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2023 Genesis GV60 Performance in Uyuni White ($575)
2023 Genesis GV60 Performance
Class: Tram
Driving miles: 348
Battery capacity: 77 kWh
| Corporate governance report card | |
|---|---|
| Rooms and Facilities | B + |
| Power and performance | One |
| Fit and perfect | One |
| Energy saving | One |
| Value | ONE- |
| The score of the report card is derived from the consensus of the test-driver assessments. All classes are compared to other vehicles in the same class. The value tier is for the particular trim level evaluated and may not reflect the Consumer Guide’s impressions of the product as a whole. | |
| Comfortable Big & Tall | |
| Big boy | One |
| Tall guy | One |
| Big & Tall comfort ratings are for the front seats only. The “Large” rating is based on a male tester weighing approximately 350 pounds, the “High” rating is based on a 6’6″ tall male tester. | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine Specifications | 429 hp |
| Engine type | Electric motorcycles |
| Transmission process | Automatic |
| Driver | Four-wheel drive |
EPA-estimated MPGe: 97 cities / 82 hwy / 90 combined
EPA Estimated Driving Range: 235 miles
Estimated range of the Consumer Guide (ideal conditions): 235 miles
Basic price: $67,890 (excluding $1095 destination fee)
Options on test car: Uyuni White Paint ($575)
Wish I had checked: $69,560
Quick hits
Wonderful thing: Accelerated eye opening; unique finished cabin with distinctive luxury characteristics; Super fast charging
Good: Passenger and cargo rooms are right in size; striking styling inside and out; Pleasant ride / balance handling
Not so good: Rear visibility is very good; driving range is not outstanding; Limited availability so far
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John Biel
How many different ways can you drive Hyundai Motor Company’s compact electric vehicles that are not all the same? Three seems to be the correct answer – that’s lucky, since that’s how many they make.
The 2022 model year sees the launch of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6and now for 2023 is the luxurious Genesis GV60 designed in the same style corporate E-GMP architecture. In keeping with its premium branding (and accompanying price tags), the GV60 only comes with four-wheel drive and higher power and extra amenities. However, there are some utility sacrifices in the styling name, and anyone who has used the Ioniq 5 and EV6 can recognize the similarities in layout and technology.
The luxury brand Genesis has its first electric vehicle in 2023. The GV60 is a boldly styled compact crossover that shares the underlying EV architecture with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6.
Consumer Guide gets its first taste of the GV60 as a Performance model, which starts at $68,985 (with shipping) — or $9,000 more than the Enhanced version. It’s way faster than other members of the extended family that CG has tested, and it boasts a few tech tricks that should be accompanied by whimsical music.
Although it is the most traditional of Genesis (if “traditional” can be considered a brand that has only existed since 2017), the GV60 earns its iconic wings through styling cues like ribbon headlights and taillights and a pentagonal grille. It will feel like home on the showroom floors—however, at first, those floors will only be in select dealerships in California, Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York.
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The cabin of the GV60 offers a premium atmosphere that is truly impressive as a luxury brand car. Materials and build quality are excellent, and the design is contemporary and original.
Standard on both GV60 models is facial and fingerprint recognition that lets you get in and start the car. After booting, a crystal “bubble” on the center console will flip up to reveal the drive range selector dial. Even the glove box makes its way to its own drummer. Instead of a hinged door on a recessed space, this one is a pull-out drawer.
Unlike Hyundai and Kia, GV60 has leather seats. Front seats with heating, ventilation, 4-way electric backrest; The tilt/telescopic power steering is also heated. Broadcast AM/FM/satellite/HD radio through the Bang & Olufsen premium sound system. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity are built in (albeit with a plug). Also, wireless device charging, a “Truck” generator to power external devices, active noise control, a sunroof and a hands-free auto-opening rear door. Electronic safety screens cover vehicles, providing everything from forward collision avoidance to rear traffic collision avoidance.
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There’s decent space, though not spacious, for adults in the backseat. Our test car was fitted with Torrent Navy seats with eye-catching lime accents, giving it a surprisingly luxurious “maritime” feel.
The GV60 Performance starts making extra money with 21-inch alloy wheels (instead of 20 inches), upgraded Nappa leather upholstery, microfiber suede headrests, “Ergo Motion” driver’s seat (with air vents inside) , heated rear seats and the Genesis Digital Key 2 operated remotely via the driver’s smartphone. It lives up to its name with electronically controlled suspension, an electronic limited-slip differential and more power.
The rear sloping roofline cuts maximum space, but there’s still room in the GV60’s cargo compartment: 24 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 54.7 cubic feet with the rear seats folded.
The 160 kW dual-motor makes a total of 429 hp and 446 lb-ft of torque — 115 hp more than what’s available in the GV60 Advanced with a total output of 234 kW, though torque is the same. . However, like an IndyCar racer with a “push-to-pass” button, the Performance has a “Boost” control on the steering wheel that, when pressed, boosts horsepower to 483 and torque to 516 lb-ft in 10 second. . This top-of-the-line GV60 feels instantly faster and more powerful than the lively all-wheel-drive Ioniq 5 and EV6 we tested (both with what’s essentially the GV60 Advanced powerteam) and pressing the Boost button serves a palpable favourite, even while traveling on a stretch of highway.
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The center console boasts a glowing “Crystal Ball” that rotates to show the gear selector dial when the car starts. Trick? Possibly, but a clever party trick nonetheless.
That power has to get you somewhere, and according to the EPA, somewhere that could be 235 miles away before you absolutely need to recharge the 77.4 kWh lithium-ion battery. (Less demanding enhancement is rated at 248 miles.) In the current scheme of things, that’s hardly a boost – and it could change. Starting in “Comfort” driving mode with a full charge and air conditioning on, this driver began his 99.4-mile test period with a designated 231-mile range. At the end of the run, 63% of the charge but 66.7% of the range – 154 miles – was reported as remaining. (The battery charge brake regeneration can be adjusted to a level strong enough for single-pedal operation.) However, if it is run in “Sport” or “Eco” mode, the range is predicted. vi is 149 and 158 miles respectively. A full 240-volt “Level 2” charge is said to take around seven hours, but an 800-volt DC “quick charge” is said to take just 18 minutes to get the battery from 10 to 80 percent full.
The GV60 has the same 114.2-inch wheelbase as the Kia EV6 but it’s 6.5 inches shorter overall — indeed, it’s the shortest of the Hyundai Motor EV trio. It rides smoothly and handles well, with a variable suspension that improves on-road behavior when switched to Sport mode. Inside, it trims some of the passenger compartment volume in exchange for a little more cargo room. Its 54.7 cubic feet of space behind its front seats is the second-best figure in the family. However, the 24 cubic feet behind the 60/40 split rear seats are the least of the lot – blame the soft slope of the rear doors for that.
The seating — with adult-friendly legroom but headroom but not huge — and overall cabin cargo space is the same as the Kia and Hyundai. All use a center console that protrudes outward, albeit with highly personalized trim and control positions. GV60 has a small capacity panel but the underside of the panel is a long open storage space. The overarching screen with infotainment screen and 12.3-inch driving gauge sit side-by-side like on models from lower brands, but the GV60’s graphics are all their own. The infotainment selections have a “table of contents” look and can be swiped from side to side to access all the categories.
GV60 is the first electric Genesis. It was a good first attempt to capitalize on what the company did, then improve it.
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The new 2023 Genesis GV60 expands on the already impressive EV platform by delivering powerful acceleration, original styling inside and out, and a truly luxurious look.
Performance Library 2023 Genesis GV60
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2023 Genesis GV60
2023 Genesis GV60
