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The primary official picture of the Genesis GV60 Magma has been launched forward of the small electrical efficiency SUV’s unveiling later this 12 months, and its Australian launch in early 2026.
Magma is the brand new efficiency sub-brand of Hyundai premium model Genesis, enjoying the same position as Mercedes-AMG and BMW’s M division, and the GV60 Magma would be the first mannequin in a brand new vary of scorching, luxurious efficiency automobiles from the Korean automaker.
Magma variations of all Genesis fashions are anticipated to hitch the warmer GV60 in Australia, together with the GV70 mid-size SUV, the GV80 massive SUV, and the G80 massive sedan. The G90 limousine would be the exception as a result of it’s made solely in left-hand drive and subsequently not offered right here.
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The GV60 Magma would be the flagship of the compact GV60 electrical SUV vary, bringing extra energy, extra tools and a better price ticket – very similar to Hyundai’s hotter N EVs however with chassis tuning to go well with the ‘gentleman driver’.
As you possibly can see from the primary picture issued by the corporate, the manufacturing model will look very similar to the beforehand revealed idea, which accomplished a collection of demonstration laps on the 2025 Bathurst 12 Hour in Australia with famend racer Jacky Ickx on the wheel.
The showroom model of the small SUV, which appears extra like a hatchback, will characteristic equally aggressive front- and rear-end styling therapies together with a diffuser-type rear bumper, plus a decrease stance, massive alloy wheels, and a low tailgate-mounted rear wing.
Particulars of the GV60 Magma’s powertrain haven’t been revealed, but it surely’s anticipated to be much like the EV system within the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N electrical SUV – which was upgraded for the brand new track-ready Ioniq 6 N electrical sedan that’s additionally due for launch in Australia subsequent 12 months – given all three fashions are based mostly on the identical E-GMP platform.
Within the N fashions, the dual-motor all-wheel drive setup makes a mixed 478kW of energy and 770Nm of torque, which sufficient for the Ioniq 5 N to assert a 0-100km/h acceleration time of three.4 seconds and a prime velocity of 260km/h.
That degree of efficiency is accompanied by the very best price ticket for a Hyundai mannequin in Australia, at $110,383 earlier than on-roads. And the Ioniq 6 N, which cuts the 0-100km/h time to three.2 seconds, is anticipated to value much more.
This implies the GV60 Magma will value greater than the present GV60 Efficiency flagship, which is priced precisely $1 larger than the Ioniq 5 N at $110,384 plus on-roads.
The prevailing all-wheel drive GV60 Efficiency produces 320kW, provides a 481km (WLTP) driving vary and has a cabin boasting a linked 27-inch multimedia array.
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