What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Genesis GV60? What does it compare to?
The GV60 is an all-electric small crossover comparable to the Tesla Model Y as well as the Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 with which it shares many of its underpinnings.
Is the 2025 Genesis GV60 a good SUV?
The GV60 is stylish and classy inside, even though it lacks the suspension precision we expect from a luxury brand. Good infotainment tech and reasonable overall pricing help it earn a TCC Rating of 8.3 out of 10. (Read more about how we rate cars.)
What’s new for the 2025 Genesis GV60?
A lower-priced all-wheel-drive model joins the lineup, and the GV60 is now available in most states where Genesis has dealerships.
Genesis’ dedicated fully electric model wears interesting, if not exactly cohesive, styling. It has more of a hot hatch-style profile than that of a small SUV, though quasi-rugged details like unpainted fender flares and lower rocker trim give it a vaguely sporty vibe. It’s nifty inside. Look for few frills, but many excellent details. If only Genesis offered this cabin in more color combinations.
Genesis builds three basic versions of the GV60: a rear-drive, single-motor model, an all-wheel-drive model with two motors, and a performance-oriented version of the latter. Power outputs range from just 225 hp to 429 hp, though the most powerful version has a special boost mode that dishes out a full 483 hp in 10-second battery-draining increments. As a result, the GV60 accelerates quickly from a stop. Unless you opt for the top Performance trim with its adaptive suspension, the GV60 has a somewhat busy, unsettled ride. The Performance model uses forward-facing cameras to communicate the road ahead to the suspension, allowing it to prep itself for bumps. It stops short of being truly sporty, but it does ride remarkably better than the base setup.
Some versions of the GV60 top 3 miles per kwh, making them pretty efficient electric cars. Range-wise, they are estimated at less than 300 miles in any form, with the most powerful version slipping to a mere 235-mile range estimate. Some competitors can do 300 miles on a charge. At least the GV60 charges quickly, and the automaker routinely throws in some free charging at Electrify America plugs.
The GV60 has a true one-pedal mode that works very well.
Look for a fairly spacious cabin with good seats and excellent use of interior space given the GV60’s mere 177.8-inch overall length. It’s a downright compact choice compared to some of its luxury-brand rivals, but it doesn’t feel small inside. The base Standard trim has nice fit and finish, while the Advanced and Performance versions swap in real leather on the seats and nice synthetic hides stretched across the dashboard and door panels.
GV60s come with good crash-avoidance and driver-assistance features, including a system that allows for very limited hands-off driving. In its testing, the IIHS found that the GV60 is a Top Safety Pick+. The NHTSA has yet to perform crash testing, however.
How much does the 2025 Genesis GV60 cost?
The GV60 starts at $53,700 including a $1,350 destination fee. It’s well-equipped in base form, with 19-inch alloy wheels, a big glass roof, synthetic leather seats, and a 12.3-inch touchscreen with a decent infotainment system and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility.
Where is the 2025 Genesis GV60 made?
In UIsan, South Korea.
