Drive
The Tesla Model Y has established itself as one of the most popular cars in the UK, but the quality of the GV60’s drive means it is hoping to knock it off its perch.
We’ve reviewed many premium EVs, including the Model Y and the Jaguar I-Pace and the GV60 is one of the smoothest of the lot. It offers supreme levels of control and balance for such a heavy car.
Even with the massive 21inch wheels, it handled the uneven surfaces gracefully and the driver is offered an impressive amount of support.
Without the Boost button, it is not the most dynamic to drive - the I-Pace still holds that crown in this sector – but as a long-distance cruiser, it was effortless to drive.
I felt Genesis didn’t help themselves with the design of the rear. The spoiler might look great from the outside, but when driving, it splits the rear window in two, hampering your visibility massively.
You can utilise the Sport driving mode, which compresses the seats into the driver for the allusion of bucket-like seats.
Or you could press the Boost button, which is quite simply…ludicrous. For 10-second bursts you unleash maximum power, an extra 27 horsepower to each motor, increased torque and greater throttle sensitivity. It transforms into a drive so powerful and dynamic that it rivals (if not betters) the Tesla Model Y Performance.
Through both motors, you enjoy a combined 483 horsepower, which is more than you will ever need on an everyday drive. It isn’t something you’re going to be using every day, (or often at all once you realise how much it obliterates your efficiency) but should you ever need it, it’s there.
The aforementioned control does slip away and things become a little more squirrely as you hit the higher speeds with Boost Mode, but as a cruiser, it is as pristine and premium as the Genesis brand is hoping to be.