The Genesis GV60 Magma enters the increasingly heated arena of electric SUVs, packing 641 horsepower from its dual-motor setup. Underneath that sleek, luxury skin lies battery tech and powertrain engineering shared with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N but intensified with Genesis’s own aggressive tuning. Magma's boost mode cranks out 641 hp and 583 lb-ft of torque for short bursts and unleashes a brutal 3.4-second dash to 60 mph.
Genesis didn't stop with power. The 84-kWh battery and 800-volt architecture slice charging times, hitting 80% in a sharp 18 minutes. Those wider 21-inch wheels wrapped in 275-width Pirelli rubber make sure all that force grabs hold, while the die-hard braking system with 15.7-inch front discs adds stopping power that feels like the other half of an aggressive handshake. The ride is sharpened, with a re-engineered suspension geometry and a suite of bushing upgrades to keep the Magma both planted and luxurious.
Taking a page from its Hyundai cousin, the GV60 Magma has a virtual gear shift system designed to mimic the thrills of shifting an engine revving high, complete with customizable engine sounds. For thrill seekers, there's a drift mode that tunes power distribution for rear-wheel antics and a high-performance battery control system that keeps the juice flowing hot and steady on track days. Drivers can toggle sprint, grand tour, or their own custom mode with settings for stability control and torque vectoring a nod to those who want more than just straight-line speed.
Genesis also knows that luxury means peace, so active noise cancellation struts alongside reinforced seals and sound-insulating glass. Still, the Magma weighs just over 4,900 pounds only slightly heavier than the standard GV60 and challenges the notion that electric muscle has to be cumbersome.
If performance electric SUVs are a growing breed, then the GV60 Magma is a shot across the bow.
