2022 Genesis G90 Review

Name: 2022 Genesis G90
Brand: Genesis

Price: $44,998

Genesis G90 5.0 Ultimate Sedan Exterior Shown

Good

7.9

out of 10

edmunds TESTED

Large luxury sedans usually aren't known for their outstanding value, but the 2022 Genesis G90 plays by its own rules. The G90 packs more features than sedans that can cost tens of thousands of dollars more. It's not as sporty or opulent as its pricier competition, but if you just want a cruiser that transports four in supreme comfort, the G90 might be right for you.

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Pros

All versions come fully loaded
Delivers exceptional luxury for far less money than competitors
Refined suspension smooths out the roughest roads
Lavish rear seat accommodations on V8 models

Cons

Limited driving excitement
Subpar fuel economy
Lacks the cachet of European rivals
A next-generation G90 is around the corner

What's new

Revised front and rear styling, including new headlights and taillights
Navigation gets over-the-air updates and cloud-based voice and routing
Part of the first G90 generation introduced for 2017

Overview

Written by automotive expert Alex Nishimoto

1/5/2022

If you're buying a flagship luxury sedan, you usually don't brag about how little you paid for it. But you just might if you buy a Genesis G90. The G90 is a large luxury sedan with all the space and many of the same features of its more prestigious German competitors but at a substantially lower price.

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2022 Genesis G90
3.3T Premium Sedan
$44,998
- 26,713 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 17 City / 24 Hwy MPG
- CarMax Augusta (461 mi away)
- Delivery available*
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Keyless Entry/Start
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Located in Augusta, GA
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
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19 Combined MPG (17 City/24 Highway)
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VIN: KMTF34PA9NU096378
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Certified Pre-Owned: No
2022 Genesis G90
3.3T Premium
$29,998
- 93,491 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
- Jones Junction Hyundai (68 mi away)
- AWD
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- Power moonroof
- Apple CarPlay
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
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Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
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VIN: KMTF34PA1NU093099
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The G90 comes almost fully loaded, with only a few extras unlocked when you choose the top model. In the back of the G90, you'll find ample legroom, heated rear seats and power window sunshades. The V8 model adds to that cooled rear seats, a rear entertainment system, illuminated vanity mirrors and a 14-way power-adjustable passenger-side rear seat. Competitors like the BMW 7 Series, Audi A8 and Mercedes-Benz S-Class might do the rear-seat VIP thing better, but the G90 is a great choice if you want that limousine experience for less. Read our in-depth Expert Rating to find out if the Genesis G90 is right for you.

What's it like to live with?

Check out how our 2017 Genesis G90 performed in Edmunds' long-term test. We spent a year and 20,000 miles with the G90, finding out what we liked and didn't like and taking the (relatively) new luxury car on a lot of road trips.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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7.9

out of 10

We drove the 2022 Genesis G90 on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

7.5/10

How does the G90 drive? The V8-powered G90 posts solid performance numbers, but it isn't satisfying to drive in the way its German rivals are. In Edmunds' testing, our rear-wheel-drive G90 test car accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds. That's a tad slow for the class, especially considering our car had the more powerful engine. It also doesn't feel all that powerful accelerating on the highway because the transmission can be slow to respond when you want a downshift.

Steering effort is luxury-light. Genesis dialed out pretty much all road feedback in exchange for more insulated comfort. That's OK in this case since the G90 isn't made to be hustled. It's not as responsive as the German competition, but it isn't terrible either for such a comfort-oriented land yacht. All around, the G90 is an easy-riding car that does what you expect.

Comfort

8.5/10

How comfortable is the G90? As with all large luxury sedans, the G90 is eminently comfortable for four people. The leather is soft and supple, and the cushioning is rich and luxurious. Opting for the V8 also adds power-adjustable outboard rear seats, so even those passengers can adjust their seatback tilt, seat bottom position and lumbar support.

The G90's ride is soft and cushy, but not so much that there's bounciness that could lead to your passengers feeling queasy. Some sharper bumps do get passed through the cabin, and going over speed bumps causes a porpoising motion that reminds you this is a big, heavy car.

The standard tri-zone climate control works well, and all outboard seats have three-level heating and ventilation. The G90 also does an excellent job of isolating occupants from outside noise.

Interior

9/10

How’s the interior? The G90's interior is vast. The door openings are large and easily entered. There's plenty of legroom, headroom and shoulder room for everyone in the outboard seats. The rear middle is the only exception. It's narrower than the other seats, and the rear hump on the floor gets in the way of the middle passenger's legs.

Visibility from the driver's seat is good all round, and the standard 360-degree camera makes parking a cinch. The driver's seat is highly configurable and includes adjustments to side bolstering, thigh extension and upper back recline. As for the G90's controls, most are easy to figure out and use. You can interface with the infotainment system through the touchscreen or the controller knob. The on-screen menus are straightforward.

Technology

8/10

How’s the tech? Considering its emphasis on value, it's no surprise the G90 comes with a full suite of safety features. There are clearly marked physical buttons for most of them, so you can turn them on and off easily. Also standard is a 17-speaker audio system. It's not as immersive as the ultra-high-end systems found in some rival sedans, but it sounds clear and punchy. Nobody except hardcore audiophiles will be disappointed.

We were slightly let down by the number of power ports. There's only a wireless charging pad up front, plus two USB ports split between front and rear passengers. To get more charging capability, you'll have to use an adapter in one of the G90's three 12-volt outlets spread throughout the cabin. The voice control software is quite good, and the navigation system picked up every curveball we threw at it.

Storage

7/10

How’s the storage? The G90's trunk space, at 15.7 cubic feet, is slightly smaller than average. On the upside, the tall opening makes it easy to load items in. You can also stand behind the bumper for a few seconds to trigger the automatic trunk-opening feature.

Storage within the cabin is disappointing. The door pockets are short and narrow, and the bin up front that houses the wireless charging pad is small. Plugging a phone into the USB port there creates a tangled mess of wires.

The large door openings and a tremendous amount of rear space make it easy to fit a child safety seat into the back. But the car seat anchor points are kind of buried in the seat cushions, so you'll have to hunt around a bit to find them.

Fuel Economy

6/10

How’s the fuel economy? The EPA estimates that the V8-powered, rear-wheel-drive G90 gets 19 mpg combined (16 city/24 highway). The turbocharged V6 gets just 1 mpg better in every metric. This is more a condemnation of the V6's fuel economy than praise for the V8 since both are thirstier than rivals. Since competitors no longer use naturally aspirated V8s, the closest widely adopted alternative is a turbo V6. For example, the Mercedes S 450 is rated at 22 mpg combined while the BMW 740i is rated at 24 mpg.

Value

8.5/10

Is the G90 a good value? If you've never gotten into the cabin of one of its more expensive German competitors, you probably will find no issue with the G90's interior. Open-pore wood and aluminum accents look great, and high-quality leather covers almost every surface.

However, the overall design and breadth of customization are a little underwhelming compared to an S-Class or 7 Series, which feature additional luxury touches such as configurable ambient lighting and exotic trim options. But those features add a lot of cost, and this fully loaded G90 costs about $25,000 less than a similarly equipped rival.

The Genesis G90 comes with a great warranty. It offers five-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper and 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage. Genesis also gives you free maintenance for the first three years/36,000 miles.

Wildcard

7/10

The Genesis G90 isn't the kind of car that you pine away for when you aren't driving it. Performance metrics are average across the board, and while it remains composed around a set of switchbacks, there's no real enjoyment in pushing it hard. Styling elements are cribbed from other manufacturers — the grille looks like it was stolen from an Acura and the headlights are similar to a Volvo's — but they mesh to make the car less anonymous than older G90s. Plus, rear passengers will love the accommodations.

2022 Genesis G90 trim level differences

The 2022 Genesis G90 is a large luxury sedan that is offered in two models distinguished by engine type. The G90 3.3T Premium comes with a turbocharged 3.3-liter V6 (365 horsepower, 376 lb-ft of torque) while the 5.0 Ultimate steps up to a 5.0-liter V8 engine (420 hp, 383 lb-ft). Both are paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. All-wheel drive is available as an option. Compare the 2022 Genesis G90 trim levels in-depth.

Which G90 trim does Edmunds recommend?

Unless you plan on being chauffeured most of the time, the 3.3T Premium will be more than enough. Its turbocharged V6 is about as quick as the eight-cylinder in the V8 Ultimate, and the only things you miss out on with that model is the adjustable right rear seat and other backseat upgrades.

Cost to Drive

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Reliability

The 2022 Genesis G90 has a 5 years / 60,000 miles basic warranty and no recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Recalls

There are no recalls for the 2022 Genesis G90

Warranty

5 years / 60,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 10 years / 100,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 7 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 3 years / unlimited miles
Free maintenance Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles

Genesis G90 Reviews

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2022 G90 Features & Specs

Trim:

3.3T Premium

MSRP (New) Excludes Destination Fee	$74,950
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	19 MPG
Cost to Drive	$269/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	15.7 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the G90 models:

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist: Automatically applies the brakes if it senses an imminent collision.
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist: Warns you if there's a car in your blind spot or if a car is approaching from the side while you're backing up.
Lane Keeping Assist: Warns you and gently steers the vehicle back on course if you start drifting out of your lane.

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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2022 Genesis G90 trim level differences

Which G90 trim does Edmunds recommend?

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