Genesis’ all-electric sport utility vehicle boasts improved range of 423 km per full charge
Genesis' introduction of its first medium-sized all-electric sport utility vehicle in 2022 opened new possibilities as to how a battery-powered SUV could lead the EV transition in the luxury SUV segment.
About three years later, the GV70 EV is back with upgrades to not only its already athletic elegance, but its driving distance as well.
The Korea Herald recently got to check out the upgraded GV70 in a test drive, which consisted of city driving, winding roads, highways and countryside riding in Seoul, Gyeonggi Province and Incheon.
The first thing that stood out from the facelifted SUV is the new crest grille featuring the brand’s G-Matrix pattern. The wider base of the front bumper also adds a sense of stability while the headlamps, equipped with micro lens array technology, offer a more elegant lighting effect.
The vehicle also has a sportier side profile thanks to the introduction of 20-inch wheels in matte dark gray. The turn signals' new location also gives the back of the vehicle a neat and sharp look. Previously on the bumper, they were moved to the rear combination lamps to improve visibility.
The most impressive feature of the GV70's interior design was the mood lighting with a milky way pattern on the doors and mood lamp that stretches from the door trim in the driver’s seat to the passenger seat. The new two-tone colors of icy blue and glacier white also add to the vehicle’s luxurious and elegant design.
The drive, which covered 91.5 kilometers, proved the GV70 EV’s outstanding stability, powerful acceleration and effortless steering. Riding on a highway, the inside of the vehicle was quiet and the ride felt comfortable even at high speeds. When driving along bumpier roads, the car held it together for a pleasant, serene ride. The steering and cornering of the vehicle felt agile and composed.
Equipped with an 84 kilowatt-hour-battery, the facelifted Electrified GV70 now boasts a driving range of 423 km per charge, up 23 kilometers from the previous model. Before the test drive began, the battery was charged 85 percent. After the 2 1/2-hour ride was completed, the display in front of the driver’s seat showed that the remaining battery percentage and driving distance were 65 percent and 325 km, respectively. The electric efficiency was 5.7 km per kWh.
The price of the GV70 EV begins at 75.3 million won ($51,400) here.
hwkan@heraldcorp.com
