Snapshot
- Two GV60 grades available at launch
- Top-spec Performance produces 360kW/700Nm
- Prices to start from $103,700 before on-road costs
The 2023 Genesis GV60 is set to arrive in Australian driveways from September, with pricing and features revealed for the electric vehicle.
After pricing for the new model was leaked online late last week, Genesis has officially confirmed local equipment and specs for the GV60, coming to Australia in two grades.
“We are delighted to introduce GV60, our first dedicated electric vehicle, as the beginning of Genesis Motor’s journey towards electrification,” said Head of Genesis Motors Australia, Connal Yan.
“In an exciting year for Genesis, GV60 will be the first of three EVs to launch locally in 2022, and will be closely followed by Electrified G80 and Electrified GV70.
“GV60 applies the Genesis Athletic Elegance philosophy to provide an unprecedented luxury experience on a new dedicated electric platform that delivers all the powerful, emissions-free benefits of an advanced long-range, ultra-rapid charging EV.
Pricing
As was revealed last week, the GV60 will go on sale from $103,700 before on-road costs in its “base” guise, while the Performance variant incurs a $7000 premium.
Prices exclude on-road costs.
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| GV60 | $103,700 |
| GV60 Performance | $110,700 |
Overseas model shown
Features
GV60
Standard equipment for the GV60 is to a high grade, with the EV including features such as:
| 20-inch alloy wheels |
| Vision glass roof with power sunshade |
| Puddle lights with Genesis logo |
| Crystal sphere Shift by Wire (SBW) controller |
| 2 x 12.3-inch screens |
| Three USB-C ports |
| Augmented reality satellite navigation |
| Head-up display |
| 18-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat, with ergomotion massage function |
| 17-speaker Bang and Olufsen sound system |
| Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, multi-connection Bluetooth |
| Wireless phone charging |
| Active noise control |
| Dual-zone climate control |
| Heat pump system |
| Fingerprint recognition |
| Remote smart parking |
| Full safety suite, including blind-view monitors and intelligent front adaptive headlights |
| Digital side mirrors |
| Exterior vehicle-to-load adaptor and interior three-pin plug for charging. |
GV60 Performance
On top of the above features, the Performance scores:
| 21-inch alloy wheels |
| Boost mode |
| Road Preview electronic suspension and electromechanical LSD |
| Black monobloc front brakes |
| Alloy pedals |
Paint finishes
Both variants of the GV60 are available in a range of paint finishes including São Paulo lime, Uyuni white mica, Savile silver, Himalayan grey, Vik black, Adriatic blue, Barossa burgundy, Mauna red and Hanauma mint.
Only the flagship Performance grade can be ordered in one of three matte exterior colours, with Matterhorn white, Melbourne grey and Atacama copper available on the top-spec variant.
Interior upholstery
The base GV60’s interior features Digital Dots aluminium garnish, with a choice of three Nappa leather and copper accent finishes, such as obsidian black, ash grey and glacier white or monstera green and glacier white.
The Performance gets a similar treatment, this time with Arrows aluminium garnish, Nappa leather and metallic accents, ranging from obsidian black, ash grey and glacier white or torrent navy.
Powertrain
Running on the same E-GMP platform as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6, both GV60 grades are all-wheel-drive although they deliver differing levels of performance.
For the entry-level GV60, it incorporates a 160kW motor on its rear axle and a 74kW motor up front, providing a total system output of 234kW with 605Nm of torque on tap.
Stepping up to the Performance, its 180kW motors on the front and rear axle allow for a maximum output of up to 360kW when Boost Mode is enabled, as torque is increased to 700Nm which helps it too a 0-100km/h time of four seconds (or 4.6 seconds when Boost Mode isn’t engaged).
Both variants use the same 77.4kWh battery pack, boasting driving ranges of 470km and 466km respectively – aided by the disconnector actuator system (DAS) which can separate the motor and driveshaft depending on driving conditions, maximising range.
The GV60’s 400/800-volt multi rapid charging system boosts the 400-volts supplied by the charger to 800-volts, allowing for 10 to 80 per cent charge times of 18 minutes when using a 350kW charger.
Safety
Yet to be tested by ANCAP, the GV60 packs a load of safety equipment, including:
| Eight airbags, including front centre side airbag |
|---|
| Blind-spot collision avoidance-assist (BCA) – rear and side |
| Blind-spot view monitor (BVM) |
| Driver attention warning (DAW), including leading vehicle departure alert |
| Forward collision-avoidance assist (FCA), including car/pedestrian/cyclist detection, junction turning/junction crossing function, lane-change oncoming/side function and evasive steering assist function |
| High beam assist (HBA) |
| Intelligent front-lighting system (IFS) |
| Intelligent speed limit assist (ISLA) |
| Manual speed limit assist (MSLA) |
| Lane keeping assist – line and road-edge (LKA-L/R) |
| Lane following assist (LFA) |
| Parking distance warning (PDW) front, rear and side |
| Parking collision-avoidance assist – reverse (PCA-R) |
| Multi collision brake (MCB) |
| Rear cross-traffic collision avoidance-assist (RCCA) |
| Rear occupant warning (ROW) |
| Safe exit assist (SEA) |
| Smart cruise control (SCC) including stop and go function, machine learning |
| Surround view monitor (SVM) with 3D surround view |
| Trailer stability assist (TSA) |
Warranty and Servicing
GV60 buyers will be given five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranties upon purchase of their EV, extending to five years of complimentary servicing as well.
Genesis also offers a number of added benefits to its GV60 owners, with the below services included in the purchase price:
| Eight-year warranty on high voltage battery |
| Five-year Genesis To You and valet service |
| 10-year 24/7 roadside assistance |
| 10-year complimentary map updates |
| Choice of a five-year Chargefox subscription or home AC charger and installation |
Availability
The 2023 Genesis GV60 will arrive in Australia this September, going on sale through the manufacturer’s limited dealer network.
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