2023 Genesis G90 Sedan

　　

2023 Genesis G90 Review

byDan FrioReviews Editor

　　Dan spent many years covering the go-fast, look-good, get-loud corners of the automotive universe. First, he served as editor of enthusiast magazines AutoSound and Honda Tuning, then as executive editor at SEMA News, the publishing arm of the trade group that produces the annual SEMA Show (yes, that show). As a contributor to zzdcar, he now likes to keep the volume low and the speed limit legal, providing expert car-shopping advice to drivers looking for the perfect match.

　　The Genesis G90 returns with an all-new design, drivetrain and feature list to mark the next generation of Genesis' big luxury cruiser. The new G90 retains the qualities that made it a breakout star — soft ride, ample room, first-class comfort and features — and refines the formula with improved in-car tech, better fuel economy and more sophisticated driver assist features.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2023 Genesis G90 3.5T 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 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

　　$219/mo  for G90 3.5T

　　G90 3.5T

　　3.5T 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 8A) - $88,400 MSRP3.5T E-Supercharger 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) (Most Popular) - $98,700 MSRP

　　vs

　　$198/mo

　　Avg. Large Car

　　Among the notable changes is a new V6 engine in two configurations. The standard turbocharged V6 makes 375 horsepower, but the upgraded version adds an electric supercharger that boosts power at lower speeds where the turbo isn't as effective. The result is silky smooth acceleration and imperceptible lag while the turbo winds up. And while the E-Supercharger version isn't quite as potent as the outgoing V8 — 409 hp compared to the V8's 420 hp — it delivers more low-end thrust and slightly better fuel economy. The 2023 Genesis G90 is estimated to get 21 mpg combined in standard trim and 20 mpg combined with the supercharger, gains of between 1 and 3 mpg combined.

　　Inside, the G90 is just as dazzling as before. Leather and near-leather surfaces abound — Nappa on the seats, microsuede for the headliner, the simulated-yet-sublime leather for the dash, door panels and consoles. The new dash design is more streamlined and linear, with fewer buttons, while dual 12-inch screens display digital gauges, multiple systems' status and infotainment. Dual rotary dials in the center console feel like a user-interface case study — one selects gears, the other controls the touchscreen — with the latter requiring a learning curve to know whether to swipe, rotate, shift or press for a desired result. Clunky dials aside, the whole dash borrows the best elements from Audi and Mercedes-Benz. Even the new "Mood Curator," which tailors cabin lighting, climate control, seat massage and air fragrance to suit different moods, is a nod to the G90's competitors.

　　Perhaps that helps explain why Genesis has priced the 2023 G90 in between its luxury targets. The new G90 starts about 18% higher than its predecessor and tops out at just under $100,000. It's a lofty, ambitious move but blunts much of the G90's original appeal: European-style luxury at a substantial savings. Though you still get plenty for the money. The top trim comes with an air suspension and rear-wheel steering to aid low-speed maneuvering, and both models come with advanced driver assist systems that can learn the habits of its drivers for more effective semi-automated driving. Whether the new G90 can retain its edge in offering the most for less remains to be seen. Watch this space for additional information, impressions and a full Expert Rating.

　　

Which G90 does zzdcar recommend?

Unless you plan to shuttle backseat VIPs regularly, stick with the standard G90 3.5T AWD. No, it doesn't make as much power as the supercharger-equipped G90 and doesn't come with an air suspension, but we're not convinced those or the other extras — ventilated and massaging rear seats, rear seat smartphone charger, upgraded sound system — are worth the near six-figure price, especially if the back seat is unoccupied most of the time. We'd even prefer the standard models 20-inch wheels for better ride comfort.

　　

Genesis G90 models

The 2023 Genesis G90 is a large luxury sedan offered in two trim levels: G90 3.5T AWD and G90 3.5T E-Supercharger AWD. Both are powered by a turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. The V6 makes 375 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of torque in base trim. The E-Supercharger trim, like its name implies, adds an electric supercharger for a power boost of 409 hp and 405 lb-ft.

　　G90

　　The standard G90 comes with:

　　20-inch wheels Panoramic sunroof Power soft-closing doors Hands-free trunk LED headlights Automatic windshield wipers Nappa leather upholstery Simulated leather dash trim Simulated suede headliner Heated steering wheel Heated and ventilated power-adjustable front seats with massage function Heated rear seats Three-zone climate control Adjustable interior ambient lighting Power rear sunshadesTech features include:

　　12.3-inch digital instrument cluster 12.3-inch center touchscreen Onboard navigation Head-up display Wireless smartphone charger Five USB-C ports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (wired) 15-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system Genesis Digital Key (smartphone application allows driver to start, lock and unlock the vehicle)The G90 also comes well equipped with driver assist features such as:

　　Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the G90 and the car in front) Forward collision mitigation (applies the brakes automatically to stop the vehicle to avoid or minimize a collision Lane keeping assistance (uses a windshield-mounted camera to monitor lane markings, then applies corrective steering assistance when necessary) Blind-Spot View Monitor (video of either blind spot is shown on the instrument display after the turn signal has been activated) Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot) Rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your path while you're in reverse) Rear automatic braking (applies the brakes automatically to avoid an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle) Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued) Surround-view monitor (gives you a top-down view of the G90 and its surroundings for tight parking situations) Remote Smart Parking Assist (allows the driver to park the vehicle using the key fob as a remote control) Rear seat reminder (alerts you to check the rear seat before exiting the vehicle) Parking sensorsG90 E-Supercharger

　　Opting for the supercharger-boosted trim adds:

　　21-inch wheels Air suspension Rear-wheel steering Soft-close doors Power-adjustable ventilated and massaging rear seats with memory function Rear-seat wireless device charger 26-speaker Bang & Olufsen premium audio system

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