Genesis Debuts New GV60 Crossover

New EV Crossover

More details about the upcoming GV60 electric crossover from Genesis have been released. And there's a lot of exciting information to unpack from the manufacturer's video press conference. The new Genesis is slated for a rollout in 2022. But availability may be limited in the early stages. 

Eye-Catching Style

With a compact crossover stature, the GV60 has allowed the Genesis designers and engineers to give the car a sleek, sporty profile. Don't be fooled, though, this EV is not lacking in terms of interior and cargo space, thanks to Hyundai's e-GMP battery platform. The GV60 features a daring style with concept-esque elements. But the Genesis DNA remains, with the presence of the quad headlights and taillights, as well as the crest grille. The upper window trim is broken at the C-pillar, creating a V shape, which Genesis pointed out as the 'volt' motif with enthusiasm.

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Familiar Interior

The interior of the new Genesis follows a similar blueprint as that of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the Kia EV6. The dashboard features large screens across the front and the center console is a floating volume between the front seats. There are side-view cameras with corresponding screens on the inside of the doors to replace the traditional mirrors.

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Keyless... Everything

The GV60 has been designed with systems that allow for facial recognition for vehicle entry and a biometric fingerprint scanner to turn the car on and start driving. Mimicking smartphone technology often proves useful in-vehicle applications.

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Power And Range

The parent company's e-GMP platform features a  77.4kWh battery pack, and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive variants will be available. The single motor RWD version will boast 225 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, with a range of 280 miles. The first of the two AWD models will have 314 horsepower and 446 lb-ft, and an estimated 249 miles of driving range. The line-topping dual-motor version is capable of 429 horses and 446 lb-ft, with the estimated range coming in at 229 miles.

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Lux and Fun

The GV60 isn't designed to be a boring luxury crossover, though. In fact, the vehicle is engineered with a Boost Mode, which allows for a quick launch that achieves a 0-60 time of just 4 seconds. Additionally, there will be a drift mode available! Unusual for a family vehicle, but certainly a welcome addition in the spirit of fun!

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Charging

The vehicle can be charged with 400 or 800-volt architecture. The more potent chargers will reportedly charge the battery up from 10 to 80 percent in less than 20 minutes. There is also a future possibility to introduce wireless charging, with  Hyundai Motor Group working in collaboration with WiTricity to bring the technology into production.

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