2017 Genesis G90 Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$68,100 to $72,200

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Look & feel
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Technology
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Performance
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Safety
10/10
Form & function
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Cost-effectiveness
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2017 Genesis G90 Test Drive Review summaryImage

A new brand in the luxury segment makes a splash, but is it enough for you to give up the traditional luxury names?

In the beginning, there was just Hyundai, but then the Korean automaker did something crazy: The bargain-oriented brand went upmarket. That move was the culmination of years of delivering more refined and competent cars. But when the Hyundai Genesis arrived in 2008, it turned heads. The larger Equus followed it, and the two were spun off from Hyundai into their own brand, like Frasier was spun off from Cheers. And just like Frasier, the Genesis brand eschews the riffraff and focuses on the finer things in life. Hyundai now calls both cars Genesis and further divvies them up with G80 (the former Genesis model) and G90 (the car formerly known as the Equus).

The G90 is the larger of the two, and it has made quite an impression, delivering the large luxury experience for $30,000 less than the base price of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class. But will that lower price be enough to convince you to ditch a BMW or Mercedes in favor of the newcomer without the luxury name?

9/10

The Equus had a lot of luxury features, but its styling was anonymous, almost like a car in the background of a movie in which the producers didn’t want any name-brand cars present in the shot. That's no longer true with the G90, which takes on the styling of the Genesis G80 and upsizes it.

The G90 features a well-defined trapezoidal grille, framed by menacing headlights. Out back it has taillights similar to the Equus, but also has the look of a Mercedes S-Class if you squint hard enough. It also has an integrated dual exhaust and 19-inch alloy wheels, capping off its upscale exterior look.

Inside, the G90 features a broad, expansive interior, with clean lines that further accentuate its size. The bright leather contrasts with dark wood and stitching on the dash. The dash itself is firmer than it looks. At first glance, it looks like padded leather, but when you press it, it feels cheaper. Not a huge deal, but when the G90 is inviting comparisons to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class or even the BMW 7 Series, these details matter. The suede/alcantara headliner rights the ship immediately, as do the LED interior cabin lights.

The center console features many controls, but there is logic to its layout. The luxury credentials reveal themselves in the form of supremely comfortable seats with attractive stitching. These seats are very soft and would be a welcome place to park your derriere for a long road trip.

The same can be said for the rear seats, as the G90 delivers comfort in both rows, with impressive legroom, front and rear. Headroom was just starting to become an issue for my 6-foot-3-inch frame, but most occupants will have more than enough headroom. The rear seats also have a fold-out center console with climate and audio controls.

There are two trims of the G90, Premium and Ultimate. We drove the Premium trim, which includes automatic high beams that bend with the road, leather seating and dash, wood trim accents, a 22-way power driver's seat, 16-way power front passenger seat, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, 7-inch color instrument panel trip computer, 12.3-inch center navigation/infotainment screen, three-zone automatic climate control, power rear trunk with hands-free function, and auto-close doors (you let the door get close to closing, and it latches and secures the door on its own). The Premium also comes with a head-up display and a Lexicon 17-speaker premium audio system, which features visually stunning speakers built into the doors.

How do you top that? The Ultimate ups the ante with ventilated rear seats, power reclining rear seats, dual rear touchscreens, rear-seat illuminated vanity mirrors, and two extra cylinders under the hood.

George Kennedy
Published May 25, 2021 by George Kennedy
From open-wheel racecars to specialty off-road vehicles, George Kennedy has driven it all. A career automotive journalist, George has been a contributor, editor, and/or producer at some of the most respected publications and outlets, including Consumer Reports, the Boston Globe, Boston Magazine, Autoblog.com, Hemmings Classic Wheels, BoldRide.com, the Providence Journal, and WheelsTV.

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by Anonymous
Mar 18, 2024
Excellent car for the money. Stacks up against the BMW 7 series, Audi A8, Mercedes S class - at a fraction of the price and with better warranty and reliability. Mar 18, 2024
by Andreas K
Feb 21, 2023
One of my best buy I ever had the 5.0 all-wheel-drive ultimate V8 2017 the best combination of the luxurious Genesis itself. It has everything 6.0 5 seconds the interior is something else I bought it with 25,000 miles, and I will never regret of that by that I make I used to drive a genesis 3.8 2009 Rwd for 10 years the ultimate 5.8 it’s something else I highly commanded the Genesis to everybody they luxurious that you feel inside the car cannot be described.!! Feb 21, 2023
by Vincent S
Dec 25, 2022
Awesome car original owner great warranty great car over allDec 25, 2022

2017 Genesis G90 Pricing

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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · Pandora internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Lexicon · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 7.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 16 · 900 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.4 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Cargo area floor mat material: carpet · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Interior accents: wood · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: power rear window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 22

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.54

Engine

Alternator: 180 amps · Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: integrated exhaust · Exhaust tip color: metallic · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: sensor-activated · Side door type: soft close · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: SiriusXM Travel Link · Infotainment: Genesis Connected Services · Infotainment screen size: 12.3 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low oil level

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: self-leveling · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 16

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Moonroof: one-touch open/close

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat: power reclining · Upholstery: premium leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 12.9 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 25 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 17 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Genesis Connect · Smart device app function: lock operation

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: chrome alloy

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse · Solar-tinted glass: front

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · Pandora internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Lexicon · HD radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 7.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 16 · 900 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.4 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Cargo area floor mat material: carpet · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Interior accents: wood · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: sunglasses holder · Sunshade: power side window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 22

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.54

Engine

Alternator: 180 amps · Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: metallic · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Side door type: soft close · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Adjustable rear headrests: power adjustable headrests · Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: SiriusXM Stocks · Infotainment: Android Auto ready · Infotainment screen size: 12.3 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: cornering · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power folding

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 16

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Moonroof: tilt/slide

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: vibrating steering wheel · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear seat: power reclining · Rear seat power adjustments: 14 right · Upholstery: premium leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 12.9 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 25 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 17 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Genesis Connect · Smart device app function: horn/light operation

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: chrome alloy

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse · Solar-tinted glass: front

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · Pandora internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Lexicon · HD radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 7.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 16 · 900 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.4 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Cargo area floor mat material: carpet · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Interior accents: wood · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: sunglasses holder · Sunshade: power side window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 22

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.54

Engine

Alternator: 180 amps · Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: metallic · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Side door type: soft close · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: Genesis Connected Services · Infotainment screen size: 12.3 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low oil level

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 16

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: vibrating steering wheel · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat: power reclining · Upholstery: premium leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 12.9 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 25 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 17 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Genesis Connect · Smart device app function: vehicle location

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: chrome alloy

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse · Solar-tinted glass: rear

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · Pandora internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Lexicon · HD radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 7.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 16 · 900 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.4 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Cargo area floor mat material: carpet · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Interior accents: wood · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: power rear window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminated rear seat

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 22

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.54

Engine

Alternator: 180 amps · Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: metallic · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Side door type: soft close · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Adjustable rear headrests: power adjustable headrests · Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: Android Auto ready · Infotainment screen size: 12.3 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: LED · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power folding

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 16

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear seat: power reclining · Rear seat power adjustments: 12 left · Upholstery: premium leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 12.9 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 25 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 17 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Genesis Connect · Smart device app function: lock operation

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: chrome alloy

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse · Solar-tinted glass: front

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