Genesis GV90 2027 revealed: 490kW flagship electric SUV confirmed for Australia

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Genesis this afternoon revealed the GV90 as the Korean luxury brand’s first full-size flagship SUV, two years after the exterior design of the Range Rover rival was presented in near-production form as the Neolun concept.

An Australian launch has been scheduled for the first half of 2027 with local pricing expected to take the brand to new heights, with Genesis sources indicating an estimated range between $200,000 and $250,000 before on-road costs.

The 5285mm-long GV90 will sit above the existing GV80 large SUV model as Genesis pushes into territory it will share alongside the Range Rover and large German luxury SUVs like the BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS.

But unlike those vehicles, which primarily use combustion powertrains, the GV90 will launch purely as a battery EV, with no word on availability of a hybrid version as yet.

Seven-seater and exclusive four-seat Neolun variants likely for Australia

Two substantially different versions of the GV90 were revealed in San Francisco today: a
conventional model with regular ‘swing’ doors and seating for six or seven, and a more
opulent GV90 Neolun with coach doors and an available four-seat ‘Executive Suite’
configuration.

While the circa-$250,000 Neolun has been locked in for Australia, a final decision on whether to also add the more accessible and more practical seven-seater model to the local lineup is still being made but is likely to be approved.

Beneath the GV90 is a new Electric Mobility Prime (e-MP) platform, which Genesis has confirmed will remain exclusive to flagship models from Hyundai’s luxury arm. 

Just one high-end, dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain will be available at launch, based around front and rear motors of a new design producing a combined 490kW of power and 800Nm of torque, with a slight bias to the rear axle.

123kWh battery to provide about 500km real-world range

The GV90 uses the largest battery pack yet for a Hyundai Motor Group electric vehicle. We don’t yet know the chemistry, but the pack is understood to measure 123.5kWh in total capacity with a claimed real-world range of 500km.

Genesis has not detailed the usable capacity of the battery or provided estimates of lab-tested range but consumption is understood to sit at around 23kWh/100km. On a 350kW DC charger, the GV90 is said to replenish 10-80 percent state of charge in 22 minutes.

The chassis package includes standard-fit multi-chamber adaptive air suspension (with adjustbale ride height and stiffness) on both axles, dual electronic limited-slip differentials, and active rear-wheel steering that can turn the rear wheels by up to five degrees.

That should make the GV90 feel more agile at low speeds, which should be handy thanks to its considerable dimensions. It measures 5285mm long, is 2030mm wide, and rides on a 3245mm wheelbase. 

It’s at least a three-tonne vehicle in any form, with the ‘lightest’ config (with three conventional rows of seating) weighing in at 3030kg. The four-seat Neolun variant tips the scales at a hefty 3460kg.

Opulent interiors headlined by radiant wood-veneer flooring

The Neolun is distinguished by what Genesis has labelled its ‘Arch Gate’: electrically operated front and rear coach doors with no visible B-pillar separating them.

Unlike most vehicles that have coach doors, the GV90’s rear doors can open independently of the front pair by moving slightly outwards first before swinging backwards.

Despite the absence of a B-pillar, Genesis says a reinforced structure, including high-strength steel beams and a concealed internal roll cage, provides crash protection equivalent to a traditional B-pillar arrangement.

Inside, the Neolun can be configured with a four-seat ‘Executive Suite’ option which allows the front seats to rotate 180 degrees when parked, providing the occupants with the ability to face each other. Rear occupants can access integrated tray tables and a fridge.

As expected, substantial customisation is possible, with available interior materials set to include natural wood, genuine stone, wool cashmere, and standard semi-aniline leather for the seat upholstery.

The ‘Executive Suite’ option even includes a real wood veneer rear floor with radiant heat intended to evoke similarities to Korean ‘ondol’ architecture.

Technology includes a 23.6-inch OLED central display that can rise electrically by 90mm to create a larger cinema-style screen while parked. This is joined by a 25-inch HUD and 25-speaker Bang & Olufsen stereo with Dolby Atmos surround sound.

The more conventional GV90 retains regular doors and a more familiar luxury SUV layout but shares its minimalist dashboard architecture with integrated ambient lighting with the Neolun.

Safety equipment is set to include 12 airbags, including what Genesis claims is the world’s first production-car roof airbag designed to enhance protection in severe rollover events.

Full Australian specifications and final pricing remain a few months off.