2023 Genesis GV60 Review: Doesn’t raise the bar high enough

Execs: Distinctive tech; distinctive inside design; ample normal options; cozy trip; hatchback versatility; daring colours

Cons: A $60,000 hatchback gained’t be for everybody; poor worth relative to Hyundai and Kia siblings; iffy vary

The 2023 Genesis GV60 is the third, luxury-oriented tackle the identical glorious electrical automobile platform discovered within the Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 (the Ioniq 6 would be the fourth). Given its luxurious badge and market place, the GV60 raises the bar from its siblings when it comes to efficiency, options content material and inside high quality. Frankly, not one of the above are precisely points for its siblings, which is maybe the GV60’s best problem. Though spectacular in a vacuum, we’re unsure it raises the bar far sufficient, particularly when its lofty value level places it in keeping with a BMW i4 and different luxury-branded EVs.

That’s to not say that Genesis can’t stand toe-to-toe with older luxurious marques when it comes to delivering precise luxurious. Removed from it. Its inside atmosphere, high quality and expertise could be superior. Infotainment and security tech specifically are extremely nicely executed, and are joined by novel options like facial recognition entry and fingerprint beginning. Certainly, you don’t want a key to get underway in a GV60. Simply take a look at the B pillar from the surface and the door will unlock; as soon as within the driver seat, put your finger on a spot on the middle console and watch because the unusual glowing orb on the middle console rotates 180 levels to disclose a rotary shift knob. It’s fancy, futuristic stuff that’ll make your folks go “oooooh.”

As a substitute, we marvel if the everyday American luxurious shopper (and their mates) goes to be wowed by what’s successfully a midsize hatchback that begins at $60,000 and tops out at $70,000. Genesis might market the GV60 as a “crossover,” however in individual, it completely appears to be like like a hatchback. That may be a troublesome promote in comparison with an i4 or a Tesla, and worse, it doesn’t go as far on a cost as these.

Inside & Know-how   |   Passenger & Cargo Area   |   Efficiency & Vary

What it is prefer to drive   |   Pricing & Trim Ranges   |   Crash Rankings & Security Options

What’s new for 2023?

The GV60 is an all-new mannequin this 12 months.

What are the GV60 inside and in-car expertise like?

If the outside is a bit bizarre and never precisely what one expects from a $60,000 luxurious automobile, the inside is totally what one ought to count on from a $60,000 luxurious automobile. Supplies high quality is superb, from the fanciful switchgear (folks simply love the rotating shift orb) to the leather-based overlaying most surfaces up entrance. We particularly just like the distinctive Torrent Navy leather-based inside with Sao Paulo Lime accents you see above. You’re positively not getting that in a Tesla. Very cool.

The GV60 has a barely totally different tech interface than different Genesis fashions in addition to its E-GMP siblings from Hyundai and Kia. The large 12.3-touchscreen unit is identical and the graphics are constant for Genesis, however there are slight performance modifications, notably with reference to radio management, that make it a bit extra needlessly difficult. It’s nonetheless one of many higher, extra user-friendly techniques on the market, however there was no want to alter what works. Fortunately, the redundant management wheel sticks round, as a knob continues to be a superior strategy to management sure menu features. One nitpick: the USB knowledge port is positioned in a bin down by your toes and there’s no wi-fi CarPlay or Android Auto.

Commonplace tech function content material is hard to beat, together with wi-fi charging, head-up show and a Bang & Olufsen sound system. You additionally get fingerprint recognition car ignition and facial recognition entry. Simply stare at a circle on the B pillar and if it turns inexperienced, the automobile has acknowledged you. Then, simply put your finger on a fingerprint scanner on the middle console to begin up the automobile. No key wanted.

How massive is the GV60?

The GV60 isn’t so long as its Hyundai and Kia platform mates, and is about 8 inches shorter than the Genesis GV70 compact SUV. It appears to be like fairly small in individual, however that’s principally because of its uncommon proportions. Specifically, its wheelbase is gigantic for a car of its dimension, leading to an enormous again seat that enables for tall adults and rear-facing automobile seats to simply match. Because of this, though the GV70 could also be longer than the GV60 on the surface, the electrical Genesis is actually extra passenger-friendly inside.

Cargo area isn’t fairly as beneficiant because the GV70, and its 24 cubic-feet behind the raised again seat falls in between the EV6 and Ioniq 5 (although as we’ve seen within the Ioniq and EV6 baggage assessments, the specs might not equate to actual world usefulness). We didn’t get an opportunity to conduct a baggage check on the GV60.

What are the GV60 vary and efficiency specs?

There are two variations of the GV60 out there in america: the Superior and Efficiency. Each function “dual-motor powertrains” that place a motor on every axle to create all-wheel drive. Additionally they share the identical 77.4 kilowatt-hour battery and state-of-the-art 800-volt electrical structure that enables from 10-80% recharges in solely 18 minutes with a 350-kilowatt DC quick charger. In different phrases, it’ll cost faster than most different electrical vehicles … and often by a substantial margin.

The GV60 Superior has a 74-kW motor up entrance and 160-kW motor on the rear. Output is 314 horsepower and 446 pound-feet of torque, which is roughly equal to the dual-motor variations of the EV6 and Ioniq 5. EPA-estimated vary is 248 miles with this powertrain/battery combo, which is lower than rival EVs and its E-GMP siblings.

The GV60 Efficiency places a 160-kW on each axles, leading to 429 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. The ten-second “Increase” mode activated by a steering wheel button cranks output as much as 483 hp. Vary falls even additional all the way down to 235 miles, which we’ve discovered to be touching the “vary nervousness” zone.

What is the GV60 prefer to drive?

The important thing distinction between the GV60 and its EV6/Ioniq 5 siblings is the Efficiency model’s Preview Digital Management Suspension that routinely adjusts the trip through the use of a entrance digital camera and the navigation system to evaluate highway floor situations and acknowledge issues like velocity bumps. That is upper-crust tech present in different Genesis fashions, however beforehand solely seen in probably the most upper-crust luxurious sedans just like the BMW 7 Collection and Mercedes S-Class. The GV60 positively isn’t as plush and refined as these, however there’s no denying it delivers a clean, subtle trip.

Maybe not surprisingly, we’ve additionally discovered the GV60 isn’t fairly as enjoyable or playful to drive as its non-luxury siblings. The GV60 is fast and clean in a straight line, however a bit wallowy when responding to steering inputs. Flip-in is a little bit sluggish, and the automobile tends to roll a bit on its compliant suspension as you construct up lateral g forces. We do just like the steering, although, because of good, constant weighting and sufficiently tactile suggestions.

We have now not pushed the GV60 Superior, nevertheless it ought to really feel simply as exhilarating when accelerating because the mechanically associated AWD Ioniq 5 and EV6. The GV60 Efficiency, in the meantime, positively steps issues up with a notably extra vigorous punch delivered if you lay into it. There’s additionally the Increase button, which when pushed critically kicks issues up – it’s virtually like operating over a kind of gold stars in Mario Kart. Minus the music. Even wilder is the Drift mode, which we speak about within the video above. It may very well be good for some tire-scorching enjoyable, but in addition appears a little bit misplaced within the GV60. 

Lastly, like different the opposite E-GMP EVs, the GV60 affords a number of ranges of regenerative braking, together with an i-Pedal mode that enables for full one-pedal driving, full with computerized maintain after it’s come to a cease. That is chosen by way of paddles on the again of the wheel.

What different Genesis GV60 critiques can I learn?

2023 Genesis GV60 Highway Check Overview: Plush electrical crossover to Motown

Examine this out for extra in-depth driving impressions and particulars about its engineering. 

12 cool options of the Genesis GV60

Our first take a look at the GV60 highlighted a few of its distinctive options.

What’s the 2023 GV60 value?

Pricing begins at $60,385, together with the $1,095 vacation spot cost, for the GV60 Superior. The GV60 Efficiency goes for $69,385. The one value choices are sure coloration picks, making this one of many simpler vehicles to specify: would you like quick or sooner, after which, which coloration?

The GV60 Superior comes extraordinarily well-equipped, even for its elevated value level. Included options which are often not normal embody a hard and fast glass roof, handsfree energy liftgate, heated and ventilated entrance seats, leather-based upholstery, a heated steering wheel, a head-up show, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, and a 17-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system. It additionally comes with extra and higher driver help techniques, highlighted under in our security part.

Moreover its larger entrance motor, the Efficiency provides larger brakes, adaptive suspension, limited-slip differential, upgraded leather-based upholstery, power-adjustable driver thigh help and facet bolsters, heated rear seats, and a microfiber suede headliner.

What are the GV60 security rankings and driver help options?

Each Genesis GV60 contains entrance and rear collision warning and computerized emergency braking, lane-keeping help, blind-spot and rear cross-traffic warning, driver inattention warning, entrance and rear parking sensors, a surround-view parking digital camera system and remote-operated automated parking.

The Insurance coverage Institute for Freeway Security named the GV60 a Prime Security Choose+ for its best-possible efficiency in all related crash safety, crash prevention and headlight classes. The GV60 has not but been crash examined by the Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Security Administration.

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