Updated Genesis GV60 goes on sale in Korea

Genesis, the Hyundai Motor Group’s luxury brand, has a new redesigned GV60 which has just gone on sale in Korea. This is the first redesign of the model, first introduced in 2021, which is the only one of the brand’s developed on the Hyundai Motor Group’s Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP).

Larger battery, more range
The new  GV60 comes with an 84-kWh 4th generation battery pack from SK On, a Korean supplier. The new battery pack has about 7 kWh more capacity than the one previously used. The range is now claimed to be up to 481 kms (30 kms further than before).

The Smart Regeneration system 3.0 automatically applies the optimal amount of regenerative braking for each driving scenario by considering navigation information such as traffic flow, the driver’s deceleration patterns, speed cameras, speed bumps and roundabouts.

Improved battery cooling helps bring recharging time from 10% to 80% down to 18 minutes, when using a 350 kW DC charger. The Battery Conditioning Mode has also been optimized for rapid charging performance even in low winter temperatures.

Driving dynamics have also been improved with revised front and rear shock absorber valves applied to the GV60’s Electronically Controlled Suspension. This increases the tuning flexibility of the damping force to enhance vehicle stability and ride comfort.

Additionally, the hydro bushings previously applied only to the front suspension have been added to the rear, minimising road vibrations, while the steering gear ratio has been optimised to improve steering response.

The all-wheel drive version has dual motors with a combined maximum output of 360 kW (490 ps)/700 Nm (with Boost Mode), giving acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h said to be within 4 seconds.

The powertrain has Virtual Gear Shift that provides a shifting feel similar to that of internal combustion engine vehicles through precise motor control. Hidden Drift Mode enables dynamic driving by inducing more oversteer in corners through power distribution and braking control.

Electronic Limited Slip Differential enables an optimal amount of torque to be distributed to the wheels when turning around at high speeds, improving performance when cornering and starting off. This offers drivers more stable control on slippery roads and in snowy or rainy weather.

Athletic Elegance
The GV60 ‘s exterior design has been more refined with a striking and futuristic image in line with Genesis’ design philosophy ‘Athletic Elegance’. At the front, a refreshed bumper profile with a 3-dimensional shape gives a bold impression while improving aerodynamic performance.

The headlamps highlight the brand’s iconic Two Lines design language with sophisticated Micro Lens Array (MLA) technology that welcomes the driver when the car doors are unlocked.

At the rear, the skid plate now matches the body colour, providing a modern and sturdy SUV feel, while emphasising the GV60’s wide and low stance.

Beauty of White Space
The interior embodies the brand’s ‘Beauty of White Space’ concept complemented by an array of sophisticated tech features. While retaining design elements such as the Crystal Sphere (a rotating orb-shaped gearshift) and other circular details, the interior of the new GV60 has also been refined.

The driving experience is further enhanced with convenient features like a Hands-On Detection (HOD) steering wheel and Walk Away Lock. A new feature is a 27-inch connected car Integrated Cockpit infotainment system which eliminates the bezel between the cluster and the audio-visual and navigation screen.

The GV60 features enhanced soundproofing materials in the rear seats and cargo area, as well as improvements to the sealing structure in the front windshield, further increasing interior quietness. There’s also a new Electric Active Sound Design (e-ASD), in addition to the previously applied Active Noise Control-Road (ANC-R) system.

The new e-ASD options – Horizon and Heritage:Black – intuitively convey vehicle behaviour like torque and speed through vivid sound. In particular, Heritage: Black, which mimics the muted and beautiful harmonic structure of a 6-cylinder engine, best expresses Genesis’ signature driving feel and emotion.

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