The New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) has recognized the 2017 Genesis G90 as a winner of the Best Luxury Winter Vehicle Award. Today, winners were recognized during NEMPA’s annual meeting and banquet at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
NEMPA members evaluated numerous vehicles during the winter months to determine which ones offer the best winter driving in the New England region. The chosen vehicles provide winter-specific features/options and a safe and enjoyable ride in harsh driving conditions.
The Genesis G90 redefines the luxury experience at every level shaped by consumer-focused values, and delivers a vehicle grounded in performance engineering, innovative technology and premium comfort, especially in the harsh winters. An advanced H-TRAC® AWD system is available with either powertrain, for confident control under adverse driving conditions. This system features an electronic transfer case with active torque control and offers dual-mode Sport or Normal calibrations that are linked to the Intelligent Drive Mode. The H-TRAC system can direct up to 40 percent of available torque to the front axle in normal driving, for enhanced traction in adverse conditions such as ice or snow. The Genesis G90 is equipped to take on any storm that comes its way with the following standard features:
3 years Complimentary Genesis Connected Services which includes Remote Start with Climate Control
Heated front and rear seats
Heated steering wheel
Windshield wiper de-icer
Rain-sensing wipers
Auto-defogging windshield
The G90 features a multitude of standardized safety technology and has received the 2017 Top Safety Pick+ rating for Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. This comprehensive suite of standard safety features works to minimize risk and maximize protection for the driver, passenger and other road users. These advanced safety features include:
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection
Smart Blind Spot Detection (SBSD) with Rear Cross-traffic Alert
Lane Keep Assist
Driver Attention Alert
Dynamic Bending Light with High Beam Assist
360-degree Multi-view Camera