Genesis G90

Short description: Full-size luxury sedan (2015–present)

Genesis G90

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 saloon
Layout|

* Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
* Front-engine, all-wheel-drive

Chronology
Predecessor| Hyundai Equus

The Genesis G90 is a full-size luxury sedan manufactured by the Korean automaker Genesis, which is the luxury vehicle division of Hyundai Motor Company, since 2015. The G90 is the successor of the Hyundai Equus and was known as the Genesis EQ900 in South Korea from 2015 to 2019.

## Contents

* 1 First generation (HI; 2015)
* 1.1 Pre-facelift
* 1.2 Facelift (2018)
* 1.3 EQ900L/G90L
* 1.3.1 Pre-facelift
* 1.3.2 Facelift
* 1.4 Engines
* 2 Second generation (RS4; 2021)
* 2.1 Long Wheelbase (LWB)
* 2.2 Powertrain
* 3 Sales
* 4 References
* 5 External links

##  First generation (HI; 2015)

First generation (HI)

Genesis EQ900 (South Korea; pre-facelift)

Overview
Also called| Genesis EQ900 (pre-facelift)[1]
Production| November 2015 – 2021
Model years| 2017–2022
Assembly| South Korea: Ulsan
Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor)[2]
Designer| Peter Schreyer (pre-facelift)
Luc Donckerwolke (facelift)
Body and chassis
Related| Genesis G80
Kia K9
Powertrain
Engine|

* 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
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)
|uk|Kerb|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 of 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 365 hp (272 kW) and 376 lb⋅ft (510 N⋅m) of torque. The G90 Ultimate has a 5.0-liter V8 with 420 hp (313 kW) and 383 lb⋅ft (519 N⋅m) 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]

### Pre-facelift

* Genesis G90 3.3L (pre-facelift)

* Genesis G90 5.0 (pre-facelift)

### Facelift (2018)

A restyled G90 debuted in Korea on November 27, 2018. The EQ900 was also renamed as the G90 for the Korean market.

* 2020 Genesis G90 3.3T (facelift)

* 2020 Genesis G90 3.3T (facelift)

### EQ900L/G90L

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).

#### Pre-facelift

* Genesis EQ900L

* Genesis EQ900L

#### Facelift

* Genesis G90L

* Genesis G90L

### Engines

Gasoline engines  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) | 370 PS (272 kW; 365 hp) 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) | 315 PS (232 kW; 311 hp) 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) | 413 PS (304 kW; 407 hp) at 6,000 rpm (Regular)
425 PS (313 kW; 419 hp) 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 (RS4; 2021)

Second generation (RS4)

Overview
Production| December 2021 – present
Model years| 2023–present
Assembly| South Korea: Ulsan
Designer| Luc Donckerwolke
Powertrain
Engine|

* 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
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)
|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight|

* 2,025–2,175 kg (4,464–4,795 lb)
* 2,295–2,345 kg (5,060–5,170 lb) (LWB)

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.

* Rear

* Interior

### Long Wheelbase (LWB)

The second-generation G90 is available in a long wheelbase, which gains an additional 190 mm (7.5 in) over the standard car.[16]

* Genesis G90 (LWB)

* Genesis G90 (LWB)

### Powertrain

Specs[17] Model | Years | Type | Transmission | Power/rpm | Torque/rpm

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Smartstream G3.5 T-GDi | 2021–present | 3,470 cc (212 cu in) V6 | 8-speed automatic | 380 PS (279 kW; 375 hp) 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 | 415 PS (305 kW; 409 hp) at 5,800 rpm | 56 kg⋅m (549 N⋅m; 405 lbf⋅ft) at 1,300–4,500 rpm

## 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.[18]

Year  | South Korea[19] | U.S.[20] | Canada[20] | Global

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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 |  | 24,925

## References

1. ↑ "2020 Genesis G90 Rolls In With Fresh Design, New Tech Features". November 27, 2018. https://www.carscoops.com/2018/11/facelifted-genesis-g90-rolls-fresh-design-new-tech-features/.
2. ↑ "Avtotor has started the production of the Genesis G90 premium sedan". 1 November 2016. http://rusautonews.com/2016/11/01/avtotor-has-started-the-production-of-the-genesis-g90-premium-sedan/.
3. ↑ Genesis G90 specifications . Car & Driver. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
4. ↑ "Genesis G90 Limousine Is Korea's Answer To Maybach". motor1.com. https://www.motor1.com/news/306551/genesis-g90-limousine-details/.
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Meet Hyundai's new flagship, the Genesis G90". https://www.autoblog.com/2015/12/09/hyundai-equus-eq900-genesis-g90-flagship-sedan-official/.
6. ↑ "Hyundai Press Conference | 2016 NAIAS Live". https://www.autoblog.com/2016/01/12/hyundai-press-conference-2016-naias-live-video/.
7. ↑ "Genesis Brand Launches its First Model, G90". http://www.genesisnewsusa.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/25/genesis-brand-launches-its-first-model-g90.
8. ↑ "GENESIS ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR ITS G90 LUXURY FLAGSHIP SEDAN". http://www.genesisnewsusa.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/576/genesis-announces-pricing-for-its-g90-luxury-flagship-sedan.
9. ↑ "2017 Genesis G90 signals Equus' evolution". https://www.autoblog.com/2016/01/11/2017-genesis-g90-hyundai-detroit-official/.
10. ↑ Reyes, Alvin (2019-11-28). "2020 Genesis G90: It's a Whole Lot of Car" (in en-US). https://www.automoblog.net/2019/11/28/2020-genesis-g90-overview/.
11. ↑ "Hyundai's Genesis G90 stretches out back home in Korea". https://www.autoblog.com/2016/03/16/hyundais-genesis-g90-eq900l-official/.
12. ↑ "2022 Genesis G90 Debuts As Stunning Sedan With Optional Long Wheelbase". https://www.motor1.com/news/551274/2022-genesis-g90-official-reveal/.
13. ↑ "2023 Genesis G90 Revealed Looking Like a True Flagship Sedan". 30 November 2021. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a38381434/2023-genesis-g90-revealed/.
14. ↑ "2023 Genesis G90 Revealed Looking Like a True Flagship Sedan". 《Car and Driver》. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a38381434/2023-genesis-g90-revealed/.
15. ↑ "New Genesis G90 revealed as striking luxury flagship". 《Auto Express》. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/genesis/356705/new-genesis-g90-revealed-striking-luxury-flagship.
16. ↑ "2022 Genesis G90 - interior and specifications revealed". 14 December 2021. https://paultan.org/2021/12/14/2022-genesis-g90-interior-and-specifications-of-new-luxury-sedan-revealed/.
17. ↑ "Genesis G90 Specs | GENESIS". https://www.genesis.com/kr/en/models/luxury-sedan-genesis/g90/specs.html.
18. ↑ "'EQ900' 사전계약 물량 1만대 돌파". https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/003/0006921529?sid=101.
19. ↑ "Sales Performance | IR Activities | IR | Company | Company - Hyundai Worldwide" (in en). https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/company/ir/ir-activities/sales-performance.
20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 Sales, Timothy Cain·Genesis. "Genesis G90 Sales Figures" (in en-US). https://www.goodcarbadcar.net/genesis-g90-sales-stats-hyundai-monthly-yearly/.

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