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4 out of 5 stars

Nearest Thing To A Cruise Ship?

Randy Terry, 06/03/2018
2018 Genesis G90 Ultimate 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful

I found the conservative exterior design to be a little too conservative. If so, the interior made up for that very quickly. Rather than describe the interior as conservative, I would describe it as classic, and I mean that in the best possible use of the term. It was so opulent (in some ways) that I wondered during the test drive if it was a little TOO opulent. I am a gay man who loves fine dark wood antique furniture, so that is saying something. I haven't purchased one yet. I am not a fan of white nor the steel grey versions that the showroom had. I think the somewhat conservative exterior design would look better in black or a richer color. The lines of the car are really nice, even if unassuming. I drove the V8 top of the line, and the rear seating area was almost of limousine proportions where one could control most of the car from the back. I found myself thinking that this much effort on the rear compartment was a bit of a waste for a single man! But the V8 and rear wheel drive were a really nice combination. There was nothing mechanically I would be unhappy with. In a car like this. if you drive it the way this kind of car is meant to be used, I think most people would be very pleased with it. Without being as nit-picky as professional car reviewers are, I thought the fit and finish was very well carried off, and nothing in the interior switch gear, etc, stuck out as being cheap or substandard. My favorite thing about it all is that this really wonderful car has been brought to fruition by a company I wouldn't have sneezed at 20 years ago. I would be proud to drive a Genesis just because I like the idea of driving a wonderful car that IS NOT what everyone else out there is hankering for. It is quite a bit nicer than the first of the Lexus vehicles Toyota came out with.

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4 out of 5 stars

Bang for my bucks

Hookembtch7 , 07/04/2021
2018 Genesis G90 Ultimate 4dr Sedan AWD (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Really impressed with the g90. Had a Avalon touring model which was an exceptional vehicle but this ride takes it to the next level.

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3 out of 5 stars

Not quite there

George S., 09/09/2022
updated 09/16/2024
2018 Genesis G90 Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

My 2018 G90 is an awsome ride and so comfortable and state of the art. However, I am starting to have some issues and the nearest dealer is about 85 miles away. On day one the trunk did not want to open by itself. The dealer couldn't fix, but I did. I lenghtened rubber stops to preload the lid to help it release. About 2 years later and at 7,000 miles, the battery died and wouldn't take a charge. Still under 3 year valet warranty, they came and picked it up, replaced battery and returned. Now, I find out that the connective serivice will no longer work on my vehicle after Dec. 2022 due to 3G going away. I am shocked to hear that Genesis wasn't on top of this to built my car with 5G technology. Right now I am fighting with my local service department to replace a right tail light that was defective and falling apart. My vehicle has just under 9,900 miles on it. It never sees much sun, rain or any snow. Always garaged and stored for the winter. I am not having a very good feeling about it's future. Especially after my experience with a Hyundai Azera that went up in flames and Hyundai denied any responsibility. UPDATE: Now has 15K miles and 6 years later. Still a great riding car, but without connective service available. Several recalls that warn of a fire hazard with very long wait time for fixes. Waiting for months. Told not to park in or next to a building. I guess that means don't take it anywhere that you might be parking next to someone else's vehicle.

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1 out of 5 stars

avoid like the plague

tim m, 08/04/2018
2018 Genesis G90 Ultimate 4dr Sedan AWD (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
19 of 30 people found this review helpful

bought first one owned for 10 weeks in the shop for 8 weeks ,they swapped out car for ok forgive and forget ,second car filling up with water,all 4 tires had bubbles within 60 days,car left me stranded and locked out no entry stuck outside , electronic problems,brought engineers in to fix car ,in the shop for 3 months ,they gave me a loaner ,dirty and smelled ,car came back from repairs once with greasy hand prints all over white interior ,hyudai is not capable of dealing with high end cars ,did get my money back 6 months later through a buy back

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5 out of 5 stars

They did it right

Sandy Shady, 04/28/2019
updated 11/04/2020
2018 Genesis G90 Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Genesis assembled the best of the best, engineers and design team from Bentley,bmw,Audi and other major auto makers. They started with a blank sheet of paper and used all their resources and suppliers from the major manufacturers they worked for. The result is an outstanding design with excellent components, sourced from the best suppliers. It really doesn’t get any better than this. If you drive it, you will love it and buy one. Fit finish are excellent Electronics are the best available Suspension is not as tight as the German cars, but that’s what you would expect in a luxury sedan Missing a double sun roof Some interior pieces could be improved Non of the above is a deal breaker

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