Genesis introduced the GV60 Magma at Circuit Paul Ricard in France, the venue of the last French Formula 1 Grand Prix.
The location choice wasn’t random, given that the Genesis Magma Racing WEC team headquarters sits just down the road from the legendary racetrack.
The high-performance electric crossover makes 640 horsepower and 583 pound-feet of torque from dual motors.
Front motor delivers 222 horsepower whilst rear pushes 378, though those figures climb to 234 and 406 under Boost mode.
Zero to 60mph arrives in 3.4 seconds, with zero to 125mph taking 10.9 seconds. Solid numbers for a nearly 5,000-pound luxury crossover.
Three driving modes come standard. Sprint Mode offers peak performance and reduces stability control intervention for a more engaging driving experience.
GT Mode focuses on high-speed cruising whilst prioritising driver and passenger comfort. MY Mode lets you fine-tune powertrain, steering, suspension, and ESC settings to personal preference.
Launch Control and Drift mode join the party alongside Virtual Gear Shifts borrowed from Hyundai N siblings.
The system adjusts motor output, torque, and regenerative braking, simulating a manual combustion sports car feel.
An 84-kilowatt-hour battery uses a 697-volt architecture supporting fast charging up to 240 kilowatts.
Genesis claims a 10 to 80% charge takes just 18 minutes under ideal conditions, though official range figures remain unannounced.
Brakes get a serious upgrade with monoblock callipers, 400mm diameter rotors up front, and model-specific brake pads.
Custom compound Pirelli tyres measure 275mm wide, the widest yet offered on GV60. Genesis focused on keeping the cabin quiet despite fat rubber.
The design sits lower, wider, and more aggressive than the standard GV60.
Sculpted bodywork features aero-friendly front and rear bumpers, a large functional rear wing, and a 20mm lower ride height.
Three holes in the front bumper optimise airflow whilst serving as a signature Magma design feature, appearing on the side skirts too.
Trim exclusive 21-inch wheels complete the look alongside high gloss moulding and dark metal accents on the exterior. The Signature Magma Orange colour option properly stands out.
Luc Donckerwolke, Genesis’ chief creative officer, said Magma isn’t a hardcore sub-brand but actually the best of the best of Genesis.
It modulates and increases some facets without taking the car out of balance, like an iron fist in a velvet glove.
The cabin gets dressed in Chamude, a suede-like material covering the dashboard, seats, and door cards.
Magma Orange appears throughout stitching on seats, seatbelts, and other accents sprinkled around the five-passenger interior.
Several buttons and knobs finished in dark metal reduce glare in sunny conditions.
Custom steering wheel features orange accents on bespoke drive mode and boost buttons.
Digital interface offers three three-circle instrument cluster showing motor and battery temperatures, speed, g-force, and when the virtual gearshift activates, timer and pedal input levels.
The GV60 Magma launches in South Korea early 2026 before arriving in the UK and the US later in the year. Pricing remains unannounced.
