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Genesis G90: 4-door, 5-seat, large, luxury sedan, full-time, four-wheel drive. Engine: V6 — 3.3-litre, V6, double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, variable valve timing, direct injection, twin-turbocharged; V8 — 5.0-litre V8, double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, variable valve timing, direct injection. Power/torque: horsepower / lb-ft: V6 — 365 @ 6,000 r.p.m. / 376 @ 1,300 — 4,500 r.p.m.; V8 — 420 @ 6,000 r.p.m. / 383 @ 5,000 r.p.m.

Transmission: eight-speed automatic with paddle shifters. Transport Canada Fuel Consumption City / Highway (L/100 km): V6 13.7 / 9.7; V8 — 15.2 / 10.2. Premium fuel.

Love it: Every aspect of performance; spacious, quiet, comfortable cabin; level of refinement unsurpassed even in this segment; bargain-priced even in the mid-80s. Leave it: Some minor control functions following competitors down incorrect paths; Head-Up Display reflects in windshield and not in the good way. Unless you’re a conscious contrarian, you’ll suffer a major image deficit at the country club. Score: 9.0 / 10 Competitors: Audi A8, BMW 7 Series, Jaguar XJ, Lexus LS, Mercedes-Benz S-Class.