Genesis G90 vs Lexus LS
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MSRP$68,100 | MSRP$75,000 |
Listings521 | Listings1066 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryIn 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? | |
Reviews SummarySince its 1989 debut, the Lexus LS has delivered more luxury at less cost than large sedans from Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Toyota created the Lexus brand as a bold upstart built on reliability, value, and customer service. Now an established nameplate and one of the best-selling luxury automakers in the country, Lexus wants to disrupt the big 4-door segment again with dramatic exterior styling and performance. The fifth-generation 2018 LS 500 promises a lot. After piling more than 800 miles on this 17-foot-long cruiser, we say it delivers. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.3L 365 hp V6 | Engine3.5L 416 hp V6 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower365 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower416 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.3L 365 hp V6 | Engine Name3.5L 416 hp V6 |
Torque376 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm | Torque442 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower365 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower416 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.7 cu ft | Cargo Space17.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight4630 lbs | Curb Weight4707 lbs |
Height58.9 in | Height57.5 in |
Length204.9 in | Length206.1 in |
Width75.4 in | Width74.8 in |
Wheelbase124.4 in | Wheelbase123.0 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload870 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $68,100 | $75,000 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | 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? | Since its 1989 debut, the Lexus LS has delivered more luxury at less cost than large sedans from Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Toyota created the Lexus brand as a bold upstart built on reliability, value, and customer service. Now an established nameplate and one of the best-selling luxury automakers in the country, Lexus wants to disrupt the big 4-door segment again with dramatic exterior styling and performance. The fifth-generation 2018 LS 500 promises a lot. After piling more than 800 miles on this 17-foot-long cruiser, we say it delivers. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.3L 365 hp V6 | 3.5L 416 hp V6 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 365 hp @ 6000 rpm | 416 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.3L 365 hp V6 | 3.5L 416 hp V6 |
Torque | 376 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm | 442 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 365 hp @ 6000 rpm | 416 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | Standard |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.7 cu ft | 17.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4630 lbs | 4707 lbs |
Height | 58.9 in | 57.5 in |
Length | 204.9 in | 206.1 in |
Width | 75.4 in | 74.8 in |
Wheelbase | 124.4 in | 123.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 870 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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