The Genesis GV60 is a
battery electric compact luxury crossover SUV
A crossover, crossover SUV, or crossover utility vehicle (CUV) is a type of automobile with an increased ride height that is built on unibody chassis construction shared with passenger cars, as opposed to traditional sport utility vehicles ( ...
produced by
Genesis
Genesis may refer to:
Bible
* Book of Genesis, the first book of the biblical scriptures of both Judaism and Christianity, describing the creation of the Earth and of mankind
* Genesis creation narrative, the first several chapters of the Book of ...
, a luxury vehicle marque of
Hyundai Hyundai is a South Korean industrial conglomerate ("chaebol"), which was restructured into the following groups:
* Hyundai Group, parts of the former conglomerate which have not been divested
** Hyundai Mobis, Korean car parts company
** Hyundai ...
. Slotted below the
GV70, it is the first Genesis product to be developed on the
Hyundai Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP).
Overview
Genesis has unveiled the GV60 on 19 August, it was released globally on 30 September 2021. Codenamed ''JW'' during development, the vehicle sits on a dedicated EV platformed shared by the
Hyundai Ioniq 5
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 ( ko, 현대 아이오닉 5) is a battery electric compact crossover SUV produced by Hyundai. It is the first product to be marketed under the electric cars-focused Ioniq sub-brand, and the first model developed on the Hyu ...
and the
Kia EV6
The Kia EV6 is a battery electric compact crossover SUV produced by Kia. Introduced in March 2021, it is the first Kia dedicated electric vehicle, and the first model developed on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) similar to the Hy ...
. Powertrain details include a single-motor application for lower trim levels as well as a dual-motor all-wheel-drive model.
The GV60 is the first to apply a new Genesis emblem imprinted with an elaborate Guilloche pattern and a clamshell hood that removes joints between the bodies.
Also, Face Connect is equipped in the GV60 that recognizes the driver's face to control the door lock, seat, steering wheel, side mirrors, and infotainment. Digital key 2 is to open the door of the vehicle and start the engine through the smartphone. This can be used through wireless software updates.
The exterior colors are a total of 11 colors, including Vique Black, Uyuni White, Matterhorn White, Seville Silver, etc. And the interior colors are a total of 5 colors, including Obsidian Black, Torrent Navy, Ash Gray/Glassier White, etc.
On September 8, 2022, GV60 received the highest rating of five stars at Euro NCAP. It achieved the highest rating in the comprehensive evaluation of four evaluation items: adult occupant protection, child occupant protection, pedestrian protection, and safety assistance system.
Powertrain
The vehicle is available with a 77.4kWh battery that can be charged from 10 to 80% in 18 minutes with its 800V charging capabilities by using a 350kW charger.
Safety
Euro NCAP
The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) is a European voluntary car safety performance assessment programme (i.e. a New Car Assessment Program) based in Leuven (Belgium) formed in 1996, with the first results released in Februa ...
test results for a LHD, five door on a registration from 2022.
Awards
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Red Dot
The Red Dot Design Award is a German international design prize awarded by Red Dot GmbH & Co. KG. There are prize categories for product design, brands and communication design, and design concept. Since 1955, designers and producers can appl ...
Award: Product Design 2022 (the cars and motorcycles category)
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