“Privacy settings are a primary concern for me. Default settings must be modified to allow for choices that are easily identified. I do not want any of my info conveyed to "partners" as part of my ownership. Next time I will by a car that completely satisfies these concerns.”
Genesis G90: Trims, Generations & Buyer's Guide
Last updated August 4, 2026
The Genesis G90 is a full-size luxury sedan and the brand’s flagship car, known for quiet, passenger-focused comfort, distinctive design, and a generous luxury-feature list. It favors a smooth, chauffeured feel over overt sportiness.
Since replacing the Hyundai Equus for 2017, the G90 has served as Genesis’s most comfort-focused sedan. Its consistent theme is understated luxury built around quietness, craftsmanship, and rear-seat hospitality. The extensive 2020 restyle sharpened its visual identity, while the 2023 redesign added a more modern cabin and technology without changing its passenger-first mission.
Strengths
- The cabin is designed around quiet, relaxed travel rather than an overtly sporty feel.
- Rear-seat hospitality is a defining trait, with comfort-focused touches such as massage seating and a gentler Rear Comfort drive setting appearing across its history.
- The G90 pairs rich materials and careful craftsmanship with a long list of luxury features.
- Driver-assistance technology has been central to the model since its 2017 launch and expanded significantly with the 2020 update.
- The 2023 redesign kept the comfort-first character while bringing a more modern cabin, updated displays, and advanced parking and highway assistance.
- Every 2026 G90 has all-wheel drive, which provides added traction in poor weather.
Who it's for
The G90 best fits someone shopping for a large luxury sedan who values a calm ride, a quiet cabin, and passenger comfort more than sporty handling or traditional European-brand status. It also makes sense for owners who regularly carry clients, family members, or other passengers in the back seat and want a chauffeured feel.
Genesis G90 lineup
The 3.5T is the core G90 and suits shoppers who want the flagship experience without moving to the most lavish version. Step up to the 3.5T E-Supercharger for the stronger 48-volt-assisted powertrain and a greater emphasis on rear-passenger luxury. For 2026, the Prestige Black edition gives that higher-output model a monochrome dark exterior and blacked-out cabin for buyers who prefer a more subdued visual treatment. Earlier first-generation cars followed a similar hierarchy, with a twin-turbo V6 at the heart of the range and a V8 model adding rear-passenger equipment.
Genesis G90 generations
From 2017 to 2026, the G90 spans two generations. The current 2nd Generation arrived for 2023, following the 1st Generation (2017–2022).
2nd Generation (2023–Present)
The G90 was fully redesigned with a new body and cabin, an AWD-only lineup, and two 3.5-liter V6 powertrains. The stronger version uses a 48-volt electrically driven supercharger, while both versions emphasize rear-passenger comfort and newer driver-assistance technology.
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2026Trim changes
Prestige Black joins the lineup with dark exterior details and a black cabin treatment on the electrically supercharged model.
2025
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto become standard across the lineup.
2024
Carryover year with the same two-model, AWD-only lineup.
2023New generation
Full redesign with new styling, a new cabin, AWD-only V6 powertrains, dual 12.3-inch displays, and upgraded safety and parking technology.
1st Generation (2017–2022)
The first G90 replaced the Hyundai Equus as Genesis's large luxury sedan in the U.S. It paired twin-turbo V6 and V8 engines with an eight-speed automatic and adaptive suspension, then received an extensive styling and technology update for 2020.
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2022
Final year of the original generation, with the twin-turbo V6 and V8 lineup unchanged.
2021
A Rear Comfort drive setting adds gentler responses for back-seat passengers, along with improved voice recognition.
2020Mid-cycle update
Extensively refreshed exterior styling arrives with a touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and expanded driver-assistance features.
2019
Carryover year with no significant updates.
2018
Steering-responsive full LED headlights become standard across the lineup.
2017New generation
The all-new G90 launches as Genesis's large luxury sedan, replacing the Hyundai Equus with V6 and V8 powertrains and a broad set of standard safety features.
What's new by year
See what changed in a specific model year of the Genesis G90.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Genesis G90 a sedan or an SUV?
The Genesis G90 is a full-size, four-door luxury sedan. It seats five and focuses more on passenger space, quietness, and comfort than cargo versatility or SUV-like utility.
What is the Genesis G90 known for?
The G90 is known for a quiet ride, rich cabin materials, and strong rear-seat hospitality. Its identity is closer to a chauffeured luxury sedan than a sporty four-door, with comfort and driver-assistance technology doing most of the work.
Is the Genesis G90 sporty or comfort-focused?
The G90 is comfort-focused. Its engines provide strong power, but the suspension, seating, quiet cabin, and gentle rear-passenger settings are designed around relaxed travel rather than sharp, aggressive handling.
Who is the Genesis G90 a good fit for?
The G90 fits shoppers who want a large, calm luxury sedan with generous attention paid to passengers. It is especially appealing when the rear seat matters, whether someone is regularly driven or simply wants a more restful place for family and guests.
How many generations of the Genesis G90 are there in the U.S.?
There are two U.S. generations. The first ran from 2017 through 2022, with a major restyle for 2020. The second arrived for 2023 with new styling, a new cabin, new V6 powertrains, and an AWD-only lineup.
Is the Genesis G90 a hybrid?
Some newer G90s use a 48-volt mild-hybrid system under the E-Supercharger or E-SC name. It assists the gasoline V6 but does not plug in or operate like a full hybrid. The regular 3.5T is gasoline-only.
Does the Genesis G90 have a V8?
First-generation G90s offered a 420-hp 5.0-liter V8 in the higher trim. The 2023 redesign ended the V8 era and replaced the old lineup with twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 models.
Does the Genesis G90 have all-wheel drive?
Newer second-generation G90s have standard all-wheel drive. The 2023 redesign made the U.S. range AWD-only, including both the regular 3.5T and the stronger E-Supercharger model.
Genesis G90 Reviews
What owners are saying about the Genesis G90.
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“Wonderful vehicle, met almost all expectations. One thing to be aware of the set-up for two drivers is complicated and confusing. If only one driver or driver profile, then no problem. Too little information on how to set up user profile.”
“I have been delighted with the many technological advancements of this vehicle along with the improved reduced noise and fun driving capabilities even compared with previous models.”
“It is my home away from home. Reliable, comfortable, clean design, no clutter. Has all the features I need to feel safe and peaceful.”
“The Genesis G90 is an amazing vehicle - specifically useful for those that drive long highway trips. The power is fantastic and the overall vehicle is extremely smooth. The car has two major drawbacks, in my opinion. The low-beam headlights are poor and provide very little illuminated distance. And the car has a very low ground clearance. They are the only drawbacks that I have found with the vehicle overall.”
“The G90 is a great value Luxury car with quality and performance beyond my expectations.”
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