MyCorvette
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- Genesis Model Type
- Genesis G90
I have read your points and agree, however, you are referring to full designs front to back with Bangle BMW and Audi and Benz and even the new GV80. That means that even if one prefers one over the other, the design/styling is intentional and cohesive throughout the entire car. What Genesis has done to the G90 is not a redesign [whole new car], it is a sylistic facelift that altered pieces of it without considering how it relates and flows with the rest of the car's design. The 19's grille is obviously a variation on Audi, the 20's grille is a variation on Acura - huh?
By contrast, since you point it out, the S Class headlights have been reworked without affecting how the cluster fits into the body, same for tail lights
Motor Trend, if I remember correctly, was a magazine that criticized the same practice when the Genesis coupe was facelifted citing that it should have been left alone, same here in my opinion. The Genesis design team may be good, but the faclift team needs an enema.
I admit that time may allow the eyes to adapt and accept the 20, but not like it for sure. I will hold on to my 19 until a redesign and see what that looks like when my lease ends in 2022. All very subjective I agree. Like I wrote elsewhere - I like it - and - I want it - is the deciding factor for these cars. Everyone decides for themselves.
Due to the styling change to the front and rear, the 2020 G90 side profile is more like a FWD platform car. Also look from the side, the rear bumper cover is now occupying most of the rear section, and the joint gap is very noticeable too, so almost the whole rear body surface is made of plastic now. Generally speaking the facelifted G90 looks much less upscale than the previous one.
