Genesis is a high-end luxury brand under Hyundai Group and was officially established in 2015. Although it has not been established for a long time, its ambitions are not small at all. It entered the US market shortly after its establishment, and later entered the European and Chinese markets. Although the sales in Europe and China are very average. But Genesis did not give up. We have always insisted on developing high-end luxury models.
Currently, the flagship sedan of the Genesis brand is the G90, which is also known as the "King of Korean cars". It is further divided into a short-axis version and a long-axis version. The model we tested this time is the long axis. The benchmark model it is not Mercedes-Benz S-Class , but Maybach .
Genisse G90's styling design is very recognizable. On the G90, the double-spoke slender headlights and pentagonal center grille are all very distinctive. The overall size is still very large, and the body is surrounded by a lot of chrome decoration. The biggest difference between
and the short-axle version is the length and wheelbase, which is 190mm longer than the short-axle version. The total length of the G90 long wheelbase is 5465mm, which is very exaggerated. Generally speaking, the easiest way to make a long-axle version is to lengthen the B-pillar, so that the rear half of the car body is almost no longer needed to be modified. However, Genesis uses a more complex method, extending the C-pillar and backdoor, making the overall performance better.
In addition to the lengthened waistline, the front and rear bumper also uses more chrome decoration. The long-wheelbase model uses exclusive 20-inch wheels, which are very large in size. The B-pillar chrome plating and the VIP privacy glass on the second row of windows are also exclusive to the long axis.
G90 long-axle version does not use a two-color body, perhaps because the two-color design does not suit the style of Genesis.
is comparable to Maybach in terms of interior. It is made of the highest quality "semi-aniline leather" and has a soft touch. The inner side of the door bag and the inner side of the ski are also made of soft materials.
The first row is exactly the same as the regular G90, the steering wheel, horn cover and spokes are made of leather, and the door trim and ceiling feels very good. The wide 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and central control display still have excellent display effects. From the overall style, the G90 still maintains its own unique design characteristics. Luxurious and simple.
Since it is a long wheelbase model, the highlight of this car is the second row. It is especially suitable for 4 passengers. Although it is not a special 4-seater version, the bulge in the middle is indeed quite large.
There is a board on the backrest of the front seat of the co-pilot. The VIP sitting in the right back seat can rest. And there is also a foot massage function. The driver has no feet behind him.
In order to take care of the passengers in the back row, there are many other configurations, such as a large screen behind each seat back. Rear passengers can enjoy independent sunroof, lighting, makeup mirror . Maybe the only regret is that there is no small table. If there is a small table board, the boss in the back row can also use laptop for office work.
G90 The long wheelbase is equipped with a 48-volt light hybrid starter and generator, so the engine is unusually quiet and smooth every time you press the start button.
G90 long-axle version is currently the longest Korean car, so it is equipped with the rear wheel follow-up steering function. The rear wheel steering is about 4 degrees, although it is not as big as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the effect is OK.
On the highway, it lowers the body to reduce air drag regardless of driving mode. The driving mode supports four driving modes: Comfort, Eco, Sport, and Custom, which is the same as the general Hyundai models. A rear-seat passenger exclusive mode has also been added.
In sports mode, the steering wheel becomes heavier, and the sides of the seat will be instantly clamped, firmly fixing you to the body of the car. In Sport mode, shift timing is delayed to maintain the highest possible revs, working hard to push this 2.3-ton big guy.
G90 long wheelbase is equipped with a 3.5-liter gasoline turbine engine and is equipped with a 48V mild hybrid system.According to Genesis, within the low speed range where the turbocharger cannot exert its power, the supercharger , which supercharges compressed air through a 48V motor, is applied, and peak torque will amplify when the speed is accelerated at medium and low speeds. Provides faster acceleration.
This engine has a maximum output of 415 horsepower, which is 35 horsepower higher than the standard shaft version, and the maximum torque of is 56.0 kgf·m, which is 2 kgf·m.
But these changes are hard to feel. This is because it becomes heavier after it gets bigger. The G90 has a long wheelbase weighs 2295 kg (5 seats, based on 20-inch tires), which is 185 kg heavier than the average model. Because of this, it feels a bit slow in driving environments such as starting, acceleration, and rapid acceleration.
When I pressed the accelerator pedal deeply on the highway, the engine made a low sound, and the revs gradually increased. However, if the speed is suddenly slowed down, the engine shuts down quickly, which helps improve fuel efficiency . The car itself is very quiet and vibrating, and it is hard to notice that the engine is turned off unless you stare at the tachometer .
After the body of the car grows, it becomes calm after passing the speed bump. Even compared to the Maybach S-class , it never lags behind. Ride gently over the bumpy speed bump and shake the body 1-2 times to reduce the impact.
It also comes with various driving assistance systems. The lane center is smoothly maintained even on the highway, and when the HDA2 starts, it adjusts the speed according to speed limit or cornering and changes the lane by turning on the turn signal. Switch to the inner loop before entering the tunnel, and open the outer loop again when passing through the tunnel.
Genisse G90 long-axis version is priced at 180 million won in South Korea, equivalent to RMB 954,000. Less than 1 million. In our opinion, this seems to be very cheap, after all, it is targeted at Maybach. But how much does Maybach S-class cost in South Korea? It is almost 100 million won more than the G90, equivalent to RMB 530,000. Therefore, it is enough to prove that the G90 long-axis version has excellent cost-effectiveness. It may be far from Maybach in terms of brand awareness, but in terms of product strength, Koreans think it is infinitely close to Maybach's product strength.
