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
Model code	HI
Also called	Genesis EQ900 (pre-facelift)[1]
Production	November 2015 – 2021
Model years	2017–2022
Assembly	South Korea: Ulsan Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor)[2]
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] 3,450 mm (135.8 in) (limousine)
Length	5,205 mm (204.9 in) 5,495 mm (216.3 in) (limousine)[4]
Width	1,915 mm (75.4 in)
Height	1,495 mm (58.9 in) 1,505 mm (59.3 in) (limousine)
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.^[5]

The US market debut took place at the 2016 North American International Auto Show^[6][7][5] 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.^[8][9]

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).^[10]

Second generation (RS4; 2021)

Second generation
Overview
Model code	RS4
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)
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.^[12][13] 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.^[14][15] 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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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.^[19]

References

External links

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