Over the past few years, Genesis has dedicated new platforms to its gas-powered lineup to give the still-new luxury brand some essential distinctions from its Hyundai roots. But with the new 2023 GV60 and rumors coming soon GV90it goes back to that lineage because those means are all based on Hyundai E-GMP . Platform.
Initially, this is not a bad association. That platform works remarkably well in both Ioniq 5 and EV6, with both vehicles receiving strong recommendations from our staff. Expectations are different for the Genesis, however, which completes Korea’s new trio of electric compact SUVs (or a compact hatchback, or a large wagon, whatever works for you). It must offer more electrified luxury than its counterparts. I went to Austin, Texas to see if the GV60 could offer a different kind of experience than its counterparts and whether our third ride on the Hyundai E-GMP platform was a charm or a surprise. stupid.
2023 Genesis GV60
The first way to distinguish the GV60 is with its powertrain. Its 77.4 kWh battery pack matches the longer range versions of the Ioniq 5 and EV6, but the Genesis offers a Performance trim with more power. The base Advance model has the same power output as Hyundai/Kia AWD versions, with a 74 kW front and 160 kW rear engine producing a combined 314 hp and 446 lb-ft of torque. ft. Upgrading everything is the Performance model I tested, increasing the front motor to 160 kw to match the rear. Horsepower also spiked to 429 hp although the torque figure remained the same.
It’s clear from its first launch that the GV60 Performance has more water than the Ioniq 5 or EV6, jumps out of the line with more vitality and accelerates and overtakes highway speeds with ease . And if that wasn’t enough for you, Performance models also offer an Acceleration mode activated via a green button on the steering wheel. Press to produce up to 483 hp and 516 lb-ft, up 54 hp and 70 lb-ft, respectively, in 10 seconds. With this button activated, the GV60 transforms into a rocket even more (this is especially interesting when merging on hilly highways) and the initial throttle feel is even noticeably more responsive.
2023 Genesis GV60
Genesis says there’s a theoretical limit to how many times you can press the button in quick succession, as the components heat up. But in the name of science, I pressed the button six times in a row for a minute of refreshing fun, and the GV60 didn’t even blink. It was also a hot, sunny day in Austin, in the mid-’90s, but that didn’t seem to matter. The system also doesn’t intelligently activate acceleration if you press it while not pressing the gas, so if you press the button while decelerating in an angle, your 10 seconds won’t kick in until you go back to the station.
While the GV60 accelerates, stops, and starts with verve, it’s the corners that confuse the entire presentation a bit more. Performance models add an electronically controlled suspension with road preview (a camera that scans the road ahead for potholes and the like), a setup we like in another SUVS by Genesis, GV70. In this case, something went wrong during the tuning, the GV60 doesn’t do a good job isolating the cabin from the broken road surface and in the corners the nose bounces too much and destabilizes the part. car head.
Unstable travel and handling are undesirable shortcomings and it puts the GV60 behind both the Ioniq 5 and EV6.
2023 Genesis GV60
The GV60 is also about 200 pounds heavier than its compatriot, which contributes to a small drop in range. The Advance has an estimated range of 248 miles, compared with 256 miles (Ioniq 5) and 274 miles (EV6) for Hyundai/Kia AWD equipped versions. Performance models bring the rear at 235 miles.
Our driving route is only about 140 miles, so no fast charging is required, but the GV60 is estimated to have the same 800-volt fast-charge figure as the other two vehicles. It can handle power up to about 235 kW, allowing it to charge from 10-80% in just 18 minutes or go 64 miles in 5 minutes.
2023 Genesis GV60
2023 Genesis GV60
The interior is where the GV60 shines more, if you have the choice of interior, white or blue (Performance only) will help the interior design stand out more. With black, you lose a lot of detail and the cabin looks too gloomy. The GV60 doesn’t have a sliding center console like the Ioniq 5, but it does have a large storage space at the bottom that can be accessed by both front and rear passengers. Materials are excellent and the Performance model adds nappa leather upholstery, a massage-function driver’s seat and heated rear seats to give the GV60 even more luxury credentials.
Even though it’s among the smallest and shortest cars in its class at 177.8 inches long and 62.6 inches tall (Tesla Model 3 is 187.1/63.9 inches), the interior feels Roomy feeling for 4 adults with ample rear legroom and headroom for even taller passengers. It’s also 4.7 inches shorter than the Ioniq 5, which cuts cargo space a bit, but it’s still 24.0 cubic feet wide behind the rear seats.
2023 Genesis GV60
2023 Genesis GV60
The standard 12.3-inch side-by-side display will look familiar, it’s the same setup that both Hyundai/Kia share. Where the GV60 begins to show is other technology. A small camera has been mounted on the B-pillar that supports the facial recognition system, while there is now a fingerprint reader on the edge of the center console. Setting up both systems was easy, taking only about 90 seconds from start to finish for both. Once it was done, a Genesis rep took the car keys from me and said “you won’t need these.”
This is a feature targeted at people who love to run or surf without an easy place to keep your valuables. I’m not one of those things, but I’m pretty happy with using a quick stop button in column B to unlock (or lock) the GV60 and then with a single tap of the fingerprint sensor I’m ready to go. use.
Genesis assures us that the system uses an infrared camera so it can work in low light situations, being able to detect if it’s really your face or a photo of you, for example. When you use your face to unlock the door, your profile is activated and your preferences for the driver’s seat, steering wheel, mirrors and infotainment are loaded. GV60 can store up to two sets of faces and fingerprints.
2023 Genesis GV60
Another part of the Genesis interior that stands out is the crystal ball that pops out when the GV60 is turned off. Its colors can be changed in the infotainment system, and the ball becomes an easy visual reference to tell if the car is running — which can be harder to spot in EVs than you think. .
The 2023 GV60 starts at $59,980 (including a $1,090 destination fee), and the Advance version offers a 12.3-inch display for the instrument cluster and infotainment, a Bang & Olufsen sound system, leather upholstery and heated/cooled front seats. From there, Performance starts at $68,890, adding nappa leather, a massage driver’s seat, heated rear seats, 21-inch alloy wheels, and the aforementioned powertrain upgrades.
This results in a huge price gap between the GV60 and the Ioniq 5 or EV6, especially in the Performance configuration – but again, the GV60 is a luxury car while the others are not. We’ll have to wait behind the wheel of the Advance version to see how its suspension reacts and make a final judgment. The GV60’s self-portrait is pretty good, but its counterparts are excellent and that’s the rub.
2023 Genesis GV60
Put the GV60 against its luxury line and it actually looks better. Its interior is much higher quality than that of the Model Y and much more powerful than the Audi Q4 E-Tron, although we still haven’t driven that car to give it a good makeover. There are also many other candidates on the horizon, with Lexus RZ and Mercedes-Benz EQB is also going down the pipeline. This is about to become a very crowded segment, and it will be interesting to see how the GV60 compares to these external competitors, not just its own stability.
The GV60 will go on sale May 17 in California, Connecticut, New Jersey and New York at select retailers with the goal of expanding availability later this year. These geo-restrictions sound more like Ioniq 5, Launched in 19 statescompared to the nationwide distribution of the EV6.
Genesis provided accommodation, transportation and food for Green car report to bring you this live driving report.
