The 2020 Genesis G90 has just been
unveiled for the U.S. market at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The South Korean
automaker launched its new-and-improved flagship sedan at the end of 2018 in
Korea before going on to show it at the Montreal Auto Show in January.
Consequently, we’re already quite familiar with its design – which leaves no
room for mistaking it for its predecessor.
Dominating the front-end of the new
Genesis G90 is a triangular-shaped grille and a pair of intriguing headlights
with LED daytime running lights running through their center. Also particularly
interesting is the redesigned rear-end, where there are split LED taillights
and an LED light bar stretching the width of the car. There are also chrome
tailpipes with a similar shape to the front grille. All in all, it looks rather
premium.
As this is a facelift and not an entirely
new model, changes made to the interior aren’t as radical as those found on the
outside. In fact, on first impressions, the cabin seems largely unchanged. What
Genesis has done is update the 12.3-inch display to a touchscreen while also
adding support for Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Mirror Link. Additionally,
the infotainment system supports over-the-air wireless updates for maps and software.
Elsewhere, Genesis has developed Active
Noise Cancellation to make the interior more serene than before. The adaptive
control suspension has also been updated to minimize vibrations. Included as standard
with the 2020 G90 are key safety features including Lane Following Assist, Rear
Cross-traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist,
Safe Exit Assist, and Highway Driving Assist. The car also features 10 airbags
as standard, including a passenger-side knee airbag.
Customers in the U.S. have two engines to
choose from. The first is a 3.3-liter twin-turbocharged V6 also found in the
sporty G70, with 365 HP and 509 Nm of torque sent to the rear
wheels as standard and all four as an option. Should customers want a little
extra grunt, a 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 with 420 HP and 519
Nm of torque is available.
U.S. sales of the 2020 Genesis G90 will
start in December 2019, with prices yet to be announced.
