Category: Genesis

Genesis has unveiled its first dedicated electric vehicle, the GV60. Though it’s called an SUV by Genesis it’s very coupe-like in its appearance. it’s streamlined from the bonnet to the rear spoiler, has a short front overhang and sits on a long wheelbase at 2,900mm. The Genesis signature Crest Grille is in a lower position than that in GV60s with internal combustion engines to make for the different cooling requirements specific to the dedicated high-performance EV platform. The door handles pop up when the driver approaches the car with their… Read more

Genesis has launched the GV70, a medium luxury SUV, to Australia. It’s offered with a choice of three engines driving through an eight-speed automatic and either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Genesis GV70 will offer eleven exterior colours, seven interior colours and four trim insert to let buyers personalise their GV70, suiting their individual preferences. The GV70 will be available with an optional Sport Line Package and/or Luxury Package, to further enhance GV70’s already impressive standard equipment list across its variants. Initial models now on sale in Australia are the… Read more

Upmarket Korean car maker Genesis has released pictures of its upcoming Genesis G80 Sport luxury sedan. The car’s front has a radiator grille in dark glossy chrome, a wing-shaped bumper and there are black bezels around the headlamps. Dark glossy chrome is used on the side mouldings. The rear features a horizontal line that gives the G80 Sport a spacious look and a different bumper design to the rest of the range. A new diffuser design is used on the rear bumper. Genesis G80 Sport will have an exclusive new… Read more

The Genesis G80 sedan now has the option of a four-cylinder 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine. It generates 154 kW of power at 3,800 rpm and 442 Nm of torque with a solid spread between 1,750 and 2,750 rpm. Genesis engine has variable geometry turbine ball-bearing type turbocharger to reduce friction. This improves turbo response and better fuel efficiency. The diesel models have a new frontal shape with a different lower bumper. at the rear there are hidden exhausts and chrome accents. Like the others in the Genesis G80 range the diesel… Read more

Hot on the heels of the introduction of the Genesis GV80 SUV to Australia the Korean company has announced that it will bring its smaller brother, the GV70 SUV here in July. It will be offered with petrol and diesel turbocharged engines, all with an eight-speed automatic and either rear- or all-wheel drive. We are told that the GV70’s interior, “Is inspired by the Korean Beauty of White Space architectural philosophy, which carefully balances function and tranquility to create an open, uncluttered cabin with a sporty, driver-focused instrument layout.” Sound… Read more

Genesis G70 Shooting Brake is based on the G70 sedan and is aimed at those wanting enhanced practicality in an upmarket Korean car. The Shooting Brake body is normally called a station wagon in Australia though we feel it’s very likely that it will be called a Shooting Brake here. In some ways it almost looks like a streamlined five-door hatch rather than a bland station wagon. We love the shape in the photographs and certainly look forward to seeing it in the metal. It is 4,685mm long, 1,850mm wide… Read more

Genesis, the upmarket division of Hyundai, is about to import its first ever medium SUV to Australia. The Genesis GV70 is loaded with a host of features to try and get it well and truly established in our market. Every Genesis GV70 has a panorama sunroof, adjustable ambient lighting, an acoustic laminated windshield and front door glass, genuine leather-appointed seats and stitched leather-appointed dashboard and door trims. Entertainment come via a nine-speaker Genesis audio system. There’s wireless (Qi standard) smartphone charging. Inside are 12-way power adjustable front seats with heating… Read more

Genesis GV70 is the first midsize SUV model produced by the upmarket South Korean marque. It offers what the company calls “new levels of tranquility to riding in a luxury SUV” by using sound insulation glass to its windscreen and windows, and by enhancing the sound absorption/insulation functions of the engine room partition compartment and the double layered floor structure. The GV70 gives a choice between a 3.5 litre turbo petrol (280kW / 530Nm), 2.5 litre turbo petrol (224kW / 422Nm) and 2.2 litre turbo diesel (155kW / 441Nm). The… Read more

Genesis has shown the exterior and interior of the GV70 for the first time. The upmarket Japanese car company explains that the ?G? in GV70 Genesis and that the ‘V’ refers to versatility. The sleek coupe-like roofline, along with the dropping chrome line to the C-pillar, are there to create an athletic look. The Crest Grille takes its shape from the Genesis logo has been set lower than the headlights. Viewed from the arching parabolic line, which begins at the top of the headlights and runs along the side creates… Read more