2021 Genesis G90 Review
Price: $44,990





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7.9
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Large luxury sedans usually aren't known for their outstanding value, but the 2021 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.
2021 Genesis G90 Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What's new
- New suspension setting tailored for rear passenger comfort
- Infotainment system now capable of over-the-air updates
- Part of the first G90 generation introduced for 2017
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Illinois
$281/mo for G90 3.3T Premium
G90 3.3T Premium
vs
$216/mo
Avg. Large Car
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UPDATE ON MY 2021 GENESIS G90 V6 SEDAN
5 out of 5 starsabacomike, 04/02/2021
2021 Genesis G90 3.3T Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
My 2021 Genesis G90 currently has 17,650 miles on the odometer after owning the car for 31 months. Continues to drive and handle as well as it did the first day I brought it home from the dealership. I have not brought the car in for any warranty work nor has it been in need of anything except for oil/filter changes since my last update.
I did have to put new tires on front and back … at 14,000 miles, but I put Michelin’s on with mileage warranty and expect to double the mileage on the tires.
Still the best luxury car I have ever owned or leased - and that includes Mercedes S Class, BMW 7 series, etc. worth every penny I paid for it!
Moving from the A8 to the G90
5 out of 5 starsLarry, 06/16/2019
2019 Genesis G90 Ultimate 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
Drove a fully loaded Audi A8 for the past 3 years and decided to check out the G90. Had it about a month so far and very happy with it. All the toys of the A8 and quieter, smoother ride. Doesn't have the brand recognition yet but seems to have everything else at a lot less money!
Excellent work, Genesis!
5 out of 5 starsLTHAtlanta, 05/10/2020
2020 Genesis G90 5.0 Ultimate 4dr Sedan AWD (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
Just got a Porto Red 2020 G90 V8 and love it! Have previously owned a 2011 Genesis V8, a 2015 Equus V8, a 2017 G90 V6 Turbo and a 2019 G70 V6 Turbo. They’ve all been fine cars and performed extremely well but, except for the G70, the styling has been conservative to the point of being almost anonymous. NO MORE! The G90 now has a strong, distinctive visual personality that I really like. …
This is a powerful, good handling, world class luxury car, not a pretend sport sedan. For me, it’s close to the ideal luxury car because it offers near S-Class quality and capability for $46,000 less (similarly equipped) and, in my opinion, looks better. It definitely does not have the prestige of an S-Class but it’s also not pretentious, which is a plus.
Excellent work, Genesis!
Finest Luxury Car In the World that Nobody Knows
5 out of 5 starsTimothy A., 08/06/2019
2019 Genesis G90 Ultimate 4dr Sedan AWD (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
This is the finest luxury sedan in the world that nobody knows about. This is because Genesis totally botched the product launch of this vehicle and all the marketing dollars go now only to SUV's and not sedans. I ordered my 2019 5.0 Ultimate model in July of 2018, and it took 7 months to arrive. It didn't come in until the end of January 2019 in the color and configuration I wanted. … That being said, my insurance company tells me this is the 24th car I've insured in 40 years of driving, but it most assuredly is the best by far. All I can tell you is everything is just........Right. Car and Driver calls it the "zen catacomb" and I would totally agree with this description. The car only has a few nitpick items, and none of these should stop you from buying the car. The turning radius is huge, due to the long wheelbase and All Wheel Drive (AWD), but it's tolerable. The dashboard is non-symmetrical and sort of slopes down and falls off to the right, and that really takes some getting used to if you're expecting symmetrical balance and level dashboards . Like many imports, the damn designers leave no place to hang a front license plate, so the dealer will set you up with this plastic flap tongue thing that hangs from your grille, and looks fairly ugly and out of place. It's also pretty hard to do a quick sound system volume change using volume control on the steering wheel without triggering it to go full mute - it's a switch design issue. Lastly, the car is about an inch and a half too low. I know letting air under the car is a bad thing and affects mileage, but in the real world there are parking garage ramps and driveways with 30 and 40 degree slopes out there and it's hard to navigate these without grinding the chin skirt off. On the upside, there are no options with whatever model you pick, and everything is included. It is a fabulous car. This car is a category killer, and you'll be beating the best that Mercedes and Audi offer in the $120K range, but only paying $76K. Fantastic value.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2021 Genesis G90, so we've included reviews for other years of the G90 since its last redesign.
2021 G90 Highlights
3.3T Premium
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $72,950 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 19 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $281/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 15.7 cu.ft. |
rear wheel drive | |
Warranty | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
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
- Issues a warning and gently steers you 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 TestGood
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalGood
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestGood
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
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