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2018 Genesis G90 Ultimate

Sedan · 420 hp · 18–19 mpg combined

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$71,850Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

420 hp18–19 mpg combinedRWD / AWD

Good

  • 420-hp V8
  • 20-way power driver seat
  • 17-speaker Lexicon audio
  • Heated and ventilated seats

Watch for

  • Gas powertrain only
  • EPA-estimated 18–19 mpg

The 2018 Genesis G90 Ultimate is a gas-powered sedan with 420 hp and an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission.

Rear-wheel drive has an EPA-estimated 19 mpg combined, while all-wheel drive has an EPA-estimated 18 mpg combined. The original MSRP was $71,850 with rear-wheel drive and $74,350 with all-wheel drive.

Standard cabin equipment includes premium leather, a 20-way power driver seat, a 16-way power passenger seat, heated and ventilated front seats, and heated and ventilated rear seats. Three-zone climate control, a heated steering wheel, reclining rear seats and a power glass moonroof are also standard. The Lexicon audio system has 17 speakers and 900 watts of output.

Driver-assistance equipment includes adaptive cruise control, blind-spot and lane-departure warnings, a pre-collision safety system, front and rear parking sensors, and front, side and rear-view cameras. The original factory warranty covered the powertrain for 120 months or 100,000 miles, basic coverage for 60 months or 60,000 miles, and maintenance for 36 months or 36,000 miles.

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1 factory option.

Option Group 01—

Which G90 is right for you?

Two trims, $68,350 to $71,850. Tap one to open it.

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,500, from Premium to Ultimate.

The numbers.

Two configurations: rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic.

420hp5.0L eight-cylinder
383lb-ftTorque
18–19mpgCombined · 15–16 city · 23–24 highway
RWD / AWD8-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
15.7 cu ftCargo volume
4,751–4,905 lbsCurb weight

141 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

  • Beige
  • Black

Both premium leather.

7 factory paints

  • Victoria Black
  • Casablanca White
  • Adriatic Blue
  • Santiago Silver
  • San Simeon Gray
  • Serengeti Brown
  • Himalayan Gray

Safety and recalls

4 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

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NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2018 G90.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Powertrain
10 yr / 100,000 mi
Rust
7 yr
Roadside
3 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 36,000 mi
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