2020 Genesis G90 Review | The best value in full-size luxury

Filmed on: February 24, 2020
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Walk past the new G90, and that burning sensation on the back of your neck is the car's grille beaming every last ray from the sun. You can't hide from a reflective surface this massive.
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This is the new face of Genesis; please forgive the execution. The 2020 G90 was never designed to wear it, so the effect on this otherwise anonymous sedan is exaggerated. This grille, along with twin strips of LED headlights, is most elegant on the smaller G80 sedan and the GV80 SUV.
The inside is a better story. Genesis swapped out the glossy woods for matte finishes, stamped the Genesis wing badge into the headrests and rear armrest, placed quilted inserts into the seats, and added three new color combos, including brown and blue leather. The center stack has a smooth leatherette instead of gray plastic, and the old black plastic buttons and black center air vents are now painted in silver. The space is grand and inviting.
Two engines are available with either rear- (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) and an 8-speed automatic transmission. I tested the 3.3T Premium with the twin-turbo V6 and AWD. This is a phenomenal powertrain-365 horsepower, 376 pound-feet of torque, and perfect gearing that gets this big boat up to high speed in no time. It's ultra-quiet and hardly any vibration comes through the steering wheel or from any of the four adaptive dampers, even when in the Sport mode's firmest setting.
Unlike the 2020 G70 and G80, the G90 has a reskinned infotainment interface that's unique to Genesis. Colored in a bronze and black scheme, the home screen is tiled while the menus scroll. The first screen can be customized, and it's easy to make swipe and pinch finger gestures to move about the screens and zoom in and out on the maps.
There is no better value among large luxury sedans than the 2020 G90. Prices are up from 2019, which is only fair considering the improved styling and interior touches. The 3.3T RWD is $72,200 and the 5.0 RWD is $75,700. Adding AWD costs $2,500 on either trim. And that's it. Aside from engine and drivetrain, there are no options, packages, or any add-ons.
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Presenter: Clifford Atiyeh
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[@swanblake]

Genesis knocked it out of the park with this refresh. Gorgeous inside and out. Great NA V8 under the hood. This is what the Lexus LS used to be like before Turbo V6 blah and touch pad.. Fantastic tech as well. Love those wheels too!

[@WysteriaGuitar]

I still have a big V8 LS :)

[@turnne]

@Blake Swan and 90% of buyers are picking the turbo V6 with the G90 I don't think their typical buyer really cares about a V8

[@Kauffman578]

@@turnne is there source for this?

[@turnne]

@@Kauffman578 I dont have an official source. I am looking at the units for sale in the marketplace right now where the turbo V6 models outnumber the V8 models many times over You can also take a look at the new inventory on dealers lots and make assumptions based on what is there that the vast majority are not choosing the V8

[@gregmacneir8585]

I bought the 2020 G90 and it is amazing! Like driving in a concert hall with all the luxury needed... The best part is there are very few around, so it is unique.

[@SpaghettiKillah]

90's want their haircut back

[@florinvid]

The kid's got potential, presentation wise. Great car, people who know cars, know how to appreciate it.

[@andrelima5124]

Car looks modern and old school at the same time and the 5.0 naturally aspirated V8 option...oh yes indeed ! Yes it looks a bit dated inside but that's a refresh so it's understandable !

[@MrYoojong]

I am not too old but I like to have this car. So Nice!

[@troy9er]

OMG Hyundai errr I mean Genesis you guys are hitting it out of the park!! I sold Luxury cars from 1999 to 2010 when car sales tanked with the Economy. I moved to Hyundai when I saw what you guys did with the new Sonata. What a great design, after doing my investigating on your customer satisfaction and Improvements in quality, I made my move. Sold Hyundai’s and Genesis for the next 5 years. My Dealer (Pugi) really took great care of my customers. I felt like I was still working for a Luxury store. Love what you are doing with the Genesis brand!! Giving Toyota/Lexus a run for the money!!!! Get em Hyundai/Genesis!!!!! I retired from the car business but miss it everyday.

[@yellowhammer3]

It reminds me of the old land yachts, I love it!

[@artakmovsesian2360]

Awesome review

[@lindenblvd25]

i agree the next G90 will be incredible, all it needs is those things that you mentioned are missing and the newer interior and that car is gold

[@b286guy]

Incredible value

[@michaelbugattiha9422]

My dreams car..👍

[@K03sport]

Stance out VIP style should look fantastic.

[@henrikkoukku2896]

Hey. -Could you do a comparison test with the 2020 or 2021 and 2022 Genesis G90 (AWD or RWD) models?. 🤔 Thank you much.

[@cesarperez4449]

I am now officially a older Male who has made some good investments in life. When I turn 40 in a few years and these G90's hit the used car market I will be ready...

[@bobp1016]

One of the nicest looking luxury cars on the road. The inside looks just as nice. Wish I could afford one. Genesis did make two mistakes, the V6 should get the adjustable seats just like the V8. Also, the cell phone charger should be wider and deeper.

[@amrdiab3940]

I hope that genesis fixed the common vibration issue with g80

[@vladsaghin7644]

The 2021 G80 is by far the best luxury sedan for its 40-45k base price to come out in the last 10 years. It looks so much better than this G90 inside and out

[@turnne]

@Vlad Saghin We will have to see how the new G80 sell...the BMW 3/4 series have owned that price segment in luxury sedans for years in sales volume

[@jaredshelton4718]

@@turnne The G80 is on the level of a 5 Series.

[@turnne]

@@jaredshelton4718 No...there are page(s) of features , options and customization choices available on the 5 series that are not available on the G80 for any price

[@Monteiro793]

A "Grade" da frente é muito grande. The front "grid" is too big

[@TruthHasSpoken]

Nice review. Like most other automakers... the center console is a disaster. Way too tall and wide. Take a long trip in this car and you can never stretchout your right leg. That is superbly annoying.

[@drewyager4020]

That’s what they call a sun roof??? Nice seats and wheels tho

[@boojieveteran8445]

Cadillac guy here and I test drove this car and wow that’s all I can say 🙂❤️ it’s sad that I told the salesman this feels like what I Cadillac used to be.😔 now Cadillac is just an American bmw knockoff 🙄

[@HoofHearted2DAY]

“White leather EVERYWHERE” Me a car Detailer: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SADISTIC MUCH?!

[@LilRick96]

As a Detailer as well, I to got triggered 😂

[@HoofHearted2DAY]

Lilrick96 haha I should say “I was a detailer” (thanks Covid-19) 😔

[@LilRick96]

@@HoofHearted2DAY offer interior detailing with decontamination and steam cleaning!

[@Littleathquakes]

lol that white steering wheel will be the death of everyone

[@HoofHearted2DAY]

@@LilRick96 That's an awesome idea thanks man. Mind you just hours ago today in Australia they passed a 'stimulus' package where the government will pay businesses $750/week per worker who's been financially affected - that way businesses can keep workers on their books & resume business like before when the economy picks up - fingers crossed I qualified! I got 'stood down' but the boss made it clear it's "stood down without pay" and we weren't made 'redundant', so technically I'm still employed. Ironically I'd be getting a bigger pay per week under the stimulus, than I was before under the business!

[@richardmelchers2938]

It looks presidential, unlike the 7 series or the whacky A8. The S class comes close, but it resembles the E and C class too much.

[@mountainhobo]

No massaging seats on a flagship? Weird.

[@djgmoney8649]

Very nice. I would change the wheels though.

[@VaanRavi]

The wheels ars meant to look like luxury wheels that you own if you get driven around in.

[@JamaicanMeCrazy]

Those wheels are the best thing about that awesome car. Love em

[@jaredshelton4718]

The designs reduces road noise but they can always be changed out.

[@AmericanBusinessman422]

This is one weird SNL skit

[@RJKK]

That grill is Hideous, everything else is a huge leap forward for a carmaker that was mocked mercilessly...👍

[@stuartkidney3257]

'da dude is sellin' a $80,000 car...in BLUE JEANS! (and NO cowboy hat and NO cowboy boots!). #disgrace

[@MrNemo721]

I know it's Korean not Japanses but this car is so Yakuza

[@WysteriaGuitar]

Nice car, but I'll still keep my 2017 LS 460 :)

[@lucashuang10]

WysteriaGuitar I love my 2013 LS460L but the G90 really have outdone LS of current. 2017 G90 was extremely impressive in person.

[@nikkifenn2057]

I love u girlKisslovely!!!

[@stevewise1656]

This isn’t a refresh. It’s a total redesign. Maybe you should know what you’re talking about before making a video. Holy shit, how were you picked to do this video? The 2021 will be getting a new 3.5 twin turbo with more hp and torque. This is an executive car in Korea with a driver.

[@turnne]

@Steve Wise Redesign typically means a completely new platform....this is not. So in that regard it is a refresh

[@stevewise1656]

turnne www.automobilemag.com/news/2020-genesis-g90-luxury-sedan-photos-specs-info/ “Fully redesigned.” Not my words...every other review except yours. This is just the first article that popped up on Google. The G70 is getting a “refresh.” Yes, I know the difference.:) Are you also going to claim the 2032 G80 only has a “refresh?”

[@haydarabdullah_eng]

It is not a total redesign. In 2018 this car received the first facelift. A total redesign means that everything in the car may change and the car model will receive a new “internal code name” which is not the case with the current generation G90. Don’t throw your confidence on something so wrong and start criticizing for absolutely nothing. Check other KZbinrs which is the easiest way for confirmation. The link that you shared actually mentioned that it’s refreshed not redesign “refreshed G90 for 2020”&”heavily redesign “ the appearance of the car not the whole car. I did read the whole article. Greetings.

[@turnne]

@@stevewise1656 The tile to that article says "refreshed"...then they go on to later state in the first sentence "heavily redesigned" That adjective means refresh

[@regalgs51]

Steve Wise this is NOT a “total redesign.” It is a refresh. It is not completely redesigned from the ground up. They changed the front and rear end look and made a small handful of interior changes that are barely noticeable. It’s virtually identical to the 2017-2019 G90. A simple refresh.

[@zettaevans9397]

The glib emery singly start because test diagnostically delight between a nutty protocol. physical, homeless game

[@pigeonpoo1823]

You wake up in hospital wondering what hit you. Then you see the gauze pattern adorning your wrecked body and you know Hyundai's auto emergency brake assist failed!

[@jaredshelton4718]

Tf

[@joesinkovits6591]

It’s hideous.

[@eddiegold1632]

It's still a Korean car, no matter how great it looks. I'd rather be seen in a high end American or European auto. You you guys should be ashamed of yourselves going Gaga over some Korean car.

[@jaredshelton4718]

South Korean cars are great. Why should we be ashamed? South Korea is a beautiful country.

[@paulm6481]

Poor Hyundai and their Genesis brand, what a waster of resources. Just include it in Hyundai lineup, with economy now crumbling no one buys old school luxury. And they are so late to market with SUVs, would have been nice in 1990s.

[@danielcastaneda2983]

Time will tell my guy

[@ushdbrr1293]

Poor thing is your mom

[@aaronyoung6937]

Poor you riding the bus or a Honda from 1990s ! I’m getting my gorgeous 2021 Genesis G80

[@turnne]

@Tyrel Tolliver Except...these genesis sedans haven't been "flying" out of the showrooms. Far more expensive sedans ( from BMW and Mercedes) have been outselling them at a higher price. For instance..a Mercedes S class sells at 3x-4X the amount of Genesis G90's and at 50K more

[@marcco954]

He has no clue about what he's talking about.