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The freshly brewed 2023 Genesis G90 luxury sedan is ready to take on its Japanese counterpart, the Lexus LS. Below we see how both these sedans fare.

The luxury car market is dominated by European automobile giants like Mercedes-Benz, Rolls-Royce, Volvo, and others. However, in the last decade, they have hardly brought anything new to the table, and hence, they have started to look weaker in front of Asian luxury cars. Businesses like Lexus, Genesis, and others are trending in the market due to their affordable, reliable, and stylish luxury cars.

Genesis, the luxury arm of Hyundai, is one of the best luxury car companies in the US. They have recently launched the second-generation G90, and we must say, it looks elegant inside and out. On the other hand, Lexus, Toyota’s luxury division, has single-handedly dominated the Germans with modern styling and higher value. The Lexus LS is a great rival to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and the BMW 7-Series.

The question is, how does the Lexus LS stack up to the Genesis G90? Let’s find out.

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The new Genesis G90 offers two engine options. The 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged unit offers 375 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of net torque. The G90 accelerates from 0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds and offers around 18 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway.

The mild hybrid produces 409 horsepower and 405 pound-feet of torque, allowing the G90 to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds. It offers 17 MPG in the city and 24 MPG on the highways. With a 19.2-gallon fuel tank inside, the G90 can last more than 500 miles on the highway.

The Lexus LS, too, offers two engine choices—a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 and a 3.5-liter hybrid unit. The twin-turbocharged V6 unit makes an impressive 416 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque, propelling the car from 0-60 mph in just 4.6 seconds. The twin-turbo unit returns 19 MPG in the city and 29 MPG on the highway.

The 3.5-liter mild-hybrid V6 engine makes 354 horses and 257 lb-ft of torque. Lexus claims the LS 500h can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 5.1 seconds and offers impressive mileage with 25 MPG in the city and 33 MPG on the highway. The LS 500 models feature a 10-speed automatic gearbox, but the hybrid variants sport a CVT gearbox for better mileage. The LS 500h also features a massive 22.2-gallon fuel tank, translating to an excellent highway range of around 732 miles.

The Genesis G90 looks posh from every angle. Genesis calls the G90’s design language "Athletic Elegance," and we strongly agree with this lofty name. The new duel-strip LED lights and the redesigned signature crest-styled grille deliver a magnificent look. Once you step aside, you’ll find things more attractive. The large wheelbase and the new premium alloys give it a rich character. All in all, the G90 has a superb outlook with an amazing road presence.

The Lexus LS, however, maintains a pinpoint balance between being sporty and luxurious. The fascia looks sleek with the signature headlamp unit and the iconic spindle grille. The F-Sport trims are sportier with a sharper black grille, black headlights, a sharper front apron, and larger black rims. The rear gets a wide Y-shaped taillamp along with two shiny exhausts below. In addition, the wide range of 19-and 20-inch alloy wheels allows buyers more customization options.

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The Genesis G90’s interior features a traditional Korean crafting technique called "Sanggam," meaning "inlay crafting technique." The cabin features a minimalistic design but looks stunning and is heavily adorned with premium materials and decorated with leatherette, and finished with wood, aluminum, and glass pieces. The dashboard design is sleek and highly ergonomic with button controls, two 12.3-inch displays, and sleek AC vents.

The cabin offers four power-adjustable and climate-controlled bucket seats. All the seats offer plenty of passenger room, and for extra comfort, the seats offer some premium features. The cabin comes with sound insulation, and as you might expect from a luxury sedan, ride quality is surprisingly good.

The cabin of the Lexus LS depends on the trim you buy. The regular and hybrid models offer a posh cabin, while the LS F Sport looks sporty with contrasting color combinations and sports front seats. Lexus has incorporated a sleek and distinct layout into the dashboard, and the ergonomics are superb. For customization, Lexus offers plenty of upholstery colors and a variety of interior trim options.

The LS’s cabin seats five people. Both the front and rear seats lend plenty of headroom and legroom, translating to superb comfort and feel. All the models have power-adjustable front seats, and they offer some premium features for better comfort and support for a longer duration. The LS 500 and 500h offer great ride quality, but we found the LS 500 Sports' ride quality a bit firmer owing to its sports suspensions. Also, the LS’s cabin feels superb.

The Genesis G90 offers a 12.3-inch LCD cluster, a touch controller, leather and heated steering wheel with paddle shifters, leather seats, heated and cooled front, and rear seats, a wireless charger, and a 12.3-inch touchscreen and a 15-speaker B&O premium audio system. For safety, blindspot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure, change assist, and numerous other driver assistance features come standard. Besides, Genesis offers plenty of options and several additional packages for extra customization.

The Lexus LS offers a leather and heated steering wheel, a digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, 28-way power-adjustable F Sport front seats with heating and cooling, perforated leather seats, and a power rear sunroof, active noise cancellation, a 24-inch HUD, and a ten-speaker premium audio system. For safety, the Lexus Safety System+ package, blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, Lexus Teammate Advance Drive and Park, and ventilated front and rear disc brakes come standard. Lexus, too, offers numerous options and several additional packages.

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The 2023 Genesis is what we like the most. It has a capable engine that offers decent performance. Most importantly, its distinctive exterior style, richer and roomier interior, and a longer list of features earned it the trophy.

Sourav hails from Siliguri, a city very close to the Himalayas in the northern part of West Bengal, India. Anything that has to do with wheels fascinates him. He has a soft spot for Lexus and BMW. He rides a Royal Enfield Thunderbird and is often seen with his group of friends in nearby hill stations. He also loves doing photography and making music. After working with CARHP and CAR INDIGO for more than 15 months, he joined HotCars to continue in automotive writing. He's currently crushing upon the Triumph Tiger 1200.