Genesis GV60: Its technical data is now official, but the prices are not...

The progression that Genesis has experienced in recent years has been meteoric. When five years ago Hyundai announced that it was going to create this firm, many doubts arose. The first and most important: How would they do it without falling into the same mistakes as Acura, Infiniti or Lexus. Well, it seems that they have learned from their rivals. This is so because the development plan that they have designed has positioned it in key markets really well.

To reach this place not only luck has been on his side. The creation and sale of models of premium cut and superb finish they have done the rest. They are not the best in their class, because they still have a lot of room for improvement, but shot for shot they close their Bavarian rivals. One of the star products is the new Genesis GV60, a fully electric mid-size SUV that is already we know your technical data.

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The last time we talked about the Genesis GV60 was when the brand published a series of images to better explain its design. At that time they took the opportunity to show us new shades from their palette, since the ones we saw the first time were somewhat "criticized". Well, now he wants us to forget about those minutiae so that we know what his life will be like. mechanical range and that charging technologies will have. all thanks to the EGM-P platform of Kia.

And from Hyundai, its parent company and guideline in terms of trends… and technical possibilities. Hence, the data they have announced is for the Korean market, the first that will have the pleasure of receiving the new GV60. First of all, there will be a access version with rear wheel drive (RWD) with an electric motor of 168 kW and 350 Nm of torque. version of all wheel drive (AWD) uses a double motor with 234 kW of power and 605 Nm of maximum torque.

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La performance version will only be available with all wheel drive (AWD) and increases power to 320 kW and 605 Nm. In addition, there is a Boost mode that increases the performance of the electric drivetrain to 360 kW and 700 Nm of maximum torque. In all cases the battery energy capacity lithium ion will be 77,4 kWh. Hence, the standard propulsion version has an approved autonomy of 451 kilometers per charge.

As a curiosity, indicate that Boost mode can be activated via a button on the steering wheel. It lasts about 10 seconds and allows the Genesis GV60 to accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in just 4 seconds. Regarding the load, it allows up to 350 kW in fast charge and, like its base siblings, it supports bidirectional charging of up to 3,6 kW. Of course, the details for Europe, prices and availability, will not be public until later...

Source - genesis –Hyundai Motor Group