2023 Genesis G90 Review

The Genesis G90 returns with an all-new design, drivetrain and feature list to mark the next generation of Genesis' big luxury cruiser. The new G90 retains the qualities that made it a breakout star — soft ride, ample room, first-class comfort and features — and refines the formula with improved in-car tech, better fuel economy and more sophisticated driver assist features.

Among the notable changes is a new V6 engine in two configurations. The standard turbocharged V6 makes 375 horsepower, but the upgraded version adds an electric supercharger that boosts power at lower speeds where the turbo isn't as effective. The result is silky smooth acceleration and imperceptible lag while the turbo winds up. And while the E-Supercharger version isn't quite as potent as the outgoing V8 — 409 hp compared to the V8's 420 hp — it delivers more low-end thrust and slightly better fuel economy. The 2023 Genesis G90 is estimated to get 21 mpg combined in standard trim and 20 mpg combined with the supercharger, gains of between 1 and 3 mpg combined.

Inside, the G90 is just as dazzling as before. Leather and near-leather surfaces abound — Nappa on the seats, microsuede for the headliner, the simulated-yet-sublime leather for the dash, door panels and consoles. The new dash design is more streamlined and linear, with fewer buttons, while dual 12-inch screens display digital gauges, multiple systems' status and infotainment. Dual rotary dials in the center console feel like a user-interface case study — one selects gears, the other controls the touchscreen — with the latter requiring a learning curve to know whether to swipe, rotate, shift or press for a desired result. Clunky dials aside, the whole dash borrows the best elements from Audi and Mercedes-Benz. Even the new "Mood Curator," which tailors cabin lighting, climate control, seat massage and air fragrance to suit different moods, is a nod to the G90's competitors.

Perhaps that helps explain why Genesis has priced the 2023 G90 in between its luxury targets. The new G90 starts about 18% higher than its predecessor and tops out at just under $100,000. It's a lofty, ambitious move but blunts much of the G90's original appeal: European-style luxury at a substantial savings. Though you still get plenty for the money. The top trim comes with an air suspension and rear-wheel steering to aid low-speed maneuvering, and both models come with advanced driver assist systems that can learn the habits of its drivers for more effective semi-automated driving. Whether the new G90 can retain its edge in offering the most for less remains to be seen. Watch this space for additional information, impressions and a full Expert Rating.