2022 Genesis G90

　　

2022 Genesis G90 Review

byAlex NishimotoCorrespondent

　　Alex Nishimoto has worked in the automotive industry since 2007. He was a staff writer for MotorTrend for 10 years and since then has contributed to CNET, PRI, AutoWise and other publications.

　　If you're buying a flagship luxury sedan, you usually don't brag about how little you paid for it. But you just might if you buy a Genesis G90. The G90 is a large luxury sedan with all the space and many of the same features of its more prestigious German competitors but at a substantially lower price.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Genesis G90 3.3T Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$234/mo  for G90 3.3T Premium

　　G90 3.3T Premium

　　3.3T Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A) - $74,950 MSRP3.3T Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A) - $77,450 MSRP5.0 Ultimate 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A) (Most Popular) - $78,700 MSRP5.0 Ultimate 4dr Sedan AWD (5.0L 8cyl 8A) - $81,200 MSRP

　　vs

　　$198/mo

　　Avg. Large Car

　　The G90 comes almost fully loaded, with only a few extras unlocked when you choose the top model. In the back of the G90, you'll find ample legroom, heated rear seats and power window sunshades. The V8 model adds to that cooled rear seats, a rear entertainment system, illuminated vanity mirrors and a 14-way power-adjustable passenger-side rear seat. Competitors like the BMW 7 Series, Audi A8 and Mercedes-Benz S-Class might do the rear-seat VIP thing better, but the G90 is a great choice if you want that limousine experience for less. Read our in-depth Expert Rating to find out if the Genesis G90 is right for you.

　　

What's it like to live with?

Check out how our 2017 Genesis G90 performed in zzdcar' long-term test. We spent a year and 20,000 miles with the G90, finding out what we liked and didn't like and taking the (relatively) new luxury car on a lot of road trips.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Good

　　7.9

　　out of 10

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　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

7.5/10

　　How does the G90 drive? The V8-powered G90 posts solid performance numbers, but it isn't satisfying to drive in the way its German rivals are. In zzdcar' testing, our rear-wheel-drive G90 test car accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds. That's a tad slow for the class, especially considering our car had the more powerful engine. It also doesn't feel all that powerful accelerating on the highway because the transmission can be slow to respond when you want a downshift.

　　Steering effort is luxury-light. Genesis dialed out pretty much all road feedback in exchange for more insulated comfort. That's OK in this case since the G90 isn't made to be hustled. It's not as responsive as the German competition, but it isn't terrible either for such a comfort-oriented land yacht. All around, the G90 is an easy-riding car that does what you expect.

　　

Comfort

8.5/10

　　How comfortable is the G90? As with all large luxury sedans, the G90 is eminently comfortable for four people. The leather is soft and supple, and the cushioning is rich and luxurious. Opting for the V8 also adds power-adjustable outboard rear seats, so even those passengers can adjust their seatback tilt, seat bottom position and lumbar support.

　　The G90's ride is soft and cushy, but not so much that there's bounciness that could lead to your passengers feeling queasy. Some sharper bumps do get passed through the cabin, and going over speed bumps causes a porpoising motion that reminds you this is a big, heavy car.

　　The standard tri-zone climate control works well, and all outboard seats have three-level heating and ventilation. The G90 also does an excellent job of isolating occupants from outside noise.

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