The 2020 Genesis G90 Is Even More Luxurious Than Before | MotorWeek Road Test

[@Camphlobactor]

John Davis still as good as ever.

[@smartkid1201]

Just beautiful, great job Genesis! Can't wait to see how this brand evolves over the next 5-10 years.

[@brian4407]

The designers hit a home run with the wheel design.

[@JakeRoot]

John's voice is just the same as ever! Sort of a salesman tone. I love it! 😂

[@htownandi6263]

I think that jacket is from season one also.

[@MaestroTJS]

@@htownandi6263 Color, yeah, probably. But in the '80's, John was rockin' leather suit jackets and sweaters/vests. Oh yes!

[@steve75112]

yea bud cos hes the SAME person

[@JakeRoot]

@@steve75112 yeah no shit. I mean that sing songy salesman voice he uses when on camera. There's no way that's his normal voice.

[@jp3872]

The wheels remind me of the 90's Lincoln Town Car and Grand Marquis

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

I kinda agree! Lol

[@edwardvalivonis23]

Its HyundoLincolnoBumergator

[@Saturdayz_In_The_Fall]

Yeah they really do. The exterior reminds me of 90’s luxury and thats not a good thing 😂

[@savagedick8829]

Except when this Hyundai dies, those Town Cars will still be on the road.

[@EricFortuneJr.]

kirby waite Nothing looks better than a 1961-69 (4th Gen) Lincoln Continental. Those are extremely rare finds, but every time I spot one at a car meet or on the road I have to get a good look.

[@inomad]

I really like it. I like that Genesis, unlike most competitors, offers a choice of all wheel drive or rear wheel drive on most trims.

[@bilbobaggins4710]

Sorry I don't want a Chinese car

[@borninhk1]

@@bilbobaggins4710 It's Korean, not Chinese!

[@cadillacdevile]

@@borninhk1 thank you

[@LilRick96]

@@bilbobaggins4710 you tried to be smart, still ended up looking and sounding stupid. Go sit in a corner

[@MikeL-FL]

The competitors have far more power and need AWD for traction.

[@fordmavericksosx3569]

Now THIS is what a luxury car should be!

[@donteadoss]

Definitely love the direction in which Genesis is heading - the G90 is quite sharp!

[@ekscalybur]

In 5 years, these Genesis cars are going to be stupendous used car buys, can't wait.

[@alpha7ization]

As long as electronics hold up

[@アカシア-w7b]

@@alpha7ization Hyundais are pretty good in that aspect, i don't think they will have any problems

[@NSXTypeRGTRLM]

I'm glad Hyundai is giving large luxury sedans a go. Many manufacturers are giving up on that segment.

[@OrdinaryKy]

Cadillac shouldn’t have given up on the CT6.

[@CarringtonHollister]

Optimal Productions Lincoln is giving up on the Continental too 😭

[@edwardvalivonis23]

Many manufacturers are giving people what they want. Dually Ram and SUVs

[@Playb0ymari]

They’re giving up because they cannot compete. Cadillac and Lincoln need to make a desirable large luxury car first. You can’t cheapen our on a vehicle and cry when people don’t buy it

[@normt5463]

@@edwardvalivonis23 or EV's. This is where H/K are far behind. When everyone else, including Cadillac, has EV plans so ICE gets run out of production to make room for the less content needed EV.

[@manrikigusari848]

I like that brands like this add to the variety of interesting luxury cars on the road. People may say that MB, BMW or Audi is better/faster/best, but that still doesn't mean you can't appreciate or admire a Genesis. It's a boring world if we don't open our minds to other players in this market. Have an open mind and realize that competition benefits us all.

[@jannevaatainen]

If only the grill was slightly larger.

[@epi2045]

LOL 😂

[@marvinmurakami8828]

This car looks like its ready to scoop up plankton.

[@lukespack]

I don't like this look in Toyota and I feel the same about this tank.

[@davidwolf226]

LOL!

[@lowbudgetmotorsport4112]

Toyota Avalon be like: Hold my sake 🤣 Pretty much no bumper, just a big ugly gaping mouth grille and a couple headlights. G90 doesn't look much better though. The Equus is a much better looking car.

[@kendavid891]

John Davis is an American icon.ive watched his distinguished voice and commentating 30 years.

[@gspainting11]

This should have been the new Lincoln Town Car.

[@bestpilot98]

Cadillac should be doing interiors like this.

[@normt5463]

The CT6 interior is fine as I own one. The chassis dynamics is where Hyundai fall behind in the past.

[@byronnasem4110]

Norm T don’t believe that for a second troll, Albert Biermann tuned this himself and it handles well as I test drove one

[@kgisabeast]

Generally Cadillacs and Buick’s are known as “bum cars” nowadays. Intelligent buyers don’t consider them

[@jacobrael9872]

@@kgisabeast not to sound fucked up but the only people I see driving new Cadillacs are old men or people who look like there selling drugs

[@MaestroTJS]

@@kgisabeast Have you actually sat in a new Cadillac? (Not taking anything away from Genesis, by the way.)

[@alexsystems2001]

Wow it looks like they are actually listening and responding. I own a 2017 LS460, and looked at the LS500 recently, the V6 is a bit laggy, the interior is cramped, the back seat has minimal leg room the seats are over bolstered. They lost their way. This G90 is what a luxury sedan should be, it’s not a sports car.

[@youplayedyourself8179]

I do think think the ls500 is faster or around the same. But yes they did try to bolster the seats....so it's like they were trying to make a massive luxury sport

[@shanet7511]

Same problem on my 2014 Lexus ES, fhe over bolstered seats make my hips sore after a couple hours of driving.

[@shaunr5450]

So sad about the ls500. I was expecting an even better 460... fail. On top of that they are showing to be unreliable.

[@PolishJoe1000]

I like the headlamps. I'm indifferent about the rest of the exterior, though it does have presence. Pedestal mirrors make a huge difference! The interior looks like a nice place to spend time.

[@faznout]

When Genesis name branched off on its own and the G90 came out, it was really the replacement for the Hyundai Equus.

[@zeem3633]

Nice to see you as I grew and know lots of motorhead Stuff from Motorweek!!! Your looking Good Boss man!!!

[@luxurreview]

Best luxury car of 2020 hands up!

[@carwrtr1]

You folks would get better fuel mileage if you watched your lead foot and used the cruise control as much as possible. I averaged over 30 mpg highway (round trip) with a 2004 Ford Crown Victoria on road trips..

[@normt5463]

Or Hyundai would adapt EV for the Genesis brand.

[@ruzzelladrian907]

Genesis quit trying to compete with Mercedes Benz and started going after Bentley. Before the new G-Matrix grill redesign, they made a special edition G90 with two-tone paint to make it look like a Bentley or Rolls Royce, and that was pretty nice.

[@ssgsoja0]

Just take money. I have a 2015 Equus Ultimate and I absolutely love it. However, if I had the $$$ I'd definitely buy the 2020.

[@MrORIGIN63]

No one takes a luxury sedan to the track, you buy it to cruse in comfort.

[@MikeL-FL]

I’ve taken my 750Li to the track.

[@jjl1790]

As a designer, good design always reflects creator's philosophy let spectators instantly understand. Not the one that saw from someplace else.

[@sicqnuschannel4126]

This report makes the late 1980s auto TV programs look modern.

[@jay.fromthebay]

But does it have volt and oil pressure gauges?

[@CLM1297]

See you in the hood in 10 years....on 24s

[@cadillacdevile]

Wow

[@landyachtfan79]

Um.......so why is there an Altima in John's intro instead of a Genesis?!!!!

[@6ec6YRFPTcC]

This is only a clip of the full show, they also tested an Altima in this episode. Lots of Motorweek videos on KZbin are like this

[@edwardvalivonis23]

Because Genesis is rebadged Nissan Altima 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@アカシア-w7b]

@@edwardvalivonis23 Genesis and Kia are owned by Hyundai. Nissan is owned by Renault and Mitsubishi.

[@chriseaton2730]

@@アカシア-w7b he wasn't being serious

[@MrPacMan36]

I can't watch any other automotive videos unless I have to. I love Motorweek!

[@theKevronHarris]

I love the strip on the headlights.

[@marekw.9816]

Nice design spoiled by the grille

[@normt5463]

I walked passed one with these wheels in Newport, RI. It looks like an Azera from the rear.

[@GyroPyro121212]

It looks a lot like a Maybach to me. I like the way it looks, but I think Hyundai/Genesis needs to start coming up with 100% original designs if they ever want to be a leader in the luxury automobile industry. The best of the best are copied, rarely copiers.

[@edwardvalivonis23]

Copycatsers

[@Playb0ymari]

This looks nothing like a Mercedes..

[@GyroPyro121212]

Amari Look at the roofline and rear end especially. Compare it to the Maybach 62, then report back. Also the massive, angular grille is reminiscent of the Maybach’s. It is clear there are many differences, but to say it looks nothing like any of the Maybach’s is inaccurate.

[@GyroPyro121212]

Also, the rear light fixture is very similar to that of the latest Lincoln Continental.

[@Xemnas103]

Every car companies copies today, even Mercedes take design elements from other cars.

[@omars.8073]

This is the kind of exterior design that needed a restraining, editorial eye.

[@miguelircontar]

Love the Altima in the beginning

[@elrysaunders8595]

been watching way from the early 80s..great show

[@otsenres1636]

The grille would look better if it was black.

[@joskjj3625]

Such an awesome looking sedan

[@regalgs51]

I don’t understand why they clearly were testing the actual 0-60 time, but then only displayed an “estimated” 0-60 time. So strange.

[@oldtwinsna8347]

It sounds like they were having issues with the car launching so they didn't want to use inconsistent botched time results. Maybe due to the traction control cutting power so much on that awful track they use there.

[@regalgs51]

oldtwins na that’s probably true. Thanks.

[@アカシア-w7b]

@@oldtwinsna8347 Hyundais are known for having very limiting traction control. The old Genesis 3.8 Track Coupe suffered from this problem a lot of the time.

[@RZLAND]

Before you consider buying any Genesis, beware. Great car, bad service. There are little to no Genesis dealer service locations. You get in line with all the Hyundai vehicles when you need service. So feel free to buy the car, but just know, you'll be frustrated when the car needs to go in for service.

[@meavyhetal]

This is literally not true lmaoo you're copying and pasting the same comment everybody's making

[@iwhbyd2683]

Like how the engineers went with bright red trim and an left the bay opened up, as opposed to the recent luxury vehicle tendency to have the engine bay completely paneled up

[@Lianpe98]

Great, I'm a fan now 😃

[@Tennesseestorm76]

Hyundai has came a long way since the 1986 Excel, though the Motorweek review of the 1987 Excel was pretty good.

[@dragon81heart]

Personally I think this looked a lot better before this update Not a fan of this styling trend This new styling looks cheap and tacky, in a Pep Boys discount rack kind of way I’m sure some will like the looks of this but I’m not a fan a bit

[@lenwoodcruze3594]

On the used market I would buy it but there are soooooo many vehicles on that list.

[@normt5463]

A CT6 would have the best driving dynamics.

[@styldsteel1]

The value would be 1/2. Let someone else take the hit.

[@edbarker8636]

This car is absolutely beautiful

[@savemankind738]

The front grills looks like a warriors shield , specially when the car is moving towards the camera

[@slowanddeliberate6893]

It would be interesting to see a car like this with a V8 get 30mpg on the highway.

[@normt5463]

When everyone else offers electric assist....

[@scottanders5333]

Love the 1980’s Mercedes styled wheels. The grill is ass ugly. Going to hurt sales just like Lexus grill did.

[@2steaksandwiches665]

Love those rims. Different than every 5-20 spoke wheels you see everywhere. I pay attention to cars and I’ve never seen one of these on the road yet.

[@finnellwilliam]

I don’t hate it at all. Honest.... I really don’t.

[@ravipeiris4388]

Absolutely gorgeous luxury class salon. Yes, I would purchase this vehicle. You cannot imagine how imposing this vehicle is until you see it in traffic facing you, Ravi Peiris M.D.

[@thewiseguy3529]

Reminds me of a Q45. I like it

[@paullacey2999]

Awesome man barge!

[@MattNis1]

What’s so nice about the large substantial shifter?

[@dextersmithbsee]

You show a Nissan Altima at the beginning.

[@cadillacdevile]

This is just a portion of the whole episode

[@edwardvalivonis23]

When you wanted BMW 7 series, but they said they run out of stock

[@Xemnas103]

So you got the better car while saving money on similarly equipped models.

[@edwardvalivonis23]

@@Xemnas103 I better get dually Ram

[@MikeL-FL]

Xemnas103 You didn’t get a better car. Not even close. You’re missing two turbos and over 100hp.

[@westoncharm7467]

Love the narration. On a second note, The Genesis is not selling well at all. Cars.com and other car listing sites, have a ton of these on their site. Even unsold 2018s and 2019s. BMW has priced their cars very close to Genesis with incentives like discounts and cash back. If the G90 was in the high 50s - low 60s, it would sell much better.

[@Playb0ymari]

The price has nothing to do with it. The issue is Genesis doesn’t advertise their cars well and they don’t have an exclusive dealer network. At the end of the day it’s a luxury car why should it be priced wayyyy under a 7 series because it’s not a BMW?? That’s an ignorant comment.

[@westoncharm7467]

@@Playb0ymari lol ignorant? It takes more than a badge to be luxury. I'm guessing that's what you define luxury as. So sad. Btw, they advertise very well. I don't know what you are looking at. Genesis is all over the internet and in advertisements. You can't say that you're a bargain luxury brand and still charge a price that really is not a bargain. This car actually indirectly goes head to head with the Volvo S90. Just like the GV80 is priced against the XC90. Both are luxury and priced better. Also the A8L, Maserati Quattroporte, Cadillac CT6 and BMW 7 Series These brands have long histories in engineering and racing heritage. Decades of competition and championships. So Genesis has a ways to go. Learn what luxury is before you give your opinion on it.

[@fjw-AT5145]

Nice car but there is a limit to how big a grill can be before it ruins everything. It looks cartoony here and is a bit of a deal breaker for me. Sadly many other manufacturers are doing the same. I think they will eventually settle on a smaller grill much like cell phones stopped getting much bigger there are limits to everything.

[@djsworld_Tv]

This is giving me 1990s of a Lincoln

[@AceAutoDetails]

That V8 😤

[@Ecosse57]

4:44 i always bring along plenty of baggage.

[@Andal8811]

Looks like a current version of the 6000 SUX from the first Robocop movie.

[@TheRobjc123]

John’s Davis don’t know that “in regard to” Ain’t got no S? What the heck

[@Chris_Troxler]

Beautiful! Hate that grill, but beautiful nonetheless.

[@Marshal_Dunnik]

Alternate Title: The 2020 Grill G90 Is Even More Grill Than Before

[@styldsteel1]

I think they had the grille first, then built the car around the grille

[@onesent-zn2cv]

I like the older genesis than the current ones.

[@irfanr1120]

As stunning as this car looks now, I feel like it will age like those Cadillac's from the 90s. Hope I am wrong cause compared to the new S class being released and the buck tooth BMW, this looks nice.

[@shangtsung1362]

96 Fleetwood is one of my dream cars.

[@MaestroTJS]

I think the STS still looks good. :P

[@rjlopez9358]

The 98-01 Cadillac Seville STS was a stunning 90’s car. Too bad it was FWD and a DOHC. It should have had an LS engine

[@brspeedysgarage]

Geez, from the same company that brought you the Excel.

[@TheShootist]

So, what's the Doug Score?

[@kevins4426]

wow john davis is still going. that's beautiful

[@yrasphong]

I rather buy a BMW at that price point

[@joshrandall5297]

You can't. That's the point.

[@edwardvalivonis23]

Yes I can

[@AL_SD]

From some people self-deprecation and shaming luxury car brand owners is a selling point

[@cadillacdevile]

Awesome👍🏽

[@vtcanada2000]

Love motorweek!

[@BurtReynolds.]

I loved this car until price came up. No thanks

[@Xemnas103]

Based on the equipment and quality of materials you're getting, what kind of price point do you expect? 🤔

[@BurtReynolds.]

@@Xemnas103 I guess I'm used to the older models. Definitely a nice car. I was expecting high fifties low sixties. But hey inflation

[@PiranhaJaw22]

millionaire's voice!

[@StarFox85]

galactic grill

[@ronkol28]

horrific front that front plastic there needs to go and why the beak at the bottom sheesh

[@bohan9957]

Why a Nissan Altima in the beginning?

[@edwardvalivonis23]

It's a message that Genesis is rebadged Nissan Altima 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@アカシア-w7b]

this isn't the full episode of motorweek, they reviewed a nissan altima as well as a G90

[@BanBiofuels]

The stupid Superman grill and comic book styling kills it. It's designed for 15 year olds.

[@eggman0291]

I can see it in a mumble rap video with some 23 inch wheels or something

[@thetreblerebel]

This brand went from awesome to grandpa in ten years...

[@Dontgo5]

lmao who on this planet would seriously dish out $80K for this car?

[@Chris_Troxler]

Anybody who doesn't want to pay 100K for a similarly optioned MB that was built in Vance, Alabama.

[@Xemnas103]

Financially smart people

[@Dontgo5]

@@Chris_Troxler well if i had this kinda money i would spend $20K more to buy the quality and craftsmanship of MB versus the quality and craftsmanship of south korea

[@vaughntruesdell7408]

Great car but too much money given to the back seat passengers instead of the driver. Do you really need four passengers in four seats changing the radio station, the temperature, the nav or (in the case of the front passenger) YOUR seat preferences?

[@FantomLightning]

Reminds me of the TL with a "beak" and a Maybach mixed together....

[@brusk3978]

Grill looks like a giant strawberry and the wheels look from the 80’s just not for me...

[@dwandaperrilloux1549]

You’re correct I’m 🤐on this vehicle

[@edword7195]

this must be the Cadillac of cars

[@lightningbuster]

Some magnaflows and that thing will be perfect

[@saravahgebrehawariat9493]

Wow, it's 30k USD less than a base Mercedes-Benz S560. It's nicely equipped but there is something about the exterior design that is not to my liking. I'm old enough to remember when Lexus and Infiniti were upstart brands with pretentious intentions. Decades later, no one would put a Lexus LS on the same level as a S Class, 7 Series or even A8. They are on the rank, along with the once venerable XJ...just below the aforementioned luxury vehicles. I wonder how long will take before Genesis gives the legacy luxo-sedans a true competitor. I'll follow the sales numbers because that will be an indication of how well the G90 is received by the large luxury sedan market.

[@marlitosway5934]

some better rims plz

[@brianmilam7157]

It looks to gaudy and sitting next to a S class or 7 series it looks cheap

[@joshrandall5297]

TOO

[@edwardvalivonis23]

Remarkable

[@jamescarpenter1842]

Wow, that's one weird design. Looks like they're going at it backwards.

[@styldsteel1]

We'll see what the bean counters say.

[@mr.niceguy22]

Hes been at motorweek for a very long time....

[@Thelastdan]

if Acura and Lincoln had a baby

[@m.pietro9087]

I missed the 1/4 mile time.

[@blackprobegt2000]

Wow beautiful looking machine

[@styldsteel1]

What is wrong with the word, Carburator?

[@charlesgroover9646]

70k 🤣🤣 wait 3 years and buy one for 30k 🤓!

[@CarringtonHollister]

The previous gen G90 was better.

[@edwardvalivonis23]

It called Hyundai Equus

[@larryfernand5436]

When will John retire?

[@ms3173]

When you love what you do, you don’t need to retire because it doesn’t feel like “work”.

[@kamrankhan-lj1ng]

Seems not likely to anytime.

[@chryslerprowlerv8]

Genesis makes the BEST looking cars today....they have officially taken the title from Lincoln