Introduced in August 2021, the Genesis GV60 is the brand’s first EV designed and engineered from the ground up. In the coming months, it will undergo a mid-life update, adopting styling tweaks, new features, and upgraded powertrain components.
Here’s what we expect from the new Genesis GV60, which is expected to compete more fiercely with the Tesla Model Y, Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron, and the Lexus RZ. Note that the images reflect the outgoing model and we will replace them when Genesis reveals the new EV.
Design
In February 2024, Genesis may have inadvertently revealed the facelifted GV60 in a YouTube video announcing Jack Ickx as the brand’s new ambassador. Although the company has since switched the video to private, a snapshot captured by Instagram user shorts_car shows the updated model with a more assertive front fascia.
Apparently, the new Genesis GV60 has a fresh bumper with vertical air inlets and inverted L-shaped black surrounds in the corners. The wide air intake grille sports a more angular design, with a straightened bottom portion. Right above that grille, the closed panel in the nose section features a slim capsule-shaped cutout, which could house the front camera and sensing equipment. Genesis is likely to offer 2-3 fresh paint options for the MY2026 GV60.
One of the GV60’s key exterior attributes, which will remain unchanged with the facelift, is the distinctive roofline that steeply slopes into the rear in a coupe style. A chrome window trim drops down at the C-pillar to form an edgy ‘V’ shape behind the rear quarter glass. Genesis calls this portion the “Volt DLO,” which is our favorite aspect of the GV60’s body.
Also unchanged from the current model would be the electronically operated flush door handles, automatically popping out on approaching the car. At the rear, the roofline melts into the curvy tailgate, which would sport a spoiler at the end of the windscreen. The taillights will likely split into four segments in a signature style, but while test prototypes haven’t reflected design changes here so far, subtle revisions are still not off the table.
Genesis GV60 Magma
A performance-focused Genesis GV60 Magma would also be part of the line-up, sporting a wider and lower body for a sportier stance. Three stamped holes above the air intake, which could be larger than on the standard EV, will likely make the GV60 Magma easily recognizable from the front and provide additional cooling. Unique 21-inch wheels featuring integrated aero discs, vented wheel arches, a rear wing, and a rear diffuser may further set it apart from the regular EV.
Interior
Spy shots have shown the facelifted GV60 with a three-spoke steering wheel and a new, 27-inch OLED display sourced from LG Display. The new ultrawide screen will integrate the instrument cluster and infotainment system into a single horizontal unit.
The first-ever Genesis GV60 Magma may continue the sporty theme inside with special elements like bucket seats for the driver and front passenger, Nappa and suede seat covers, and special color coding. The new steering wheel has been spotted with orange stitches and an orange boost button, and these features could also be exclusive to the high-performance variant.
Specifications
Genesis will upgrade the GV60 to an 84 kWh battery pack with the facelift. We are also confident the new model would deliver an EPA-estimated range of up to around 310 miles. Charging the new battery pack from 10 to 80% through a 350 kW DC fast charger will likely take just about 20 minutes.
The motors are unlikely to get major updates for the standard variants, but a new dual-motor unit will be available, exclusively in the Magma variant. The first-ever GV60 Magma’s twin-motor system should produce at least 601 horsepower and 545 lb.-ft. of torque, with an available boost function temporarily bumping those figures to 641 hp and 568 lb.-ft., respectively. The high-performance EV will likely hit 0 to 60 mph in around 3.2 seconds, and achieve a top speed of over 160 mph.
The table below shows the specifications of the outgoing GV60 for the U.S.:
| Aspect | 2025 GV60 Standard RWD | 2025 GV60 Standard AWD | 2025 GV60 Advanced AWD | 2025 Genesis GV60 Performance AWD |
| Battery Pack Storage Capacity | 77.4 kWh | 77.4 kWh | 77.4 kWh | 77.4 kWh |
| Drivetrain Layout | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motors | Two | Two | Two | Two |
| Motor Location | Rear | Front and rear | Front and rear | Front and rear |
| Power | 168 kW (225 hp) | 234 kW (314 hp) | 234 kW (314 hp) | 320 kW (429 hp) |
| Power (Boost Mode) | NA | NA | NA | 360 kW (483 hp) |
| Torque | 258 lb.-ft. | 446 lb.-ft. | 446 lb.-ft. | 516 lb.-ft. |
| Range (EPA) | 294 miles | 264 miles | 248 miles | 235 miles |
| Towing Capacity (braked) | 2,000 lbs. | 2,000 lbs. | 2,000 lbs. | 2,000 lbs. |
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Release Date & Price
According to a report ET News published on November 6, 2024, the new Genesis GV60’s production will commence in Q1 2025. Thus, we expect its U.S. launch to take place in spring 2025, with deliveries commencing at the end of the season. The first-ever Genesis GV60 Magma, officially scheduled to enter production in Q3 2025, may follow at the end of the year.
The new Genesis GV60’s prices could start at around USD 53,000, while the first-ever Genesis GV60 Magma may carry a steep price of approximately USD 75,000.
TopElectricSUV says
The Genesis GV60 offers a distinctive style, quick charging, impressive performance, and decent levels of comfort. The mid-life refresh with a revised exterior, a more slick interior, improved range, and significantly better performance (Magma) should make it a more recommendable purchase.
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