The International North American Auto Show, held in January 2016, marked the world debut of the "firstborn" in the Genesis lineup - Hyundai's premium sub-brand - the full-size G90 sedan, which was first unveiled back in December 2015 in Seoul under the South Korean name " EQ900 ".
The car, which replaced the Hyundai Equus limousine, embodied the design concept “Athletic Elegance”, “prescribed” powerful motors under its hood and received a rich functionality that is in no way inferior to eminent competitors.
The appearance of the Genesis G90 is in complete order - the Korean sedan looks beautiful, aristocratic and imposing. The frowning front of the car is enlivened by the graceful plastic of LED headlights and the powerful chrome blade of the radiator grille, and its monumental stern is crowned with spectacular lanterns and a pair of trapezoidal exhaust outlets. Yes, and in profile, the four-door did not disappoint, demonstrating a stylish and status look.
In terms of its overall dimensions, "G-ninety" meets the standards of the F-class according to the European classification: length - 5205 mm, height - 1495 mm, width - 1915 mm, wheelbase - 3160 mm. Depending on the modification, in the "stowed" form, the premium three-volume weighs from 2420 to 2595 kg.
The interior of the Genesis G90 is built in complete harmony with the exterior - inside the car, a balanced and solid style is combined with natural finishing materials and the highest level of workmanship. An exemplary and informative instrument cluster accommodates pointer indicators and a color screen of the on-board computer, and the steering wheel, in addition to the status view, carries a high functional load.
The respectable center console is crowned with a multimedia center display (diagonal from 8 to 12.3 inches) and a stylish climate control panel, and an analog clock adds nobility to it.
Genesis G90 front seats are aimed at comfort - they are equipped with a good profile, heating, ventilation and electric drive of numerous adjustments. In the rear of the saloon, the full-size sedan has luxury apartments with a well-thought-out sofa and plenty of space, and in the "top" versions - with separate seats, individual "climate" and optional multimedia system tablets.
The luggage compartment of the "Genesis G.-ninetieth" is not a record among the "classmates", but it is quite spacious - its volume is 484 liters.
In a niche under the raised floor near the car there is a spare wheel and a set of necessary tools.
Specifications. The Genesis G90 engine palette combines three gasoline power units that work in tandem with an uncontested 8-speed automatic transmission.
- The basic modification of the Korean flagship is equipped with a V-shaped atmospheric "six" GDI with a volume of 3.8 liters (3778 cubic centimeters) with a direct fuel supply and a 24-valve timing, developing 315 "mares" at 6000 rpm and 397 Nm of peak thrust at 5000 rpm minute. Together with rear or all-wheel drive, it accelerates the car to "hundreds" after 6.9 seconds, allows it to gain 240 km / h and provides fuel consumption at the level of 8.2-8.7 liters in mixed mode.
- Up a notch is the 3.3-liter (3342 cubic centimeters) T-GDI six-cylinder engine with V-configuration, turbocharger and direct power supply, the peak of which is 370 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 510 Nm of torque at 1300-4500 rpm / minute. With such a "heart" (it has both rear and four-wheel drive), the three-volume volume changes 100 km / h after 6.2-6.4 seconds, fits within 240 km / h as much as possible and "eats" no more than 7.8-8.5 liters of gasoline in the cycle " city / highway ".
- Under the hood of the "top" version is "hidden" an atmospheric V8 GDI unit with a volume of 5.0 liters (5038 cubic centimeters) with direct fuel injection, producing 425 "heads" of 6000 rpm and 520 Nm of possible thrust at 5000 rpm and accompanied only all-wheel drive transmission. Such a sedan "shoots" from zero to "hundreds" in 5.7 seconds, its capabilities do not exceed 240 km / h, and fuel consumption is within 7.2-7.3 liters in combined conditions.
The Genesis G90's all-wheel drive solutions feature the HTRAC transmission, developed in conjunction with Magna Powertrain, with an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the front axle drive. During normal travel, the torque goes mainly to the rear wheels, but if necessary, from 30 to 40% of the thrust is automatically transferred to the front, depending on the situation.
At the heart of the Genesis G90 is a stretched version of the rear-wheel drive platform of the Hyundai Genesis sedan with an independent arrangement of the front and rear chassis - two-link and four-link architecture, respectively (in both cases with conventional shock absorbers and springs). For a surcharge, the car is available with a GACS suspension with electronically controlled adaptive shock absorbers.
High-strength steels are widely used in the structure of the monocoque body of a full-size sedan (they account for 51.5%), but there are practically no light-alloy materials in it. All wheels of the Korean flagship are equipped with ventilated brake discs with a bunch of electronic "gadgets", and its steering mechanism is complemented by an electric amplifier with progressive characteristics.
Options and prices. In the Russian market, the Genesis G90 in 2017 can be purchased with three gasoline engines and in three levels of equipment - Premier, Elite and Royal (in addition, a long-wheelbase version is available).
The "simplest" three-volume configuration is estimated at 4,475,000 rubles, and its functionality is formed by nine airbags, leather interior, bi-xenon headlights, a Lexicon audio system with 17 speakers, an advanced multimedia complex, as well as all electrically adjustable seats , heated and ventilated. In addition, the "base" includes adaptive suspension, ABS, EBD, ESP, Brake Assist, blind spot monitoring technology and a bunch of other equipment.
For a "top-end" car, you will have to pay a minimum of 5,675,000 rubles, and its features are considered to be separate rear seats, adaptive LED headlights, an entertainment center for rear passengers, panoramic cameras, a projection display, as well as a complex of electronic assistants (lane tracking function, system automatic braking, etc.).
Well, the gamut of modifications is crowned by the G90L sedan with an extended wheelbase - its cost starts from the "bar" of 5,975,000 rubles.
