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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2019 G90, so we've included reviews for other years of the G90 since its last redesign.
One year in on my G90
William T., 06/18/2019
updated 12/21/2020
2018 Genesis G90 Ultimate 4dr Sedan AWD (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Over the years, this is my third Hyundai/Genesis vehicle. I traded in a Sonata @135,000 miles. Still have the "first generation" Genesis @97,000 miles, and going strong with zero issues. Finally, bought the 2018 G90, and it's exactly "as advertised"! After a little over a year, we've been very pleased with all aspects of this vehicle. "Road Trips" are great in this comfortable, quiet, and easy to drive vehicle. No issues at all - except maybe getting someone to drive, since the back seat is really the place to be!
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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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The best automobile on the road for the money
jlowerat, 09/13/2020
updated 03/21/2025
2019 Genesis G90 Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have owned six Lexus's and a Kia k900 and the Genesis is by far superior for the money and tops the others in all respects. I have had it about five years and only one problem... brakes locking.l. 3/15/22: I have had my G90 for three years and have had zero problems. It is one of the best cars I've owned which is about twenty five. I've owned six Lexus vehicles and I find this Genesis to be overall better than a Lexus. A comparable Lexus vehicle would cost about $25,000 more. If you have wondered about buying a Genesis I would recommend that you go ahead and do so. I hope you will not be disappointed.
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The best luxury car for the money
Zeljko Markovic, 10/29/2018
2018 Genesis G90 Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
After leasing this car for almost 4 months it is very hard to find anything that I don’t like. It is already my third Genesis, first two under Hyundai brand. Every new iteration is significantly better in ride, comfort and look. The third one beats everything I drove so far. The 3.3 bi-turbo engine is so alive and powerful especially in sports mode, it feels like a sports limousine, the ride can be adjusted however you like it, interior well made, comfortable and very, very quiet. The whole infotainment system work well and looks great, all around cameras top notch. Also it has free text mode touch screen that is very useful for quick address entry in navigation system. I found out very few people know about it. Safety systems are all included even in Basic model and work very good. Love head up display. Beautiful color adjustable ambient lights. If I want to be very picky I can say gas mileage could be better, adjustable rear seats should be an option for every trim but then I have to think really hard. Overall I’m very happy with my choice. Great job team Genesis. PS We like it so much both of my sons got G80s and they love it.
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What a DEAL
Ross W, 12/16/2019
updated 12/16/2022
2019 Genesis G90 Ultimate 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have owned and driven a variety of luxury vehicles from Lincoln, Cadillac, and Audi, but this one is the best deal ever! This is perhaps not the best execution of a luxury auto, as I really loved my Audi's, which had better execution of handling/ride/fuel economy and technology, but the cost at which to achieve that better vehicle does not justify the price. Genesis has done a great job creating a seriously comfortable car with lots of goodies to wow you. Tack on that Genesis is having a tough time moving these cars as many people are choosing SUV's, plus a lack of brand prestige that comes with a name like Lexus, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Inifinity, Acura, Lincoln, Jaguar or Cadillac among mainstream luxury. But, those difficulties and an updated upcoming 2020 model, allowed me to make an awesome deal at the end of the year because of incentives and get one for over $10K below list. What was already a great deal, became an awesome deal. At this price, I can sacrifice not having a perfect luxury and I don't need to impress anyone with a spiffy badge on the car. This is for me! 1 year update. This car is amazing, love the comfort. It may not have the badge recognition, but it is an extremely comfortable car. It does not have the performance of the German automobiles and the fuel economy is not up to par with the competition. I am getting an average of 23-24 mpg highway on ethanol blends, and 25-26 mpg on no ethanol premium. I can sacrifice some fuel economy for what I paid. The one big knock is the the sound system...occasionally on a long trip the sound will shut off. The radio shows it is on, but there is not a sound coming from the system. After this has happened a couple of times, I know the solution is to stop the car, turn it off, walk away to get the key fob out of range of the car and come back, start it up and go again. Very odd. I looked on the Genesis owners blog and have seen many with similar experiences and no apparent solutions from Genesis as this is a non-replicable problem. Now, after 3 years and 24,000 miles, I am still quite pleased with the G90. The only other issue is an occasional problem with the trunk release button on the dash not activating the trunk decklid. When the button is pushed, it will unlatch the trunk, but not fully open the trunk. For those who are not familiar, the trunk decklid is motorized and opens and closes with a touch of a button or key fob. Other than that, this car has been a dream. On long road trips, I can drive for 10 hours or longer and not really feel uncomfortable or tired, unlike driving other vehicles in my possession. We have taken this car on 1000+ mile trips at least 4 times and love the comfort. The one issue is that the car does sit a bit low, especially when fully loaded and it can bottom out when going over some obstacles like speed bumps in parking lots. Some of the speed bumps encountered are a bit high and if one goes over a higher one at bit too quickly, the soft suspension and low ride height, will have the car impact the speed bump. After 3 years of ownership, I can say I really enjoy this car. The new models certainly have a bit more eye appeal and more refined as far as features, but for value, this was still an awesome purchase. The new models are now list for $20K more than when I bought 3 years ago, but much of that can be attributed to inflation and increased brand recognition since Genesis has successfully launched Motor Trend winners like the G70, GV70, and this year the G90. Genesis' parent Hyundai is now working with the dealerships to require a separate facility for Genesis and Hyundai sales and service. There will be fewer Genesis dealers as many have decided not to incur the expense of building a new facility for Genesis. In my opinion, the lack of the separate facilities for the Genesis brand has hurt sales, as upscale buyers have not wanted feel like they were in a "budget" facility, that lacked upscale amenities available at other luxury dealerships. That should be changed over the next couple of years.
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