Genesis G90
Genesis G90 | |
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![]() 2020 Genesis G90 | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Genesis Motor |
Also called | Genesis EQ900 (Korean: 제네시스 EQ900, before facelift)[1] |
Production | November 2015–present |
Model years | 2016–present (South Korea) 2017–present (Worldwide) |
Assembly | Hyundai Motors Ulsan Plant, Ulsan, South Korea Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor)[2] |
Designer | Luc Donckerwolke |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Full-size luxury car (F) |
Body style | 4-door sedan |
Layout | |
Related | Genesis G80 Kia Quoris |
Powertrain | |
Engine |
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Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 3,160 mm (124.4 in)[3] 3,450 mm (135.8 in) (Limousine) |
Length | 5,200 mm (204.7 in) (2016-2019) 5,205 mm (204.9 in) (2020-) 5,495 mm (216.3 in) (Limousine) |
Width | 1,920 mm (75.6 in) (2016-2019) 1,915 mm (75.4 in) (2020-) |
Height | 1,500 mm (59.1 in) (2016-2019) 1,495 mm (58.9 in) (2020-) 1,505 mm (59.3 in) (Limousine) |
Curb weight | 2,020–2,140 kg (4,453–4,718 lb) (3.8) 2,065–2,185 kg (4,553–4,817 lb) (3.3T) 2,225–2,245 kg (4,905–4,949 lb) (5.0) 2,270–2,290 kg (5,004–5,049 lb) (Limousine) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Hyundai Equus |
The Genesis G90 is a full-size four-door luxury sedan manufactured by the Korean luxury automaker Genesis, a subsidiary of Hyundai.
Initial release (HI; 2015–present)
G90 (2015–present)
The Genesis G90 was first unveiled in South Korea on December 9, 2015 as the Genesis EQ900.[4]
The US market vehicle was unveiled at the 2016 North American International Auto Show (G90).[5] Early models included 3.3T, 3.3T HTRAC, 3.8, 3.8 HTRAC, and 5.0 HTRAC.[6][7] US models of the G90 went on sale in September 2016 at Genesis retailers as 2017 model year vehicles. Early models included the 3.3T, 3.3T HTRAC, 5.0, 5.0 HTRAC.[8][9]
The Genesis G90 has the turbocharged 3.3-liter V6 which makes 365 horsepower and 376 lb-ft. of torque while the G90 Ultimate has a larger 5.0-liter V8 with 420 horsepower and 383 lb-ft. of torque. Both engines are available with all-wheel drive.[10]
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G90L (2015–present)
The G90L[11] is a long wheelbase version of the G90 sold in Korea as the EQ900L initially and was renamed to G90L after the facelift. Its available only with V8 5.0L AWD (HTRAC).
Facelift (2018)
A restyled G90 launched in Korea on November 27, 2018. The EQ900 was renamed to the G90 in the domestic market.
Engines
Model | Years | Type/code | Power@rpm | Torque@rpm | 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) (Official) |
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3.3 Lambda II T-GDi | 2015-present | 3,342 cc (203.9 cu in) V6 (G6DP) | 370 PS (272 kW; 365 hp) @ 6000 rpm | 52.4 kg⋅m (514 N⋅m; 379 lbf⋅ft) @ 1300–4500 rpm | 6.2s (RWD) |
3.8 Lambda II GDi | 3,778 cc (230.5 cu in) V6 (G6DN) | 315 PS (232 kW; 311 hp) @ 6000 rpm | 40.5 kg⋅m (397 N⋅m; 293 lbf⋅ft) @ 5000 rpm | 6.9s (RWD) | |
5.0 Tau GDi | 5,038 cc (307.4 cu in) V8 (G8BE) | 413 PS (304 kW; 407 hp) @ 6000 rpm (Regular) 425 PS (313 kW; 419 hp) @ 6000 rpm (Premium) |
51.4 kg⋅m (504 N⋅m; 372 lbf⋅ft) @ 5000 rpm (Regular) 53.0 kg⋅m (520 N⋅m; 383 lbf⋅ft) @ 5000 rpm (Premium) |
5.7s (RWD) |
Transmissions
All models include 8-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC. It is available as a rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive (HTRAC).
Production
As of 2015-11-24 (a day after pre-order began), pre-orders of EQ900 reached 4,342 units. As 2015-12-09, pre-orders of G90 exceeded 10,000 units.[12]
As of 2016-12-01, sales of G90 by Hyundai Motor America reached 403 units, with 301 units sold in November 2016.[13]
As of 2017-02-01, 468 units of G90 sedan were sold by Hyundai Motor America.[14]
In 2017, 12,300 Genesis EQ900s were sold in South Korea.
Sales
Calendar Year | United States | Canada |
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2016 | 782 | 38 |
2017 | 4,398 | 92 |
2018 | 2,136 | 81 |
2019 | 2,239 | 82 |
References
- ^ https://www.carscoops.com/2018/11/facelifted-genesis-g90-rolls-fresh-design-new-tech-features/
- ^ "Avtotor has started the production of the Genesis G90 premium sedan". RusAutoNews.Com. 1 November 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
- ^ Genesis G90 specifications. Car & Driver. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
- ^ https://www.autoblog.com/2015/12/09/hyundai-equus-eq900-genesis-g90-flagship-sedan-official/
- ^ Hyundai Press Conference | 2016 NAIAS Live
- ^ Genesis Brand Launches its First Model, G90
- ^ Meet Hyundai's new flagship, the Genesis G90
- ^ GENESIS ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR ITS G90 LUXURY FLAGSHIP SEDAN
- ^ 2017 Genesis G90 signals Equus' evolution
- ^ Reyes, Alvin (2019-11-28). "2020 Genesis G90: It's a Whole Lot of Car". Automoblog. Retrieved 2019-12-11.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Hyundai's Genesis G90 stretches out back home in Korea
- ^ 'EQ900' 사전계약 물량 1만대 돌파
- ^ HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA REPORTS RECORD NOVEMBER SALES
- ^ HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA REPORTS ITS BEST JANUARY EVER
External links
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