Genesis’ new flagship SUV has broken cover early, with a leaked image revealing it’ll be offered in two different versions.
The image, taken during a presentation and shared by shorts_car on Instagram, shows two different GV90s parked alongside Genesis’ existing fleet of SUVs, comprising the GV60, GV70, GV80 and GV80 Coupe.
One features distinctive, almost Maybach-like wheels like those offered on the updated Electrified G80 sedan and the long-wheelbase version of the flagship G90 limousine.
This particular GV90, as Genesis’ new flagship is expected to be called, also appears to feature a pair of rear-hinged coach doors.
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As previous spy photos have shown, Genesis will offer the production GV90 without a B-pillar and with these Rolls-Royce-style doors. This configuration is expected to be offered with a higher level of specification, giving Genesis an ultra-luxury version of its priciest SUV.
It’s possible Genesis could offer the GV90 with two different wheelbase lengths, as it does with the G90 sedan.
The Korean Car Blog reports the GV90 will also be offered with conventional, front-hinged rear doors – a configuration which appears to be visible on the vehicle seen second from the right in this image.
The outlet reports the GV90 will use the Hyundai Motor Group’s new eM dedicated electric vehicle (EV) platform with next-generation battery technology, likely coupled with a dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain as standard.
It’s unclear if the GV90 will also be offered with an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrain. Genesis has already announced plans to introduce its first EREVs, which incorporate a petrol engine that doesn’t directly drive the wheels but instead is used to deliver charge to the battery.
The production SUV closely resembles the Neolun concept revealed in 2024.
While coach doors are common on concept cars, they typically disappear by the time a vehicle reaches production, but at the time Genesis said the concept’s door and pillar configuration had “reached a level where its application to production vehicles is now feasible”.
Even the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, which also has coach doors, still has a B-pillar.
The Neolun concept also had a four-seat configuration with swivelling front seats, plus power-deployable side steps. It’s unclear if these features will appear on the production vehicle.
The GV90 isn’t the only new Genesis SUV in the pipeline.
Genesis also plans to put into production the X Gran Equator off-roader concept which it revealed earlier this year.
