2027 Genesis GV90 targets Bentley as electric flagship bound for Australia
Genesis has unveiled its first full-size flagship SUV, a 490kW electric seven-seater tipped to reach Australia in early 2027 priced above $200,000 and aimed squarely at Bentley and Range Rover.
Rob Leigh
Key takeaways
- 2027 Genesis GV90 is the brand's first full-size electric flagship
- Expected in Australia early 2027 priced above $200,000
- 490kW dual-motor power, 123.5kWh battery, roughly 500km range
Genesis has pulled the covers off the 2027 Genesis GV90, its first full-size flagship SUV, at a reveal in San Francisco. The electric seven-seater is tipped to reach Australia in early 2027, squaring up against the Bentley Bentayga, Range Rover and Mercedes-Benz GLS.
It is the biggest and most expensive vehicle Genesis has built, and the first of the brand's top-tier '90-series' models locked in for our market.
Coach doors and a world-first roof airbag
The headline act is the Neolun Arch Gate, which Genesis calls the world's first independently opening hidden B-pillar coach doors. Front and rear doors swing open to face each other with no pillar between them, for limousine-style access.
Genesis says the body still meets its highest safety standards, using high-strength steel beams and a concealed roll cage 1.5 times thicker than usual.
There are 12 airbags on board, including what Genesis claims is a world-first roof airbag that covers the fixed glass roof in a rollover.
2027 Genesis GV90 specs and performance
| Spec | 2027 Genesis GV90 |
| Battery | 123.5kWh |
| Power and torque | 490kW / 800Nm |
| Drive | Dual-motor all-wheel drive |
| Range | Approx. 500km (internal test) |
| Charging | 10% to 80% in 22 minutes (350kW) |
| Length | 5,285mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,245mm |
Inside the flagship
Buyers get a 25-speaker Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system, front seats that swivel a full 180 degrees to face the rear, and a 23.6-inch OLED screen that rises to 24.6 inches when parked.
The four-seat Executive Suite adds a fridge, tray tables and a heated wood veneer floor inspired by Korean ondol heating.
Australian price & release
Genesis Australia is yet to confirm local pricing or a firm on-sale date. Early reporting points to a launch in the first half of 2027, with a price above $200,000 and around $250,000 for the range-topping Neolun.
Even at that figure, the GV90 shapes as a value buy at the pointy end of the segment. A comparably specified Bentayga asks more than double.
Australia gets the Neolun coach-door version first. A seven-seat model with conventional swing doors is expected to follow, giving BMW X7 and Mercedes GLS buyers a more bespoke alternative.
Genesis says a local drive is coming later this year. The real question is whether Australia's luxury buyers are ready to spend Bentley-adjacent money on an electric badge that, for now, has no V8 answer.
Frequently asked questions
How much will the 2027 Genesis GV90 cost in Australia?
Genesis hasn't confirmed local pricing. It is expected to launch above $200,000, with the flagship Neolun landing around $250,000.
When does the Genesis GV90 go on sale in Australia?
A firm date isn't locked in, but the GV90 is tipped to arrive in early 2027, with a local drive expected later this year.
What is the Genesis GV90's range and battery size?
Genesis quotes roughly 500km of range from a 123.5kWh battery, based on internal testing of the seven-seat model.
Rob Leigh
Co-founder & Director
Rob Leigh is Co-founder and Director of The Beep based in Melbourne, Australia. He has 15+ years inside a major automotive OEM, specialising in product planning, pricing and vehicle strategy.
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