Genesis GV90 Coach Door Spied in California with Power-Retractable Running Boards

The development of Genesis’ upcoming flagship electric SUV is moving into its final stages. Captured during testing on public roads in California, new spy shots from automotive photographer KindelAuto provide our clearest look yet at the production-ready Genesis GV90.

This latest prototype confirms several ultra-luxury features directly inherited from the Neolun Concept, including rear-hinged coach doors and newly visible power-retractable running boards.

Exposed Coach Door Mechanism

While earlier test mules concealed their side profile under heavy cladding, this California prototype features reduced camouflage around the rear doors. The photos reveal a clear view of the rear-hinged mechanism and the structural setup needed to support a B-pillarless coach door design.

• Center-Meet Door Handles: Dual flush-mounted pop-out door handles sit side-by-side along the vehicle’s beltline. When operated, the front and rear doors swing open in opposite directions, creating an unobstructed entryway into the lounge-style cabin.

• Reinforced Hinge System: Removing the central B-pillar required Genesis engineers to integrate structural locking mechanisms directly into the floor and roof frames. Heavy-duty hinges anchored at the C-pillar ensure structural rigidity and proper door alignment while retaining soft-close functionality.

• Multi-Layer Weather Sealing: Recent U.S. patent filings by Hyundai Motor Group show a multi-stage parting seal and perimeter weather-stripping system designed specifically to maintain cabin acoustic insulation and weatherproofing on pillarless doors.

Integrated Power-Retractable Running Boards

A notable highlight of this specific prototype is the deployment of power-retractable running boards.

Because the GV90 sits high as a full-size SUV, the pillarless aperture demands effortless access for passengers. When the doors unlock or open, motorized side steps automatically deploy from beneath the side sills:

• Seamless Aerodynamics: When stowed, the running boards sit flush against the underbody cladding, preserving the flat floor aero profile necessary for maximum driving range.

• Chauffeur-Grade Access: The deployed steps extend the full length of the cabin opening, allowing rear occupants to step directly into the executive seating area without reaching over wide door sills.

What We Know About the Genesis GV90

As the brand's pinnacle offering, the GV90 will sit above the G90 sedan and GV80 SUV, serving as a halo model for South Korean automotive design.

Underpinning Architecture & Performance

• eM Dedicated EV Platform: The GV90 will serve as the launch vehicle for Hyundai Motor Group's next-generation eM architecture. This platform offers up to a 50% improvement in range compared to existing E-GMP vehicles, targeting well over 300 miles per charge.

• Massive Stance: Prototypes have been spotted wearing 24-inch alloy dish wheels, marking the largest factory wheel fitment ever offered on a Korean production vehicle.

Cabin & Technology

• 27-Inch Ultra-Wide Display: Interior spy photos confirm a single sweeping display spanning the driver and center dashboard.

• VIP Seating Layout: Top-tier trim levels will feature a 4-seater executive configuration with independent reclining rear seats, extended center console controls, and luxury diamond-quilted leather.

Debut Timeline

With production-ready P1 prototypes undergoing open testing across the United States and Korea, the Genesis GV90 is slated for an official global debut, bringing ultra-exclusive coach-door luxury into the high-end electric SUV segment.