Genesis is the luxury marque of Hyundai and G90 is the flagship sedan by Genesis. Designed to bring a “smarter and more progressive approach to luxury,” the 2018 Genesis G90 is a relatively affordable luxury sedan in the segment.
The designers at Genesis have made the interior spacious and quiet so that its occupants can enjoy a true Genesis experience. The sedan comes with a wide variety of latest comfort and convenience features that include a rear seat entertainment system, a 12.3-inch touchscreen display, Lexicon Premium Speakers and a lot more.
As for performance, the 2018 Genesis G90 comes with two engine options, a new adaptive suspension and a lightweight chassis to make the performance of the vehicle better than its predecessors. The addition of latest passive safety features and multiple driver assist features ensure that the occupants remain safe and the driver gets a confidence boost while driving this sedan.
Here is a review of the 2018 Genesis G90 as we take a closer look at its design, performance, safety features and price in the UAE.
Design of the 2018 Genesis G90
The design of the 2018 Genesis G90 is very luxurious, thanks to the use of premium materials to enhance the built quality of the sedan. As this is the most expensive vehicle in the brand’s lineup, the designers at Genesis have added multiple advanced technological features to the cabin to ensure that the owners get great value for money.
Exterior
The exterior design of the 2018 Genesis G90 is handsome and commanding, thanks to the presence of multiple aerodynamic features and style elements that take the look of the sedan to an entirely new level. The sharp styling of the vehicle makes it look intimidating from every angle and ensures that the sedan gets the respect of everyone on the road.
The front of the vehicle is designed to be strong and agile while maintaining the signature Genesis look. This is a full-size sedan with a long hood that is paired with a short front over-hang to bring a very bold and modern appeal to the vehicle.
The front fascia looks even more intimidating, thanks to the signature Crest Grille with chrome accents to add a sporty look to the sedan. Flanking the sides of the grille are the 3-dimensional headlamps that flow backwards to create a harmonious look of this large sedan.
The hood has subtle lines that flow back to the windshield to create a fluid design that adds to the aerodynamics of the sedan. The chrome accents around the grille and the headlamps complement the Genesis badge at the hood just above the stylish grille. It creates a lasting impression of first-class luxury and sets a dominating statement for style, class and beauty in the segment. The LED Daytime Running Lights are stylishly placed right above the air intakes to improve the visibility of the vehicle.
A character line runs from the front of the hood to all the way back to the rear taillights to make a very impressive side profile. The fenders are sleek and sculpted to complement the short overhang at the front and of course, to make the stance of the vehicle more agile.
The 2018 G90 is fitted with 18-inch alloy wheels, however, there is option of 19-inch alloy wheels as well. The flag-type large outside mirrors are equipped with puddle lamps that cast the Genesis badge on the ground whenever the front doors are opened. The rear of the vehicle is stylish and elegant with wraparound LED taillights that now have vertical lines instead of horizontal lines, which were seen in the previous Genesis models.
The exterior of the 2018 Genesis G90 can be selected from 8 available exterior colors that are Marble White, Platinum Silver, Fine Titanium, Cosmo Gray, Neptune Blue, Gold Scent, Tan Brown and Onyx Black.
It’s better to cast a shadow than to stand in one. ?: DW Burnett. #GenesisUSA #G90 pic.twitter.com/oFVVkY9xP0
— Genesis USA (@GenesisUSA) January 24, 2018
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Interior
The cabin of the 2018 Genesis G90 has been designed to bring “first-class comfort” to its occupants at all times. Spacious and ergonomically designed, the cabin has been redesigned to be more luxurious than before with latest technologies along with new comfort and convenience features.
To start with, the designers at Genesis have used full grain prime Nappa leather to upholster the seats. The stitching line on the seats has been jointly developed by Genesis and an Austrian sewing specialist firm to enhance the premium appeal of the seats.
In order to make the interior of the vehicle more luxurious, designers have used top grade real wood accents that have been sourced from Germany and Italy. The upholstery is available in three choices that are Black/Brown Leather with Birch wood accents, Brown/Black Leather with Brown Oak wood accents and Beige/Brown Leather with Brown Oak wood accents.
The driver will enjoy 22-way power adjustable seat while the front passenger will enjoy the 14-way power adjustable seat. Genesis has added first-class VIP seats that have received the highest level of comfort rating from AGR (Aktion Gesunder Rücken). This rating from AGR’s spine and back specialists is a testament of the comfort that G90 offers in terms of providing a relaxed drive to the occupants.
The rear of the cabin has 9.2-inch wide-viewing-angle dual screens that make up the rear seat entertainment system. Right in front of the driver is a 7-inch TFT LCD Supervision Cluster that offers navigation, operational and other vital information.
Another 12.3-inch panoramic touchscreen display makes up the infotainment system at the front of the cabin. The 2018 Genesis G90 offers high-quality sound, thanks to the Premium Lexicon Sound System with 17-speakers.
As for the convenience features, the 2018 G90 comes with a built-in charging pad, double layered soundproof glass, SiriusXM Radio, Bluetooth, 3-zone automatic climate control, power tilt-and-slide sunroof and a lot more.
Give your passengers the Genesis treatment. ?:@puppyknuckles #GenesisUSA #G90
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Performance of the 2018 Genesis G90
The 2018 Genesis G90 has been engineered to offer the perfect balance between dynamic driving and comfortable driving experience. The 2018 Genesis G90 is a rear-wheel drive sedan that comes with two powerful engine options.
The first engine option available is a 3.3-litre turbocharged V6 engine that comes with Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing System and Variable Intake System. This V6 engine is capable of producing 365 horsepower and 510Nm of torque and offers a fuel efficiency of 17mpg in the city, 24mpg on the highway and 20mpg combined.
The second engine option available is a 5.0-litre V8 engine that comes with Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing System and Tuned Intake System for efficient performance. The engine is capable of producing 407 horsepower and 520Nm of torque and offers a fuel efficiency of 16mpg in the city, 24mpg on the highway and 19mpg combined.
Both of these engines are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission that offers smooth gear shift. The Adaptive Control Suspension adds steering stability to the vehicle on uneven terrains and other challenging driving conditions.
The 2018 Genesis G90 also comes with Smart Drive Mode selector that offers four driving modes, which includes Eco, Sport, Smart and Individual modes.
With available All Wheel Drive, the Genesis #G80 is always geared up for winter. #GenesisUSA pic.twitter.com/7aloUE2Apb
— Genesis USA (@GenesisUSA) January 22, 2018
Safety Features
The 2018 Genesis G90 offers “safety without compromise” to its occupants, thanks to the newly added passive safety features and driver assistance features. Some of the highlighting safety features include:
- Advanced High Strength Steel Construction
- 9 Airbag System
- Pre-Active Seatbelt System
- Automatic Emergency Braking System
- Pedestrian Detection System
- Multi-view Camera System
- Head-up Display
- Lane Keep Assist
- Smart Cruise Control
- Smart Blind Spot Detection System
- Driver Attention Alert
- Anti-lock Braking System
- Electronic Brake-force Distribution System
- Vehicle Stability Management
- Pre-Collision Warning System
- Electronic Stability Control
- Traction Control System
- Brake Assist
- Front and Rear Parking Sensors
- Lane Change Assist
- Rear Cross-traffic Alert
- Electronic Parking Brake with Automatic Vehicle Hold
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Forward-view Cornering Camera
- Rearview Camera
- LATCH
- Anti-whiplash Front Head Restraints with Power Controls
Price of the 2018 Genesis G90 in the UAE
The 2018 Genesis G90 is already available in the UAE with both engine options. The price of the 2018 Genesis G90 starts at AED 289,000 and can go as high as AED 305,000 with higher engine option and available features.
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