Genesis GV60 SUV tech specs revealed – brand’s first-ever EV gets up to 451 km range, 489 PS and 700 Nm

Genesis GV60 SUV tech specs revealed – brand’s first-ever EV gets up to 451 km range, 489 PS and 700 Nm

In September, Genesis released images of the GV60, which is the carmaker’s first EV model built on Hyundai Motor Group’s Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). At the time, technical specifications of the athletic SUV were left out, but the company has now provided them following the model’s market launch in South Korea.

First up, dimensions. The GV60 measures 4,515 mm long, 1,890 mm wide and 1,580 tall, which makes it the smallest offering in Genesis’ SUV line-up. However, the EV’s wheelbase of 2,900 mm is more than the GV70 (2,875 mm), although still shy of the huge GV80 (2,955 mm).

In terms of variants, the GV60 starts with the base Standard RWD that features a rear electric motor rated at 228 PS (225 hp or 168 kW) and 350 Nm of torque. The next step up is the Standard AWD with a dual-motor setup, where the one at the rear provides 218 PS (215 hp or 160 kW), while the front outputs 101 PS (99 hp or 74 kW). Together, the total system output of the Standard AWD is 318 PS (314 hp or 234 kW) and 605 Nm.

At the very top is the Performance AWD variant, which takes on two e-motors, both rated at 218 PS (215 hp or 160 kW), for a total of 435 PS (429 hp or 320 kW) and 605 Nm. What’s special about the range-topper is the addition of a Boost Mode that provides additional performance for 10 seconds.

Genesis GV60 SUV tech specs revealed – brand’s first-ever EV gets up to 451 km range, 489 PS and 700 Nm

With Boost Mode engaged, the outputs are temporarily increased to 489 PS (483 hp or 360 kW) and 700 Nm, allowing for a 0-100 km/h time of just four seconds. If that isn’t enough, there’s even a Drift Mode that provides “athletic driving” by optimising the distribution of power and braking. All-wheel drive variants also get a Disconnector Actuator System (DAS), allowing drivers to freely switch between RWD and AWD depending on requirement.

Regardless of variant, all GV60s are equipped with a 77.4-kWh lithium-ion battery that offers up to 451 km of range on the base variant, 400 km of range on the Standard AWD, and 368 km of range on the Performance AWD.

For charging, the SUV supports AC charging up to 11 kW and DC fast charging up to 350 kW, the latter capable of getting the battery from a 10-80% state of charge in just 18 minutes. Bi-directional charging is also present here, allowing for vehicle to load (V2L) functions up to 3.6 kW.

Other driving-related technologies include an electronic limited-slip differential (e-LSD) for better cornering performance and Preview Electronic Control Suspension (Preview ECS), which uses the front camera and navigation system to recognise upcoming things like speed bumps, controlling the damping force of the suspension according to the surface of the road for optimal comfort.

Genesis GV60 SUV tech specs revealed – brand’s first-ever EV gets up to 451 km range, 489 PS and 700 Nm

On that mention, the SUV uses McPherson struts at the front and a five-multi-link setup at the rear, accompanied by a rack-mounted, motor-driven power steering. The wheel sizes range from 19 to 21 inches and have some impact on efficiency.

Moving on to infotainment, the GV60 is the first Genesis model to get the company’s next-generation connected system called ccIC (connected car Integrated Cockpit). This is displayed on the car’s freestanding widescreen display panel, with a head-up display also available.

The GV60 is also Genesis’ first model to get a Bang & Olufsen sound system, which comes with 17 speakers and four atmospheric “moods” to choose from. Yet another first is Digital Key 2 that has been improved over the original, enabling drivers to open the door without using the smartphone. Drivers can enter and start their car by simply touching the door handle and the digital key can be shared to up to three people.

The rest of the kit list includes Road Active Noise Control (ANC-R), Relaxation Comfort and Ergo Motion seats (the latter comes with seven air pockets), Smart Regeneration System 2.0, i-Pedal (one-pedal driving), eight airbags and a full suite of safety and driver assist systems.

Genesis GV60 SUV tech specs revealed – brand’s first-ever EV gets up to 451 km range, 489 PS and 700 Nm

These include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Safe Exit Assist, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist, Driver Attention Warning, High Beam Assist, Smart Cruise Control, Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control, Lane Following Assist, Highway Driving Assist 2, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Parking Distance Warnings, Rear Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist, and Remote Smart Parking Assist.

Two other unusual features found on the GV60 are Face Connect and a fingerprint authentication system. The latter allows drivers to start and driver the car without a key using just their fingerprint, which also doubles to authenticate in-car payments and release of valet mode.

Meanwhile, Face Connect is like the Apple iPhone’s Face ID, but for a car. With it, the car recognises the driver’s face using a near infrared camera to lock and unlock its doors without a key. Drivers only need to touch the door handle and show their face to the camera on the B-pillar. The feature can register two faces and will adjust things like seat position based on the driver’s customised settings.


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Originating from the corporate world with a background in finance and economics, Gerard’s strong love for cars led him to take the plunge into the automotive media industry. It was only then did he realise that there are more things to a car than just horsepower count.

 

Comments

  • Wong Lee Yin on Oct 01, 2021 at 11:33 am

    This is useless car, rather go for honda. Genesis already bankrupt in Malaysia, soon Genesis is also going to bankrupt together with Hyundai. My CRV is the best and faster. Proton, toyota, mazda and hyundai is rubbish car. Without all brands, Honda fans would be even happier and more excited that all brands already destroyed.

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    • Celup King on Oct 01, 2021 at 1:13 pm

      If you are a genuine Honda fanboi, this is memalukan.
      If you are a hater pretending to be a fanboi, this is even more memalukan.

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      • Mario exposed on Oct 01, 2021 at 10:12 pm

        he is the latter, his post sounds a lot like user Mario

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        • Dude, Lee yin is girl, not boy! She is only honda navy and goes everywhere to attack other brands but don’t know what she is saying.

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      • Lee yin is honda navy and goes attack other brands everywhere. I don’t even understand what she is saying

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    • KV Honda on Oct 02, 2021 at 1:42 pm

      Mr.an avid (……) fan/supporter/sales,
      Your hidden plan won’t cut it here,
      readers easily will capture your ill intention.Your brash blowup message at the surface level seem to appease ONLY to Honda fan and to glorify the brand even further, but the truth is youre not from Honda, Perodua and Proton affiliates, someone attacked your favourite brand thus triggerred your butthurt revenge.Your sneaky tactic to blindside us all xxxx fail. Most of us will read your message in reverse. Please stop this sneaky and dispicable act. Please respect all brands as there are many our hardworking sisters and family members working in each Proton, Toyota, Honda, Mazda and Hyundai others etc mfgr/factory/sale/service networks across the country.

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      • Known Her on Oct 02, 2021 at 8:15 pm

        Most of the readers including myself already knew who is Wong Lee Yin. She was working from honda saleswoman. This blog is not alone, but I also saw her posting in other blogs, but their authors already remove and blocking Wong Lee Yin from posting her again to prevent further hurting to all readers.
        She always very jealous that she likes to defend her favorite brand while hatred against others, and mostly always hatred against Mazda and Mercedes.
        And she also claim about F1 Racing that Honda always win while Mercedes always failed. How do she knows that Mercedes already failed while Honda always wins for F1? We knew that this year is very challenging but wouldn’t know who is gonna to take this year title for both driver and constructor championship. And can see that Mercedes are going to fight and getting stronger against Honda again, also letting Lewis to win back against Max again after Lewis loses to Max in some races while now their top two for both driver points are tie and for constructor championship points have some gaps. So who knows that Mercedes may win again this year challenging F1 season against Honda. She might be wrong, but surely would be wrong. And how do she knows that most of the brands are bad. Have she ever experience for Proton, Perodua, Toyota, Mercedes, Mazda, others.? Have she already google from web? Proven that she didn’t.
        It is very strange to see what comes to her mind when comes to post without googling from web or experience for driving Proton, Perodua, Toyota, Mercedes, Mazda, Hyundai, others.

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      • Dude, Lee yin is only honda navy and goes everywhere to attack other brands but don’t know what she is saying. She have two fb acccounts, one avatar is civic and racing car but there are still people believe her comment

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  • 1st Genesis - the best ever on Oct 02, 2021 at 11:47 am

    Theyre going on softer route, clean design starting with G90 facelift, the one with bold dual headlight and menacing diamond grill but no longer have the killer look. Much prefer the earliest batch of 2016 elegant design approach. In this case Hyundai Genesis then follow by the Genesis G80 sport 3.3TT with copper accent.
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GVREhPkrOfc
    The first edition get major suspension revision thru lotus tuning before the N head biermann jump onboard later on.
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pl0RsgqYxbs
    Unfortunately with $333k price tag locally, it’s hard to compete with the target audience. But fretnot, you could get 3.3Twinturbo sport from Japanese auction, a preorder package thru local DI auto at a much lower price.
    https://paultan.org/2017/05/09/genesis-g80-to-get-unique-australian-suspension-tune-e39-bmw-5-series-is-the-dynamic-benchmark/

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