Genesis unveiled the exterior of the 2023 G90 last month and now they’re following up with interior pictures as well as details. Starting in the cabin, the sedan has been “designed to satisfy both customers who take the wheel themselves and those who are driven by chauffeurs.” The DIY crowd will find a stylish cockpit, which looks far more modern and luxurious than its predecessor. Genesis was coy on specifics, but drivers will sit behind a two-spoke steering wheel and find themselves looking at a new “connected car Integrated Cockpit” display. It consists of a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a next-generation 12.3-inch infotainment system.
The infotainment system resides above
digital climate controls and slender air vents, which have the illusion of
spanning the width of the dashboard. Elsewhere, there’s a rotary shifter as
well as a center console that incorporates glass and aluminum to “express
upscale analog sensitivities.”
Buyers will also find Newspaper Crown or
Newspaper Stripe wood trim. Genesis says the material is made “utilizing a new
method that minimizes its impact on the environment by reprocessing wastepaper
from daily life, including newspapers.” It’s joined by a metal inlay that pays
homage to the traditional Korean crafting technique of sanggam and “maximizes
the vehicle’s sense of stature by inlaying the Two Lines and the G-matrix
pattern onto real metal, ash wood, and forged carbon surfaces.” The company
went on to say the G90 will have a 23-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system
with pop-up tweeters. The model will also have two panoramic sunroofs, which
feature ambient lighting and can be controlled individually.
Furthermore, the G90 is the first Genesis
to be equipped with a fragrance system. The car can hold two cartridges at a
time and the type and intensity of the fragrance can be controlled through the
infotainment system as well as the rear seat touch controller. There’s no word
on what the fragrances smell like, but they’re called The Driver’s Awakening,
The Great Outdoors, and My Favorite Place. Other highlights include curtains
and “ergo-relaxing” front seats that feature ten air cells in the seatback as
well as two air cells in the cushion. The seats offer four types of massage
including “full body, waist, pelvis, and upper body, with three options for
massage duration and strength.”
Of course, the G90 is all about the rear
seats and passengers won’t be disappointed as there’s a VIP seat on the right
side. It features heating and ventilation as well as a footrest. The rear seats
also offer power recline and Genesis noted occupants will find “thoughtfully
designed storage spaces such as [an] independent tray for magazines and books
in the C-pillar area of the second row.” Rear seat passengers will also have
access to an 8-inch Armrest Touch Screen.
It enables them to adjust the seats, climate control system, curtain
position, and lighting with just a few taps.
Putting the interior aside, Genesis
confirmed the model will come equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 engine that is
paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. U.S. specifications will be
announced closer to launch, but the Korean-spec model has a twin-turbo
3.5-liter V6 that develops 375 hp and 530 Nm of
torque. The engine appears to carryover from the G80 and the sedan will be
offered with all-wheel drive.
Speaking of performance, the redesigned
flagship promises a smoother ride thanks to a Preview-Electronic Control
Suspension that uses a front camera to recognize road conditions and anticipate
imperfections. The model also has a Multi-Chamber air suspension with three
settings including a high mode, which raises the sedan nearly an inch (25 mm). The
air suspension also uses sensors to detect when the car is on a steep slope.
When this occurs, the front end is elevated to help prevent damage to the
undercarriage.
Other notable features include a rear
wheel steering system that enables the rear wheels to turn up to four degrees
at low speeds, such as when parking. At higher speeds, the rear wheels only
turn up to two degrees. Genesis says the system improves agility and cornering
stability, while also enabling the model to have a turning radius similar to a
midsize sedan.
Lastly, on the dynamic front, the model
has an adjustable braking system that allows drivers to select between three
different modes. One of them is known as Chauffeur mode and it presumably
assists in providing subdued stops. On the technology front, the G90 has “Auto
Flush Door Handles” that automatically deploy as the driver approaches. Once
inside, the EasyClose system closes all four doors at the press of a button.
The driver’s door can also be programmed to automatically close once the brake
pedal is pressed.
On the topic of doors, the G90 is equipped
with a Digital Key 2 system. It enables owners to open the vehicle as long as
their phone is nearby. Once inside, drivers can start the car using the G90’s
Fingerprint Authentication System. The system also loads their personal
settings and it can recognize different drivers by their fingerprint. Other
tech features include support for over-the-air updates and Hands On Detection
technology. The latter enables the car to accurately detect when the driver is
holding the steering wheel and this should eliminate unnecessary warnings.
The redesigned Genesis G90 is slated to be
launched next year and it should come to America as a 2023 model.