S500 vs. G90 vs. LS500
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They still talk “value” with the G90
And just 11 cubit feet of cargo room for the Genesis is unacceptable… considering the size of the vehicle.
not surprised the Mercedes is #1. And not surprised the LS500 is #3…it’s also 5 model years old. The infotainment screen in the LS is just awful
And just 11 cubit feet of cargo room for the Genesis is unacceptable… considering the size of the vehicle.not surprised the Mercedes is #1. And not surprised the LS500 is #3…it’s also 5 model years old. The infotainment screen in the LS is just awful
I see the value in the G90.
Of course 6 figures is 6 figures, its expensive but within its class its quite clearly the cheapest car here with the most features for the dollar. Shopping feature for feature, the Genesis is still the value play.
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Just a couple things I note, how and since when is Mercedes producing the lightest cars in this class? And its not by a little bit, 300+ pounds is pretty significant.
Also, i dont know if Lexus changed the interior on the LS, but it looks different from what I remember. Zero continuity with that design. Either they changed something, or this class has moved on so fast in one generation that the LS interior looks about a decade old (or its both). Wow.
Personally see nothing in the LS that would make me want to purchase it over any of its competitors.
Also, i dont know if Lexus changed the interior on the LS, but it looks different from what I remember. Zero continuity with that design. Either they changed something, or this class has moved on so fast in one generation that the LS interior looks about a decade old (or its both). Wow.
Personally see nothing in the LS that would make me want to purchase it over any of its competitors.
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LS460 was last as well when it debuted.
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If I were to get one of these, it would be S and S only. Can't justify to pay for the upgraded IS/ES (Lol) and can't justify for the Korean name. Just can't. I know they are nice cars but for me, I just can't (yet). I'm sure it will be like getting a Samsung TV but not yet. Many do feel the same in my circle.
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Looking back at the review, this was noteworthy:
Genesis should consider making an EV version of the G90. It would likely end up a better car than the EQS too lol
The G90 goes down the road like a cruise ship should—at 70 mph, it whispers along at 64 decibels inside the cabin, the quietest of the group.
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I just want to see a loaded up (fully on converter) WOT dead stop to 60 so I can actually compare it to other cars and not wonder if the trans programing has adapted to the driver or not/are they being consistent. Reviewers take extra time to figure out how to launch cars they like vs not, you can see this all the time with Lexus vs others in reviews vs what the owners get. Meanwhile they actually try to get great 0-60s with German stuff
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The S-Class is on another level than these other two. Mercedes puts tons of R&D money into it because it is a big seller worldwide. It's a real shame they didn't include the new 7-Series. Why not wait until you get access to one to review? It's the #2 seller in this segment. Imagine a family-sedan comparison test without the Honda Accord for example. The Genesis name is still not quite there. Lexus still offers more prestige. Also Lexus and BMW are still the RWD holdouts as all others come standard with AWD.
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The S-Class is on another level than these other two. Mercedes puts tons of R&D money into it because it is a big seller worldwide. It's a real shame they didn't include the new 7-Series. Why not wait until you get access to one to review? It's the #2 seller in this segment. Imagine a family-sedan comparison test without the Honda Accord for example. The Genesis name is still not quite there. Lexus still offers more prestige. Also Lexus and BMW are still the RWD holdouts as all others come standard with AWD.
But, that shows me that if the G90 is a good effort, its likely a car I could go to and be very happy for $40,000 less than a similarly equipped S500.