The all-new 2023 Genesis GV60 is an all-electric luxury compact SUV. It starts at $58,890.<\/p>\n
Like every other\u00a0Genesis, the 2023 Genesis GV60 comes with lots of standard equipment, including several features that would be optional in rivals \u2014 like a head-up display, a Bang & Olufsen This new GV60 comes in Advanced AWD and Performance AWD variants, with AWD signifying all-wheel drive as standard. Maximum range is 248 miles.<\/p>\n This is also going to be the first Genesis to be built in the U.S. at Hyundai\u2019s <\/p>\n The Advanced AWD version of the 2023 GV60 electric SUV has a manufacturer\u2019s suggested retail price of $58,890, plus a destination charge. It\u2019s $67,890 for the Performance AWD model.<\/p>\n Apart from premium paint, there aren\u2019t many options.<\/p>\n A federal tax credit of up to $7,500 is applicable, plus any state incentives. Genesis adds three years of complimentary 30-minute fast-charging sessions using the Electrify America nationwide network. There\u2019s also three years of complimentary maintenance with a valet service, and the same for the Genesis Connected digital services subscription.<\/p>\n Initially, Genesis will sell the 2023 GV60 in California, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, with other states phased in over time.<\/p>\n Other possible choices are the\u00a0new-for-2023 Lexus RZ 450e\u00a0(from around $50K, range: 225 miles), plus the\u00a0Audi Q4 e-tron\u00a0(mid-$40K, 241 miles),\u00a0Volvo XC40 Recharge\u00a0(mid-$50K, 223 miles), dual-motor\u00a0Polestar 2\u00a0(low $50K, 248 miles) and the\u00a0Tesla See<\/strong>: 18 new EVs to watch for in 2024<\/p>\n With the exception of the Tesla, rivals to the GV60 start out more affordable. But differences will shrink or evaporate when equipped to comparable levels.<\/p>\n Before buying a new Genesis GV60 all-electric SUV, check the KBB.com Fair Purchase Price to see what others in your area paid for theirs. It\u2019s too early to talk about resale values yet, but Genesis vehicles generally tend to hold up quite well.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Acceleration is phenomenal. Grip is phenomenal. The steering feels quick and precise, with a pleasant weight to it, even if it\u2019s not particularly informative. But let\u2019s back up a bit.<\/p>\n Finding the ideal driving position in the 2023 GV60 might take some time and several tweaks, despite 14-way power adjustability for the seat. The extendable under-thigh support is a welcome inclusion, however. The Performance model\u2019s front seats also have a lumbar massaging function that comes on automatically after an hour.<\/p>\n With the audio system turned off, the whine of the motors and general road noise become more noticeable. Better to turn the stereo on and enjoy the active noise cancellation. It is a Bang & Olufsen setup, after all.<\/p>\n An adaptive suspension is fitted to the Performance AWD model. In the Comfort setting on a really rough road surface, there\u2019s a tendency for the car to pitch, with the front end going up and down. Many drivers will find Sport mode preferable in virtually every situation. And the Performance model\u2019s 21-inch alloy wheels don\u2019t have an adverse effect on ride quality.<\/p>\n Overall, the new GV60 SUV feels composed and eminently controllable. Especially when the brake regeneration starts slowing the vehicle \u2014 a benefit taken to its logical conclusion with the i-Pedal mode.<\/p>\n The highest degree of brake regeneration comes in eagerly and can bring the vehicle to a stop if the driver stays off the throttle. The benefits aren\u2019t just maximizing range along with immediate thrust and retardation in frenetic city driving. It can also be useful when blasting along a canyon road with one tricky corner after another.<\/p>\n And blasting is well within the GV60\u2019s capabilities. The Performance AWD model has the most horsepower, but its Advanced AWD stablemate has the same amount of torque (a meaty 446 lb-ft), so it\u2019s hardly going to be left in the dust. Well, not most of the time.<\/p>\n The horsepower advantage in the Performance AWD model is enhanced by an electronic limited-slip differential (E-LSD) at the rear and a boost function. The E-LSD allows drivers to get on the power early when exiting a corner, providing traction for the run to the next curve. Boost mode brings a 10-second jump from 429 horsepower to 483, with torque increased to 516 lb-ft. Accelerate along a straight, hit the Boost button on the steering wheel, and the GV60 becomes cartoonishly fast.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It takes a lot of pushing to get the tires squealing. When that happens, it\u2019s the fronts that fall progressively into giving up their grip. That\u2019s the safest option, so criticism would be churlish. But it seems like the GV60 only condones enthusiastic driving up to a point. It has the ability to manage beyond that point, yet then it feels like it\u2019s containing the driver\u2019s efforts rather than encouraging them.<\/p>\n Also on MarketWatch: <\/strong>The cars that are most likely to be stolen<\/p>\n Genesis calls it a Crystal Sphere gearshift, but if this crystal ball provides a vision into the future of the company\u2019s interiors, then things are going to be interesting. The shifter is in a \u201cfloating\u201d center console.<\/p>\n This intriguing piece of tech is complemented by what is becoming an increasingly common dashboard feature, the single-unit housing two screens, both of beautifully high resolution in this new GV60 SUV. There\u2019s a 12.3-inch display for driver information and a 12.3-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system. We\u2019re not crazy about the way the rectangular instrument cluster has its top corners obscured by the round steering wheel, but all the crucial information is visible.<\/p>\n The main color schemes are black or white\/gray, although Performance trim also offers a navy blue option with yellow stitching, the same yellow as the Boost button on the steering wheel. The simulated leather includes polymers extracted from corn, and some fabrics use recycled plastics and nylon yarn. Another interesting touch is that the glove compartment is more like a drawer.<\/p>\n The front seats can recline to a well-judged position for drivers to grab a little rest and relaxation while the GV60 is charging.<\/p>\n Shorter than the\u00a0Tesla Model Y\u00a0and\u00a0Audi Q4 e-tron, the new GV60 electric luxury SUV still manages to incorporate a relatively long wheelbase (the distance between the front and rear axles) for a decent amount of occupant space for what is really a compact vehicle.<\/p>\n Rear legroom is a respectable 37.6 inches. The main issue here is that if the driver\u2019s seat is set low, it\u2019s hard for passengers behind to slip their toes underneath. Cargo space behind the 60\/40 split\/folding rear seats measures 29 cubic feet. This increases to 57 cubic feet when those seats are both down.<\/p>\n Just under the rear seats is a power outlet \u2014 the Vehicle to Load feature \u2014 where users can charge laptops, run sound systems or even charge another electric vehicle. You can also access battery power from the external charging socket.<\/p>\n Also see:<\/strong>\u00a0The 2024 BMW i4 review: The electric compact luxury sedan has all the cool tech and driving poise of every BMW<\/p>\n The long wheelbase and short overhangs give the GV60 electric SUV a pleasing profile. Genesis has also created arguably cool designs for the alloy wheels. Advanced trim has 20-inch wheels, and 21-inch alloys are fitted to the Performance model.<\/p>\n The chrome window surround (not too shiny) kinks into a V (for volt) at the rear pillars. Unusually, this surround also goes across the top of the windshield. Double headlights are echoed at the rear by dual taillights.<\/p>\n More of an SUV body style than anything else, the 2023 GV60 sticks with the contemporary trend of having a sloping roof. This compromises headroom a bit, but avoids the typical SUV boxiness. It drops down to a fixed rear spoiler.<\/p>\n There\u2019s a choice of 10 exterior colors, three of which are white. The more remarkable hues are Atacama Copper, Sao Paulo Lime, and Hanauma Mint (a green for people who don\u2019t usually like green).<\/p>\n Crystal sphere gearshift<\/strong> <\/p>\n Facial recognition<\/strong> Digital key<\/strong> Be sure to read: <\/strong>\u2018Wiretaps on wheels\u2019: Automobile makers flunk the privacy test with invasive personal-data collection<\/p>\n Starting with Advanced AWD trim, the 2023 GV60 compact electric luxury SUV has LED headlights\/daytime running lights\/taillights, rain-sensing wipers, self-dimming mirrors (inside and out), and a fixed glass roof with powered shade. For pure comfort and convenience, you get leather seating surfaces, heated\/ventilated front seats, 14-way power-adjustable driver\u2019s seat\/12-way front passenger seat (both with memory settings), dual-zone automatic climatic control, heated steering wheel, and hands-free tailgate operation.<\/p>\n Safety systems include forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, head-up display, front\/rear parking sensors, navigation-based adaptive cruise control, 360-degree camera system (with image capture), and a remote parking function.<\/p>\n The infotainment system brings Apple Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong> Fisker has big plans for more EV models\u2014here are 3<\/p>\n The Performance AWD version has more horsepower, the boost function, electronic limited-slip rear differential, adaptive suspension, Nappa leather seating surfaces, heated rear seats, and the Digital Key feature.<\/p>\n The Advanced AWD version of the 2023 GV60 luxury SUV has a 99-horsepower electric motor driving the front wheels and a 215-horsepower motor turning the rears. Combined torque is 446 lb-ft.<\/p>\n The Performance AWD model has the same amount of torque, but with the bigger motor at both ends. A boost function pushes output to 483 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque for 10 seconds.<\/p>\n A lithium-ion polymer battery provides the spark for both versions. Hooked up to an 800-volt\/250-kilowatt DC ultra-fast charger, this battery goes from 10% to 80% in 18 minutes. A 400-volt supply does the same job in 73 minutes. Or a home charging setup fed by 240 volts takes energy levels from 10% to 100% in seven hours or so. For a quick top-up, the 800-volt method can provide 64 miles of range in five minutes.<\/p>\n
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\n Model Y\u00a0(low $60K, 318 miles). The Model Y is no longer eligible for any federal tax credit.<\/p>\nDriving the 2023 Genesis GV60<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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This is original. When the new GV60 is at rest, systems off, the rotary gearshift is a glass dome with the same kind of fractal diamond pattern as the new Genesis badge on the hood. Turn the systems on, and the glass part rotates into the center console \u2014 like a high-tech beach ball in a swimming pool \u2014 to reveal something that looks more recognizable as a shift control.<\/p>\n
Just like some smartphones recognize their owners\u2019 faces for functions like unlocking, the 2023 GV60 does the same thing. It\u2019s the first production car ever to include this feature. There\u2019s also a fingerprint reader inside to activate all the various systems.<\/p>\n
Standard in the Performance AWD model, this gives several users access to a 2023 GV60 through their smartphone or smartwatch. No keys required, unless there\u2019s going to be some remote-controlled parking going on. It even works when the phone\u2019s battery is low.<\/p>\nStandard features<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n Assistant compatibility, two USB-C ports up front, two USB-C ports for the rear passengers, wireless charging, satellite radio, over-the-air updates, user profiles saved to the cloud, 17-speaker\/1,400-watt Bang & Olufsen audio system, and a 12.3-inch touchscreen.<\/p>\nFactory options<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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