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Genesis GV60

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Genesis GV60

(2022 - present)

    Summary


    The Genesis GV60 is an upmarket electric crossover built on the same foundations as the highly-regarded Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 family cars.

    Genesis is a spin-off upmarket brand owned by Hyundai that is relatively new to the UK, and the GV60 is the brand’s first attempt at building a battery-powered car from the ground up.

    You won’t be able to buy a Genesis at a traditional dealership; orders are delivered to the customer, and cars are collected from the owner for servicing over a standard five-year care plan, as the brand looks to provide an attractive premium ownership experience.

    It is a difficult task to launch a stand-out competitor in an increasingly saturated mid-sized EV market, but UK reviewers agree that the GV60 does just that – described by Honest John as “one of the most desirable electric vehicles on sale today”.

    It does cost more than its Hyundai and Kia counterparts, but it “feels more premium than the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6” because of its “premium tech-filled interior”, Parkers explains, adding that the car’s performance and driving dynamics are also impressive, and it’s not bad to look at either.

    “The car looks great, but it’s the sales and aftercare approach that will win a lot of buyers over”, Electrifying.com concludes. “If the buying experience is as slick as Genesis is promising, it could be a real game-changer.”

    As of September 2023, the Genesis GV60 holds an Expert Rating of 77% based on 28 reviews, which is a very good score – albeit still some way behind the class-leading Kia EV6’s score of 88%. It is, however, considerably better than the other models in the Genesis family to date.

    This is still a new model, however, so the rating could move up or down by a few points as more local reviews are published.

    GV60 highlights

    • Luxurious interior packed with tech
    • Competitive battery range
    • Punchy performance
    • Relaxing driving experience
    • Genesis customer care

    GV60 lowlights

    • Rivals have more boot space
    • More expensive than the Kia EV6
    • Alternatives are more exciting to drive
    • Having to constantly explain what it is…

    Key specifications


    Body style: Medium SUV
    Engines:
    electric, battery-powered
    Price:
    From £47,005 on-road

    Launched: Autumn 2022
    Last updated: N/A
    Replacement due: TBA


    Media reviews


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    Safety rating


    Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

    Overall score: 5 stars
    Date tested: September 2022
    Read the full Euro NCAP review

    Adult protection: 89%
    Child protection: 87%
    Vulnerable road users: 63%
    Safety assist: 88%

    Eco rating


    Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

    No eco rating

    As of August 2023, the Genesis GV60 has not been lab tested by Green NCAP. If it happens, we will publish the results here.

    Reliability rating

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    No reliability rating

    The Genesis GV60 is still a new model, so we don’t have enough reliability data on the GV60 to generate a reliability rating.

    The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively for us using warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the GV60, we’ll publish the score here.

    Awards


    Trophies, prizes and awards that the Genesis GV60 has received

    2023

    • What Car? Awards – Best Electric SUV
    • What Car? EV Awards – Best Large Electric SUV

    2022

    • iF Awards – iF Design Award
    • Red Dot Awards – Red Dot Design Award

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    Like its siblings, the Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5, the Genesis GV60 sits somewhere between a low-slung conventional car and a higher-riding SUV. Like a lot of EVs, the battery pack lies along the floor of the car with passengers sitting on top, which means you sit a bit higher than you would in a normal car. But if has none of the off-roading capability of a traditional SUV, so don’t expect it to get too far off the beaten track.


    More news, reviews and information about the Genesis GV60 at The Car Expert

    Genesis GV60 Premium review

    Genesis GV60 Premium review

    Genesis GV60 Sport Plus test drive

    Genesis GV60 Sport Plus test drive

    Five-star crash test results for Tesla and Genesis

    Five-star crash test results for Tesla and Genesis

    Genesis releases price list for all-electric GV60

    Genesis releases price list for all-electric GV60

    Genesis confirms first EV for UK

    Genesis confirms first EV for UK

    New Genesis GV60 hatchback EV revealed

    New Genesis GV60 hatchback EV revealed

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    The Genesis GV60 is an upmarket SUV that some reviewers believe could be a game-changer for the EV market, but the similar Kia EV6 is cheaper.Genesis GV60