New Genesis G90 5.0 V8 Reviewed - Better than Mercedes S-Class?
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- Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
- The 2020/2021 Genesis G90 5.0 V8 Ultimate is a large executive sedan designed to provide excellent performance at a price that's a better value when compared to the Mercedes-Benz S560. Does it deliver an experience worth the cost of entry? We drive it, compare it and even do a 0-60 to see just how quick this big sedan can get to speed.
#genesis #mercedes-benz
CONTENTS
00:00 - Introduction
01:33 - Features
11:10 - Driving Impressions (and 0-60)
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Who would buy this? Me. A retired, 73 yr old executive who likes luxury. This is my third Genesis. A 2015 Genesis (G80), a 2017 G90 5.0 AWD and my new 2020 G90 5.0 AWD. Yes I want to save that extra $50G. That's a couple of first class vacations for my wife and great grand daughter (Disney Crrises). I love a bargain and these are definitely that! And I have had S-Class's and 7-Series in the past and I don't miss a thing! I am very happy with this car and the money I saved.
Still have my 2017 so I'm just lurking.
How do you like the g90? I am buying a 2017 with the 5.0 htrac with 3000 orig miles. silver with black leather.
@@bobdearborn3130 I loved my 2017. The only reason I traded it was for the new 2020. I had the 2017 for three years and never had any issues. It is a fantastic car and I loved it and the new one.
@@msticks3672 I picked this one up for $45000 canadian or approx $33000 US bucks. I know Genesis is more reliable than Mercedes. Its a fact. Safety and quality finishes are what attracted me to it. I like the 2020-21 but thats $90.000 up here
@@bobdearborn3130 I understand. You got a great car for a great price. Enjoy.
Def buying this pre-owned after 1-2 years of depreciation kicks-in. Love how Genesis finally have their own signature look and it looks modern, bold, yet subtle enough.
100% agree with you!
They sent you a RWD because they know where you take your AWD vehicles 😂😂
HTRAC hasn't been known to be class leading from years ago.
😂😂
😂😂😂
It is NOT intended for off-roading, Norm. I guess you KNOW that.@@normt430
@@pwilson6439 the original HTRAC was really bad when everyone else had torque vectoring and more efficient systems.
What's amazing is the negative comments. If the watchers of this video had enough money to afford a Mercedes S class, would they be here watching this video?
A bunch of broke ass people complaining about this vehicle, when they can't even afford to buy a skateboard. 😁😆😁😊🤣😃😄😊.
I'm a Genesis fan. That's why I watch their reviews.
I purchased my Genesis G70 18 months ago and after 42k miles and no problems, I made the right choice.
BMW and Mercedes did absolutely nothing for me. Even though I was in a new vehicle they felt old (2019 model year).
BMW was the worst, the Interior hasn't changed in 5years.
maybe we do but we're just comparing before we commit?????????????????????????????????
Love the exterior design 😍
The video doesn’t do it any justice because it’s extremely gorgeous in person!
I'm willing to be bet that the Genesis will be more reliable over time. S Class resale values are sad.
my pop's Equus is going on 160k miles. not a single issue.
@@joec.5009 Cool! Good to know. I'm planning to abandon my hyper loyalty to Toyota/Lexus because of how UNREFINED and HARSH their vehicles have become (they are trying to turn everything into a sports car that feels like its riding on nails, and sounds like the engine is going to explode). My only concern was letting go of the "bulletproof reliability" I'm used to.
@@747-pilot couldn’t agree more! I still have my GS300 from 2001-95k miles and never been in shop and runs like a clock. Today’s Lexus are UGLY 🤮
@@747-pilot I had Hyundai Azera 2013.
165K miles and not a single problem.
Not even burned bulb.
Car was near new shape.
Only oil change ($40 at local Pep Boys), brakes and tire change.
Traded it for G70 3.3TT AWD 3 month ago.
@@user-mc1zn5fn5u That's music to my ears. I keep my cars long term, like 10 to 15 years, and over 200,000 miles. So reliability and durability is VERY important to me. I'm drooling over the new Genesis GV80. It has oodles of *COMFORT, COMFORT AND MORE COMFORT!!* and it has *_Active noise cancelling_* that makes the engine DEAD quiet!!
As I said, Lexus does not "speak to me" anymore! I do have a 2000 Lexus LS 400 in mint condition that is going to my grave with me! 😂 I literally WORSHIP that car!! 😂 ...After the LS 430, it was all downhill for Lexus!
The genesis also has a dipstick. Which means after you buy it you can also put miles on it without some Control module malfunctioning.
i like how you did the website comparison. Saves me a lot of time lol.
Dude I watch your videos all the time I have to tell you that genesis is the luxury of the future Omg their cars and suvs are breath taking I love that huge grill tell them I want more of it Please
REALLY looking forward to the upcoming GV70
I agree with you.
The true value in the G90 is the incredible deals available in the pre-owned market. They definitely do not hold their value. I wouldn't recommend buy it new. I got the 2017 G90 AWD Ultimate, 2.5 years old when I bought it, for $38,000 with 20k miles in mint condition. Definitely worth it.
Look at the prices NOW.
@@pwilson6439Exploded
I have to rule out the new Genesis G80 from a drivers perspective as I can't stand looking at an LCD display all the time. Currently drive a Kia Stinger GT2 AWD, chosen over the Kia K900 due to its also being afflicted with an LCD display. Proper dials with analogue needles are much easier on the eye, especially for night driving. The LCD speedometer was one of the reasons we traded in our 2014 Buick LaCrosse after just over 18 months having learned to avoid LCD panels in future buys. Looks like our next buy will probably be this amazing G90.
Amazing and so beautiful, I’m in love with GENESIS G90 ❤️😍👍🏻
I appreciate massage seats too. Every car should have it as option 😁
I might buy this car just because of those wheels 😃.
If course everything else is just great, exterior design, interior quality.
Why was the Equus Ultimate more loaded than the G90 Ultimate? Rear and front massaging seats, fixed center console w/ an integrated fridge in the back, reclining seats with leg support. It’s strange to me they left these features out when they rebranded the car.
EVERYTHING is BUILT TO A PRICE. That is it.
In a Sean Connery voice, Excuse me, sir, you wanted the Sun to be blocked, here we go, the funniest line ever on car review channels.
The reason the charger doesn't close is because it would overheat. I have the 2017 g90, and the charger gets hot. Also, my note 20 ultra fits fine. Not sure if they changed the dimensions of the charger pad.
Subscribed in support of a local!
The prettiest car of 2020
I walked by one in a parking lot. The car didn't catch my eye as I was already by it but those gaudy wheels use did! Typical muted Hyundai styling.
Agreed
My dream car. Please HBRM and HCMC come through.
I just bought the 2021 version of this, and i LOVE it. I traded my 10 year old Mercedes S550 in on it. I have loved my S550 for many years, but it was getting old and even though i only had 65,000 miles on it, there were a lot of things to fix. Ele tronic sensors, brake wzrning but not true, various failures, windshield sprayers stopped working, center console not opening, needing brakes and tires every year, the air syspension bags starting to leak on the passenger side (these are 10k per set to replace) so the Benz is far from being problem free. Its expensive to maintain. The very slight extra power (9 hp more) that it has with twin turbos vs this naturally aspirated V8 is not enough to overlook the extra 49k to buy, plus, lets be honest, the Benz S class is looking dated these days,isnt it?
But the Genesis line is beautiful. And the G90 is the best. Looks like a Bentley. And a 10 year 100,000 mile warrantee gives me some peace. I bought my 2021 at 2 years old with only 15k miles for under $60,000. I think this is very good value for that kind of money.
This is the reason I leased a 2020 G80 5.0 AWD Ultimate edition in 2020. In 15 months, my 5-year lease will end. All else being equal, I am pretty likely to buy out the lease. A wonderful car, so far ! LOVE that 5.0 V8 ENGINE !!!
I love it, its better than Mercedes, BMW , Jaguar and Cadillac
loved This Car ❤️
It's an amazing machine
Noble M600?
Awesome vehicle, I have a 2017 Genesis G90 5.0 Htrac Ultimate, Black leather interior, Caspian Black exterior paint color. Reliability is excellent easily put 400k miles on this luxury beast with rountine maintenance. You can have the S-Class, Audi A8, Lexus LS, BMW 7 series. Give me the GENESIS G90!
Having had a couple of S class MBs, they are so electronically advanced and yet fragile and prone to failure. 5 years later, they cant get the bugs out of the electronics. This is a well documented persistent problem, if you want to research it.
Ridiculous, eh ??
It's a nice ride very nice I'll drive this along with my towncar, I'm not a 1%ter so no Mercedes for me but for the 99% of the rest of us this car is a great choice!!
Town Car is a boss !
8:30 it's designed that way on purpose so you don't forget your phone if the led was close.
You did not include the rear seat extension in the passenger side? is that not available for 2021? I have it on 2020!
I think that was the optional EXECUTIVE PACKAGE (a pricey option !)
I would miss Smart mode I 2 year old G90 has; best milage
The Volvo also came at an 11k premium over the G90 for massage seats. 87k vs. 76k
GOOD POINT !!!
By all accounts, this is an exceptional vehicle, I own one. In fact, I’ve had two of them . This guy is in Mercedes snob imo and Mercedes has nothing on this car . And trust me coming from a 68-year-old man who’s had just about every kind of car imaginable ,this is without question the BEST car on the road for the money.
Damn thats a beautiful car
To the trail! To the trail! ;-)
I am really liking the new DNA that Genesis is showing from 2020-2021 models with the two beam headlights. Finally, Genesis is making cars that are competitive even in design/styling department. For a Korean luxury car to compete with the big dogs, they will need to look MORE expensive than its competitors because they just dont have the name cache and now they are actually doing it
As much as I love this thing. There is zero competition against the S class.. for one u can get s class with like 600 horsepower twni turbo V8.. I don't care how expensive it is.. there is no competition
Why do I need 600 horsepower?
THANK YOU !!!@@vvvxt
THAT IS THE TOP-RUNG S-CLASS, with the UBER-MOTOR.
ABOUT DOUBLE THE G90 PRICE, let us be fair here. SO, WHERE can you use 600 HP ?
On a highway on-ramp for 2.5 seconds, maybe.....with a 420 HP Genesis V8, you can use it, on that same on-ramp, for about 3.5 seconds. I should know; I have a 2020 G80 5.0 AWD.
For sheer SNOB APPEAL, the Mercedes is supreme. But, boy oh boy, do you ever PAY FOR IT !!! Please understand, I LOVE THE S-CLASS !!! LOVE, LUST, LOVE !!!!
Unfortunately, modern German machinery will EMPTY YOUR POCKETS if you keep it very long. More is the pity !!
If you have REALLY deep pockets, FILL YOUR BOOTS ! (a quaint Canadian expression often used in rural Canada).
I'd pick the G90 with 5L AWD. I'm not a fan of turbo engines for luxury cars. The 2020 G90 5L AWD listed at $75K at the dealership near me in CO. Yes it sounds high to a Hyundai but with some negotiation I think its could go down to a reasonable price.
Right on. I have a 5.0 G80. WONDERFUL ENGINE. I also prefer NATURALLY ASPIRATED (V8) ENGINES. She is a RUNNER !
This is so nice, I think I want one.. 3.8 would suffice though
Thanks for a great review. We are so tired of gravel and b/s.
No we're not thats why most of us are here for
He does look out of place in the back seat.
A collared shirt would have been better suited than a T-shirt/ball cap.
YES and a jar of GREY POUPON !!@@normt430
Darned PLEBES !!@@normt430
Why would you want to close your phone there 😂
YES
(Because I'm staring at the gauge cluster sooo much and need that holographic display to feel good about myself)
I save $50000 but whatever
Not to mention 100,000 miles or 10 years warranty on the power train.
This review brought to you by Mercedes-Benz
If you can afford both- you go with prestige - Mercedes ftw
The Mercedes has nothing out of the ordinary to go up 100 thousands.
Go look again.
wonder if this cars will break myth, oath and cursed in automotive world...if it happens it gonna be a big wins, so underated 😄🚬
Whats so exceptional about S class every vehicle has its pros and cons as usual most reviewers want us to spend our money on higher priced german cars wonder why??
What you dont understand is people who can lease or own the Benz will do so regardless!
all perception, why waste the money? Prestige??? Thats for shallow people
Yeah, Bob ! I agree !@@bobdearborn3130
It'll take a box of Q-tips to clean those wheels.
Thanks for listening about the independent coffee shops. ☕ It is a nice car, but Ryan, can you rate (or compare) the dealership experience? Owners/leasees will need to use the dealer; so what is that end of the transaction like?
When my wife bought her Crosstrek she actually considered getting a G70. The local Hyundai dealership felt like a used car lot. There are supposed to be some new Genesis specific stores in the works, but I’ve never seen one.
Cool car man
Bro u sayin bullshit, the G90 is amazing from all aspects
Hyundai was stupid to 86 the V8. Those V6 turbos and twin turbos worry me. All that stress on a smaller engine can lead to issues sooner rather than later.
My mom has a 2019 G90 and she hates the 2020 and the 2021 she says it looks like a Lincoln to much
And how is that an issue?
Gonna buy it in a few years when its cheaper 😂
Only fools today buy BMW or Mercedes that always break down...
Nah... here in Korea there are these Genesises but at the same time there are these new Mercedes and BMW popping up like mushrooms even all the while when such nice looking Genesis is out there too. So I think there is some goodie in each for everyone
I am huge fan of your channel! I am surprised you mentioned (not compared) Subaru legacy here ua-cam.com/video/Rezmlb1JPjU/v-deo.html
What does it do differently? Genesis ACC does everything efficiently which eyesight does? Not a fair mentioning! :)
This guy is funny he said loves the g70 and prefers smaller vehicles and he complains that G90 has not enough head roof because is to small si I think g70 might be bigger
What?! No offroad test??
is this an offroad car?:)) this is a luxury sedan
Tough choice between this and Ls500
LS probably way more bucks.
OK you complain about the charging cover to the compartment that charges the phone not closing while the phone is charging why would you close the cover while the phone is charging where there’s a possibility you’re gonna forget that the phone is in there when you exit the vehicle
EXCELLENT POINT.
@@pwilson6439 And the G90 will alert you if you left a device in the wireless charger.
The G90 is different but the S class is special.
A lot of car for the money.
The Merc for me hands down. The materials between the two are a big difference in feel of luxury plus the Advance Cabin of the Merc is far superior. Yeah it's a little bit more in cost but I wouldn't buy a new body Supra with the cash difference (junk) but definitely something else.
Good video of the car and thanks for the content.
It’s the Mercedes s class is better but not 50k more better maybe 10k but that’s about it
THANK YOU. YOU ANSWERED the boogeyman FOR ME !!!@@adilsagadiyev5090
This 80k car doesn't have seat massagers?! That's laughable! My 12k 2004 Lexus LS430 has seat massagers. 100k cars are just now catching up to the things my car has in it. I'll stick with my LS!
TooBeautifulCar😍😍😍
That real headroom seems a true problem for an executive sedan. Does Hyundai want to call it "Ultimate Luxury Sedan for under 5'10"?
Put this engine in the Palisade, pls Hyundai
Nice car for back seat occupants, but how about a little less for the riders and little more for the driver
So I guess the bmw 7 series doesn’t exist anymore or the Audi A8 or Kia k900 or Lexus LS500 it’s always about the Mercedes S-class
Yes.
It is the same engine that they have been using for years now. Come on now, new luxury line, competing with Mercedes S Class, have a new updated and more powerful engine. How about 450 HP??
are you buying the car to use it on street or for racing?! genesis engine has alot of power. Maybe you need a Ferrari
G90 looks amazing but they should have kept rims from G70/G80
Those rims G90 currently have really ruins the look of the car
All that and no wireless car play😑
Needs dam air suspension for a huge car like that luxury big cars most have air suspension I love this car but without air suspension still not luxury still not comfortable no matter what they do would never beat air suspension not sure why they don't put it doesn't cost much after market people put it for 3k not factory of course would be better but still for car companies and quantity is much cheaper they can put highest quality air suspension for cheap or under 3k any luxury car to me needs it otherwise it isn't luxury
Not going to lie... The phone not fitting in that spot would so bother me. Also, a touch screen?! In a Luxury car? Someone should tell Acura it's okay to have it touch screen...
15.7 cu ft is small for this class.
It IS. But how much STUFF do you need to schlep in your trunk !
Yes better than mercedes, bmw and audi
mercedes is a nightmare to repair and its look is getting old, really old
'"Even the Swiss can do it""??? Now, we know why the XC90 flunked.
Looks like a ‘Merican car
NO.
That's like comparing a Chrysler 300 to a Bentley. Can't compare
Nothing like a 300 v Bentley. This is still a lot of money, but does offer a value proposition to someone desiring an S-Class.
I will say that the genesis G90 is nice and well equipped but im a Mercedes Benz guy all day long and the s class hands down is my choice and let’s face it for the other comments about reliablity of the Mercedes Benz most customers are leasing these cars and then moving along.
So you would rather pay and extra 60k for the same equipment and a fancy Mercedes badge?
All new G90 better
Why not to do the comparison to the audi A7 better than both and less price than the Mercedes Benz
Funny thing is it’s smaller and les luxurious than the g90 and still cost more
I am korean but in korea nobody treat G90 as S class competitor. Somebody think its better than lexus LS500 ..
They answer is absolutely not. You get what you pay for. Even the S450 is a better car.
@Peder Hansen Simpler and more reliable? That isn't the end all of a luxury car. Better is more luxury, performance, tech, a far better drive, design, engineering. I mean if you just want simpler and more reliable, why not buy a regular car and save the money if the actual experience doesn't matter.
@Peder Hansen No offense, but nothing you're saying is really making any sense. The majority of people aren't buying a luxury car. A luxury car buyer's main focus is not to save money, sales prove this. You're trying to get a luxury car experience. The G90 is nice, but it doesn't compare to an S-Class on that count. I didn't say what I owned and you don't what I've had trouble with. Please stop making silly assumptions. Yeah you pay less for a G90 because you get less, it's really that simple.
@Peder Hansen I said from the start that the S-Class was a better car. Not sure what you aren't getting here. I don't care who can afford what. That's your issue, I'm talking about what the better car is. NO Lexus is not the most sold luxury car in the U.S. Lexus has NOT been #1 in the U.S. in years. You gotta get the most recent information. Mercedes and BMW are usually #1 and #2 in the U.S. market. Lexus just moved up to #2 last year. Lexus most certainly is NOT the most sold luxury car here. Look it up.
@Peder Hansen I said that it was a better car. It's already a luxury car so there is need to point that out, it is implied that it provides more luxury.
@Peder Hansen Man log off, you lost the plot long time ago. I mean this comment you just made is just plain stupid and nonsensical. I already said this. Log off, you're done.
It's an attractive car, that's for sure, but I always wonder what kinda person these companies are actually aiming for.
I think for the person that wants S-Class space, presence or features at an E-Class price.
I got mine because it’s something nice for a good price, it’s really great on long distance trips. Me and my family love it it’s not as fast as a Mercedes that’s for sure but you can still pull on SOME cars if you want but in realty it’s more like a coasting car
It is a really GOOD CAR for MUCH LESS $$$ than the cars from DEUTSCHLAND, with BETTER RELIABILITY. A COMFY CRUISER, with POWER FOR WHEN YOU NEED IT. I have a 2020 G80 5.0. LOVE IT.@@soo760
I know what I'm getting with my Dogecoin
Compare that G90 to the brand new a class
Damn my 04 jag xjr 4.2 6 speed is faster
Looks good in videos and images but doesn't in person.
Dam are you picky. Look at the price.
I’m sorry the power sucks big time 5.0 huge engine for under 400 np? They need to work on their engines man because Mercedes got a 4 cylinder that’s 420 hp 5.0 engine waste of gas for only that power ? A v8? Man Hyundai nice car but your engines are horrible for that much hp the engine shouldn’t be more then 2.5 l honestly like what’s the point of that huge engine people wasting tons of gas and not benefiting from it makes no sense matter facts makes 0 sense
They copied all of MBZ styling and put Lincoln taillights on it.
Could gave been a little less obvious and skipped on the dash clock.
s class is one of the most unreliable cars
Precisely !!
I think this should be compared with E-class not S-class :(
G80 is E class competitor
Nice car but,80 thousand
Not for me
this is what an 65 y/o attorney drives
Who has been working at McDonalds for the past 3 years