Korea: Genesis G90 / EQ900 luxury sedan launched

Little time has been lost since Hyundai launched the Genesis sub-brand. The brand was announced in November, with sketches and spy shots of the G90 / EQ900 following shortly after. The luxury sedan has now been launched in Korea and as expected, it comes with three petrol engine options.

Options include a 3.3L T-GDI (twin-turbo) V6 engine that makes 365 BHP / 510 Nm of torque, followed by a 3.8L GDI V6 that makes 311 BHP / 397 Nm of torque. There's also a 5.0L GDI that makes 419 BHP / 520 Nm of torque. The car comes with rear-wheel drive as standard with optional all-wheel drive available. The power is sent through an eight-speed torque converter automatic gearbox.

Length x width x height x wheelbase dimensions come in at 5,205 mm x 1,915 mm x 1,495 mm x 3,160 mm. The feature list includes a 22-way adjustable driver's seat, 14-way adjustable passenger seats, a 12.3-inch HD screen in the centre console, a Lexicon sound system, three-zone climate control and a wireless phone charging system.

A host of driver assistance / safety features are offered, including advanced smart cruise control, lane keeping assist, Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection, Active Blind Spot Detection (BSD) and Driver Attention Alert, Smart High Beam Assist, an Around View Monitor and a Korean market specific Smart Posture Caring (SPC) System, that automatically adjusts the seat, steering-wheel, outside mirror and head-up display to the optimal position for the driver.

The G90 has been introduced in Korea and will be launched in other markets, including the United States, China, Russia and countries in the Middle East. A further five Genesis models will be launched over the next five years.