'17 Genesis G90

September 14, 2016

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'17 Genesis G90

The nascent Genesis brand's first redesigned vehicle, the G90 sedan, is a study in contrasts. Beautiful to look at, but very reminiscent of other luxury sedans. Its display screens and new V-6 are great, but its controls can be maddening (See related story: [email protected]

'17 Genesis G90 Premium AWD Specifications

Vehicle type

4-door, all-wheel-drive luxury car

Engine

3.3L twin-turbo DOHC direct-injected V-6, all aluminum

Power (SAE net)

365 hp @ 5,000 rpm

Torque

376 lb.-ft. (510 Nm) @ 1,300-4,500 rpm

Bore x stroke (mm)

92 x 83.8

Compression ratio

10.1:1

Transmission

8-speed automatic

Wheelbase

124.4 ins. (3,160 mm)

Overall length

204.9 ins. (5,204 mm)

Overall width

75.4 ins. (1,915 mm, excludes mirrors)

Overall height

58.9 ins. (1,496 mm)

Curb weight

4,784 lbs. (2,179 kg)

Price as tested

$70,600, not incl. $950 destination and handling charge

Fuel economy

17/24 mpg (13.8-9.8 L/100 km) city/highway

Competition

Audi A8, BMW 7-Series, Cadillac CT6, Infiniti Q70, Jaguar XJ, Lexus LS, Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Pros

Cons

Torque for days

Transmission upshifts too fast

Quiet interior

Lacks unique styling

ADAS performance above average

Voice recognition dated

 

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