The ultra-lux 2025 Genesis G90 3.5T E-Supercharged is a 409-hp streamliner to Pleasuretown
The 2025 Genesis G90 large sedan is sold in two trim levels of G90 3.5T and G90 3.5T E-Supercharged mild hybrid. Starting prices are $91,700 and $101,350. (Photography by Mark Maynard or as credited)
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The Genesis Lineup
2025 Genesis G90 Pricing, Lease Deals, and Incentives
Sophisticated yet Practical
G90 e-Supercharged Powertrain and Performance
Sign Me Up for the Genesis Service Valet
Don’t We All Need A Mood Curator?
The Chauffeured Lifestyle
Thumbnail Stats for G90 e-Supercharged Competitors
Why Buy the Genesis G90 3.5T E-Supercharged?
Specifications
BY MARK MAYNARD
The Genesis G90 is an outlier among luxury-class sedans. It is a lovely and engaging car, contemporary with defining elegance. The Genesis brand, the luxury division of the Hyundai (Kia) Group, debuted in North America in 2017. It was an upstart hammer to break the glass ceiling into the luxury segment. The fledgling brand, however, was misunderstood.
American car buyers understood South Korea-based Hyundai as an economical brand. However, for luxury cars, the prestige of Euro cruisers was the benchmark.
What most in the peanut gallery did not know is that Hyundai has long been a purveyor of chauffeur-class sedans. Today, that chauffeuring influence defines the Genesis G90. What was once an outlier is now a full-bodied expression of rich luxury and technology.
The G90 is the successor of the Hyundai Equus. Fully redesigned for 2023, the G90 carries over to 2025 with minimal changes.
You will not find a more crafted appearance in an interior. (Genesis USA)
The 2025 Genesis Lineup
The G90 is the flagship of the Genesis lineup. The brand now has nine body styles of sedans and SUVs, with rear- or all-wheel drive. Depending on the model, there are turbocharged four-cylinder or twin-turbocharged V-6 engines. There are two battery-electric models, the Electrified G80 sedan and the Electrified GV70 midsize SUV. As of 2025, there is a mild hybrid model of the G90 E-supercharged, today’s tester.
Of interest is a long-wheelbase G90L AWD sold in South Korea, Germany, Switzerland, and the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia. The G90L is available only with a 5.0-liter V-8 and the 48-volt mild hybrid system with an electric supercharger. It is the same system used in the 2025 G90 3.5T E-supercharged.
Sedan competitors to the Genesis G90 include the Audi A8, BMW 7-Series, Lexus LS, and Mercedes-Benz S500. See the comparo chart below.
A multifunction steering wheel with touch-sensitive controls. (Genesis USA)
2025 Genesis G90 Pricing and Incentives
The G90 has two trim levels. Both trims have standard all-wheel drive, eight-speed automatic transmissions, and twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 engines.
The entry G90 rear-wheel drive starts at $91,700, including the $1,350 freight charge from Ulsan, Korea. Its fuel economy ratings are 18 mpg city, 26 highway, and 21 mpg combined on the required premium fuel.
When only the best will do, the top-line Genesis G90 3.5T E-Supercharged mild hybrid model starts at $101,350. It has fuel economy ratings of 17/24/20 mpg city/hwy/combined. Today’s tester had just one factory option for Uyuni white paint, which was $650. Its price, as tested, is $102,000.
Check current Genesis G90 pricing here.
Check out current special G90 offers here. At the time of publication, there was a lease offer of $1,409 per month for 36 months, with $6,999 due at lease signing. Add to that a Retail Bonus of $3,000 for any G90 model.
Set the mood with ambient lighting. (Genesis USA)
Sophisticated yet Practical
One of the G90’s more outstanding assets is its engineering refinement. It is an electronically “smart” car that doesn’t make its owner feel dumb. The G90 mild hybrid has the algorithms of a NASA launch, yet it manages it with hands-on simplicity. Often, the vaunted European carmakers launch their advanced technologies that are not yet user-friendly.
Without a dealership tutorial or reading the owner’s manual, I felt immediately confident behind the wheel. It was a quick learn to add my phone, access climate controls, and page through the broad infotainment touchscreen. Many commonly used cabin features have manual knobs and buttons.
As the pinnacle model, the G90 e-Supercharged appears to have few, if any, budget cuts. However, that attention to detail makes this G90 the heaviest of the competing sedans, 5,319 pounds. Despite such avoirdupois, this 17.3-foot-long sedan drives light and maneuverable, a credit to rear-wheel steering.
It is a pleasant surprise to unwrap the many surprise-and-delight features.
Top of my list is the EasyClose door system. As is common now, the exterior door handles pop out when the owner approaches with the proximity key fob. The doors are pulled open manually to any aperture so as not to bang into a wall or adjacent vehicle.
The driver makes a graceful entry and can power close the door or step on the brake pedal for the door to power close. And there are alternate door close buttons on the center shift-armrest console — for all four doors. That’s some of the chauffeuring treatment.
Note the lozenge-shaped power door closer button and small, covered storage box at the end of the armrest.
Elevated features include:
A Mood Curator, a fragrance system, and the Genesis Service Valet (highlighted below).
Fingerprint identification loads the driver’s specifics for seat position, audio choice, etc. The ID is activated via the sensor on the center console.
The G90 announces its high-tech image with a micro lens headlamp array in an ultraprecise design. The two-line headlamps integrate daytime running lights, turn signals, high beams, and the micro lens array of the low beams. The low beams combine roughly 200 micro-optic lenses per module. Genesis says the lenses are smaller than those of legacy projection lamps but provide the same light intensity level, Genesis says.
Yet, with all its electronics, the G90 lacks wireless Apple CarPlay and Android. A cable is still required.
Split-screen backup camera views.
Comparing G90 3.5T E-SC vs. entry G90
Consider these differences between the G90 3.5T E-SC vs. standard G90.
- Starting prices: $101,350 vs. $91,050;
- Multi-chamber air ride vs. electronically controlled suspension with road preview;
- Power heated, ventilated, and massaging rear seats vs. heated rear seats;
- 23-speaker Bang & Olufsen 3D audio system with 300 watt auxiliary amplifier for 3D sound vs. 15-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system;
- Copper-painted brake calipers vs. silver-painted calipers;
- 37.1-foot turning circle with rear-wheel steering vs. 40.1 feet;
- Tire inflation system vs. temporary spare tire;
- Rear wireless charging pad vs. none in the back seat;
- Curb weights: 5,149 to 5,351 pounds (depending on optional equipment) vs. 4,828-4,850 pounds;
- Trunk space: 10.59 vs. 12.04 cubic feet (including understorage for temporary spare)
Genesis Warranty Coverages
Genesis warranty coverage is gold class. Bumper-to-bumper new vehicle coverage is for 5 years or 60,000 miles, and powertrain coverage is for 10 years or 100,000 miles.
And there is greater gold in owner care:
- 3-years/36,000-miles complimentary maintenance and service valet;
- 3 years of free map updates;
- And 3 years of free Genesis Connected Services, which include:
Connected Care: Safety and maintenance services, including automatic collision notification, enhanced roadside assistance, and monthly vehicle health reports.
Remote: Convenience features include Remote Start with Climate Control, Remote Door Lock/Unlock, and Stolen Vehicle Recovery.
Guidance: Navigation-related services such as Destination Search and Send-to-Car.
The connected services are accessed through the vehicle’s infotainment screen, the Genesis website, smartphone app, or Smartwatch.
For those buying a used 2023 or newer Genesis vehicle, there is still free access to safety and maintenance features. However, a subscription is required to use the convenience and remote technology features included in the Remote and Guidance packages. The cost for each of these packages is $9.90 per month or $99 per year.
For more information, visit the Genesis Owners website or contact Genesis customer support.
Sign Me Up: Genesis Service Valet
An outstanding buyer incentive is the Genesis Service Valet, a free program for the first three years of ownership.
Key features include:
Vehicle pickup and return: Schedule maintenance or repairs online or via the Genesis mobile app. A dealership representative will pick up your vehicle from your chosen location.
Free loaner vehicle: Genesis provides a loaner vehicle while servicing your vehicle.
Flexible scheduling: Choose times and locations for pickup and return of your vehicle.
For more details or to schedule a Service Valet appointment, visit the Genesis Owners website.
G90 Safety Features and Technologies
Both Genesis G90 models have 10 air bags, and a bank of driver assistance features that include:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Following Assist
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Driver Attention Warning
- Parking Distance Warning — forward, side, reverse
- Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist — forward, side, reverse.
Top Safety Pick+ Rating
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gives the 2024-25 Genesis G80 and G90 sedans a Top Safety Pick+ rating. The TSP+ award applies to 2024 model-year vehicles built after October 2023. That is when Genesis modified the rear seat belts in both cars to improve rear occupant protection. Cars built before that date still qualify for the (non-plus) Top Safety Pick award.
Driver-Assist Systems
The Genesis G90 is fully functional for Level 2, hands-on-the-wheel semi-autonomous driver assistance. In my testing, the array of advanced technologies kept the big sedan accurately centered in the lane without crossing the lines or the highway Botts dots. However, driving into low-angle sunshine can cause disruptions. The sight sensors can struggle with washed-out road surfaces, broken white lines, and even when alongside 18-wheelers with light-colored trailers.
The Highway Drive Assist system begins with the GPS-enabled smart cruise control with stop and go. The guidance system includes:
- Blind-spot collision-avoidance assist
- Rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist
- Lane-keeping assist with road-edge and lane-following assist
- Forward collision assist
- Forward-attention and driver-attention alerts.
It takes time for the uninitiated to find their comfort level with these driver-assist systems. The support is an all-seeing set of eyes that is valuable in crammed daily commuting traffic, especially in narrow construction areas. I now activate steering assist in HDA as a distraction-avoidance safeguard.
409 horsepower twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 with 48 volt e-supercharger.
G90 e-Supercharged Performance
Turbocharging and supercharging give the G90 E-SC performance lift, but I wanted (expected) more. Its twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 has direct injection, 24 valves, and dual continuous variable valve timing. It puts out a credible 409 horsepower and 405 foot-pounds of torque from a low 1,300 rpm running up to 4,500 rpm. Tightening the launch is the 48-volt e-supercharger. This welcome addition closes the gap between turbo-spooling and forceful acceleration.
Car and Driver launched the G90 E-supercharged to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds. While impressive in this big cruiser, its hefty curb weight keeps it from besting the competition.
Besides acceleration boost, the 48-volt mild-hybrid system has (cancellable) idle stop-start, which helps a bit with fuel economy and reduced emissions. Hyundai-Genesis typically use lithium-ion pouch cells arranged in series to achieve the desired voltage. The configurations can consist of 12 to 14 cells, depending on the cell voltage, to reach a total of 48 volts.
While the battery’s primary function is to boost engine torque, it also smoothes idle start-stop action and powers the supercharger.
With official mileage ratings of 17 mpg city, 24 highway, and 20 mpg combined, my ratings ranged from 21.5 to 28.2 mpg. A 19.3-gallon tank helps extend the cruising range.
Fuzzy Logic
There is fuzzy logic to the performance calibrations, meaning that the powertrain control function tries to mimic the driver’s style. With a lot of gentle driving, the performance is relaxed. But it can be awakened by some enthusiastic exercise of the accelerator pedal.
Fuel economy aside, this elevated powerplant would be enhanced with a Sport-Plus mode. The engine tone can be selected in three settings: “smallest,” “moderate,” and “largest.” I did not notice much change in any, but the “largest” setting could be more vociferous. The transmission could provide more aggressive shift points, especially when duking it out in commuter traffic. It might be unchauffeur-like, but high performance is expected of a $100,000 flagship.
21-inch Michelin Primacy Tour all-season tires — cushioning and quiet.
Ride and Handling
The E-Supercharged G90 is invitingly quiet at speed on the highway. Depending on driving conditions, the Multi Chamber air suspension alters pressure in the air springs. When driving at high speeds, the air suspension system lowers to reduce wind resistance and improve fuel efficiency. On rough surfaces, the ride height raises about an inch to protect the undercarriage and reduce road harshness. The vehicle’s height can stay at a certain level regardless of changes in weight from passengers or luggage.
The Preview Electronic Control Suspension contributes to on-road stability. The system uses a front camera to recognize road conditions and further settle the ride.
Helping to smooth the ride quality are the cushioning and quiet Michelin Primacy Tour all-season tires. The rubber reacts quickly for controlled evasive maneuvers. The 21-inch tires have staggered widths front and rear, 245/40 front and 275/35 rear.
Rear-wheel steering is the great equalizer for nimble maneuverability. At low speeds, it turns the rear wheels to a maximum of four degrees, moving them in the opposite direction of the front wheels. At high speeds, the system sharpens the turn by moving the tires in the same direction as the front wheels.
Staggered front and rear tire sizes: 245/40 front, 275/35 rear.
Interior Function
You will not find a more crafted appearance in an interior. Quilted Nappa leather upholstery, microfiber headliner, and tastefully stylized matte trim elements communicate a youthful and contemporary ethos.
Headroom with the panoramic sunroof (with fixed rear panel) is accommodating at 39.4 inches with a long 42.3 inches of legroom. The driver seat in the e-Supercharged has 18-way power adjustment, with a 16-way power front passenger seat. Both front seats are massaging with power-adjustable bolsters.
The so-called “ergo-relaxing” front seats have 10 air cells on the seatback and two on the cushion. There are four levels of massage and three options for massage duration and strength.
Especially considerate, the air-cell system deflates the side bolsters on exit and reinflates them after entry. In Sport mode or when driving at high speed, the side bolsters automatically inflate to increase lateral support.
Over-the-air software will update major electronic systems, including:
- Navigation system
- Digital cluster
- Head-up display
- Brakes
- Steering wheel
- Suspension
- Air bags
- Advanced Driver Assistance Systems.
The back seat controller to adjust seat position, massaging, climate, window shades.
Traffic-Calmed Cabin
Curb weight be damned, Genesis gave the G90 laminated glass all around — not just the windshield and the front doors but also the back doors. The traffic-calmed ride is sublime, due in part to the supple Michelin Primacy Tour all-season tires.
The noise-cancelling ANC-R (Active Noise Control-Road) system also contributes to the interior quiet. It detects noise from the road surface and then sends opposite-phase sounds through the audio speakers to cancel it out. Genesis measured and analyzed the sound sensitivity of each seat and tailored the sound-cancelling to match.
Some areas of the body were reinforced with sound-absorbing materials.
In the lap of luxury, with reclining and massaging seats, below.
Don’t We All Need A Mood Curator?
The G90’s Mood Curator, new to the Genesis lineup, is a collection of passenger pampering features. It integrates a fragrance system, ambient lighting, the sound system, massaging seats, and electric side window curtains. Choose the mood from four treatments, including Care, Delight, and Vitality.
In replaceable cartridges, fragrances are spritzed through the climate system in three aromas: The Driver’s Awakening, The Great Outdoors, and My Favorite Place (if it is forest-thickened air after rain).
(Genesis USA)
The Chauffeured Life
The G90 E-Supercharged gives back-seat passengers the full chauffeur treatment. Thick C-pillars provide discrete privacy yet allow an open atmosphere.
There are seats for three, but fold the center seatback for a two-seat executive presentation. A digital screen in the center seatback controls seating position, massage, climate, audio, window shades, and closing doors.
With the panoramic roof, there is tall headroom of 38 inches. Legroom is a comfortable 37.8 inches.
Both window seats are heated, ventilated, and massaging. Power side window shades are a nice touch, as are the pillow-soft microsuede head restraints and flip-down vanity mirrors in the headliner. EasyClose doors are especially useful here.
A trunk space of 10.6 cubic feet with a ski passthrough is adequate for a couples’ weekend getaway. Because underfloor storage is consumed by the large lithium-ion battery, there is no temporary spare, just an inflator system.
Bordeaux brown quilted Nappa leather.
Genesis G90 e-Supercharged Competitors
Here are some thumbnail stats for comparably equipped all-wheel-drive competitors to the Genesis G90 3.5T E-Supercharged. Pricing includes the freight charge:
Audi A8 55 quattro Tiptronic: $106,445, 4,773 lbs., 20/26/22 mpg
BMW 740i xDrive: $121,225, 4,855 lbs., 24/31/27 mpg, 19.5 gallons
Lexus LS 500 AWD: $97,705, 4,905 lbs., 22/29/25 mpg, 22.2 gallons
Mercedes-Benz S 550 4Matic: $139,420, 4,740 lbs., 21/31/24 mpg, 20 gallons.
Genesis G90 3.5T E-Supercharged: $101,350, 5,351 lbs., 17/24/20 mpg, 19.3 gallon
Among these models, the Genesis G90 3.5T e-SC AWD is the heaviest, largely due to its integrated electric supercharger and 48V mild hybrid system. In contrast, the Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC is the lightest, which may contribute to slightly more agile handling characteristics.
Trunk space of 10.6 cubic feet is adequate for a couple’s getaway.
The lithium-ion battery is under the trunk floor, eliminating space for a spare tire.
Why Buy the Genesis G90 3.5T E-Supercharged?
There has been a shift from elegant luxury in large sedans to a sport-tuned impact with fierce styling. The Genesis G90 conveys a kinder, gentler presence — it is not snobbish.
With the extensive electronics network, sensors, motors, and big lithium battery, the safe bet is a lease rather than a purchase. Turn it in after three years for a welcome do-over.
Read what owners are saying about their Genesis G90 in the forum.
The Genesis G90 is an electronically “smart” car that does not make its owner feel dumb. (Genesis USA)
2025 Genesis G90 3.5T E-Supercharged Specifications
Body style: large, 5-seat, 4-door all-wheel-drive sedan
Engine: 409-hp, 3.5-liter 24-valve, dual CVVT twin turbo with gasoline direct injection and 48-volt e-supercharger with idle stop-and-go; 405 lb.-ft. torque from 1,300-4,500 rpm
Hybrid battery: Lithium-ion 9.7 ampere-hours; pouch cells
Transmission: Shift-by-wire 8-speed automatic with paddle shifters and Eco, Normal, Smart, and Sport driving modes
Fuel economy: 17/24/20 mpg city/hwy/combined; premium fuel required
Coefficient of drag: 0.27 Cd
0-60 mph: 5.1 seconds (Car and Driver)
BY THE NUMBERS
Fuel tank: 19.3 gallons
Trunk space: 10.59 cubic feet
Front head/leg room: 39.4/42.3 inches
Rear head/leg room: 38/37.8 inches
Shoulder room, front/rear: 59.1/ 57.9 inches
Length/wheelbase: 207.7/125.2 inches
Curb weight: 5,149 to 5,351 pounds (depending on optional equipment)
Turning circle: 37.1 feet, w/rear-wheel steering
FEATURES
Standard equipment includes: Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery, panoramic glass roof with power tilt and slide front portion and fixed panel rear, 18-way power driver’s seat, 16-way power front passenger seat, massaging front seats with power bolsters, heated and ventilated front seats, acoustic laminated windshield and front and rear side windows, auto-defogging windshield, power heated and ventilated massaging rear seats, 12.3-inch multimedia screen display, 12.3-inch digital cluster, 23-speaker Bang & Olufsen 3D audio system with 300-watt auxiliary amplifier for 3D sound, surround view backup camera with parking guidelines
Safety features include: 10 air bags, ABS, electronic brake-force distribution, vehicle stability management, electronic stability and traction controls
CHASSIS COMPONENTS
Brakes: 14.2-inch front ventilated rotors with electronic booster; 4 piston front calipers, single-piston rear; copper-colored calipers
Steering: Rack-mounted motor-driven power assist; 37.1-foot turning circle, with rear steering
Tires-wheels: 21-inch Michelin Primacy Tour A/S front and rear in staggered sizes, 245/40 front, 275/35 rear; UTQG 540; tire-inflator system; diamond cut aluminum wheels with machined finish
Suspension: multi-link front and rear with multi-chamber air ride
PRICING
Base price: $101,350, including $1,350 freight charge; price as tested $102,000
Options on test vehicle: Uyuni white Paint $650;
Where assembled: Ulsan, Korea
Warranties: 3-years/36,000-miles complimentary maintenance and service valet; 3-year map updates; free Genesis Connected Services; 5-years/60,000-miles bumper to bumper; 10-years/100,000-miles powertrain
