Engineering: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 sedan
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
Chronology
Predecessor	Hyundai Equus

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

First generation (HI; 2015)

First generation
Genesis EQ900 (South Korea; pre-facelift)
Overview
Also called	Genesis EQ900 (pre-facelift)
Production	November 2015 – 2021
Model years	2017–2022
Assembly	South Korea: Ulsan Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor)
Designer	Under the lead of Peter Schreyer (pre-facelift) Under the lead of 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) 3,450 mm (135.8 in) (limousine)
Length	5,205 mm (204.9 in) 5,495 mm (216.3 in) (limousine)
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.

The US market debut took place at the 2016 North American International Auto Show 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.

The base model Genesis G90 has a turbocharged, 3.3-liter V6 engine which makes 272 kW (365 hp) and 510 N⋅m (376 lb⋅ft) of torque. The G90 Ultimate has a 5.0-liter V8 with 313 kW (420 hp) and 519 N⋅m (383 lb⋅ft) 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).

Pre-facelift

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  Genesis G90 3.3L (pre-facelift)

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  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.

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  2020 Genesis G90 3.3T (facelift)

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  2020 Genesis G90 3.3T (facelift)

EQ900L/G90L

The G90L is a long wheelbase version of the G90. 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

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  Genesis EQ900L

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  Genesis EQ900L

Facelift

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  Genesis G90L

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  Genesis G90L

Engines

Gasoline engines

Model	Years	Type/code	Power/rpm	Torque/rpm	0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (Official)	Top Speed
3.3 Lambda II T-GDi	2015–2021	3,342 cc (203.9 cu in) V6 (G6DP)	272 kW; 365 hp (370 PS) 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)	232 kW; 311 hp (315 PS) 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)	304 kW; 407 hp (413 PS) at 6,000 rpm (Regular) 313 kW; 419 hp (425 PS) 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
Overview
Production	December 2021 – present
Model years	2023–present
Assembly	South Korea: Ulsan
Designer	Under the lead of 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. 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. 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.

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  Rear

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  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.

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  Genesis G90 (LWB)

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  Genesis G90 (LWB)

Powertrain

Specs

Model	Years	Type	Transmission	Power/rpm	Torque/rpm	0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (Official)	Top Speed
Smartstream G3.5 T-GDi	2021–present	3,470 cc (212 cu in) V6	8-speed automatic	279 kW; 375 hp (380 PS) 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			305 kW; 409 hp (415 PS) at 5,800 rpm	56 kg⋅m (549 N⋅m; 405 lbf⋅ft) at 1,300–4,500 rpm	5.2s (SWB) 5.4s (LWB)	250 km/h (155 mph)

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.

Year	South Korea	U.S.	Canada	Global
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	13	24,925
2023	12,479	1,345		14,500