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Genesis is serious about performance. The brand’s recent Magma Division is cooking up a V8 race automobile for the 2026 Le Mans grid, but its first street ready statement shall be electric. Meet the GV60 Magma, a warmer tackle the GV60 that just finished a globe spanning development program and is on the right track to be revealed before the top of 2025 to mark Genesis’ tenth anniversary.
Engineers ran the GV60 Magma through a few of the harshest climates they might find. This system opened in Arjeplog, Sweden, where subzero temps and snow helped dial in traction, braking, and stability control. It shifted to California for desert heat validation to emphasize cooling and sustained power delivery. Recent Zealand brought altitude and icy mountain roads above 1,500 meters to nice tune chassis balance and suspension, while mixed road work in Spain refined day by day manners. The ultimate phase returned to Korea with an actual world loop from the Namyang R&D Center to Chuncheon and repeated laps at Inje Speedium to emphasize acceleration, cornering, and braking consistency.
In case you are wondering about output, take a look at the family tree. With the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N already showcasing as much as 641 horsepower from a dual motor layout, it is affordable to expect the GV60 Magma to make use of the same foundation. The difference will likely be in delivery. Where the Ioniq 5 N leans into playful theatrics, the GV60 Magma is predicted to layer that thrust with a steadier, more composed character that matches the Genesis mission of quiet speed and premium polish.
Early prototypes spotted on the Nürburgring offer a transparent read on intent. Test cars wore a big fixed rear wing, wider fenders, roof strakes, aggressive side skirts, and front dive planes. Some mules swapped mirrors for slender cameras to chop drag, a feature not expected for the U.S. market. Inside, expect the familiar GV60 luxury playbook with added Magma flavor. When it lands in America, pricing should sit above Hyundai’s N models and reflect its placement because the brand’s first true performance EV. The message from Genesis is straightforward. Magma just isn’t a badge add on. It’s a purposeful step into the fast lane, and the GV60 is first in line.
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Lloyd Tobias is a seasoned automotive journalist and passionate enthusiast with over 15 years of experience immersed on the planet of cars. Whether it’s exploring the most recent advancements in automotive technology or keeping a detailed pulse on breaking industry news, Lloyd brings a pointy perspective and a deep appreciation for all things automotive. His writing blends technical insight with real-world enthusiasm, making his contributions each informative and interesting for readers who share his love for the drive. When he’s not behind the keyboard or under the hood, Lloyd enjoys test driving the latest models and staying ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving automotive landscape.
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