2026 Genesis G90: Kirkland Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2026 Genesis G90 at a Glance
The 2026 Genesis G90 is the brand's flagship full-size sedan, offered in three trims: the 3.5T at $92,700 MSRP, the 3.5T E-SC at $103,000, and the 3.5T E-SC Prestige Black at $105,750, each before a $1,495 destination charge. All three use a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6, an 8-speed automatic, and standard all-wheel drive. The base engine makes 375 hp; the two E-SC trims add a 48-volt electric supercharger that lifts output to 409 hp and bring an air suspension with rear-wheel steering. Genesis of Kirkland, at 11930 124th Ave NE in the Totem Lake area, can walk you through all three.
A sedan built for the back seat as much as the driver's
Most luxury flagships ask you to pick between driving and being driven. The G90 leans hard toward the second option without forgetting the first. Every trim comes with Nappa leather, massaging front seats, and a surround-view camera setup that lets the car park itself in a tight spot, and an 8-inch armrest display gives rear passengers their own control over seat position, climate, and lighting. Genesis describes the whole package with the phrase "first class, redefined," which is marketing language, but anyone who has settled into the rear seat on a long drive will see what it is aiming at.
For an Eastside commuter the appeal is practical as well as indulgent. Stop-and-go traffic on I-405 near Totem Lake is exactly where adaptive cruise control, a lane-centering highway assist, and a blind-spot camera that appears in the instrument cluster earn their keep. And because every G90 is all-wheel drive, wet pavement from October through April and the occasional trip over Snoqualmie Pass do not call for a different car.
Same V6 family, two power levels
The split between trims is less complicated than the three names suggest. The base 3.5T makes 375 hp and 391 lb-ft of torque and is rated by the EPA at 18 city, 26 highway, and 21 combined. Move to either E-SC and the same V6 gains an electric supercharger that fills in the gap before the turbos spool, for 409 hp and 405 lb-ft; those trims are rated 17 city, 24 highway, and 20 combined. The E-SC trims also trade the base car's adaptive suspension for a multi-chamber air suspension and add rear-wheel steering, which shrinks the turning circle from 40.1 feet to 37.1. Premium fuel is recommended on all three.
Pick your 2026 G90
G90 3.5T
from $92,700 MSRP
375-hp twin-turbo V6, all-wheel drive, Nappa leather and massaging front seats.
G90 3.5T E-SC
from $103,000 MSRP
409 hp, air suspension, rear-wheel steering, and massaging rear seats.
G90 3.5T E-SC Prestige Black
from $105,750 MSRP
The E-SC hardware in an all-black exterior and interior treatment.
What buyers say about the Kirkland showroom
Genesis of Kirkland holds a 4.1-star average across 405 Google reviews, and the buyers who write about the sales floor tend to describe patience rather than pressure. Gerardo R., who test drove BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi models before choosing a Genesis, wrote that his salesperson "took the time to answer my questions, explain the features and differences between trims, and never made me feel pressured." Landon L. came in for a used car, ended up behind the wheel of both a G80 and a G90 on the same visit, and put it this way: "Dillon supported my will to test drive them both." Dillon Hewitt is a sales manager on the store's team page, and the consultant Gerardo praised, Vadim Zemlyanoy, is listed there too.
Ownership coverage on a G90
Genesis backs every new G90 with a 5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, and three years or 36,000 miles of complimentary scheduled maintenance that includes oil changes at regularly scheduled visits. Genesis of Kirkland adds its own lifetime powertrain warranty and a 3-day new car return or exchange policy on new Genesis vehicles, with terms spelled out on those pages. The service & repair guide covers what a G90 visit looks like day to day, and the pricing & leasing guide explains how Washington's vehicle taxes land on a car in this range.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2026 Genesis G90 still the current model?
Yes. Genesis lists the 2026 G90 as its current flagship sedan, in the three trims covered here. The car carries forward the generation that debuted for the 2023 model year, so the 2026 version is a refinement rather than a fresh redesign.
How much does a 2026 Genesis G90 cost?
MSRP runs from $92,700 for the 3.5T to $105,750 for the 3.5T E-SC Prestige Black, before the $1,495 destination charge, which brings the sticker totals to $94,195 through $107,245. Taxes, title, and registration are additional, and the pricing & leasing guide breaks down the Kirkland numbers.
What is the difference between the Genesis G80 and the G90?
The G80 is the midsize sedan and the G90 is the full-size flagship above it, with a starting price that sits well above the G80's. Both share Genesis's design language, but the G90 adds a longer cabin, a rear-seat armrest display, massaging front seats on every trim, and on the E-SC trims an air suspension and rear-wheel steering.
Does the Genesis G90 require premium gas?
Genesis recommends premium unleaded for all three G90 trims. The EPA rates the 3.5T at 21 mpg combined and the two E-SC trims at 20 mpg combined.
Is the 2026 Genesis G90 a good car?
For a buyer who wants flagship-level comfort and a long warranty at a price below the six-figure mark on the base trim, it makes a strong case: standard all-wheel drive, a full driver-assistance suite, and a rear seat designed as a destination in itself. The 2025 model year earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick, and the 2026 car continues on the same platform. The best test is a drive, ideally with someone sitting in back.
Three trims, one flagship
The trim guides go deeper on what separates a $92,700 3.5T from a $105,750 Prestige Black. The short version is that the big step happens once, at the electric supercharger, and the third trim is a styling choice. Stop by the Totem Lake showroom or call (425) 517-8800 to ask about ordering and allocation.
MSRP figures exclude the $1,495 destination charge, taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; the dealer sets the final selling price. Fuel-economy numbers are EPA estimates and real-world results will differ. Equipment and availability can change with configuration and production timing, so confirm current specifications and inventory with Genesis of Kirkland. Warranty and maintenance terms follow Genesis Motor America's published programs, and the dealership's lifetime powertrain warranty and return/exchange policy carry their own terms and exclusions. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Genesis of Kirkland; staff members named here appear on the dealership's team page.
