |
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. [19]
Year | South Korea [20] | U.S. [21] | Canada [21] | Global |
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2015 | 384 | — | — | 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 | 14,500 |
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