- U.S. sales have started for Genesis’s new GV60 electric compact crossover, with deliveries initially limited to California, Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York.
- The entry-level Advanced AWD model produces a total of 314 horsepower and starts at $59,980.
- The uplevel Performance AWD model has a combined 429 horses (483 in Boost mode) and costs $68,980 to start.
Limited sales of Genesis’s new 2023 GV60 electric compact crossover, which shares its E-GMP platform and various powertrains with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 yet brings a more luxurious interior, have officially commenced.
Despite earlier indications that a base rear-wheel-drive version may be offered, Genesis says the GV60 will come only in two dual-motor, all-wheel-drive trim levels—Advanced AWD and Performance AWD. U.S. sales will initially be confined to California, Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. The company directs interested buyers to contact their retailers regarding additional availability. Both models feature a 77.4-kWh battery good for an estimated range of 248 miles (Advanced) or 235 miles (Performance).
The door opens with the well-equipped Advanced, which produces a combined 314 horsepower and 446 pound-feet of torque and starts at $59,980. For that outlay, you get standard 20-inch wheels, heated and ventilated front seats, a premium Bang & Olufsen stereo, and a litany of active-safety tech. The Performance ups the ante to $68,980 and 429 horses, while also adding 21-inch wheels, adaptive dampers, stronger front brakes, nappa leather upholstery, and a Boost mode that temporarily raises the output to 483 horsepower.
Both GV60 variants include Genesis’s new Crystal Sphere shifting mechanism on the center console, as well as facial-recognition and fingerprint-scanning technologies for accessing the vehicle without a key. Speaking of which, Performance models also add the brand’s next-generation Digital Key 2 that syncs with select smart devices and automatically unlocks the vehicle as you approach.
All GV60 buyers will receive three years of complimentary 30-minute charging sessions at Electrify America stations. This comes in addition to the brand's Connected Care service for automatic collision notification, roadside assistance, and over-the-air updates, which will be standard on the GV60 and all 2023 Genesis models going forward, with no expiration.
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