Genesis GV60 Revealed – Then There Were Three
By Edward A. Sanchez – Aug. 20, 2021
First came the retro-futuristic hot hatch Hyundai Ioniq 5, followed by the aggressive-futuristic Kia EV6. Now comes the upscale-futuristic Genesis GV60. Though it certainly won’t be the last car off of the Hyundai Group’s E-GMP EV platform, it is the latest, and the first from the Genesis brand.
Other than the fact that it’s based off the E-GMP platform, and all that entails, we don’t have many more specifics in terms of dimensions, performance, power, or pricing. Silhouette-wise, the GV60, at least to these eyes, looks closer to the Kia EV6 than the Ioniq 5. Genesis’s signature bisected front and rear lamps are present here, and the interior of the concept features richer materials than its more mainstream stablemates.
Of particular note is the “Crystal Sphere” in the console, which is a stylized shift-by-wire controller. Although Genesis did not specifically explain its function, it’s inferred that it will be backlit, and will have various illumination patterns depending on vehicle mode, as it was described as “intuitively informs drivers when the vehicle is ready to drive.”
Like both the Ioniq 5 and EV6, the GV60 features a one-piece display that contains both the instrument cluster and the center display. The HVAC controls look to be a combination of a digital display as well as physical controls. The most noteworthy difference from its platform-mates from a feature standpoint are its camera rearview mirrors. These are legal in Europe, Japan, and presumably South Korea, but have not yet been officially approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation or NHTSA, so there’s a good chance the U.S.-spec GV60 will have good ol’ fashioned glass exterior rearview mirrors.
As mentioned, no specs were revealed in terms of powertrain, wheelbase, overall length, or performance. However, there’s a good chance the GV60 will be all-wheel-drive only, meaning the “base” model may have the Ioniq 5 AWD’s dual-motor, 320 hp, 446 lb-ft powertrain, with the possibility of a high-performance “Sport” model getting the EV6 GT’s 576-hp setup.
Naturally, the GV60 will get up to 800V fast-charging capability, and will likely have a 77.4 kWh battery pack.
Regarding the price, expect the GV60 to be slightly richer than either the Ioniq 5 or EV6. U.S.-market pricing for those models has not been announced yet, but Ioniq 5 pricing for the U.K. has, ranging from £36,995 to £42,295, or $50,415 to $57,639. We expect the Ioniq 5 to be slightly less for the U.S. market. But there’s a good likelihood a fully equipped GV60 will crest the $60,000 mark when it finally makes its maiden voyage across the Pacific.
Speaking of which, we don’t even know where it will be built. Currently, all Genesis models are built in South Korea. The Ioniq 5 will initially ship from Ulsan, South Korea. However, there’s a chance the Ioniq 5, EV6, and other E-GMP models could be built in the U.S. at some point.
We look forward to getting more specifics on the Genesis GV60 in the months ahead, and will update you when we find out more.
(Images courtesy Genesis)
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