Genesis’
restyled 2020 G90 luxury sedan finally found its way into the United States and
we can now take a proper good look at it thanks to a more detailed photo
gallery. The
Korean luxury brand’s flagship has undergone a major overhaul for the 2020
model year and “facelift” would probably be too weak a word to describe the
changes that have taken place. Styling-wise, the 2020 Genesis G90 looks much
more assertive than the previous model.
That’s
thanks to the enlarged hexagonal grille, the sleeker headlights “pierced” by
LED DRLs, a classy alloy wheel design that matches the grille’s “filling,”
front fender trim, and a completely different rear end that adopts horizontal
LED taillights connected by an illuminated bar.
Subtle
yet effective changes have taken place inside, with the 2020 Genesis G90
looking more premium and high-tech than before. This impression is mostly due
to the re-engineered 12.3-inch 12.3-inch central touch screen that incorporates
a new Graphic User Interface (GUI) and is compatible with both Apple Carplay
and Android Auto.
New
materials have found their way inside too, including quilted Nappa leather, new
contrast piping for the leather-wrapped dashboard, higher-quality switchgear,
and Natura wood trim with an exposed grain texture.
Beyond
what the eyes can see, the 2020 Genesis G90’s interior is claimed to be a more
serene environment thanks to the addition of special sound-absorbing materials
throughout the cabin and sub-structure of the car, laminated glass on all
windows and a new standard Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) system.
On
the tech front, the new Korean flagship offers an array of standard features
including Lane Follow Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist,
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Safe Exit Assist, and Highway Driving
Assist.
U.S.
customers can choose between two powertrains: a 3.3-liter twin-turbocharged V6
shared with the G70 sports sedan and a 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8. The
former unit delivers 365 HP and 509 Nm of torque and is
offered in RWD configuration as standard (AWD is available as an option).
The
eight-cylinder engine delivers 420 HP and 519 Nm of torque
and is linked to a standard eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel
drive. U.S. sales start in December 2019 and prices will be announced closer to
launch.
