Genesis Motor America's GV60 EV rolls into showrooms

Hyundai is on an "EV roll" lately after the introduction of the Ioniq 5 and the Kia EV6 and now comes the third roll prong, the Genesis GV60. As Hyundai's luxury division, Genesis' first all new EV rides on the same platform as the other two "prongs" but has more upscale fitments to justify the Genesis name. Of course, that means prices will be higher too, with the GV60 Advanced AWD starting at $56,890 (plus taxes, license, fees, destination) while the current top model, the GV60 Performance AWD, will start at $67,890 +. The GV60 will come with a complete suite of tech and luxury items like various leathers (depending on model and packages chosen), fingerprint and facial recognition systems, digital keys for iPhone and Samsung phones, safety equipment like accident avoidance items and much, much more (check out the media release for a complete rundown by model). The GV60 Performance AWD will feature the dual motor system with 428 hp that will show up in GT versions of the Ioniq 5 and EV6. The GV60 Advanced will feature Hyundai's dual motor EV system with 314 hp. Range is in the neighborhood of 240 miles due to the increased performance, larger wheels, and more weight due to luxury fitments, but that figure is in the usable range for most folks. The GV60 will only be sold in California, Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York initially. All other areas will need to go to Genesis' website for information and instructions. If the GV60 is anywhere near as good as its siblings, Genesis should have a luxury-EV winner on its hands. For more info, click on "read more" below to view the two media releases (including one on the first GV60 US deliveries), a short video and more. Enjoy! Choices, choices. Things are certainly looking up for EV buyers, especially with today's gas prices. Oh yeah, i forgot to mention that the GV60 comes with three years of free 30-minute charging sessions on Electrify America.

Source: Genesis - Media releases (2), pics, and video

Genesis shows New GV60 crossover on new dedicated EV platform

Let's get this clear up front, the GV60 does not look like a crossover since it's too low to the ground (AKA no ground clearance) and kinda squashed looking. The GV60 looks like a hatchback sedan on the order of the Tesla Model 3. Of course there is still time to make adjustments to the overall design ahead of the EV's 2022 introduction. The GV60 is handsome using Genesis' dual lighting aesthetic front and rear, although the c-pillar flourish is overdone and not necessary. The yellow/green paint is well...especially when mated to the blue interior. The front grille is below bumper level and is used to cool the batteries. The interior is nicely done with a "floating" console that houses the Crystal Sphere that gives vehicle readiness (by color) and ambient lighting when not driving. While the GV60 dash doesn't ape Tesla's minimalist approach (read easier and cheaper to build), the curved display is nicely done along with the rear-view monitors. I hope those camera/monitor rear-view systems get approved for use in the US soon. Overall this is a nice new EV. Genesis parent Hyundai has lots of EV experience, so this one should be relatively trouble free. Performance, technical features, and pricing will be announced closer to the GV60's on-sale date. More to come... Click on "read more" below to view the media release and one additional pic.

Source: Genesis - Media release, pics