Is the 2017 Genesis G90 a good car?

Yes — 4.86/5 from owners and 8.00/10 from our experts. The standout strength is Safety at 10/10. Drivers consistently praise the powerful performance, exceptional comfort, and advanced technology, and they also call out the spacious cabin and superior safety features. The G90’s appeal is especially strong if you want a full-size luxury sedan that delivers a lot of premium experience for the money, and the market signal is reinforced by 36.1% good or great deals.

Is the 2017 Genesis G90 reliable?

Owners rate it 4.86/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction. Reviewers repeatedly describe it as highly impressive, with praise for its powerful performance, exceptional comfort, and advanced technology, while also highlighting the spacious cabin and superior safety features. The expert evaluation also points to a car that soaks up road imperfections well and feels composed in everyday use, which supports the sense that it’s built for dependable long-distance driving. The main long-term ownership risk for used buyers is making sure the car’s premium features and complex equipment have been maintained properly.

What should I look for when buying a used 2017 Genesis G90?

At 57.4% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important. You should start with a vehicle history report, then prioritize a pre-purchase inspection that checks bodywork, electronics, and the condition of the luxury features that make the G90 appealing. Focus on whether the cabin equipment, driver-assistance systems, and powertrain feel consistent with the car’s mileage and asking price.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The Premium trim includes automatic high beams that bend with the road, leather seating and dash, wood trim accents, a 22-way power driver’s seat, a 16-way power front passenger seat, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a 7-inch color instrument panel trip computer, a 12.3-inch center navigation/infotainment screen, three-zone automatic climate control, a power rear trunk with hands-free function, auto-close doors, a head-up display, and a Lexicon 17-speaker premium audio system. The Ultimate adds ventilated rear seats, power reclining rear seats, dual rear touchscreens, rear-seat illuminated vanity mirrors, and two extra cylinders under the hood.
• Powertrain: There are two engines: a 3.3-liter turbocharged V6 with 365 horsepower and 376 pound-feet of torque, and a 5.0-liter V8 with 425 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque. Power goes through an 8-speed transmission to rear-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive. The V6 returns 17 mpg city, 24 highway, 20 combined, and the test vehicle averaged 19.3 mpg over 1,000 miles.
• Safety package: Standard equipment includes 9 airbags, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, automatic cruise control, and driver-attention alerts. The lane-keeping assist and automatic cruise control combination can help the car nearly drive itself on the highway, but you still need to stay engaged.
• Infotainment: The G90 uses a 12.3-inch center navigation/infotainment screen with a rotary controller instead of a touchscreen. It also has a very well thought-out menu layout, Home and Back buttons, comprehensive voice control, and a surround-view camera that activates in reverse.
• Fuel efficiency: The V6 is rated at 17 mpg city, 24 highway, 20 combined, and the test vehicle returned 19.3 mpg over 1,000 miles.

Which 2017 Genesis G90 trim should I buy?

The 2017 Genesis G90 is offered in 2 trim levels: Premium and Ultimate.

Here's the short version:

• Base trim: The Premium is the one to know if you want the core G90 experience without stepping up to the V8. It already brings the 12.3-inch screen, head-up display, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, auto-close doors, and the full safety suite, so it doesn’t feel stripped down.
• Premium/top trim: The Ultimate is the more indulgent choice, adding ventilated rear seats, power reclining rear seats, dual rear touchscreens, rear-seat illuminated vanity mirrors, and the V8. If you want the most rear-seat luxury and the strongest engine, this is the one to target.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2017 Genesis G90?

The market looks moderately favorable if you’re a selective buyer.

• Deal availability: 36.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 61 listings available.
• Clean inventory: 57.4% of listings are accident-free.

Is the 2017 Genesis G90 safe?

It earns a 10/10 safety score from our experts. The G90 comes standard with 9 airbags, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, automatic cruise control, and driver-attention alerts. That combination gives you a broad standard safety package, and the lane-keeping assist plus automatic cruise control setup is especially notable for highway driving.

Should I buy a 2017 Genesis G90 or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2017 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2017 if:

• 36.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• At 57.4% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.
• Owners rate it 4.86/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2017 Genesis G90 stands out as a large luxury sedan that delivers a full-size luxury experience at a price said to be $30,000 less than the base price of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

The bottom line: If you want a luxury sedan that emphasizes comfort, safety, and value over badge prestige, the 2017 G90 is the right kind of used buy to consider. If you’re especially price-sensitive, the strong deal share makes it worth shopping carefully and focusing on condition, history, and trim content rather than chasing the lowest sticker alone.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.