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That matters because the GV90 is not another slightly nicer electric SUV. It\u2019s Genesis\u2019 new flagship, a 208.1-inch-long electric luxury barge with a 127.8-inch wheelbase, 657 hp, 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque, a 123.5-kWh battery, air suspension, rear-wheel steering, and dual electronic limited-slip differentials. The company says its seven-seat version can travel roughly 500 km, or 311 miles, on a charge, although that figure comes from internal testing rather than the EPA<\/a>. Oh, and that\u2019s before we get to the interesting bits.<\/p>\n The Coach Doors Aren\u2019t Just A Party Trick<\/p>\n
The range-topping GV90 Neolun gets what Genesis calls the Neolun Arch Gate. These are coach doors with no conventional visible B-pillar. It\u2019s the sort of thing that looks great in a concept-car rendering and usually disappears before production because engineers, crash regulations, and reality tend to get involved. That\u2019s not the case here.<\/p>\n Read: Genesis\u2019 Entry-Level Crossover Is Getting A Hybrid Makeover<\/a><\/p>\n Genesis<\/a> says it has made the arrangement work by integrating high-strength steel beams into the door-and-body structure. In addition, it\u2019s added a concealed roll-cage-like arrangement with thicker framing, steel tubes, and structural foam. The rear door also uses a dual-motion hinge that first pushes it outward before it swings open, allowing it to operate independently rather than requiring the front door to be opened first.<\/p>\n Photos Stephen Rivers \/ Carscoops<\/p>\n In practice, it\u2019s more impressive than it might, at first, seem. Getting into the second row is far more classy and seamless than in pretty much any other SUV at this price point. The experience matters, and it\u2019s pretty special here. Still, this is one of those cases where the engineering explanation matters as much as the visual effect. We still need to drive and test one of these in the real world to get a better idea of everyday pleasures and pain points.<\/p>\n Photos Stephen Rivers \/ Carscoops<\/p>\n The standard GV90 uses conventional swing doors, which may end up being the smarter choice for many buyers. But the Neolun gives Genesis a proper halo feature that BMW, Mercedes<\/a>, and Audi don\u2019t have. Quite simply, it adds a layer of luxury that only brands like Rolls-Royce offer, but possibly for hundreds of thousands less.<\/p>\n It\u2019s A Lounge First, An SUV Second<\/p>\n Photos Stephen Rivers \/ Carscoops<\/p>\n The cabin may be the GV90\u2019s real knockout punch. Genesis describes it as a \u201cbespoke living space,\u201d which is normally the sort of phrase that should trigger an immediate eye roll. Here, though, the experience, again, the most important part, makes a convincing case.<\/p>\n There\u2019s a wide pop-up OLED display that expands from 23.6 to 24.6 inches when parked, a 25-inch head-up display in place of a conventional instrument cluster, real-glass crystal controls, motorized vents, a 25-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system, and seats with 15 air cells and pulse-vibration massage functions.<\/p>\n Photos Stephen Rivers \/ Carscoops<\/p>\n Then there are the motorized swiveling front seats. While parked, they can rotate a full 180 degrees to face the second row. That turns the GV90 Neolun into an actual lounge rather than a brochure\u2019s vague promise of one. A 1960s Imperial and a Mercedes camper van are about the only U.S.-market precedents for front seats that fully face rearward. Genesis is bringing the idea to a modern luxury SUV<\/a>.<\/p>\n Add the available four-seat Executive Suite with real wood flooring, a refrigerator, tables, a partition, and a six-zone electronically tintable roof, and Genesis is plainly aiming at the sort of buyer who sees a long drive as an opportunity to disappear from the world for a while. That\u2019s also where the electric powertrain makes real sense.<\/p>\n Nobody buying a six-figure GV90 is likely trying to figure out public charging while living paycheck to paycheck in an apartment complex. These buyers are more likely to have home charging, other vehicles, and the means to arrange their lives around the rare trip that exceeds an EV\u2019s comfort zone. In return, they get the silence, smoothness, instant torque, flat-floor packaging, and general serenity that make an EV particularly well suited to a luxury flagship.<\/p>\n Photos Stephen Rivers \/ Carscoops<\/p>\n But that doesn\u2019t mean the EV-only decision is risk-free. A buyer cross-shopping a Mercedes GLS, BMW X7, Range Rover, or gas-powered Escalade may still want the freedom to drive all day, tow without anxiety, or simply avoid planning around charging. Genesis is betting those compromises will matter less than the benefits of an electric flagship. For its target customer, it may be right. But it is still leaving some very wealthy people on the table.<\/p>\n The Price Has To Be Right<\/p>\n Photos Stephen Rivers \/ Carscoops<\/p>\n The market has already set some uncomfortable benchmarks. Lucid\u2019s Gravity Touring starts at $79,900, while Cadillac\u2019s Escalade IQ begins at more than $127,000. The Kia EV9<\/a> starts far lower, though it isn\u2019t a genuine equivalent; the Genesis is roughly 11 inches longer and uses a flagship-exclusive eMP platform.<\/p>\n
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