Photo: D.Boshouwers 2023 Genesis GV60, profile Auto123 gets in a first drive of the 2023 Genesis GV60, and learns the prices Canadians will pay for the two versions available to them: $71,000 and $79,000 .
Because yes, the pricing for our market was one of the details unveiled by the Korean brand as it hosted a first drive event for North America. We also learned more about the performance specs of the two versions and a few other facts and figures, which we’ll get to.Photo: D.Boshouwers 2023 Genesis GV60, front First though, a little putting into context. The Korean brand belonging to the Hyundai auto group turned five last year, and quite a semi-decade it’s been.
Photo: D.Boshouwers 2023 Genesis GV60, charging on Electric Avenue in Austin, TX In any event, range can be helped along by setting the braking regeneration to the highest of four possible levels ; that setting, i-Pedal, delivers true one-pedal driving, or pretty close to it. Genesis has included a Battery Conditioning Mode which owners can use to maintain performance and shorten charging times in cold weather. Duly noted, but this day in Texas, with temperatures hovering in the mid-30s Celsius, was not the occasion to try that out.
The Performance trim also adds the 17-speaker, 1,400-watt Bang & Olufsen audio system, bigger 21-inch wheels, the active noise cancellation system, electronically controlled suspension and electronic limited slip differential, surround view monitor and blind spot view monitor and alloy pedals.Photo: D.Boshouwers 2023 Genesis GV60, three-quarters rear The outside