The pricing for the 2021 Genesis G90 starts at $72,200 for the 3.3T Premium going all the way up to $78,200 for the 5.0 Ultimate AWD. The Premium trim features a 3.3L V6 engine an additional $3,500 will get you the Ultimate trim with the 5L V8. The Ultimate trim also features minor upgrades to the amenities inside the cabin. Each trim is offered in an RWD or AWD setup with the AWD costing you an extra $2,500. The 8-speed automatic transmission is standard on all configurations.
The car was updated in the 2020 model year and hence the 2021 Genesis G90 remains more or less the same car. There have been improvements made to the rear seat to make it more comfortable. The cabin now features geniune leather trims that improves the quality and feel throughut the interior. The voice recognition function of the 2021 Genesis have also been improved to modern standards. New 19-inch wheels comes as standard.
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Ratings
Pricing And Features
8.4
Engine And Performance
8.5
Fuel Economy
6.1
Interior
8.6
Exterior
7.1
Safety
7.9
Competition
7.0
7.7
OVERALL RATING
Expert Review, Pricing Analysis and Buying Guide
7.7
Overall Rating
"As the flagship of the nascent Genesis luxury brand, the 2021 G90 sedan delivers a cossetting ride and limo-like cabin but does so at a price that undercuts established rivals by thousands of dollars." - Car and Driver
The 2021 Genesis G90 comes at a price of around $72,200 for the 3.3T Premium going all the way up to $78,200 for the 5.0 Ultimate AWD. Powered by a turbocharged 3.3-liter V6, the 2021 Genesis G90 produces 365 horsepower and 376 lb-ft of torque. while the other option is to go for a 5.0-liter V8 engine that produces 420 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque. The power is transmitted using an 8-speed automatic transmission to either the rear-wheels or all the wheels depending on your choice.
As the Genesis G90 is the flagship car in their lineup, it comes with impeccable built quality along with an array of amenities and features.Leather-trimmed seats, a responsive infotainment system and a power-operated rear sunshade are all standard on the 2021 Genesis G90. It will go up against the BMW 740i, Lexus LS 500 and Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2021 Genesis G90 Sedan Front View
8.4/10 Pricing and Features
8.5/10 Engine and Performance
6.1/10 Fuel Economy
8.6/10 Interior
7.1/10 Exterior
7.9/10 Safety
7.0/10 Competition
2021 Genesis G90 Pricing and Features
8.4/10
"Unlike nearly every other luxury sedan, the G90 has a limited price spread with two trims tied to the two engines. " The Car Connection
The base 3.3T Premium trim priced at $72,200 comes equipped with all the bells and whistles you can find in a luxury sedan. It is powered by a 3.3L Turbocharged engine and loaded with a plethora of interior and safety features.The Ultimate trim priced at $75,700 adds some additional creature comforts and a more powerful 5.0-liter V8 engine.
Trims
3.3T Premium
5.0 Ultimate
MSRP (RWD)
$72,200
$75,700
MSRP (AWD)
$74,700
$78,200
Key Features
Fully Automatic Projector Beam Led headlights with DRL’s
Adds to 3.3T Premium -
22-way driver and 16-way front passenger power-adjustable seat with lumbar support
Rear seat lumbar support
Ventilated front seats and heated front/rear seats
Ventilated rear seats
Illuminated front vanity mirror
Illuminated rear vanity mirror
Memory Settings for Door Mirrors, Steering Wheel, and Front Head Restraints
2-way power rear head-restraints
12.3 inch HD infotainment with navigation
2nd row LCD monitors
17- speaker Lexicon premium audio
Entertainment system with DVD and digital media
Aluminum, Wood and chrome interior inserts
Nappa Leather Seating Surfaces
Interior air filtration
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance and lane-keeping assist
360-degree camera
No variation to the trim formation is seen in this beautiful Korean car for 2021 either in the 3.3T Premium or 5.0 Ultimate. The only difference between both of these trims is their specific engine and some additional creature comforts in the 5.0 Ultimate trim. We will see both the trims with RWD as standard and also can be updated to AWD as an option. The 2021 model shall be offered in the same trims which any shuffling of features.
The Genesis G90 is a good choice if one is into buying a luxury brand, we would recommend you the Ultimate trim as it has a more powerful engine and adds many creature comforts to the car, it packs features including heated seats, top-rated infotainment, and all safety features.If the car is well maintained and the seller is offering the car at a good and decent price then there is no doubt in buying the G90 as it is one of the most practical luxury sedan of the segment, however its one’s choice to buy a used car and also the 2021 model of the genesis G90 will carry same powertrain and design as of the 2020 model so rather than waiting for the 2021 one can also go for the 2020 model.
2021 Genesis G90 Engine and Performance
8.5/10
"Although the G90 doesn't accelerate as rapidly as its competitors, neither the V-6 nor the V-8 engine will leave you wanting more power." - Car and Driver
The base trim of the G90 is powered by a turbocharged 3.3-liter V6 setup which churns out 356 horsepower and 376 lb-ft of torque but it feels faster than the larger V8, all the credits to its powerful low to mid-range torque band. The old-school 5.0-liter V8 engine produces a healthy 420 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque; it has a creamy-like power delivery but is not as responsive as the 3.3-liter V6. Both of these models get an 8-speed automatic transmission, which is smooth in the towns and responsive enough when driving aggressively.
2021 Genesis G90 Sedan Engine
However, the genesis G90 doesn’t accelerate as fast as the competition, neither the V6 nor the V8 powertrain. It rides as smoothly on rough roads as butter slides smoothly on a hot pan, also its light steering plays a major role in making it glide. Going for the V8 powertrain will provide you with more opulence, butter-like power delivery. Coming to the power figures here the Lexus tops the list producing maximum power of 416 horsepower and it also leads in terms of torque, producing a maximum torque of 442 lb-ft.
Models
2021 Genesis G90
2021 BMW 740i
2021 Lexus LS 500
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
MSRP
$72,200
$86,450
$75,450
$94,250
Engine
3.3L Twin-Turbocharged V6
3.0L Turbocharged Inline-6
3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
RWD
RWD
Transmission
8-speed automatic w/OD
8-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
9-speed shiftable automatic
Power
365hp@6,000rpm
335hp@5,500rpm
416hp@6,000rpm
362hp@5,500rpm
Torque
376lb-ft@1,300rpm
330lb-ft@1,500rpm
442lb-ft@1,600rpm
369lb-ft@1,600rpm
0-60 MPH
5.4 sec
5.3 sec
4.6 sec
5.0 sec
Quarter Mile
13.9 sec
12.5 sec
13.2 sec
13.4 sec
Top Speed
155 MPH
130 MPH
136 MPH
130 MPH
60-0 MPH (ft)
NA
112 ft
114 ft
NA
The 2021 Genesis G90 which has got the naturally aspirated V8 engine is no doubt quicker but the V6 offers more torque at low revs, resulting in reaching the 0 to 60 mph mark in 5.4 seconds. The 8-speed automatic transmission sits up perfectly with both the powertrains and delivers smooth power to the rear wheels or all wheels, depending upon the specific drivetrain option you choose. The 2021 Genesis G90 can reach a top speed of 155 mph which is significantly more than the competition. The Lexus LS 500 is the fastest from 0 to 60 in just 5.6 seconds followed by the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
2021 Genesis G90 Sedan Accelerate 0-60 MPH in 5.4 Sec
The Genesis G90 is guarded by ventilated discs accompanied by ABS and Automatic emergency braking, the pedal is not that firm but it does the work pretty good. The vehicle takes 117 ft to stop from 60 mph to 0 mph. Genesis G90 has reached the maximum top speed amongst its competition, however, in terms of 0-60 mph figures the car lacks behind; here the Lexus LS 500 again tops the list. However, the G90 is the slowest car in terms of the 0-60 mph timings.
"The G90 is less athletic than some rivals are, though it’s not really trying to be sporty. It also returns poor fuel economy, but that isn't always a huge concern when driving a large and expensive car." - Cars US.News
When we talk about today’s modern luxury sedans they offer impressive fuel efficiency, but the 2021 Genesis G90 here offers average fuel economy figures, the EPA estimates that the 2021 G90 will get 17/25/20 MPG city/highway/combined in both RWD and AWD drivetrain, talking about the 5.0-liter V8 engine with AWD we will see a downfall in those numbers, 16/24/19 MPG. The Genesis G90 has got a generous 21.9 gallons of fuel tank capacity. When the tank is full, the car can go up to 394 miles in the city and 438 miles on the highway though these figures are not tested practically.
Models
2021 Genesis G90
2021 BMW 740i
2021 Lexus LS 500
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
MPG (City)
17
22
19
19
MPG (Highway)
25
29
30
28
MPG (Combined)
21
24
23
22
Fuel Capacity
21.9 gallons
20.6 gallons
21.7 gallons
21.1 gallons
Range (City/Hwy/Combined)
372/548/459 miles
433/597/494 miles
412/651/499 miles
401/591/464 miles
Genesis has the biggest tank followed by the Lexus LS 500 and then the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Genesis G90 has decent figures though they are the poorest in the segment. The BMW 740i performs the best in terms of fuel figures and does have a decent size of fuel tank too.
"Trimmed in nappa leather, suede, wood, and brushed metal, the G90's interior has a rich feel, even if its design is understated." - Car and Driver
The 2021 Genesis G90 interior has been handcrafted, with the utmost care and attention to make the interior design with more details and with proper fits. The interior design of this beauty puts its competition to shame, the way it's crafted is too classy and premium. To give you rich feels the car is trimmed in Nappa leather, suede, wood, and brushed metal. Being a flagship luxury sedan this car offers a box full of comfort features such as heated and cooled front seats, a head-up display, and a power-operated rear sunshade standard equipment rather than costly options.
2021 Genesis G90 Sedan Cockpit Area
The 2021 G90 3.3T Premium gets a 22-way power driver seat with lumbar, shoulder, and bolster adjustment, whereas the 5.0 ultimately adds more luxury features like a 14-way power-adjustable right rear seat and 12-way power left rear seat. Alongside offering proper comforts and luxurious feels, this car also puts highlights on the space where the occupants can get enough room to stretch out their bodies. This car is loaded from inside and some of its interior features include an illuminated locking glove box, interior air filtration so one can get fresh air, front memory seats, and many more.
Models
2021 Genesis G90
2021 BMW 740i
2021 Lexus LS 500
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
5
Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
41.1/59.1/46.3
39.9/59.2/41.4
37.3/58.8/41.0
39.7/59.7/41.4
Rear Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
38.0/57.9/37.8
38.9/57.7/44.4
37.3/56.4/38.9
37.4/59.1/34.1
Genesis G90 offers the maximum headroom and legroom in the front row, all the cars of the segment offer a seating capacity of 5 adults which is fine for luxury sedans. Even after being a luxury sedan the Lexus LS 500 and the Mercedes Benz S 450 offers less space in the rear row. 2021 Genesis G90 features an enormous 12.3-inch huge infotainment display that comes standard in each G90 and is perfect and obviously concealed with the dipping dashboard. It is exceptionally responsive too. There is a halfway-mounted handle and dashboard-mounted catches to help in exploring this system without any problem. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto emphasis is presently a standard component.
2021 Genesis G90 Sedan Infotainment System
The vehicle is outfitted with a standard Lexicon sound system, with 17 speakers. The 5.0 Ultimate model offers amusement for those in the back seats, with a back seat theater setup of double 10.3 inch HD screens. Genesis G90 offers incredible features for the amount of money we pay, particularly when you feature towards the standard highlights which are offered in the base model.
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2021 Genesis G90 Exterior
7.1/10
2021 G90 will be a carryover model as the car was recently redesigned in 2020. It is a full-size luxury sedan and has gigantic side styling which has got more attention than the front end of the car. The 19-inch alloys offer road noise reduction technology, and the grille surely catches one's attention easily. Standard features for 2021 include electrically folding and heated side mirrors, a puddle lamp with the Genesis logo, auto LED headlamps, soft-close doors, and high-beam assist. Both the trims of the car include a windshield wiper de-icer, rain-sensing wipers, and an auto window defogger. Also, the 5.0-liter model gets a black and chrome grille.
Models
2021 Genesis G90
2021 BMW 740i
2021 Lexus LS 500
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Curb Weight
4663 lbs
4224 lbs
4707 lbs
4553 lbs
Length
204.9"
207.4"
206.1"
206.9"
Width
75.4"
74.9"
74.8"
74.8"
Height
58.9"
58.2"
57.5"
58.8"
Ground Clearance
5.1"
5.3"
6.6"
5.0"
Wheelbase
124.4"
126.4"
123.0"
124.6"
G90 is no doubt heavy but not the heaviest; it has got the maximum width which makes it look much wider than other cars in the competition. The Lexus LS 500 is the heaviest and also offers the maximum ground clearance.
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2021 Genesis G90 Safety
7.9/10
"Yet the G90 still enjoys excellent build quality, top-notch cabin materials, plenty of advanced driver aids, and a refined ride." Kelley Blue Book
The car has never been crash-tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the G90 was named a Top Safety Pick + by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The 2021 Genesis G90 is more than a safe car that is loaded with a box full of advanced safety features as standard on all models.
Some key features and driver assistance technology standard on the 2021 Genesis G90 include:
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Driveline Traction Control
Side Impact Beams
Genesis Connected Services Emergency SOS
Front And Rear Parking Sensors
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
Forward Collision-Avoidance and Lane-keeping Assist
Surround View Monitor Back-Up Camera
2021 Genesis G90 Competition
7.0/10
2021 Genesis G90 vs 2021 BMW740i
The most famous car brand in the industry is the BMW. Its luxury sedan the 7 series adds feather to the BMW’s cap. This flagship beauty is equally loaded with goodies as the G90, not only it is quicker than the G90 but also offers better fuel economy than that of the G90.
2021 BMW 740i Sedan
2021 Genesis G90 vs 2021 Lexus LS 500
The Asian luxury flagship sedan the LS 500 has a striking sloping design and has got a box full of creature comforts as well. The car is the most powerful in the segment and also is the quickest. When going with the Lexus one would get bigger cargo space, more premium materials, and better fuel efficiency.
2021 Lexus LS500
2021 Genesis G90 vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 450 is much more expensive than the 2021 Genesis G90. At the price point, the Genesis G90 seems to pack in more luxurious amenities compared to the Mercedes. The Genesis G90 edges out the S-Class in terms of raw power output but when it comes to acceleration, the Mercedes takes only 5 seconds to get from 0 to 60 while the Genesis takes 0.4 seconds more.
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2021 Genesis G90 Final Verdict
The brand Genesis may not have a famed name like the BMW or the Mercedes, but it has won many safety and reliability awards. The price of the 2021 Genesis G90 is compelling on its own for a flagship luxury sedan. At this price tag one gets all the features and luxury feels. It is a car loaded with many modern amenities, minimalist design, easy to use controls and a beautiful luxury sedan from each side, tells and shows us what luxury means.
What is the starting price for the 2021 Genesis G90?
The base Premium trim priced at $72,200 and goes all the way to $75,700 for the high-end Ultimate trim.
What are the different engine options available on the 2021 Genesis G90?
The base Premium trim comes with a 3.3L V6 engine that produces 365 horsepower. The Ultimate trim which costs $3,500 more, comes with a 5L V8 that produces 420 hp. Both the engine options come with a standard 8-speed Automatic transmission.
Is the 2021 Genesis G90 comfortable?
The 2021 Genesis G90 comes with 22-way electronically adjustable front seats and 12-way electronically adjustable rear seats. The "Posture-Analyse" function of the seats analyzes the posture of your body to configure the seat for your best comfort.
Is the 2021 Genesis G90 fast?
The 2021 Genesis G90 with its V6 engine can reach a top speed of 155 mph and can get from 0 to 60 in under 5.4 seconds.
What is the warranty on offer for the 2021 Genesis G90?
The 2021 Genesis G90 comes with 5 years or 60,000 miles Limited Warranty, 10 years or 100,000 miles Powertrain Warranty. It also packs in other services like 3 years or 36,000 miles Complimentary maintenance, 5 years/ Unlimited miles Roadside Assistance, and 7 years/ Unlimited miles Anti-Perforation.
