Genesis has just revealed pricing for the 2024 GV60 crossover and came up with a new entry-level version. It is the GV60 RWD. The news drops just 24 hours after Tesla reintroduced the rear-wheel drive version of the Model Y.
The entry-level version also gets a better range of almost 20%, but the starting price drops down to %52,000 (excluding the $1,195 delivery fee). So that translates to driving more for less money.
That change is all thanks to the introduction of the GV60 RWD, which can drive as far as 294 miles (473 kilometers) before it needs to be plugged in again. The RWD is powered by a single electric motor, which delivers 225 horsepower (228 PS). Energy is stored in a 77-kWh battery pack, the same that is used by the EV6 and Ioniq 5 siblings.
The all-wheel drive GV60 Advanced started at $59,290 ($60,550 with the delivery fee included). The price gap makes sense, considering that the AWD sports a dual-motor setup).
The RWD version arrives soon after Tesla announced the reintroduction of the rear-wheel drive Model Y, which is the most affordable of the Y lineup, starting at $43,990.
The front-mounted motor brings along 99 horsepower (101 PS), while the one placed on the rear axle delivers 215 horsepower (218 PS) for a total of 314 horsepower (318 PS). The AWD variant can drive up to 248 miles (399 kilometers) on a single charge.
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The top-of-the-line variant is the Performance AWD. It is set in motion by a pair of electric motors with identical output, 215 horsepower (218 PS), one mounted at the front and another one at the rear, for a total of 429 horsepower (435 PS).
The Performance AWD drives as far as 235 miles (378 kilometers) on a full charge. The range-topping version starts at $69,550.
The GV60 electric crossover gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen, which displays the infotainment and several functions and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. There is also a color head-up display on board.
The driver and front passenger will sit in power-adjustable seats, while the owner can benefit from the fingerprint authentication function and the Face Connect feature, which comes standard in all trims and allows owners to access and start their TVs using their face alone, without the need for a key fob or smartphone.
Leather upholstery and a Bang & Olufsen Premium Audio system are also on the list. The model rides on 19-inch wheels, with the 20-inch wheels being optional.
The electric GV60 is one more step for Genesis for a completely electric lineup. The luxury branch of Hyundai is planning to put an end to the development of ICEs by 2025 and become entirely electric by 2030.
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