The 2023 Genesis GV60 Efficiency AWD might share its underpinning with the cheaper Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 however as we’re discovering, it appears like a wholly completely different beast.

Genesis has been steadily rising its fleet of EVs over the previous 18 months and the GV60 is its first mannequin bought completely with an electrical powertrain, versus vehicles just like the G80 and GV70 which might be supplied as ICE and EV fashions. We’re testing the flagship Efficiency AWD variant over the subsequent two weeks and are keen to listen to your ideas and questions on it.

Two variants of the GV60 can be found in Australia. Sitting on the base of the vary is the AWD mannequin, fitted with a pair of electrical motors delivering 234 kW (314 hp) and 605 Nm (446 lb-ft), setting patrons again AU$103,700 (equal to $69,608 at present change charges) earlier than on-road prices. Our take a look at automotive has considerably extra energy with 360 kW (483 hp) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) when in Increase mode, or 320 kW (429 hp) and 605 Nm (446 lb-ft) in regular mode. It rockets to 100 km/h (62 mph) in a claimed 4.0 seconds and is priced from AU$110,700 ($74,306).

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Very similar to the Ioniq 5 and EV6, the Genesis GV60 has a daring and crowd pleasing design. The outside shares some commonalities with different Genesis fashions, most notably with the quad headlights and quad taillights however for probably the most half, it’s distinctive from the remainder of the Hyundai Motor Firm household. It appears to be like futuristic but suave, progressive but stylish, and has already turned extra heads in a few days of testing than just about the rest we’ve pushed during the last couple of years.

Nevertheless, is the GV60 Efficiency AWD all present and no-go? Is it truly a well-rounded luxurious EV that may transport a household in consolation or is it merely a Hyundai dressed up in a flowery go well with? Go away your questions under and we are going to reply them in a future article.