Can this Genesis G90 beat S-Class, A8 and 7 Series? REVIEW
This is our in-depth review of the Genesis G90 luxury sedan. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience.
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00:00 Genesis G90 vs BMW and Mercedes!
01:07 Lights and design
02:11 Length LWB vs competitors
03:14 Rear design
03:51 Length SWB
04:52 Key and doors
06:13 Comfort and user interface
08:01 Cockpit and displays
10:19 Rear executive seating LWB
15:21 UV-C disinfection
16:36 SWB seating front and rear
18:46 Trunk / boot
19:42 Engine and technology
20:35 Driving: comfort and suspension
29:19 Acceleration and dynamic drive
34:29 Motorway and assistance systems
38:19 Fuel economy
38:36 Chauffeur experience
42:33 Price and competitor comparison
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I love interiors on luxury models from Asia compared to European ones. They look so classy with not too much digitalization.
The Europeans have a tendency to fix things that aren't broken. The Japanese (and the Koreans it seems) tend to do what they know already works but simply improve upon it a little.
I just bought one 6 months ago. So far, i like it better than my Mercedes S Class that i had for 8 years before this. Beautiful car.
I'll check back when you reach 50k miles LOL
@@truth6242 When it comes to reliability, I'll take the expensive Hyundai over a Merc. By the numbers, it'll be more reliable and cost less when it's time to fix when compared to the German.
@@bw2532Facts, my brother has a 2013 Hyundai Elantra and it's still running strong.
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Lol 8 years ago
For the money this is more than a bargain...looks awesome in and out
Most people who would buy this car wouldn't care about the money, or they would prefer the exclusivity of a more expensive vehicle, imo.
It seems very good value compared to the others and I think the manufacturer deserves a thumbs up
s/o to hyundai. from 0 to genesis in a few decades
I absolutely support the idea of a decibel meter, it's especially relevant when comparing these luxury models that are supposed to be the most silent on the market.
Maybe Apple Watch will also do
The movement to electric vehicles is going to ultimately make all cars “silent”. I don’t really think we need decibel meters because most of the people who can afford to buy cars like this play their music as loud as they possibly can. For some people the included speaker system isn’t enough so they upgrade the speaker system and add subwoofers in order to shake the block. I’m willing to bet that there’s more ghetto blasters and luxury cars than there are in economy cars.
A decibel meter is also fun when those couples you mentioned argue over directions. 😊
When reading Gefman car comparisons in AutoBild, the level of noise, weighted and properly measured in dB is always included - well, it's a little bit too much engineering...
@@PassportBrosBusinessClass…that’s bullocks! In modern cars, NVH quality and performance is hardly a matter of engine type and sub consequent engine noise level. Moreover its wind noise, its tire and road noise determining the overall noise level and impression… a Tesla Model S at 200kmh is by far noisier than a 7series BMW diesel…
I do not consider this exhaust to be fake.. Yes, the outlet is exaggerated but it is a real outlet. So many exhausts are completely fake these days and that is the real shame. I am totally ok with this setup!
Small addition: Thomas, your reviews are truly one of a kind! Your attention to detail is very much appreciated!
thanks so much :)
Don’t say the interior looks outdated but say the interior has that nice nineties retro feeling.
The rear looks like a Skoda 🤦🏼♂️
It is way too low, not matching the front hood design and the cabin section.
It’s outdated
it does look outdated however. I know having buttons is nice, but to me this is already button overkill. And The Hyundai/Genesis/Kia infotainment (i had an EV6 so speaking from experience) Is definitely not as good as people often say it is.
@@beinjar5634 agreed! it looks like a 2012 Daimler-Chrysler collab! even the Genesis badge looks like the Chrysler version!
G90 definitely is much better than german competitors, more luxurious and it is a Bentley Flying Spur, Rolls Ghost class but with less glossy materials inside.
Define better. Better at wedging itself into the luxury category without paying its dues and earning the consumers respect as a credible car brand? Or better at stealing every other brand’s design language and using it as their own? Better at being an inauthentic knockoff of the real deal? I’m sorry, but this “Genesis” thing will never compete with the Germans or Americans, much less ever compete with Rolls Royce or Bentley.
better at comfort and reliability! worse at dealership experience! Better at repair costs! worse at perceived prestige! I would get the Audi S8 myself...@@christianbryant5617
We need small compact vehicles with this level of interior luxury finishing.
Yes its pretty stupid that many qualities often only come with certain sizes of cars. But what if you want all that but you have zero use for the interior space? Why cant you get the same sound isolation and suspension in a C-class as an S -class for example? Do I necessarily want more noise just because I dont need the space?
It's been a problem with cars since day one. Same with engine performance. Really, only with the Germans can you get smaller cars with power (S/RS, M, AMG). But, in general, in order to get more power and better performance, you need to step up in size of vehicle. And, yes, the luxury interior, you pretty much need to go up in size. If you want power and luxury in a small package, you're almost out of luck. Even an Audi RS3 is still an A3 at heart and therefore not overly luxurious. It works in the reverse as well. If you're more on a budget and need the space, it's difficult to find something. There are more choices for that though.
@@martinsvensson6884 the things I’d do for a quality sound insulated kei car.
G70 gets close
@@jeffs6090 There was an era where you could get those full size american station wagons in the 70/80's with lots of space in a pretty simple package. Many families had them.
As a mercedes fanboy and E-coupe owner, I really like much of the design of this car - especially in the interior. I appreciate the unique design details and architecture in contrast to Mercedes' designs for its next-gen cars. Mercedes' infotainment is king, however, the use of piano black and capacitive touch is not luxury. . . it's becoming technology for its own sake rather than for the experience. This Genesis feels closer to Mercedes' last-gen blend of luxury integrated with technology. BMW is even worse with it's overdesigned angles and cheap gimmicks (see the "crystal" light bar in the new 5 & 7 series). BMWs look more like gaming laptops. It bothers me that most people misunderstand "minimalism" and actually prefer clean contemporary design and build quality that's not busy or overdesigned. Tesla truly has a minimalist interior. Mercedes & BMW should not follow. This G90 is more the perfect blend of technology, tactile buttons, and ergonomics that I prefer and it should get credit for originality. Too bad it actually can't hang with the ride quality, insulation, and refinement of the E & S classes.
A fresh competitor who can keep up is always exciting, great review!
I love the G90. Since the new one came out. It looks like a modernized Bentley with a modernized Mercedes C219 rear. The materials are better then in a Merc, also the finishes and build quiality. And that comes from me, a owner of 6 S-Classes till now. I would go for the G90 immediately, if there would be a V8 with minimum 500 PS - than the car would be perfect to me! And the steering wheel, i would like to have the new 3-spoke one of the GV80 facelift. Everything else is perfect. And i absolute love that you have the choise: you can go touchscreen, touchpad or still with classic buttons, which is so much user friendly, then the germans with only touchscreens. A dark grey one with red interior please :) - such a crazy and cool looking car! Respect to Genesis!
But it doesn't drive or ride as well as a 2010 S-class, especially at high speed. If you need a high speed cruiser, Germans are still the only choice. Genesis is for people who want a nice interior and don't care for anything else.
Dude what r u smoking? 😂
I have driven it beyond 220 KPH and never found it wanting for stability. It is no AMG but it does not pretend to be. Standard for standard it is very competitive.
why do you need a v8.. not necessary. its a cruiser, not a performance car
Why would you need a V8 when it has more than enough power at 409 horses in the trim level? But if you really want the V8, perhaps you should look at the previous generation specifically the 2020 facelift with the 5.0L V8 and 420 horsepower. It's no performance car, but that's not what the G90 is meant to be in the first place.
Wow, great review keep going ❤
Lovely reviews as always Thomas! And we love to see Lea getting more comfortable and included in videos more often!
thanks so much my friend !
I would pick Genesis any day than the comparable german brands due to real buttons all over the place.
Actually german brands already announced to bring back real buttons
@@iDinho__ really? On which model? Tablet styled ajd buttonless dashboard should be banned in the industry
@@roymartinhasudungan2287 vw plans to do this across all it‘s cars. As far as I know nearly all german manufacturers plan this change „back to buttons“ for their future lineups. I agree with you. Capacitive buttons instead of classic ones is nothing but a real safety risk while driving
you have 1 of the best voice to do theses kind of video's
Their biggest issue is the dealer network. Nobody wants to go to a Hyundai dealership to service their "luxury" car
Exactly!
So somewhere you have to visit once every 2yrs for a few hours stops you buying a car. Who gives a sh*t?
This is why in some countries they do a pick up and drop off service for Genesis
@@HondaExige1 Rationality goes out the window when you bring 'luxury experience' into the equation as a whole. Personaly, I am with you, but as a manufacturer, you have consider what the majority of the buyers are expecting from their purchase + user experience - and going into a Hyundai dealership waiting area is definitely not going to bode well with the luxury car buying demographic. They need a proper Genesis dealer network.
It looks so gawdy. The exterior isn’t as clean as the BMW 7 or the Mercedes S class. It looks generic. Even Cadillac’s CT6 has a better look.
Excellent review as always, Thomas! Regarding the UV-C LED question, as long as the LEDs only work while the lid of the compartment is closed, it should be completely safe, as UV-C light is non-ionizing radiation (just slightly smaller wavelength than the Violet color), so it will not turn any materials inside the compartment radioactive, as gamma or x-ray radiation would. It also cannot penetrate any opaque material, so there is no danger of UV light escaping the compartment if it is light-tight (can be tested by putting an iPhone with the flashlight on inside the compartment in a dark garage and looking for any light coming through the lid seal). I very much agree with you that since it's a UV source in a not fully-controlled environment, there is a small potential for harmful situations, like a child trying to disinfect their pet gerbil in that compartment with the lid closed, which could harm the gerbil's eyes and skin, but that would most likely be the worst that can happen if the open lid deactivates the UV-C LEDs. If it doesn't, then it is a significantly more serious safety hazard, as looking directly into a UV LED while it is in operation (UV light is invisible, so you can't tell it's on, and the eye won't blink to prevent damage) can be harmful to the eyes, even for brief periods, unless UV-filtering glasses are used.
Question as you seem to know stuff about it, is deinfecting something, like a phone actually usefull? Or is it just theoretical or maybe only usefull for people that have health risks?
Probably as useful as disinfectant/antibacterial sprays are
@@izzetkstr Smartphone on average has more germs than your toilet(there are tons of studies on this! You can easily look up). While it is not life saving or ingenious practical addition to your life, (neither is washing hands after bathroom use, actually) I'd appreciate every chance now and then to up my hygiene.
Just purchased my NEW 2023 G90 E trim and I love it. Traded in a 208 G90, prior to that had an Equs. I have had no issues with Genesis products and stayed loyal to the brand. The car is comfortable with a quiet interior and plenty of pick up and go.
Beautiful exterior.. Thanks for review :)
Pretty good review, I was very curious to see this reviewed in Europe. I want to add on the noise isolation, from every reviewer here in the US that I've watched a video for this car they've mentioned that it's the quietest car ever until you reach to the Rolls Royce level.
thansk keep tuning in !
@@autogefuehl I also just got a new eGV70 and I find the vehicle more refined than the german rivals that are above its class, like the GLE, Q7 comparing ride quality and insulation when going over bumps.
Cool enjoy!
@@21DimenThank you for your positive evaluation of Korean cars. In fact, successful people in Korea drive Genesis.
@@krclever22 아이고문디야..
Excellent review,Thomas and friends.
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Cant wait for your review of the GV80 Coupé and the GV80 Facelift
this thing looks AMAZING
Moin Thomas, Good Video as always. I really look forward on your take on the brand new Porsche Panamera. When can we expect your Video ? LG aus Hamburg
Thanks! Good question, trying to resolve that!
Of the cars on your list the S-Class is the only one that is aesthetically tolerable. I don't understand the current trend of ridiculously oversized and bejazzled radiator grills. Manufacturers have made their cars look hideous and ridiculous in equal measure. I long for the days when good taste and restraint were the hallmarks of "class".
compared the current s to the old ones, the new one lacks presence which a luxury car needs to have
Tank you for review
The design language is ASTONISHING ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
The interior materials are classy Beautiful And a wonderful friend...!
Some people complaining here. I drive a GLS. My toddler would love these features in G90. She doesn’t care what brand car it is. If something makes you or your family happy, go for it.
Hey Mark a quick tip if you do start doing acoustic measurements of the cabin(and it would be great if you do) is to not just use a db meter but a calibrated microphone and see the acoustic levels of all the frequencies transmitted in the cabin...because just the absolute levels do not tell the whole story( there is thing called ear gain / we are susceptible to some frequencies more than others..I also suggest reading on that... perceived noise in my opinion is a better representation than the absolute total or peak values picked by a db meter...)
I like their light design, however I prefer the short wheelbase over the long wheelbase.
Seeing that image of the new 7 series at the beginning with no warning was like one of those clips of some normal random thing and suddenly the golum jumps at you or something
Its a mix of S-Class and Bentley Flying Spur. Luc Donckerwolke has designed many Bentley and Lamborghinis and works now for Hyundai/Genesis.
Thomas, where did you buy your coat? I love it.
Will the LWB version be available in the US?
Is there a review on VW id-4 (european version) on your channel? If yes - can you send a link please. Thanks in advance.
The interior color is a nice change!!!
12:20 totally agree. Automakers should swith to add holders/placer for customers phones/tablets etc, it would be more usable than these inbuild useless car tablets and other 5 screens
Or make it easier to display and use the screens (including the HUD) in the car.
These guys do so much right. Fair play. I wish I could afford that thing.
Tremendous package and value proposition. Beautifully built with wonderful traditional Bentley-esque interior touches. Will be a very rare sight on UK roads but a sign of individuality. Shame the brand is merging with Hyundai next year - economics! Thanks Thomas 👍❤️
cheers m8!
We Brits are (traditionally) huge badge snobs, Nissan's Infiniti suffered even worse (abandoning the UK altogether)
@@JetsetDruid It's not even selling well here in the U.S!!! I see the sclass everywhere and the 7 series!! Heck even Audi has issues selling it's A8 here!! The G90 sales in America have been abysmal!! People who have this kind of money don't care about the value proposition they just go for the Mercedes!!!
@@emekaiheanacho274That is so true! In 2006, I traded my 500SEL to VW Phaeton and I remember when an older gentleman walked to me asked: "Why on earth you have put Volkswagen badges on that car? Which car is it?" I loved it, very similar to Bentley which I also had. But, just because it was a VW it did not sell. I think they sold less than 700 in the US.
@@PetriTemiseva Exactly!! The phaeton was actually a phenomenal car!!! My dad had a flying spur and I think the phaeton had a more composed suspension!!!
This styling would look great as a 2-door coupé.
Hard to make of it, the busy rear reminds me of a Mercury in the 90s, guess a little throw-back is no harm. The decor kind of matches the extravaganza, but it does reminds me of the silk wallpaper, or that in Boris Johnson's Downing Street 11.
I love the user interface! This is way better than the slider shit in my E-Class. I miss a roomy wagon with a nice engine, otherwise Genesis would be my choice.
I like listening to his English 🎶 and his face expressions are complementing it What a marketing character 👏🏾 Maybe a bit of swearing in future to cherry it on top 😂
I’d buy it just because other people don’t have it.
Now that's luxurious.
Clearly the Genesis designer did the right thing. They just built a luxury car. Pure luxury. Not a wannabe sports car. Not an autobahn tank. Just a smooth luxury limousine that takes you from A to B in the most relaxed way possible. That's exactly what I would want to have when buying a luxury car.
Great review. Love you pea coat. Too bad this won't be sold in the US. I would definitely buy it.
thanks keep tuning in !
Love that wolfenstein type of speaking
Always great review Thomas. More Lea is a good diretion to go in. Maybe a team view, from a male and female perspective.
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Just imagine 4 people just talking about the car they have just bought.One says i just bought an S Class Merc,the other says i just bought a 7 Series Beemer,the 3rd says i just got the A8 Audi and the last speaks out and tells them i just got Hyundai.Believe me there is a difference and its called prestige.The only company who has managed to sneak into that club are Lexus.
More Leah please...😂
Answer is simple, it can't, but its a good choice if you have less money but want luxury
If you have money for this, you also have S class money. Nonsense
So in the shorter version you have basically as much legroom behind the chauffeur seat as in the long wheelbase version of the Mercedes ?
Yes.
What a beautiful car. They have also smaller cars, like the G70, which is unfortunately not available in Europe. Genesis is indeed the underdog, but I would go for it especially because of this reason...but yeah, I don't have the money so I can just imagine how it is to own such a car :D
45:23 it was nice review both cars and geography grounds… 👍😊from myself born and raised. Algarve - Portugal 🇵🇹. Best wishes.
Ur voice . Very suited for a documentary and videos 😊
oh wwow this car is a work of art. to me its the winner over the germans, mostly bc of how they manage to balance tech with physical controls and ofc the great flow of the dashboard. the forged carbon fiber is also so unique. i bet if someone put a Mercedes badge over it, then everyone would love it. I hope I can buy a genesis next
UV-C is fine. It is just a special lamp and with it in a box, then using it if perfectly safe.
There was a time mentioning a Hyundai affiliated vehicle in the same breath of as the Germany's big three flagships would've been a joke. Not any more. The Korean auto industry has come a long way!
Between g90 and Lexus LS 500, which one is better overall ( including resale value)?
Interior looks modern and grown up. Not like S-Class that looks like it made to impress a 15 year old boy. Definitely choose this one.
Thing is sick reminds me kinda of the CLS from 2012. ive noticed the newer Genesis vehicles are finally getting their "style" and its way better than anything Lexus or infinity are cooking up.
I wonder how this suspension would do on our Massachusetts roads, which are very bad.
Beside the home market, Genesis (just like Lexus, Japan) is more intended for the US market, where they have been selling well. Price level here in Korea for a Genesis GV80 (which you probably do not know) is the same as a BMW x3, and yet people prefer Genesis Europeans tend to stick to their own car brands. Just like other countries.
German cars are better than Korean cars
@@emekaiheanacho274 maybe. But not when it comes to relatability. German cars are below industrial average.
@@user-uk4jl4ot6y Korean cars have horrible reliability!! 2 of my sonata engines blew before 150k miles!!! I've had Mercedes that went up to 300k miles!!! Korean will always be behind Germany and Japan in cars
@emekaiheanacho274 The industry statistics show differently from you. Remember when Japanese electronics was the best once? 😂
@@kiwan5425 Japanese still make better electronics than Koreans!! In fact Japanese will always be above Koreans!!! Only thing Korea has going for it is Samsung!!! But Japanese is always better quality!!! Lexus is better than Genesis!!! Toyota and Honda are better than Hyundai!!! Germans make the best luxury cars on the road!!! All Koreans do is copy!!! Even Lexus knows they can't compete with Mercedes!!!
Great review and some very fair observations I think. Personally, I would take this over a BMW (too ugly), a Mercedes (too tasteless) and an Audi (too dull) and save a lot of cash. Of course, depreciation might be a significant cost but most large saloons lose value quickly whatever the brand. I like the exterior styling of the G90 in SWB and the simplicity of the interior. Like you said, very easy to feel overwhelmed in cars today and that's concerning. The G90 seems to blend tech and good useability very successfully. They really really need to offer a leather alternative but that's about it. Great car.
thanks for the feedback!
Except it feels like a hyundai inside with a suit on lol
@@IEATU95 I think the German cars feel more like lower end cars with 'suits' than this Genesis.
Thank you
Cars, esp in this price point, are emotional and/or aspirational purchases. How many CEOs and CTOs go through a VFM analysis and check the power performance stats etc. Nothing screams of your arrival better than a merc or bmw (better in a RR or bentley but for the average millionaire its one of the german trio). There are still generations of people who still look up to these vehicles as aspirational and as long as this crowd exists, the german marques will lead this market. Genesis will have to work hard and long and get this cult like following if they are to crack this high value market.
In other words, douche bags. 😂
I personally prefer real leather seats than climate destroying plastic or vinyl seats. Even the fabric is actually made from mineral oils, so it is hardly climate friendly.
Thank you very much for your interest in this topic. I also bought cars with animal skin leather seats before I did my research and got to know the industry. The most important thing is: With today's modern materials, you have nothing to lose, just to gain. You achieve the same kind of luxury and comfort or even better while having the same or better durability with less impact on humans, animals and the environment. You can use fabric/cloth, microfibre or leatherette. The classic approach is using oil/plastic as source material. Overall, a vehicle contains about 300 kg plastic. A car seat needs about 5 kg plastic. So the overall plastic share for the seats is very low and it is at this moment the most efficient way to produce a car seat. A couple of litres of fuel equals a car seat basically. So if you want to save oil/plastic, rather look at consumption for energy, fuel and heating and to other car parts than the seat. Note that animal skin leather also always contains a plastic coating for durability. However, long-term we should of course find raw oil alternatives. So going further, seats can be made from recyclables (e.g. from PET-bottles or old fishing nets) or even increased share of plant-based materials (like pine oil, canola oil or start-up materials like Pinatex from pineapple leaves or Desertex from cactus fibre or the mixed-plant-based Mirum, so be seen at kzhead.info/sun/hpWafr6dppOqoH0/bejne.html). On a calculation base, by ditching animal skin leather from car interiors, the amount of emissions (CO2e) is reduced by 85 (!) % (www.press.bmwgroup.com/africa-dom-easteurope/article/detail/T0403389EN/on-the-market-from-2023:-bmw-and-mini-models-with-vegan-interiors?language=en) - and that is a very conservative calculation. So it is at this moment the most important thing you can do to make car interiors more sustainable. A good example for high-end luxury with ventilated animal free seats is the BMW X7 with Sensafin: kzhead.info/sun/ZNSLfs-PcKCopa8/bejne.html And the Kia EV9 with plant-based oil share: kzhead.info/sun/adqRlbSJoJGDdKM/bejne.html New leatherette materials can be superior in every aspect, even for cleaning: kzhead.info/sun/qJ1tibyCbmSLh3k/bejne.html More and more natural materials are rising: kzhead.info/sun/obaMo7x9pal-d6c/bejne.html Also check out what the animal skin leather industry tried to with our channel: kzhead.info/sun/obSYc9qEo5N8n4E/bejne.html For seeing how the animals are being treated and transported in the global leather industry, watch this footage: kzhead.info/sun/p8-jc6WlqGOVa30/bejne.html Note that the footage is genuine and was recorded by a highly decorated investigative journalist in Germany I know myself personally. In a high animal skin grade, the animals are specifically raised for this matter. However even if meat is the "first" misuse case, the hide remains a profitable body part. That means: If manufacturers put animal leather in a car and you demand it as a customer, you give your money to an industry that earns money by oppressing humans, animals and harms the environment, you make them more profitable. Alternatively, you could support industries with your wallet which try to improve the sustainability of materials. Also, if you turn the argument around to "meat is the waste of the leather industry" you realize that it doesn't make sense (and is ethically doubtful) to discuss the primary use of individual body parts of mammals. Mind experiment: You are getting slain down on the street; would it matter to you if it was for your smartphone or for your purse? We cannot change what we have bought in the past, but with more information and compassion we can change how we decide in the future.
There is nothing climate friendly about real leather seats. People who talk about climate friendliness don’t understand the energy cycle between the sun and the earth. All that energy from the sun is going to keep coming to earth for the next 4 1/2 billion years.
@@autogefuehl Thank you Thomas. Yes, this is very personal I must admit and it is great that we do have freedom of choice (still). In any case, I do want to congratulate you and Leah for an outstanding and unbiased review and the reason why I view every one of your car reviews. BTW, Leah makes a wonderful chauffeur 😁
Environment destroying you mean. Has 0 measurable effect on climate.
Highly appreciated - keep tuning in !
My last two vehicles have been South Korean and both have been very enjoyable to drive. I feel they are very good value for the price.
Excelente ❤
....more Lea. ....pls
@2:04 left indicator blinks advanced than right one
I never imagined that the g90 would enter Europe, but they are going to sell it ! I wonder what the reaction will be like in Europe in the future!
I can answer that. We don't really care and good luck if anyone ever sees one.
Most people that have the kind of money to spend on a top tier luxury car do not want a “bargain” S-Class when they can just buy the real thing 🤷🏽♂️#Levels
You'll be surprised how many wealthy people like to save thousands of dollars where they can.
@@anthonyesiemokhai1603 #Levels ⬅️⬅️⬅️
Back of it reminds me first skoda superb
Very smooth and quiet comport sedan.
Reliability it is better. If not it isn’t up to the German marques. However it’s got its own appeal and worth a shot for ownership
Too new to come to conclusions about reliability. Ten to fifteen years time let's see what happens...
@@jdmguy44 in comparison to the Germans, I’d take a Korean make to be honest if reliability is the most important factor in making the purchase decision
You must be kidding?!? Have you ever owned a European car?
None of them float my boat!! But there again, I’m into something totally different!!
One thing to comment as a South Korean, local made luxury sedan (Hyundai, Kia, etc) here was always had soft damper since chauffeur driven car must drive smoothly like on the sky cloud. Otherwise, back seated VIP wouldn't like it. G70 or N series small cars from Hyundai are more harder for driver's fun. But Sadly I drive VW Golf 🙂
Thanks for the great review. Have been looking forward to a good review of this car. Have been seeing it on tv for quite some time now. I tnink from a design point of view you cannot make a better looking modern car than this. Striking yet elegant. Genesis really putting the competition to shame with what they offer and how they price it. Yes it doesn't have the recognition outside korea but i wiuld pick this one up if i would be looking to shop in this segment. It also is still in europe quite a non known brand which i also kind of like. Genesis really coming against our german brands with a seemingly better product and a true car and not a consumer product. Well done
There are many cars who look better than this imo. That grille is hideous and the rear end is just odd. Not that the competition is much better... To me it feels that people like you who like underdog brands, often try too hard to make the "established" brands look bad. There is no need to say this: '"Genesis really coming against our german brands with a seemingly better product and a true car and not a consumer product." A true car? What? All of these cars are excellent cars. Every car has pros and cons and their own appeal. G90 might offer the most for the money but if I would spend over 110 grand on a car anyway it would better have something crazy high tech to offer, and be crazily customizable. The G90 does not have that. The interior feels 5 years old already. I like some buttons as well but this is too much. It ticks most of the boxes but does nothing special either. So for that reason I think the BMW is the best simply because it offers an electric version and has the insane tech factor. It feels up to date but still offer a healthy mix of touch and physical controls. A8 needs an update though. it is not great
Please a test of Spyder RS. Danke sehr
Although most Korean executives use this car for official use, they also privately own German luxury cars or Lexus.😅
Evidence?
@@jurgenmuller143 My company executives
This one is better than mercedes benz 100%
How many would take this over new E series which is cheaper. And I bet drives almost as smooth with all terrain trim at least.
Congratulations
The best thing about this particular car is that the steering wheel is a proper wheel rather than a silly square!!
Resale value and long term reliability are most important to me.
i have no words to say , really beautiful inside -outside , 7 series looks like a clown side by side . welldone !
Nice car but,when is cybertruck presentation expected?😅
Styling and features alone, I feel this is a mix between Audi A8L and Mercedes Maybach S-Class, perhaps more so interior wise. It's an interesting option in the luxury car market!
デザインがとても素敵です。
I am able to see so many G90 as well as G80 in Korea...
A professional sound meter would be very useful. 🔝
I like that red interior! Nice to get away from the all-too-common beige, gray, black, and lame-duck combinations thereof.
These will get picked up by so many people once they hit the used market
Anyone noticed the hazard front lights not in sync 🙃
I think it is just the way the frames are processed in the videos that is playing tricks.
what about depreciation?
2:03 Front hazard lights are not synchronised and it really bothers me.