Two versions will be offered: Advanced and Performance.
This is Genesis’ first full EV.
The next EV from Genesis will be the G80 sedan.
The official press release announcing the Genesis GV60 had barely been sent out already it was a hit. Styled like only a Genesis can be and packaged like only a Genesis can be, the GV60 marks the first step in Hyundai’s premium brand’s journey to going all-electric. In Canada, the new luxury electric SUV will be priced from $71,000.
The GV60 will be assembled on Hyundai Motor’s E-GMP platform. The base Advanced trim will feature a 74kW electric motor in the front with a 160kW motor in the rear, for a total of 314 horsepower and 446 lb.-ft. of torque. It will be fitted with countless safety and advanced driver assistance systems, Nappa leather, heated and ventilated front seats, 20-inch wheels, Fingerprint Authentication, Face Connect, a 12.3-inch digital cluster, navigation system, and vehicle-to-load charging capability.
The high-performance aptly-named Performance version will be priced from $79,000. It will include a more powerful 160kW front electric motor for a total of 429 horsepower. The Boost Mode will increase that number to 483 along with 516 lb.-ft. of torque. Also featured are an Electronic Limited Slip Differential (E-LSD), Electronically Controlled Suspension with Road Preview, the Ergo Motion massaging driver’s seat, 21-inch wheels, a Bang & Olufsen Premium Audio with 17 Speakers, and much more.
“We are thrilled to begin our momentous journey towards full electrification with the launch of the GV60,” says Lawrence Hamilton, executive director of Genesis Motors Canada. “We are excited that our Canadian guests will be able to experience the innovative technologies, bold design, and an extensive suite of Genesis Connected Services offered in this distinctive vehicle.”
The new 2023 Genesis GV60 goes on sale this week with first deliveries beginning at the end of the month.
Genesis electric vehicle | Photo: Genesis
